The boiler installed in your home can have a huge impact on your homes shower experience. Whether it be the power of the flow rate, or even the energy bills from the shower, your central heating system will impact these greatly. Here are some tips to consider for a power shower if you’re based in Solihull or the West Midlands.
How Does A Power Shower Work?
Power showers work by combining water from your hot and cold supply through what is known as a mixer valve, which in turn uses a pump to increase the pressure of the water. It can be a frustration if your shower has low pressure and a power shower could be just the answer! This is where having a reliable and efficient boiler and hot water system is required to solve the issue.
Key Factors to Consider When Choosing The Best Boiler For a Power Shower
Water Pressure - Power showers require adequate water pressure, the preferred boiler needs to maintain consistent pressure.
Flow Rate - Determining how much hot water can be delivered per minute, the correct sized boiler is essential for this task.
Mixer Shower Compatibility - Your boiler must be compatible with mixer showers to ensure maximum performance.
Energy Efficiency - Reducing your energy bills, an energy efficient boiler can reduce your carbon footprint.
What Is The Best Boiler Type For a Power Shower?
AWP Boiler Installations highly recommend a system boiler for this application. System boilers work by using a hot water cylinder and without the need for a separate cold water storage tank. A conventional boiler would require the additional cold water storage tank separately. System boilers ensure a constant supply of hot water on demand, making them ideal.
Can I Install a Power Shower With Combi Boilers?
In the West Midlands, combi boilers are a popular choice due to their hot water on demand delivery and can be highly suited to smaller properties. They are however, incompatible with power showers as they require a hot water cylinder. Other shower types like mixer showers, electric showers work well with combi boilers but unfortunately not with power showers.
How Can I Increase the Water Pressure In My Shower?
If low water pressure is an issue with your shower, the first things to check would be for any leaks or obstructions in the pipes. However further issues not caused by these could determine there’s a problem with the boiler or central heating system.
Consult An Expert
Making the right decision and choosing the best boiler for a power shower is massively important. At AWP Boiler Installations we recommend a system boiler to get the most value and performance from your shower. Although combi boilers are not suitable for power showers they are a superb choice for other shower types.
AWP Boiler Installations Solihull can help you decide across the West Midlands, with our expertise and impartial advice. Contact us today, we are happy to help!
