Mira Showers Jump Dual Electric Shower 9.5KW Electric Shower White 1.1788.578

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I curated this list based on my professional experience, combined with data from the Which? homeowners survey that asked consumers about their experiences. What kW electric shower do I need? There are two types of internal shower pumps, plastic and brass. Plastic pumps are cheaper but can be noisier and are unlikely to last as long. Who are power showers suitable for?

If you have a hot water tank but no cold water tank then you have a high-pressure unvented water system. Water is stored in the strengthened hot water tank, often situated in an airing cupboard, and is then heated by either immersion heaters or by a central heating boiler. There is a slightly cheaper option in the Sport Max range of Mira electric showers — the 9kW Sport Max. The RRP is similar, but you can find it at a cheaper price point than the 10.8kW equivalent. Deciding on the best electric shower wattage for your needs will depend on the water flow rate in your home. If you have a good sized water tank, a 9.5-10.5kW electric shower will give you a powerful flow of water. If you have a smaller water tank, our electric showers with wattage up to 8.5kW are an ideal choice.The problem with even the best electric shower units is that the installation area isn’t very flexible. There are fixed points that need to be secured, which means installing in a new area, or matching up to the existing pipework is a usually challenge.

Power showers are ideal if you have a low-pressure gravity system. They should not be used with a high-pressure system (either vented or unvented). Why choose a power shower? Mira electric showers aren’t as well-known as their Triton and Bristan counterparts. That’s because Mira showers are mainly geared at the premium market, whereas most bathroom merchants focus on cheaper products. Of all the best electric showers on the market, the Triton Collection 2 is one of the easiest to fit. It’s built with Swivel-Fit technology, which means there’s a 180-degree swivel that makes fitting the shower easy, as the water inlet can be either on the left or right. Ease of Use [And Design] When choosing an electric shower you need to consider its kilowatt (kW) rating. These range from around 7kW to 10.8kW. If you have a high-pressure system, they’ll typically give you a higher flow rate than an electric model.These costs are for labour only, so you’ll need to account for the cost of the electric shower. Best Electric Shower UK: Conclusion I had been looking for an overhead shower arrangement for a standard electric shower for a while & this one fitted the bill perfectly. It was an easy replacement for a previous Mira shower. The dual head attachment was very easy to install and works great. I would highly recommend this, and also Plumbworld who provided a very efficient service.

If you have a combination (combi) boiler then you have a high-pressure vented water system. In this system your combi boiler, usually located in your kitchen, heats cold water from the cold mains supply as soon as you turn on the shower, removing the need for a storage tank. Electric showers take water from your mains cold water supply and heat it on demand, by passing the water over a built-in heating element. This means electric shower units are a great option for lowering your water and energy usage, as ours are 98% efficient. Mira electric showers are proven to last longer, thanks to our revolutionary Mira Clearscale™ technology. Included as standard, it reduces the build-up of limescale by up to 50%, resulting in a longer-lasting shower, and better performance for you. Learn more in our guide to buying an electric shower. Aesthetics— whilst less of a necessity than power and ease of use, visual appeal still matters— you don’t want a bulky, awkward eyesore in your shower cubicle. To this end, we tried our best to select only those showers that balance functionality with aesthetics. If there's hot water and you have a gravity fed system with good water pressure, you should get a mixer shower. Consist of a bar, either vertical or horizontal, with dials at either end to control the temperature and flow (again, sometimes with divert options). Bar mixers have to be exposed. Who are mixer showers suitable for?In fact, at my time working for bathroom/plumbing merchants, we sold a tonne of Mira electric showers). Installation Area If you’re looking for the best electric shower to lift some of the daily strain from your boiler, the Triton Seville is a great fit. Its 10.5kW output ensures a high flow rate, and the appliance is easy to install and operate. Better yet, this shower does it all for so much less than equivalent, pricey models from competing brands. If you don’t want to go full-on digital with something like the Bristan Bliss, but the Seville is a bit too boring, the Mira Sport Max electric shower offers a fantastic middle ground. And the fact it’s 10.8kW means that in terms of power, it is the best electric shower on this list. As well as these standard features, some specialist showers come with options that make them especially suitable for people who find showering difficult.

Triton electric showers (and similar appliances from top electric shower brands) don’t rely on the boiler to heat water. Instead, they use an internal element, so your boiler can remain idle while you shower. Is the electric cable running to the shower big enough? Triton recommends a 6mm cable for a 7kW shower, increasing to 10mm for models above 8kW.It was bought as a second shower - as electric to be there when the hot water failed but it’s used daily as a choice - bo different to the shower off the boiler! When buying a new shower, the first thing you need to consider is the type of water system you have in your house as this can affect the models you can choose.