Mixer Shower

A mixer shower is a really popular choice for a new bathroom and they come in a range of designs that will suit both modern and more traditional bathroom design schemes. Mixer showers or thermostatic mixer valves work by taking water from both the hot and cold water feeds and then mix the water to meet your required temperature. A thermostatic mixer shower is suited to a variety of hot water systems including fully modulating combi-boilers, high pressure unvented heating systems and gravity fed hot water systems. A mixer shower can feature a fixed shower head or a slide rail kit where the shower head is connected to a flexible hose, combined with an exposed or a concealed shower valve. A shower head attached to a flexible hose is ideal for using over a bath as you can easily rinse around afterwards.

A thermostatic mixing valve also ensures that the water is maintained at a safe temperature if the cold water supply fails for any reason and will prevent sudden bursts of really hot water.

Fixed Shower Head

Shower heads are available in a range of designs including slim cylinder shapes and large round styles that can feature different spray patterns. Fixed shower heads are great for creating a minimal look to your bathroom and are fixed to the wall or ceiling with a short arm. Fixed shower heads are available in a range of shapes and sizes and will provide you with a very refreshing shower.

Electric Shower

An electric shower is suitable for any type of hot water system, and as you don’t require any stored hot water an electric shower will provide you with hot water on demand. An electric shower heats water from the cold water supply and the higher the wattage of an electric shower the more water the shower heats up as it passess over the element. Electric showers such as the Triton Aspirante collection, are available in a variety of designs and colours so you can create a co-ordinated look to your bathroom.

Shower Panel

A shower panel is the ideal choice for providing you with a totally invigorating showering experience. Shower panels feature a large shower head and body jets which are specially positioned to massage your back and shoulders.

Slide Rail Kit Shower

Hand-held showers attached to a flexible hose and riser rail are the most popular choice of shower as they allow you to adjust the height of the shower head to suit you and are ideal for rinsing around afterwards, making them a great choice for using over the bath. This style of shower has a choice of shower-head designs including large rounded designs which feature a variety of spray patterns to more slim-line cylinder shapes for a minimal look. There is a choice of finishes too including chrome and black so you can create a co-ordinated look to your bathroom.

Fixed Shower Head

Fixed shower heads are a popular choice too for creating a sleek, minimalistic look and feature an arm which can be fitted direct to the ceiling or the wall. Fixed shower heads are available in a variety of shapes including round, rectangular and square and are ideal for providing you with a refreshing soak. This style of shower-head will look great in a wetroom or walk in shower enclosure creating a designer statement. To complete the look of your shower you can choose from a wide variety of shower valves which can be exposed or concealed for a neat, streamlined feel.

Shower Panel

Shower panels are a great choice if you want an invigorating shower as they feature body jets, which are positioned to massage the back and shoulders and usually have a large shower head. A shower panel will create a striking focal point in the bathroom and are ideal for awakening the senses.

Triton Aspirante Shower Brushed Steel

Each Triton Aspirante shower will help to enhance the overall look of your bathroom and will match with a wide variety of colour schemes, whether you want to make a bold statement or prefer something more calming. The Triton Aspirante showers are inspired by a minimalist design and feature a subtle curved front and slim edges, which provides the illusion of a floating tile for a seamless look to your bathroom. The Triton Aspirante showers are also compact in design making them ideal for a small bathroom such an en-suite.

The Triton Aspirante Brushed Steel 8.5Kw electric shower is the perfect choice for any modern bathroom and will complement any design scheme to help enhance the overall look. The Triton Aspirante Brushed Steel 8.5Kw shower includes a great range of features, which include illuminated soft touch buttons and an easy to clean showerhead with five spray patterns so you can choose to have a refreshing or a more invigorating shower to help awaken your senses in the morning. The Triton Aspirante Brushed Steel 8.5Kw shower is also easy to operate and has a phased shut down, which means when the shower is turned off, the water will continue to run for a few seconds to flush out the warm water before completely stopping. The Triton Aspirante Gun Metal shower will also fit in with most bathroom design schemes and will provide a slightly bolder look than the more subtle Aspirante Brushed Steel finish.

Triton Aspirante Shower Riviera Sand

The Triton Aspirante showers include a choice of two power options including 8.5Kw and 9.5Kw for a slightly more powerful shower. So whether you want to create a bold style statement with the gloss black finish, a chic clean look with a gloss white finish or an elegant look with the Riviera Sand finish you can be sure there will be a Triton Aspirante shower to complement your bathroom perfectly.

Triton Aspirante Electric Shower

Each Aspirante electric shower features sleek, minimalistic styling to create a statement in the bathroom. The Aspirante electric showers have a compact, slim-line design making them ideal for the smaller bathroom and have a subtle curved front which provides the illusion of a floating tile. There is also a choice of five spray patterns so you can choose a setting to meet your showering requirements, whether you want something refreshing or more invigorating.

Mira Escape Electric Shower

The Mira electric showers include a fantastic array of features including a choice of spray options so you can choose to have a refreshing or a more invigortating shower and each shower head has easy to clean rubber nozzles. Mira electric showers also feature thermostatic controls and some include an automatic shut down if the water temperature rises above a pre-set level, so you can be ensured the whole family can shower in safety. There are also a variety of wattage options available ranging from 7.5Kw to a more powerful 10.8Kw, the higher the wattage the stronger the flow of the water will be. Electric showers offer a really convenient showering solution and are suitable for all types of water systems.

Exposed Shower
With an Exposed shower (sometimes called Surface Mounted, or Exposed Valve; EV). The water supply pipework is usually buried in the wall, in some cases it may be on the surface, if this is the case, the pipes will normally be chrome plated to match the shower.
The Shower valve is mounted on the surface of the wall it is fitted to. This type of shower is easier to fit than a Built in Shower and is often used for mounting on solid walls, but it can be fitted in almost all situations, providing a secure fixing can be made.

Built in Shower
For a Built in Shower (sometimes known as a Built In Valve or BIV). The water supply pipework is buried in the wall, the Shower valve itself is also is buried in the wall, leaving only the controls visible. This type of shower is a little more difficult to install, but can make a much neater looking job. This style of shower valve is usually used for mounting into stud walls.

Thermostatic Shower Valve
This type of shower valve runs off hot and cold water feeds. With this style of shower valve the temperature is kept constant even if the flow of water changes, for example if someone turns a tap on elsewhere in the house, the temperature of a Thermostatic Shower Valve will not fluctuate much. These showers are highly recommended for fitting in any household, but especially those with small children or elderly residents.

Manual Shower
A Manual Shower Valve runs off hot and cold water feeds, but as there is no thermostat to control the water, the temperature of the shower flow can fluctuate if the flow of water changes. This allows the potential for someone to be hurt if the cold water supply is reduced (by a tap turning on elsewhere in the house for example) and the shower is left only supplying hot water!

Digital Showers
The basic function is the same as a thermostatic shower, in so much as the shower is fed by hot and cold water supply pipes. In the case of a Digital Shower however the water flow from the shower head is controlled by remote digital panel. With this type of shower the shower valve is usually in box mounted in a sutable space this may be a loft, an airing cupboard or even under the bath. Some Digital Showers include pumps to boost gravity fed water systems.

Electric Showers
Electric showers run directly off the mains cold water feed. They act by heating the water as it passes through an vessel containing an electric element (in simple terms very similar to an electric kettle!). Electric showers require a separate fuse and/or circuit breaker trip switch. Where there is low water pressure pumped electric showers are available which will run off a gravity fed water system.

Please note this article is intended as a guide only. We recommend that you should get advice from a qualified plumber before purchasing any plumbing products.

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