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.
Electric Showers - These types of showers aid in producing warm water. So, a cold water supply is needed for the working of the electric showers. Since these types of showers don't require any plumbing, these are of high demand in en-suites.
Triple Shower Valves - A triple valve has three controls; one for the water flow, one for the temperature and a third which is usually a diverter. The diverter is useful if you have two shower heads. It's becoming more common to have a fixed shower head above the shower and a hand-held shower head as well. The diverter on a triple shower valve allows you to select which shower head water is fed to.
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.
Concealed and Exposed Type Of Shower Valves - These shower valves are named after the wall mount type. A concealed valve, as the name implies is build within the shower valve making it difficult to view the parts of the valve. However, the control leavers of the concealed valve are visible. The exposed type of shower valves are visible because these are mounted on the visible portion of the shower valve. You can choose to conceal or expose a shower valve based on your requirements.
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.
Electric Showers - These types of showers aid in producing warm water. So, a cold water supply is needed for the working of the electric showers. Since these types of showers don't require any plumbing, these are of high demand in en-suites.
Triple Shower Valves - A triple valve has three controls; one for the water flow, one for the temperature and a third which is usually a diverter. The diverter is useful if you have two shower heads. It's becoming more common to have a fixed shower head above the shower and a hand-held shower head as well. The diverter on a triple shower valve allows you to select which shower head water is fed to.
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.
Concealed and Exposed Type Of Shower Valves - These shower valves are named after the wall mount type. A concealed valve, as the name implies is build within the shower valve making it difficult to view the parts of the valve. However, the control leavers of the concealed valve are visible. The exposed type of shower valves are visible because these are mounted on the visible portion of the shower valve. You can choose to conceal or expose a shower valve based on your requirements.
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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