Bath Shower Home Design

Once limited to spas and health clubs, steam showers are the latest in home upgrades that are trendy yet affordable. What follows are tips on having one installed in an existing bathroom: 1. Call the experts Most Popular "First, make sure a plumber comes in to determine the location and size you'll need for a steam generator," says Anthony DeVictoria of DeVictoria Plumbing & Heating in Massapequa. "An electrician must also assess the feasibility of getting a wire from the main circuit box to the actual unit and to make sure your house can handle the voltage." A steam generator is usually placed as close as possible to the shower in a closet or vanity, says DeVictoria. "There must be enough ventilation to prevent overheating, but it also must be protected against freezing. So if, for example, the steam generator is placed in an attic, it must be a heated attic." A water feed is installed to the unit and a pipe for the steam, he says. "The safe...

Types of Bathroom Showers There are several important factors to consider when choosing between an electric, power, mixer or digital shower . First, you’ll need to take practicalities into account, including your boiler type and the water pressure in your house (ask a plumber if you’re not sure) and whether several people use the water supply at the same time. To buy the best shower for you, you'll also need to consider how powerful you want the shower’s water flow to feel and how important design is to you. Whichever kind of shower you choose, to get the best price it’s always worth checking local plumbing supply stores and websites, which may have lower prices than the big chains. We’ve outlined the four main types of showers below - scroll down to browse all the information or click on these links to go straight to the section you’re interested in. • Electric showers •Power showers •Mixer showers • Digital showers Electric showers explained Electric showers heat the water as...