EKBB - Article - Shower Power
Splash out on an invigorating new shower packed with high-tech features and sleek, streamlined looks Published: 17th May 2016 There’s so much to consider when buying a new shower. Will it be a big freestanding enclosure or neat over-bath model; high-tech controls or classic levers; a wet room set-up or conventional shower tray ; a traditional shower rose or barely there, flush- fitted panel set into the ceiling? Before you decide on anything, the first step is to find out what sort of hot water system you have at home as this will determine your choice of shower. Gravity- fed water systems are common in the UK (especially in older properties) and have a cold tank in the loft and hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard – the greater the drop from the bottom of the tank to the shower head, the better the shower’s performance. If the drop is less than one metre, you can add a pump to boost the water pressure or choose a power shower with a built-in pump. Most other water systems...