shower replacement question

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Hi

First post....I have an ancient newteam nt 3000 shower - see links for further info.

http://www.showerdoc.co.uk/shower-spares/newteam/nt3000.html

http://www.newteamshowers.com/proje...esources/NT3000-TManual/$File/NT3000-TA4.HTML

It is on its last legs - has been for a while. I need to switch it on/off via the power switch/fuse box, rather than the shower unit itself, plus the pump (?) is making a loud grinding noise!

I would like to replace it asap and I am wondering what my options are? I have a standard boiler (not combi) on ground floor and water supply from a cold water cistern in roof and a hot water cylinder in bathroom.

I am a novice so if questions stupid, that's why...

can I replace the shower with a similarly operated system (i.e. a power shower) and pretty much place it where the existing unit sits, using the existing water feeds and power? Thus allowing me to not have to re-route pipes, use existing showerhead etc.

I'm guessing unllikely as the power uses a transformer according to the manual and this plus 15 years of legislation probably mean it is unacceptable today?

If not, from my limited research, assuming I have sufficient water pressure (which I think I have as a shower runs okay from the mixer bath taps, would I be right in thinking that I could fit a thermostic valve and use the existing feeds?

Any advice welcomed - I'm thinking about re: answers to the above and what I need to tell any prospective plumbers/plumbing shops?

Cheers
 
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You can put a new power shower in using the same pipes and should go in the same place but you will need to check connetions on new shower.
 

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