If you are thinking about changing your shower you may well have looked around a few bathroom shops and been surprised by the number of choices you have. Even choosing a shower valve can be a confusing business so here's a guide to tell you what is what when it comes to showers.
Shower Valves (Manual Type) - Being one of the most common type of shower valves, these type of showers have a single lever control. The single lever control will help in controlling the temperature and water. These are easy to operate and are available at reasonable prices.
Thermostatic Shower Valves - The great advantage of a thermostatic shower valve is that it can provide a constant, even temperature and cope with fluctuations in the flow and temperature of the hot and cold water feeds. Most thermostatic valves have extra anti-scald safety features and will cut off the flow of water if the cold water supply fails.
Shower Panels - Also called as shower towers, the shower panels are into the market recently. With a single unit of shower panel, you will have everything in order to enjoy a full shower. However, the panel specifications varies with the brand. Some of the common attributes found in most common types of showers are thermostatic valve, diverter, shower head, hand shower and numerous body jets. Shower panels function well during a high water pressure. Investing in a shower pump will help you make the most out of your shower panel.
Twin Shower Valves - Unlike a single lever valve, a twin valve has two controls, one control for the rate of water flow and a second control for the water temperature.
Power Showers - A shower that contains an inbuilt pump is termed as a power shower. These types of showers often need both hot and cold water supply. However, these showers do not heat the water but pumps it in order to increase the water pressure. The strong pumping will enable you to get a warm shower. So power showers can be best used in those places where the water pressure is low.
Sequential Shower Valves - This is one we get a lot of questions about. A sequential valve has a single lever that works rather like the knob on your cooker. When the lever is fully anti-clockwise the shower is off. As you rotate the lever it turns the shower turns on. With a sequential valve "on" means fully on so you have full pressure straight away. As you rotate the lever further you increase the temperature of the water.
Shower Panels - A recent newcomer is the shower panel or shower tower. This is a single unit that contains everything you need for a sensational shower. Specifications vary but usually include a shower valve (often thermostatic), a diverter, a fixed shower head, a hand held shower and several body jets. Shower panels are easy to install but can require quite high water pressure to work well so you may want to install a shower pump as well.
Shower Valves (Twin) - As the name implies, these valves have dual controls, out of which one controls the water flow rate and the other controls the temperature of the water.
Triple Type Of Shower Valves - With 3 controls, these type of shower valves are used to maintain and control the flow of water, temperature and the diverter. Those showers that have 2 shower heads like upper fixed shower and hand shower make use of the controlling device named diverter. The diverter is also helpful in deciding on the water supply to the shower head.
Shower Valves (Manual Type) - Being one of the most common type of shower valves, these type of showers have a single lever control. The single lever control will help in controlling the temperature and water. These are easy to operate and are available at reasonable prices.
Thermostatic Shower Valves - The great advantage of a thermostatic shower valve is that it can provide a constant, even temperature and cope with fluctuations in the flow and temperature of the hot and cold water feeds. Most thermostatic valves have extra anti-scald safety features and will cut off the flow of water if the cold water supply fails.
Shower Panels - Also called as shower towers, the shower panels are into the market recently. With a single unit of shower panel, you will have everything in order to enjoy a full shower. However, the panel specifications varies with the brand. Some of the common attributes found in most common types of showers are thermostatic valve, diverter, shower head, hand shower and numerous body jets. Shower panels function well during a high water pressure. Investing in a shower pump will help you make the most out of your shower panel.
Twin Shower Valves - Unlike a single lever valve, a twin valve has two controls, one control for the rate of water flow and a second control for the water temperature.
Power Showers - A shower that contains an inbuilt pump is termed as a power shower. These types of showers often need both hot and cold water supply. However, these showers do not heat the water but pumps it in order to increase the water pressure. The strong pumping will enable you to get a warm shower. So power showers can be best used in those places where the water pressure is low.
Sequential Shower Valves - This is one we get a lot of questions about. A sequential valve has a single lever that works rather like the knob on your cooker. When the lever is fully anti-clockwise the shower is off. As you rotate the lever it turns the shower turns on. With a sequential valve "on" means fully on so you have full pressure straight away. As you rotate the lever further you increase the temperature of the water.
Shower Panels - A recent newcomer is the shower panel or shower tower. This is a single unit that contains everything you need for a sensational shower. Specifications vary but usually include a shower valve (often thermostatic), a diverter, a fixed shower head, a hand held shower and several body jets. Shower panels are easy to install but can require quite high water pressure to work well so you may want to install a shower pump as well.
Shower Valves (Twin) - As the name implies, these valves have dual controls, out of which one controls the water flow rate and the other controls the temperature of the water.
Triple Type Of Shower Valves - With 3 controls, these type of shower valves are used to maintain and control the flow of water, temperature and the diverter. Those showers that have 2 shower heads like upper fixed shower and hand shower make use of the controlling device named diverter. The diverter is also helpful in deciding on the water supply to the shower head.
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