What needs done to add an elec shower?

[Gone West]

15 hours ago, Crofter said:

Oh by the way the only real alternative that I am considering is to fit an inline water heater rather than an electric shower. But I assume that this makes no odds to the electrics side of things?

 

Presumably if you use an in line heater you could use a standard thermostatic mixer shower? Would that be better than an electric shower?

[Nickfromwales]

It's just a bit overkill unless fitting the smaller unit IMO. The larger units are suitable for running an entire property, basin / bathing / kitchen / utility etc, just like a small combi would. Only downside is that the flow rates aren't great. A pumped electric shower has a good flow rate and will run consistently during use, which is more than any other type of instant will ever offer you.

Instant water heaters are massively susceptible to fluctuations in the cold mains supply, other hot / cold outlets being opened elsewhere in the property whilst the shower is in use, so factor in all these things when making your choice. 

[Crofter]

16 minutes ago, PeterStarck said:

 

Presumably if you use an in line heater you could use a standard thermostatic mixer shower? Would that be better than an electric shower?

 

Yes this is an either/or situation.