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After a long day at work, there’s nothing quite like a soothing shower to wash away the strain. Dial up the stress-busting by finding an expert power shower installer you can trust.
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Power showers are a great relaxation feature for your bathroom, and are surprisingly efficient too. They’re also flexible – so you can install a new unit in an existing shower enclosure or simply over your bath.
Besides the indulgent pulsating effect, power showers have a number of benefits – including greater control over pressure and temperature, improved reliability, and (from some particularly economic models) reduced water consumption. And here’s some more good news – they’re also fairly straightforward to install. That means minimal mess and fuss for you (and the professional you choose to work with).
How you install your power shower will depend on what type of unit you’ve selected. “Power showers” by definition all use a motorised pump. But your shower can be water-based (running directly off the mains supply, assisted by a pump), an electric system or a mixed system. To find the right system for your central heating setup, it’s usually best to consult a qualified plumber or bathroom installation specialist.
When you’ve found the right power shower, installation is straightforward – for a professional who knows what they’re doing, at least. The process involves turning the electricity and water off, positioning and fixing the shower unit, and connecting the electrical components to the mains power (typically you’ll need to create a new circuit for building regulation compliance). After reattaching the shower to the water supply, you’ll then be ready to power up and sample your new bathroom bliss.
Cost of power shower installation
With any job that involves leaking water and/or electricity, it’s best to seek the help of a qualified and experienced professional.
The price you’ll pay to have a power shower installed will depend on the exact nature of your job. Installing a brand-new power shower from scratch is likely to cost around £500. Replacing an existing shower will bring the price down, as pipes and electrical circuits can possibly be reused. Swapping out a shower may only cost between £150-£300.
How to install a power shower
While every job is unique, installing a power shower usually follows the same five-step process.
- First things first – the electricity gets turned off. Your tradesperson can then position and fix the shower unit to the desired location on your wall, marking the points for copper pipes and electrical cables.
- The second step is another safety-conscious one. When connecting the power supply, they’ll bury the electrical cables into the wall – in the middle of the shower unit, either vertically or horizontally (depending on the direction they need to go). As we’ve mentioned, your professional will probably recommend creating a dedicated circuit for the shower, unless one already exists.
- Next, they’ll drill any necessary holes required to connect the water supply. After that, they’ll turn the mains water supply stopcock off and run the cold water tap dry, before connecting a copper pipe to the rising main.
- Now it’s time to reconnect the remaining pipework for your shower. When it comes to that copper pipe, it’s a good idea to install a stop valve so you can quickly turn off the water to make repairs in the future.
- Finally, check there are no leaks. And provided everything is working as expected, you’re all set to enjoy your new power shower.
Can you install a power shower with a combi boiler?
In short, the answer is no – sadly you can’t. Combi boilers won’t work with a power shower because they heat the water as it flows through the system. And if the water is pumped through the boiler faster, it doesn’t have time to heat up the flow.
At its most basic, all a power shower consists of is a pump to speed up the flow of water and a valve to control its temperature. That means power showers can be used with low-pressure hot and cold water or gravity-fed setups, but not combination boilers or high-pressure systems.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
While installing a power shower is generally a simple job, your installer will need to be NICEIC registered (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) to work on the necessary electrical elements and sign the work off for building compliance.
While they won’t necessarily be touching the boiler or gas pipes, it’s certainly a bonus if they hold Gas Safe accreditation too. This isn’t mandatory when it comes to installing your power shower though – merely an additional benefit.
Finally, your tradesperson should be able to offer you evidence of their track record, including their experience and a number of customer references.
Insurance your tradesperson needs
Leaking water or faulty electrics are never a good mix. And even the most competent tradesperson can be thwarted by unforeseen plumbing or electrical issues. So, make sure your professional holds public liability insurance and you’ll have peace of mind that you’re protected against any accidental damage.
Questions you should ask your tradesperson
- Are they NICEIC registered?
- What type of power shower system will work most effectively in your home?
- Can they supply and fit the shower?
- Will they offer a warranty or guarantee on their work (and the shower, if they’re suppling it)?
good worker,very polite person,really helpful to novice gardener.
Alan is a lovely chap. Both personable and trustworthy. He did a thorough and proffessionable job fitting a shower and taps to my mother's home at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend him.
All aspects of Property Development, Maintenance and Refurbishment. I.S Property Services is a family run business which has been trading for the last 15 years. We can undertake a wide variety of work and are able to offer most trades within the construction industry. The company is headed by Ian Stephens who has 20 years experience in a number of trades and prides himself on providing an excellent level of workmanship and customer service. We believe in attention to detail and we ensure our customers are completely satisfied. We're only happy when you are!
Ian's a good guy. Fair priced, considerate of client, cheerful and of course top quality work with no mess to deal with at the end of the job. Very pleased and hope to work with him again.
I have been trading for 6 years carrying out all aspects of domestic plumbing and maintenance. Free quotes, no job to small, friendly and efficient service. Upto £5mil public liability insurance.
I am sooo soo happy with my hanging baskets! ?????? Clive was friendly and came to do my job the next day where no one else would. He is a very decent chap and the rates were excellent for me too! Overall I highly recommend Clive as he makes you feel at ease and does good quality work ????????one very happy customer ??
Darren Hill Heating & Plumbing Local Company operating within Oxfordshire. I am a Plumber and Heating Engineer based in Grove. Gas Safe registered. Bathroom Fitter, Here for all your Plumbing and Heating requirements.
Darren was prompt, quick and reasonabloy priced. Many thanks Gav Smith
Plumber and heating engineer 10 years experience Friendly reliable and reasonably priced
Plumbing & Heating
Quick response. Very reasonable price. Supplied & fitted new tap. Lovely guys.
