If you are thinking about changing your shower, you may have looked around a few bathroom shops and been amazed at the number of options you have. Choosing a shower valve can also be a confusing business, so here is a guide to let you know what to expect when it comes to showers.
Manual shower valve
This is the most basic type of shower. Most manual showers have a lever control that you use to control water flow and temperature. They are very easy to use and usually not expensive.
Thermostatic shower valve
The biggest advantage of a thermostatic shower valve is that it can provide a constant, uniform temperature and can withstand the flow and temperature fluctuations of hot and cold water feeds. Most thermostatic valves have additional anti-scald safety features and stop the flow of water if the cold water supply fails.
Hidden and exposed valve
Hidden / exposed refers to the way the shower valve is mounted on the wall. A secret shower valve is built into the wall of the shower so that most of the valve is hidden 'and' only the control lever is visible. An open valve is mounted on the wall of the shower so that the entire mechanism is visible. Many shower valves are exposed or hidden.
Twin shower valve
Unlike a single lever valve, a twin valve has two controls, one for the water flow rate and the other for the water temperature.
Triple shower valve
The triple valve has three controls; One for water flow, one for temperature, and the third is usually a diverter. A diverter is useful if you have two shower heads. It is becoming more and more common to have a fixed shower head on top of the shower, as well as a handheld shower head. The diverter in the triple shower valve allows you to choose which shower head water is being fed.
Sequential shower valve
We get a lot of questions about this. The sequential valve has a lever that acts like a **** in your cooker. The shower stops when the lever is completely clockwise. As soon as you turn the lever, the shower turns on. "On" with the sequential valve means completely, so you have absolute pressure directly. As you move the lever forward, you raise the water temperature.
Shower panel
Newly arrived shower panel or shower tower. This is the only unit that has everything you need for a sensational shower. Specifications vary but usually include shower valve (often thermostatic), diverter, fixed shower head, hand-held shower and several body jets. Shower panels are easy to install, but may require high water pressure to work well, so you may want to install a shower pump as well.
Customized rain
Nowadays, the shower components are standardized enough that you can pick and choose the parts you want to build to create your dream shower. You can choose from hundreds of shower valves, diverters and stop valves, multiple heads, ceiling mounted heads, riser rails, rigid risers or body jets, customize and customize to your needs. After all, how do you bathe with 16 jets and 12-inch shower heads?
Lightning rain
Electric showers heat the water as you go through the shower, 'so' they only need a cold water supply, so you have regular plumbing and no hot water to run. Electric showers are especially popular in N-suites.
Lightning rain
A power shower is basically a shower with a built-in pump. A power shower requires both hot and cold water. Power shower does not heat water; It expels water and increases water pressure, giving you a rigid shower. Where you have low water pressure, perhaps bungalow power showers are ideal.
So you have it. Rain is not everything you need to know, but a good start!
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