Can you have electric shower with combi boiler?

Electric showers also work well with combi boilers, however, they aren’t considered to be as compatible as a mixer or digital showers. The main benefit of an electric shower is that it will keep working if your boiler fails as the water is heated by the shower itself as opposed to the boiler.

How many showers can a combi boiler run?

2 showers
For properties where a higher demand of hot water is needed the higher the kw of the boiler, the better the flow rate of hot water will be. *However combi boilers do not cope well with 2 showers running at the same time in the same property, due to the use of hot water across both showers.

What type of shower can you use with a combi boiler?

CAN YOU USE A THERMOSTATIC SHOWER WITH A COMBI BOILER? The simple answer is – yes. It’s possible to fit a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler and they’re reliable across most thermostatic showers. Mini valve, maxi valve, bar valve and concealed valve showers are all compatible with combi boilers.

Can you run two showers at the same time off a combi boiler?

Yes a combo could cope but if 2 showers are used at the same time the water flow rate would be poor. An unvented water cylinder is a better option.

Can you have an electric shower with a combi boiler?

Can you have an electric shower with a combi boiler? Electric showers are supplied directly by cold water from the mains, so they can be used regardless of the type of boiler you have. Just like a kettle, electric showers use a heating element to get water to the desired temperature, and this water is then fed through the shower head.

How much hot water can you use in a combi shower?

To ensure your warm shower is uninterrupted, your combi boiler should be able to heat 12-15 litres of water per minute. Thermostatic mixer valve showers come highly recommended for use with combi boilers. “If the hot water flow rate of your boiler is enough to meet the requirements of the mixer then I cannot think of a reason not to use a mixer.”

What should the flow rate be for a combi shower?

Ideally, the combi boiler flow rate for a good shower should be at least 12 – 15 litres a minute. The flow rate simply refers to how much water can pass through the appliance to feed taps and showers once the boiler is working.

Can a combi boiler be used for instant hot water?

However, if your property can accommodate one, a conventional boiler may be a good option if you live in an area where the mains pressure is low. Bear in mind though that these systems do not provide instant hot water. You’ll need to program your thermostat to preheat water ready for you and your family to use. How long does a combi boiler last?

Can a digital shower be used with a combi boiler?

Can a combi be used in a bathroom?

Alpha CD50 Storage Combi. Good morning, thank you all for your comments. The actual setup is 1 bath in the master bedroom + 1 shower in the bathroom, in the future another shower room will take place in the loft. But for the past 15 month we never used the shower and the bath at the same time, I just want to be prepare just in case…

What kind of combi boiler do I need for 2 bathrooms?

I wrote a blog listing the combis for bigger houses here Tara Heating and Plumbing in Thanet, east kent: Looking for Combi for Large House with Two Bathrooms? Vaillant EcoTEC Plus. Alpha CD50 Storage Combi. Good morning, thank you all for your comments.