The Best Showers For A Combi Boiler System

If you have a combi boiler or you’re thinking of getting one installed, it’s reassuring to know if your current shower is compatible. If it is, you’re practically guaranteed a continuous, high pressure, warm flow of water. If not, you may need to consider changing the current shower in order to ensure it is compatible, but most importantly to get the best from your investment in your new combination boiler. This guide aims to enhance your shower experience by providing you with information about different types of boiler system and the best showers to pair with a combi boiler.

Gravity boiler system

Gravity boiler systems are particularly common in older homes, and usually consist of a cold-water tank in the loft, and a hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard. The water is brought down and heated inside the cylinder to feed your shower and taps. Gravity boiler systems often result in low water pressure, however this can be resolved using a shower pump.

Unvented boiler system

In an unvented boiler system, a high pressure water cylinder fed from the mains, is heated by an immersion heater, boiler or even solar panels to provide a generous and powerful showering pressure. These are generally more common in modern homes.

Combi boiler system

Combi boilers are most common in newer homes, and also a popular upgrade when replacing your heating and hot water system. Quite different to the other two types of boiler discussed, a combi system features a boiler with no tanks or water cylinders, designed to heat water as and when you need it, rather than storing the hot water before you’re ready to use it.

• They provide a high pressure water supply with a generous flow and pressure
• They are cost-effective and energy efficient, as water is heated instantly as and when it is needed, rather than being heated and then stored in a cylinder.
• You’ll never run out of hot water.
• They are available in compact sizes, making them perfect for smaller properties or properties without loft space, with some designed specifically to fit inside the space of a kitchen cupboard.
• Since they require no hot water cylinder, they typically cost a lot less to install.

Now that you know the best types of shower to pair with your combi boiler system, explore our full range of showers and find the ideal one for your bathroom.