Which type of shower is best?

Electric showers

Can I use a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler?

CAN YOU USE A THERMOSTATIC SHOWER WITH A COMBI BOILER? The simple answer is – yes. It’s possible to fit a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler and they’re reliable across most thermostatic showers. Mini valve, maxi valve, bar valve and concealed valve showers are all compatible with combi boilers.

Do combi boilers give good shower pressure?

Combi boiler shower pressure Combination or ‘combi’ boilers are very popular in the UK, making up more than half of all new boilers fitted. So, if you have strong mains pressure in your home and you don’t have too many demands on your hot water, they can provide powerful showers without the need for a pump.

Can combi boilers heat water and radiators at the same time?

The control valves within combi boilers work in different directions to one another. Therefore, the system will either transport hot water to your radiators or to your hot water tap – however, this will not be done at the same time and the hot water circuit usually takes priority.

What are the disadvantages of a combi boiler?

Let’s start by examining the disadvantages of the combi-boiler:

Disadvantage 1: Struggles to meet high demand for water.
Disadvantage 2: Overly complex set-up.
Disadvantage 3: Slower water rate.
Disadvantage 4: If a combi-boiler breaks down, you lose hot water and central heating.
Advantage 1: Compact size.

Does central heating use mains water?

The water that is heated by the boiler is in a closed loop, and is heated, cooled and circulated continually. The water that comes from your hot taps will be either direct from your mains, from a cylinder or from a loft tank. You will only cut off the supply of water to the tanks, cylinders and taps.

Do combi boilers use more water?

Because it’s under pressure already from the mains, the water flows naturally, and there’s often no need for a pump. This means that combi boilers only heat the amount of water you need, when you need it.

Do you use more water when the heating is on?

When the heater is running it pulls a lot of moisture from the air. The humidity in the house drops and we need to drink more water to replace what we loose. It may not seem like much but it makes a big difference in the amount of water we consume.

Is a combi boiler better than a hot water tank?

Then there’s the system boiler. A system boiler gives you the best of both worlds: hot water storage in a cylinder, mains water pressure and no need for tanks in a loft….Best combi boilers.

Best Combi Boilers	Baxi 800
Domestic Hot Water Output Ratings (kW)	25, 30, 36
Efficiency	93%
Warranty	10 years

Can I turn water off and leave combi boiler on?

Combi boilers take water directly from the mains, so if you need to switch your water off, this will affect your appliance. You can continue to use your heating while the water is switched off, but you must not use your hot taps at all.