The vast majority of us have an electric shower setup in our house, but how many people actually understand how their shower works? You may think it’s just boring technical information that only your plumber needs to know, but in fact understanding how your shower works yourself means you can make the most informed decision about the right model for you and your family. The average person spends just over 5 months of their life in the shower so it’s an incredibly important bit of kit to get right.
An electric shower works in much the same way a kettle does by heating by sending an electrical current through it as the water flows through the unit. The temperature on an electric shower is controlled by adjusting the flow speed through the heater tank meaning water has more or less time to heat up. Electric showers don’t need any time to warm up and have a constant stream of hot water ready to go meaning there’s no need to waste any water or stand around waiting for it heat up. Moreover, because electric showers are self containing unit it means the hot water output won’t be affected by someone using a tap elsewhere in the house, making it ideal for large families. They are also easy to fit with a wide range of different options available on the market. Aqualisa for example, a British manufacturer, have a large range of Quartz Electric Showers available in Graphite, White and Chrome. This is an example of a simple but really effective electric shower design and there are fancier and more expensive models available on the market such as the Lumi Electric range which incorporates illuminated panels into the design.
Finally, to ensure you are getting the best possible quality from any shower you purchase you should always check the shower carries the European Water Label and for maximum money saving and minimal impact on the environment check for Energy Efficiency ‘A’ rated showers.
