Power (kW)
8.5kW: 6mm² cable size for ≤18m run. 10mm² cable size for 18-35m run.
9.0kW: 10mm² cable size.
9.5kW: 10mm² cable size.
9.7kW: 10mm² cable size.
10.5kW: 10mm² cable size.
For runs longer than 35m, a qualified electrician should assess voltage drop and possibly use 16mm² cable.
Colour
Shower Type
Electric Shower: Requires cold water only. Water is heated by an electrical heating element for hot water on demand.
Mixer Shower: Includes bar mixer, concealed mixer and exposed mixer. These showers require hot and cold feeds that are mixed and differ by installation style.
Digital Shower: Requires hot and cold feeds. Uses a digital thermostat for precise temperature and flow control.
Smart Shower: Same requirements as a digital shower, but with smartphone and smart home control.
Power Shower: Requires hot and cold feeds and includes an integrated pump to boost water pressure.
Shower Tower: Requires hot and cold feeds into a single tower unit. Includes luxuries such as body jets.
Range
Price
Temperature Control
Manual: Must be independently supplied with hot and cold water feeds. Temperature and flow are controlled by the user.
Thermostatic: Mixes hot and cold water to selected temperature and adjusts to changes in pressure or temperature of the water supply.
Microprocessor: Commonly used in digital and smart showers. Automatically controls flow and temperature.
Pressure Stabilised: Keeps temperature and pressure consistent. Stops spikes when water is used by other appliances.
Brand
Stock Status
Supply Type
High Pressure / Combi: These systems use a combination boiler which heats mains pressure water and sends it around your home.
Low Pressure / Gravity Fed: These systems usually use a cold water tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder in an airing cupboard.
Minimum Maintained Pressure (Bar)
Maximum Static Pressure (Bar)
Power (kW)
8.5kW: 6mm² cable size for ≤18m run. 10mm² cable size for 18-35m run.
9.0kW: 10mm² cable size.
9.5kW: 10mm² cable size.
9.7kW: 10mm² cable size.
10.5kW: 10mm² cable size.
For runs longer than 35m, a qualified electrician should assess voltage drop and possibly use 16mm² cable.
Colour
Shower Type
Electric Shower: Requires cold water only. Water is heated by an electrical heating element for hot water on demand.
Mixer Shower: Includes bar mixer, concealed mixer and exposed mixer. These showers require hot and cold feeds that are mixed and differ by installation style.
Digital Shower: Requires hot and cold feeds. Uses a digital thermostat for precise temperature and flow control.
Smart Shower: Same requirements as a digital shower, but with smartphone and smart home control.
Power Shower: Requires hot and cold feeds and includes an integrated pump to boost water pressure.
Shower Tower: Requires hot and cold feeds into a single tower unit. Includes luxuries such as body jets.
Range
Price
Temperature Control
Manual: Must be independently supplied with hot and cold water feeds. Temperature and flow are controlled by the user.
Thermostatic: Mixes hot and cold water to selected temperature and adjusts to changes in pressure or temperature of the water supply.
Microprocessor: Commonly used in digital and smart showers. Automatically controls flow and temperature.
Pressure Stabilised: Keeps temperature and pressure consistent. Stops spikes when water is used by other appliances.
Brand
Stock Status
Supply Type
High Pressure / Combi: These systems use a combination boiler which heats mains pressure water and sends it around your home.
Low Pressure / Gravity Fed: These systems usually use a cold water tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder in an airing cupboard.
Minimum Maintained Pressure (Bar)
Maximum Static Pressure (Bar)
