Electric Shower on Combi System?

arkwright01

Hi,

I have a simple question and can't seem to find the answer! Can you power a normal electric shower on a mains system that has been converted to a combi boiler system? I'd rather do this than have the shower off the boiler in case the boiler breaks down.

Thanks.

marvin

Yes, I have one I also have a shower head tap on the bath in case this fails.

I had a combi put in last December.

penrhyn

Of course you can, why would you think otherwise. Your electric shower is fed directly from the cold water supply.

NVRAM

My old electric shower is still working after having a combi installed.
Electric showers are pants tho and cost a bit to run.

Will definatley be changing to a proper one ASAP

penrhyn

Agreed, work best in the summer, slow to a trickle in winter.

diywhynot

arkwright01 wrote: »

Hi,

I have a simple question and can't seem to find the answer! Can you power a normal electric shower on a mains system that has been converted to a combi boiler system? I'd rather do this than have the shower off the boiler in case the boiler breaks down.

Thanks.

Look here (section on shower controls)

Lots of great advice for nothing: can't beat it!

arkwright01

Thanks for your replies:D

southcoastrgi

you don't need another web site for the answer, with a combi your whole house will be fed off of the incoming mains cold supply which is what is req for an electric shower so the answer is yes.