Installing a Shower
There are many factors that have to be taken into consideration when deciding on which type of shower to install in you property. The type of shower you end up installing will depend to a great extent on your heating system, regardless of whether it is fitted into a shower cubicle or over a bath.
The following diagrams are only intended as a guide and can vary slightly from property to property. The showers are listed in order, based on ease of installing. At the end of the day you can install any shower system in any house - but you might have to install a completely new heating system for it to work!
cold water tank in attic recommended shower: |
tank in airing cupboard recommended shower: |
(no airing
cupboard) recommended shower: |
expansion vessel on cylinder recommended shower: |
See the following pages for more information on installing the various types of showers:
- installing an electric shower
- installing a mixer shower
- installing a power shower
- installing a venturi shower
Contact a professional for definitive advice on installing a shower that suits you best.
Some other pointers that might help you choose:
- power showers do not heat water, they only pump it
- power showers cannot be used with combination boilers
- electric showers run independently of your heating system so they can be installed in all houses
There are many rules and regulations that govern the installation of bathroom, plumbing and electrical components. These vary from time to time and also from country to country. Always use a qualified tradesman to install plumbing or electrical components to ensure your products are installed in accordance with the local regulations applicable at the time of installation.
* there are mixer showers available specifically designed to operate with combination boilers.