Adding features will bump up the price, so a top-of-the-range electric model with a built-in pump and thermostatic protection will cost more than an entry-level power shower. Because they generate their own hot water they’re usually the shower of choice for households where hot water created by the boiler is in short supply.

Not only have we tested the biggest-selling digital, mixer, power and electric showers from Triton, we asked hundreds of Which? members who have bought a shower from the brand how they rate it. Triton electric showers They’re also more attractive, as there is no need for an unsightly plastic box containing the heating element and controls. Anyone can have an electric shower installed, as they use cold mains water and aren’t affected by the type of water system you have in your home.Thermostatic protection – a thermostatic shower is designed to keep the temperature steady to within a couple of degrees, so they should prevent it from turning painfully hot and then numbingly cold if the mains water is used elsewhere in your home. You will need to consider the water system you have in your house, as some digital showers are designed for low pressure/gravity systems (and often include a pump – effectively making them digital power showers) and others are designed for high-pressure systems (digital mixer showers). Why choose a digital shower? The bathroom revolution of the future has begun with Triton Home digital showers . These stylish and functional showers from the leading manufacturer Triton blend exceptional performance with ultra-modern design, giving the user the best shower they’ve ever experienced, all controlled remotely for comfort and ease! There’s an option for every bathroom and every preference, with ceiling and wall mounted drencher heads allowing the option of having a shower handset, too. These Triton showers are also great for use on any type of water system, including combi boilers, and come with a brilliantly easy-to-read digital display.

Some versions let you set the maximum and minimum water temperature and include smart functionality to monitor use - something that carers might find very useful. How much do showers cost to buy and to fit? The following power and water pressure conditions must also be met when selecting a high pressure unit. Mixer showers don’t have their own pump, so won’t increase the flow of water to the shower. This means if you have a weak water flow from your taps, the same will go for your shower.If there's hot water and you have a gravity fed system with good water pressure, you should get a mixer shower. Consist of a bar, either vertical or horizontal, with dials at either end to control the temperature and flow (again, sometimes with divert options). Bar mixers have to be exposed. Who are mixer showers suitable for? The water pressure in this system is generated by gravity and is dependent upon the distance the water drops from the cold water tank. So, if there’s little distance between your shower and your water tank then you’ll get low water pressure.