Shower suitable for Combi Boiler

Possom

If getting a wall mounted shower which would drain down into the bath, is there a certain category of shower I should look for if the water is heated by mains gas? It uses a combi boiler.

Or a certain category which is incompatible with mains gas supply?

For example, I've heard that a power shower is not possible with water heated by mains gas.

Can it be thermostatic or electric? Is it gravity-fed?

wealdroam

Possom wrote: »

For example, I've heard that a power shower is not possible with water heated by mains gas.

You heard it wrongly - or were misinformed.

I have a power shower with water heated by gas.

Possom

wealdroam wrote: »

You heard it wrongly - or were misinformed.

I have a power shower with water heated by gas.

That was a representative from the gas company who informed me.

peachyprice

Possom wrote: »

That was a representative from the gas company who informed me.

What do you mean by 'mains gas'? All gas boilers use mains gas.

Do you mean a combi boiler that heats the water as you use it?

Possom

peachyprice wrote: »

What do you mean by 'mains gas'? All boilers use mains gas.

I just meant mains gas, as opposed to oil.

peachyprice wrote: »

Do you mean a combi boiler that heats the water as you use it?

Yes, I believe it's a combi boiler (probably should have mentioned that).

peachyprice

It's the combi boiler that is a problem not the gas.

Possom

peachyprice wrote: »

It's the combi boiler that is a problem not the gas.

Okay.

With it being a combi boiler, what does this rule out (or what should I be looking for) in relation to wall mounted shower which drains into the bath?

So it would rule out a power shower. Anything else?

C_Mababejive

You will need a thermostatic mixer valve shower suitable for use with a combi boiler.

http://www.screwfix.com/c/bathrooms-kitchens/thermostatic-mixer-showers/cat2610004

macman

What matters is whether the shower requires a tank fed rather than mains fed supply. So a power shower (pumped shower) requires a supplytank fed, which you won't have with a combi.
You can alternatively have an electric shower, which is cold-fed off the rising main. The advantage of this is that your shower will still operate should the boiler fail.

r2015

I have a Mira excel mixer shower which works adequately with my combi boiler.


It still works even when my wife flushes the toilet or turns on a downstairs tap.


http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/mira-excel-thermostatic-3268-15215?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=GB&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&gclid=COG3oczR48gCFYU_GwodrRIHvQ