Choosing The Best Shower Type

In our modern world there is never a worry of not enough choice. In fact sometimes we’ve got so many choices it’s hard to decide which is the best for the job we want to do. And showers are no different! So how do you choose the best shower type for your home?

Once you understand the differences between showers you’ll be able to quickly decide which is the best type of shower for you.

The push on mixer shower is perfect for an older bathroom were there is no proper plumbing ran behind the wall to attach a shower and you have two separate taps for hot and cold. Common on the old claw tubs. A push on mixer allows you to attach a shower without the cost of renovating the bathroom.

Both the hose and spray parts connect directly to your bath taps. There is a hose and attachment for the hot water tap and the cold water tap. The Y then forms into one hose with the shower head attached. You adjust your water temperature as you normally would. They are cheap and very easy to install. The biggest draw back is it can be hard to adjust the temperature.

The bath shower mixer is designed for a tub that has a single faucet and it’s also a great choice if you do not have the plumbing to attach a shower and don’t want the expense of remodeling.

This style of shower attaches to the faucet and is adjusted using your taps as you would for a bath. They require no plumbing changes, they are quick and easy to install, and they are cheap. The biggest draw back is adjusting the temperature can be finicky.

A manual mixer is a shower where the shower head comes out of the wall in the traditional style shower with its own hot and cold water adjustment. With the manual mixer the hose and spray of the shower are attached to the wall unit and the hot and cold water supply are connected with a single valve so adjusting temperature is very easy. You will need to plumb the hot and cold water.

The thermostatic mixer is great if you want to set the temperature and have it maintained. The hose and shower head comes out of the wall in the traditional style shower connecting to a single valve that has a built in stabilizer that adjusts the water temperature based on your selection. Water usage within the house will no longer affect your shower. The stabilizer will ensure flow and temperature remain consistent. Be warned that this convenience is a tad bit expensive.

A power shower has the hose and shower head comes out of the wall in the traditional style shower. The power unit allows you to adjust both temperature and pressure because it heats its own water. This is a perfect choice for a cabin or other type of unit where conventional hot water is not available. You must ensure to install adequate drainage that is able to keep up with the output of the shower.

The electric shower also heats itself using its own heating element. You supply a cold water line that has a minimum pressure of 10 lb/sq in, and the unit heats the water on impact to the chosen temperature. Some models also include the stabilizer so that pressure does not change even with usage throughout the house.

And to go with all the various shower types you can install are a variety of shower heads. Fixed shower heads are neat and tidy. They attach directly to the pipe that comes out of the wall so there are no messy hoses and there are a several different shower head styles available that allow for different water flows.

There are also shower body jets which can be a real treat. These jets come out of the shower wall in strategically located positions encompassing the entire body with water. So much more invigorating than just water falling from above your head. You’ll want to make sure you install a valve so that you can use just the shower head if you choose.

There are so many types to choose from. The best way to familiarize yourself with all your options is to do some online searching. Then you can decide the shower type and shower head type that’s perfect for you. The best shower type to choose is the one that you enjoy showering under.

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