With over 20years experience, we offer a professional Painting & Decorating,Property Maintenance Service, specializing in larger homes Period Properties,Listed Buildings. Plumbing, Carpentry, Handyman, Sash Window Repairs. BUT NO JOB JOB IS TOO SMALL.
Kevin went above and beyond to do an excellent job. for us.Everything was left clean and tidy. Would definitely hire him again and unreservedly recommend him.
Welcome to HK Plumbing & Property Services. Thank you for choosing us. We provide a first class professional service and we travel throughout greater London and the surrounding areas. HK Plumbing & Property Services is headed by Hicham Khellas, who has a vast range of experience in the plumbing and maintenance industries. Hicham has 15 years of experience in the plumbing field who is confident and guarantees to solve everything from a plumbing related problem to the design of a new bathroom or kitchen with his knowledge. We offer a range of services: - Burst pipes and leaks - Mains water supply pipe replacement - Lead pipe replacement - Complete bathroom and shower installations - Thermostatic showers - Saniflow installations/repairs - Drain pipe - Hot water cylinder installations - Immersion element replaced and repaired - Cold water tank replacement - Power shower installations - Repair taps/replacement - Rain water pipes and guttering - water softeners - Washing machine and dishwasher installations - low water pressure problems - Outside tap installation At HK Plumbing & Property Services we aim to be as competitive on prices and will be happy to match any quote where possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Certifications -City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing & Studies -BPEC Corgi Certification -Hot water systems & safety including G3 unvented hws
So happy with the result and he was hard working punctual and a perfectionist. Will be hiring him for more work in the future and referrals to friends
We run a family business here founded in 2012, our mission is to provide with high quality of services to achieve complete customer satisfaction also we are open to respond immediately to changes needs of our clients and we improve our services continuously. Communication also's very important so we maintain a professional relationship with all ours clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Giani at Smart House is amazing. He did a wonderful job on our new utility and shower room. Very skilled, quiet and polite, clean and tidy, able to cope with customer changing her mind, and reliable. We can't recommend him enough.
Heatsource Domestic Gas Services is a family run business and has been established since 2011. With over 20 years combined experience we carry out boiler repairs, servicing and installations. We also do the same for gas fires and cookers. We carry out homeowner/landlord gas safety inspections. Can repair/replace water tanks, cylinders, radiators, taps and showers. We repair leaks on gas or water. We can flush heating systems and fit magnetic filters. Installation of standard thermostats/clocks also smart thermostats. We do all this whilst trying to keep disruption to a minimum and respecting your property at all times throughout the job, no matter how big or small.
very good, reliable, will be using again,steve very clean and tidy, will deffinetly use again.
Goodwins Domestic Plumbing is a small, friendly professional company. We offer quality workmanship in a courteous and respectful fashion and pride ourselves on offering the service we would expect to receive in our own home. We seek to achieve ultimate satisfaction for customers and only take on one client at a time ensuring no customer 'left hanging'.
Goodwins Domestic Plumber came quickly and provided a good job. The Goodwins plumber kept me informed at each stage of the job and advised where there may have been issues. Fortunately there was none. I am very pleased with the service received and would use Goodwins Domestic Plumbing again. Quality - Good Value - Good Raliability - Good
Great service, very efficient and no mess. Would definitely recommend - many thanks
With 20 years' experience (14 self employed) fitting kitchens and bathrooms we also carry out general building work including plumbing, tiling, plastering, building and fitting cabinets, woodwork and joinery, laying laminate flooring and much more...
We would have no hesitation in recommending ADM kitchens to anyone who is thinking of having their kitchen re fitted. They were punctual,hard working and above all their work was of a very high standard.My wife and i are amazed at what transformation has taken place, a first class job done by a first class tradesman,thank you Malcolm for a wonderful job.
I was very impressed with the time in took and the finish on the skim was really good as we'll. so in all I was really pleased
Highly recommended - excellent qualty work , fair prices and friendly service - Radek , Tony and Dennis did a great job on the bathroom and toilet room. Many thanks.
Hi I’m Parm, I’m a registered gas safe plumbing company with many years experience. I haven’t been on rated people for a while as I had started sub contracting with plumbing and heating companies working on various new build projects like Berkeley Homes, Bellway Homes, Tailor Wimpy, Mcarthy and Stone, Country Side developers and many more. I have gained vast more experience within the plumbing and heating industry which involved first fix to second fix, commissioning, bathroom installs, heating installs to boiler installs etc. I would like to use my expertise and knowledge to help customers who require any plumbing and heating services. Thanks
Great service, highly recommend
David was professional, knowledgeable punctual and efficient. He was also honest about the work that needed to be done. I would not hesitate in recommending him.
SWB Heating & Gas services offer all of your plumbing and heating needs, from a dripping tap to a full central heating system and much more. We are a small family run business with customer care at the forefront of everything we do. All jobs are carried out professionally and to the highest standard from start to finish, we will not let you down. Full apprenticeship served in City Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Domestic Gas utilisation installation and maintenance. Domestic Nat. Gas LPG + Building Regulations + Combustion performance gas analysis + Domestic Cookers/hobs + Gas Fire + Gas Boiler + Leisure/Miscellaneous appliances + Gas Meters + Gas installation pipework + Domestic flued range cookers + Domestic tumble dryer + Vented hot water storage cylinders + Gas Water heaters - Asbestos awareness
Very good job, new boiler and relocated he works fast and efficient very tidy. Booked us in quickly to look at the job quote was quick and boiler in within a month and made sure we knew how to use the whole system before leaving and very friendly
i was very pleased with work carried out he done good job
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