The flow rate is not wholly governed by the Kw rating. Water pressure is also a factor, so if your mains pressure is poor the water will trickle out of an electric shower. This shower has water and cable entry points in multiple locations, so if replacing an old electric shower it should suit existing connections. Looks like a good buy for a known brand.
ho5dow to Clockwatcher
8 Mar 16#6
yes and no, our main pressure is good.
if you just want a cold shower that is enough kw (no water is heated, near enough mains flow rate) and if you want a decent heated flow rate shower then its not (more problem in winter).
pibpob to Clockwatcher
9 Mar 16#21
I recckon your mains supply will have to be chronic to be insufficient to supply an 8.5kW shower. Of course using water elsewhere in the property can also have an effect.
Credit to OP for the balanced description. Reminds me of the formula milk ads where by law they have to say "breast is best"!
ho5dow
8 Mar 161#5
cheers
OB1
8 Mar 16#7
8.5kW would give a rubbish trickle of a shower in the depths of winter!
logohigh to OB1
8 Mar 163#9
Where do you live mate .
Iv been using 8.5 mira for 4 years plus , it gives perfectly adequate flow at reasonable heat .
people just repeat **** they've read repeated off t'internet
bilbob
8 Mar 16#8
Yeah, I can't imagine an 8.5kw is worth the effort in the depths of a cold winter, unless you like being spat at by a thirsty dingo in the outback...
benjai
8 Mar 161#10
We had one of these types of things when I was a student. I'm sure I could urinate harder and warmer than what it could put out. Why they still make these things is beyond me.
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i suggest NOT going for electric, rather get a boiler fed mixer shower.
if you do decide to go electric this is cheap.
just ensure your wiring can cope with 8.5kw
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Iv been using 8.5 mira for 4 years plus , it gives perfectly adequate flow at reasonable heat .
people just repeat **** they've read repeated off t'internet
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i'll probably buy if its 9.5kw.
marginally more.
good luck
if you just want a cold shower that is enough kw (no water is heated, near enough mains flow rate) and if you want a decent heated flow rate shower then its not (more problem in winter).
Credit to OP for the balanced description. Reminds me of the formula milk ads where by law they have to say "breast is best"!
Iv been using 8.5 mira for 4 years plus , it gives perfectly adequate flow at reasonable heat .
people just repeat **** they've read repeated off t'internet
students don't clean stuff , do they