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What type of shower?

Posted by C Breck, on
We have a gravity fed system and an 8.5kw electric shower which is not powerful or warm enough. We are looking to upgrade it as part of a bathroom installation. Are the newer 9kw electric showers better (e.g. Mira Sport Max) or would we be better to upgrade our cable and get a 10.8kw electric shower? Alternatively is a mixer shower and pump a better idea?
Tim Thomas

Tim Thomas

9kv would be better and Mira is a very good make , but you have poor mains pressure won't make a lot of difference, thermostatic shower and pump would cost around £300 , good Mira probably slightly more. , of the pump you have more hot water , from the hot water tank compare to a tiny instant heater in a electric shower, thermostatic shower the water is mix giving better control over the temperature

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