Factsheets - How to purchase a shower

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How to purchase a shower

Showers are increasingly proving to be a popular form of improving one’s home and its facilities.With energy efficiency being an important consideration in any home, a bathing experience, which uses less water than a conventional bath, is a more eco-friendly option.

The two most important elements in the purchase of a shower that will best suit an individual’s requirements are thermostatic control and flow-rate.

Thermostatic control automatically controls the flow of hot and cold water through the shower-head, even if another appliance is turned on and off in the property – such as a washing machine.

This gives a constant pre-selected temperature thus avoiding potential scalding or freezing.

If you are unsure of what features to look out for, or you need a plumber to install your shower, contact us on 0208 964 6714.