'Care' Shower with double outlet

KennyH1

Looking for advice from any plumbers / shower experts.

We are installing a wet room for our disabled daughter and have received some funds via DFG. They have a set of guidelines for the specification of some of the wet room equipment.

The shower specification is:

Shower: new shower should be BEAB-care approved thermostatically
controlled electric ‘care’ shower (2m long hose and 1m riser bar, push
button / lever control) min. 8.5kW.

if customer chooses mixer shower as alternative, then this must
meet TMV2 or 3 accredited, and be a ‘care’ model as above (longer hose
and lever/paddle controls etc).

I have seen some showers that have a double outlet (shower head and rain fall shower) which would be a nicer shower experience for my daughter rather that just a 'standard' showerhead.

Does anyone know of any showers that fit these requirements as the electric 'care' showers that i have seen only come with one outlet.

Thanks.

Albermarle

Can you just clarify that it does not need to be an electric shower, and that it could be plumbed into your normal hot and cold water supply - so a 'mixer' shower as mentioned in the guidelines?

Also you normally would get a better water flow generally than with an electric shower.

If so then should be OK to have a dual rainfall head and shower head. I do not think a longer hose would be an issue, and hopefully sourcing a lever type control would not be too difficult.

victor2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6665889/care-shower-with-double-outlet

Something like this?

https://www.bigbathroomshop.co.uk/milano-clarus-thermostatic-shower-with-shower-head-and-hand-shower-aged-gold-2-outlet-93054

Not recommending it particularly, and not sure what the hose length is, but it's just an example of what is available.

nofoollikeold

Another possibility is the Triton Elina Type 3 TMV.

Emmia

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81979193#Comment_81979193

I don't think that's necessarily going to satisfy the need for paddle/accessible control if there is a grip issue, as you need to grip the knobs to turn them.

casper_gutman

AKW offers showers that seem to meet the required spec - see, e.g., this mixer shower with 'care kit'. They also offer this dual outlet kit for use with their mixer showers. Now, the hose that comes with the dual outlet kit is only 1.5m long but you can almost certainly swap it. I'd try phoning them and asking in the first instance.

NB I'm not recommending this supplier in particular. I've never heard of them. They may be great, or not. But at least it's a sign that something suitable may be out there!

casper_gutman

Forgot to say - there are very few electric showers with dual outlet options in my experience. one of the few I found for our downstairs shower room was the Mira Azora. There seem to be a few more out there these days - lots from Aquas here for example - but none that I've seen meets the accessibility requirements.

Another mixer-type shower that might fit the bill is this one from Triton. It has paddle controls and meets the requirements for a 2-metre hose and Type 3 TMV thermal safety.

knightstyle

I put one of these onto the standard thermostatic shower output, no skill needed and worked well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shower-Diverter-Splitter-Replacement-Showerhead/dp/B0GG8C7MCS?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=AT11ZA995447M

trewor

The DFG requirements specify safety standards, but they don't prohibit expanding functionality. Instead of searching for a ready-made 2-in-1 kit, it's better to assemble a system from individual components. I chose a reliable TMV2 thermostat with large control paddles. I usually look for such items in specialized stores. I found good reviews about 1stopbedrooms before ordering furniture and plumbing fixtures, and I was ultimately satisfied with the quality. You need to purchase a separate Care-series faucet and connect a rain shower rod to it using an adapter. This will ensure all temperature standards are met while making your shower experience more comfortable.