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Showers offer a refreshing – and economical – way of washing without soaking for hours in a hot bath. They are also ideal for those who have difficulties getting in and out of the tub.

A shower uses both hot and cold water, which is mixed either manually or automatically to provide a constant spray of water at precisely the right temperature to suit you.

Electric showers are the most popular model. They draw water directly from the cold mains domestic supply and only heat it as long as you are actually using the shower.

Therefore, electric showers are able to be fitted in virtually every home – even where there is no storage heater.

The vast majority of electric showers offer a wide range of power settings, beginning with the most basic, low cost unit, to a high performance model. However, many people prefer a more powerful shower and opt for a unit with an enhanced kilowatt capacity to increase the flow rate.

Indeed, a high percentage of electric showers are fitted with a variable power setting to provide optimum economy even during the summer, when water from the mains will have a greater ambient temperature.

Many houses that have the luxury of two bathrooms often have an electric shower in one, enabling you to shower even in the summer when you may not have stored hot water all of the time.

Electric showers come in a vast range of shapes and sizes. Be sure to choose which model is exactly right for you and your family. And do not forget to check the manufacturer’s warranty and guarantee.