Aqualisa Optic Q Smart Showers – For High Pressure / Combi Boiler Systems

Yes. The Optic Q Smart Showers in this collection are designed specifically for high‑pressure and combi boiler systems, so they expect mains pressure feed. If your home uses a combi boiler that delivers hot water on demand (no separate cold water storage tank), these showers will perform as intended. the Optic Q Concealed Smart Digital Shower OPQ.A1.BV.23 is a combi/high‑pressure model priced at a lower to mid-range price point. If you are unsure whether your boiler is a combi, checking the boiler type label or your heating paperwork will tell you whether it supplies mains‑pressure hot water.

Ceiling fed showers use pipework coming through the ceiling and can supply one or two heads, which is ideal if you want a central rainfall head. Wall fed showers take pipework through the wall behind the shower and are explicitly easier to retrofit, so they suit most existing bathrooms. If you are updating an old shower without opening the ceiling, a wall‑fed dual head exposed model gives two functions with minimal pipework changes. Choose ceiling fed when you want a true overhead head and you have the necessary ceiling pipe run.

Concealed units hide the control valve and pipework behind the wall for a streamlined, minimalist appearance, as seen in models such as the Optic Q Dual Head Concealed OPQ.A1.BV.DVFW.23. Exposed models show the valve and riser externally and can create a more industrial or traditional look, the Optic Q Dual Head Exposed OPQ.A1.EV.DVFC.23. If you want a flush, contemporary finish choose concealed; if you prefer visible metalwork and potentially simpler changes later, exposed may suit you better.

One outlet gives a single fixed head or handset and is ideal for a simple showering setup; two outlets typically combine a main head and a handset and can often be used independently or simultaneously for a fuller spray. Three‑outlet configurations add a third function such as body jets or a bath filler, which you can operate separately or together for a spa‑style experience. a dual head model lets you have an overhead rainfall experience and a handheld for rinsing, whereas a three‑outlet setup could run the overhead and body jets together for therapeutic use.

The Aqualisa app gives you phone control of duration, flow and temperature, and lets you create personalised shower profiles for each family member. It also tracks your water consumption so you can see how many litres you use and make small changes to save money. you could programme a shorter, lower‑flow profile for children and a warmer, longer setting for adults, then monitor the app to see the real reduction in water use.