When it comes to improving your home the key areas to focus your money on, no matter what your budget, are the areas that are utilised the most. Obviously the kitchen is one of these followed by the bathroom. For many homeowners, the bathroom needs just as much wow factor as the kitchen.
Whilst, we all enjoy a soak in the bath every once in a while, most of the time our busy lifestyles mean a quick shower is the most practical option. That said, thanks to the advances in showering technology there is no reason why this can’t be just as rewarding. So, when considering improvements to your bathroom, whether to increase the appeal of your home for potential buyers or simply because you fancy a change, there are two different routes you can take.
The ‘rip it out and start afresh’ option
You’ve made the decision that you want to give your bathroom a total revamp. Perhaps you want to move things around to make better use of space or remove the bath and replace it with a wet room area. Whatever the reason, this will open up a whole world of showering options to you.
If you have a low pressure gravity-fed system or a high-pressure system (ask your plumber if you’re not sure) then you could choose a mixer shower. The shower uses the hot water supply you have in the house, (stored or instant) and as the name suggests mixes this with cold water, supplying it at the desired temperature.
Mixers are available in many different designs, many of which can be used as an upgrade to create the minimalist look. Popular showers in the Creda portfolio include the Creda Bar Mixer and the Creda Overhead Bar Mixer. Both options come in a contemporary chrome finish and feature separate flow and thermostatic temperature controls.
The Creda mixers both provide affordable luxury however the Overhead Bar Mixer is even more striking in its design with a fixed rain shower and a detachable handset offering a flexible and stylish showering solution.
Digital revolution
Moving forwards the very latest in bathroom technology is the digital mixer shower, sure to add the wow factor to any designer bathroom. Offering a wealth of benefits, the Creda Digimix is not only the ultimate in luxury showering but it is also flexible and easy to fit.
Compatible with either low or high pressure systems, the Creda Digimix is completely wireless which means it can be controlled via a remote whilst the mixer base unit can be hidden away discreetly in the airing cupboard, under the bath or in the loft, resulting in minimal disruption to tiling.
Creda Digimix
Remote controlled
Thermostatic
Pre programmable individual user settings for ease of use
Water saving shutdown feature
Choice of accessory options
The ‘upgrade and make good’ option
If your budget doesn’t cover a complete revamp, then a bathroom makeover isn’t out of the question. Electric showers are not only a cost-effective option but they are also economic and efficient to run. When you think of an electric shower you perhaps think of a white box on the wall. However, this is no longer the case and the new electric showers from Creda have been specifically designed to add a splash of colour and style to any bathroom.
If you are planning to replace an existing electric shower then an important consideration is what side the electrical cable and cold water inlets are. Unlike some other models available, the Creda AquaAmbiance and the Creda Advantage 550C are ideal replacement showers because they feature multiple entry points down both sides of the shower for pipe work and cabling making them compatible with the plumbing and electrics on your existing shower.
Creda AquaAmbiance
Frosted fascia and polished chrome panel, incorporating LED lighting to provide the ultimate in style and ambience.
Simple to use push button on/off operation and separate rotary temperature and flow controls
3 power settings
Fully temperature stabilised
Creda Advantage 550C
Contemporary styled chrome body with black fascia
Fully temperature stabilised, including phased shutdown
Simple to use push button on/off and flow operation with separate rotary temperature controls
Available through retailers nationwide Creda offers an extensive range of showers to suit all budgets. To find a stockist or for ideas and advice on selecting a shower that’s right for you and your home visit www.creda-showers.co.uk
Thursday 25 March 2010
Friday 12 March 2010
10 OUT OF 10 FOR ELECTRIC SHOWERS
When it comes to recommending and fitting a shower, installers are faced with a wide variety of products to choose between. The options include mixer valves, power showers, shower panels, digital showers and instantaneous electric showers. Kevin Tolson of Creda Showers discusses the features and benefits of electric showers and explains why a concept that has been around for nearly 40 years should still remain an installer’s number one choice.
At Creda Showers we have been designing and manufacturing electric showers for years and from experience can offer a product range that has been developed with both the installer and end-user in mind.
