Choosing your shower. This simple guide will help you choose your new shower or bath filler. Firstly, identify your water system using the diagrams and descriptions below. Then, follow the chart on the right to choose the shower or bath filler that is suitable. For further help, call us on 01959 560 010.
1. What type of water system do you have?
2. Do you want to use your hot water system?
3. What type of shower do you want?
Gravity system
YES
Single outlet
There is normally a cold water tank in the loft and a hot cylinder in the airing cupboard. The greater the vertical distance between the tank and the shower head, the better the performance.
Dual outlet
Bath shower mixer
NO
High pressure system
YES
Single outlet
Water is provided via a high pressure hot water cylinder, which will often be located in an airing cupboard. An expansion tank is usually visible on top of the cylinder.
Dual outlet
Bath shower mixer
NO
Combination system
YES
Single outlet
Dual outlet
A combination boiler – often referred to as a ‘combi’ – is usually located in the kitchen and fires up the moment you turn on a hot tap.
Bath shower mixer
NO
Mains cold water only
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