subject: Using A Mixer Shower In Your Home [print this page] Taking a shower, should not only be an event, but an experience. Showers do not only clean, but they leave you invigorated and energized, and you should try to make it as enjoyable as possible. You can now take advantages of some of the latest advances being incorporated in the design and manufacture of showers.
A mixer shower, requires no electricity for operation. They work by mixing cold water from the mains water supply, with heated water to produce water at the temperature desired for showering. Your mixer shower, will also provide water at higher pressure than that of the electric shower, making it a suitable option for homes that already a readily available supply of hot water. Different mixer models also allow you to easily control the temperature and flow rate of water, along with the spraying options, to customize your shower experience.
You mixer shower can be installed in either of two formations.
With a manual mixer shower, you can manually adjust and re-adjust the temperature as needed when ever changes are detected. The water to the shower is fed from the both the cold mains water supply and your hot water source, and is mixed at the shower. If outlets are turned on in other areas, the temperature may often be affected, as volumes of either the hot or cold water being supplied is changed. A re-adjustment may now be necessary. Potential dangers from unexpected temperature changes can be avoided with thermostatic mixer showers.
A Thermostatic Mixer Shower requires no manual intervention to adjust the water temperature, as temperature sensors are built-in, and when any changes are detected, the volumes are automatically adjusted so that consistent water temperatures are maintained. This safety feature can be of great benefits for the elderly or younger children.
There 3 different formations for the mixer shower.
The Exposed Variable Shower includes the valve that remains exposed or mounted on the surface, while the shower head is installed on riser rails, so that the height can be adjusted if and when it is necessary.
The Built in Variable shower formation exposed only the controls, while the controlling valve is built-into the wall. The shower head is installed on riser rails, and can be easily adjusted by family members.
With Built-in Rigid showers, only the controls are visible, while the shower head remains fixed at a particular height and cannot be adjusted.
A digital mixer shower offers the convenience of one button control, as the thermostat is used to set the desired temperatures and the shower is started with the push of a button. Some models include LCD panels, that indicate the water temperature.
The type of shower that you choose will depend on the supply of water in our home, as models are designed to work with water systems. Before installing your mixer, you should consult with professionals to determine which model may be most suitable for your home.
The mixer shower mixes both cold and hot water in the shower unit.
You can save on energy costs and conserve water with the mixer shower no direct heating is required.
