I have a glow worm 30cxi combi boiler, and I want to instal a new electric shower. Which shower is best? I am looking at a Mira Sport Ma but it says not compatible with combi boilers. It's really confusing !!
an electric shower doesn't use the hot water produced by your boiler - it makes it's own, hence why they need a hefty power supply
I got to admit, when I saw the post heading and then read the post, I did a double take as to the relevance of a combo boiler.
10.5 Kw Bristan Bliss - as with all electric showers make sure the cable feeding it is adequately sized
Karen, you currently own the most awesomest of combi boilers wot provides the most awesomest of showers, and you want to fit a leccy shower? Why?
Only because we already have an electric shower and we don't want the hassle of having to have a new mixer shower fitted. Just want to update what we have. We are moving abroad shortly and will be renting the house out so don't want to spend loads.
Can someone please explain why the Mira Sport Max electric shower 10.5 kW is not suitable for combi boilers? I thought that electric showers would be fine for my boiler! Looked on Internet and there seems to be conflicting information. This is not as easy as I thought...!
an electric shower is in no way connected to your boiler - all it shares is the incoming mains water they are totally separate and not in any way dependant
As a matter of fact I am!!! It's on the Mira website that the shower not suitable fir combi boilers! Maybe just been looking too long.....
that's because if you want to fit a shower to your combi, using the hot water produced by it, then you'll have to use one specifically intended for that use - rather than an electric one which is intended to provide a completely standalone system irrespective of what boiler you have
Typical manufacturer information that is almost designed to confuse. An electric shower isn't suitable for any boiler - it's a completely different and separate entity and works completely independently of any other hot water heating system in your house. Or, to put it another way, an electric shower is 'compatible' with every type of boiler . Just don't stick it on the end...
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