Mains power shower or electric shower

[str]

Just wondering what the view is over which is a better shower?

Currently have an electric shower and planning to refit the bathroom and have a new boiler fitted, so may be the right time to switch to a mains, power shower?

The power showers I have used seem to have a better flow than our current electric shower but would I need a pump?

 

[Bahco]

I would have a combi shower if I was having a combi fitted.

 

[TheMrX]

Couple of things to consider that may influence your decision.

I put in a new mains power shower in the summer. Absolutley lovely, fantastic flow and constant temperature and pressure.

BUT, I just got my half yearly water (metered) bill through. It is up 50% on the usual 6 monthly period. Consequently, heating bills have also gone up by about 25% consumption wise (price wise even more!).

Did a simple experiment (keeping plug in during a shower) and found it filled the bath between 1/2 and 3/4 full each time. 2 adults and 2 kids means 6 of these a day in my house.

10.5 kw electric shower in the en-suite uses a fraction of this but shower is not as powerful, and temp fluctautes if washing machine on, other taps in use etc.

So if bills are a concern then maybe look into comaprible flow rates etc to work out best choice. If bills not a concern then go power shower, much better experience.

By the way, in an effort to cut down on the water and heating costs I've now fitted a Mira Eco shower head. Seems to be reducing usage - using same experiment - without affecting quality.

 

[str]

themrx - interesting what you say about heating bills - hadn't thought about that, in terms of gas usage through the boiler - not metered for water so not a concern at the moment.

certainly, with the current mira electric shower, we can't flush the toilet when the shower is on hence part of the reason in considering a power shower - apart from the increase in flow

I guess once we choose the route to go down, we can't change if it doesn't suit us!

might have to consult her indoors

 

[Bahco]

Have a bit of luxury and to hell with the cost.

 

[sooey]

certainly, with the current mira electric shower, we can't flush the toilet when the shower is on hence part of the reason in considering a power shower - apart from the increase in flow

That doesn't sound good for your mains water supply. If you're thinking of getting a combi you need to make sure this is checked.