Firstly, if we look at the needs of an installer, clearly an easy installation is key. The electric shower is a perfect “fit and forget” product and is straightforward to install either as an initial installation or a replacement. Creda Showers understands that for installers the replacement market is key. Recent introductions of products such as the Creda Advantage with a multi entry platform that allows water pipes and cables to be routed down both sides of the shower recognise the growing maturity of the market. This product has the added advantage of a footprint large enough to cover that of the previous shower being replaced - avoiding the need to retile or redecorate around the unit.
Siting wise the electric shower provides a convenient option. An instantaneous electric shower can be installed just about anywhere in the home because it only needs to be plumbed into a cold water rising main making it a practical choice for a new ensuite or an additional shower room downstairs.
Another key factor for installers and their customers is the affordability of the shower.
At a time when many homeowners are still cautious about how much they spend, the electric shower is undoubtedly an affordable option. For those looking to make improvements to a bathroom without completely renovating, electric showers offer an excellent update option without the price tag.
Reassuringly for the homeowner affordability does not mean a compromise has to be made on style. Today when it comes to the bathroom people are looking to create a certain amount of wow-factor so it is important to remember that electric shower design has also come a long way since the early days of dated, oversized white boxes. Now available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and finishes, an electric shower can complement even the most modern bathroom design.
Electric showers provide the perfect self-indulgent option for families and those who enjoy a long hot shower after a hard day. Instead of using a hot water feed, an instantaneous electric shower draws on the cold water and, as the name suggests, heats it as required. That means an inexhaustible supply of hot water and no more cold showers even if you are the last one to use that day.
The instantaneous nature of the shower offers another advantage over other concepts in terms of low running costs. This is achieved by only heating cold water as it is used rather than having to heat large amounts of stored water. With inbuilt heating elements the shower operates independently of the heating system, which means that they can be fitted in any home, regardless of which type of heating system is in place. This also means they can still be used if the heating is switched off or out of action, making them an ideal back-up in a second bathroom or shower room.
Finally, the latest development to enter the market has been the introduction of digital technology and, perhaps most importantly affordable digital technology. Digital mixer showers began appearing in manufacturers’ portfolios a few years ago, representing a real advance in the showering market. Initially, however, its high price tag meant that it was reserved for the top end of the market and the technology was somewhat slow to be widely accepted. More recently though changing consumer perception and a wider range of available products such as the Creda Digimix has created a very real opportunity for any installer willing to sell the benefits of digital technology to customers.
Designed with the installer and their customers in mind today’s stylish electric shower offers endless benefits and is available at a refreshingly affordable price tag.
THE ELECTRIC SHOWER
TOP 10 BENEFITS
Ease of installation
Convenience
Affordability
Style
Feature rich
Easy to use
Instantaneous
Economical
Independence from heating system
New technology
At Creda Showers we have been designing and manufacturing electric showers for years and from experience can offer a product range that has been developed with both the installer and end-user in mind.
Firstly, if we look at the needs of an installer, clearly an easy installation is key. The electric shower is a perfect “fit and forget” product and is straightforward to install either as an initial installation or a replacement. Creda Showers understands that for installers the replacement market is key. Recent introductions of products such as the Creda Advantage with a multi entry platform that allows water pipes and cables to be routed down both sides of the shower recognise the growing maturity of the market. This product has the added advantage of a footprint large enough to cover that of the previous shower being replaced - avoiding the need to retile or redecorate around the unit.
Siting wise the electric shower provides a convenient option. An instantaneous electric shower can be installed just about anywhere in the home because it only needs to be plumbed into a cold water rising main making it a practical choice for a new ensuite or an additional shower room downstairs.
Another key factor for installers and their customers is the affordability of the shower.
At a time when many homeowners are still cautious about how much they spend, the electric shower is undoubtedly an affordable option. For those looking to make improvements to a bathroom without completely renovating, electric showers offer an excellent update option without the price tag.
Reassuringly for the homeowner affordability does not mean a compromise has to be made on style. Today when it comes to the bathroom people are looking to create a certain amount of wow-factor so it is important to remember that electric shower design has also come a long way since the early days of dated, oversized white boxes. Now available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and finishes, an electric shower can complement even the most modern bathroom design.
Electric showers provide the perfect self-indulgent option for families and those who enjoy a long hot shower after a hard day. Instead of using a hot water feed, an instantaneous electric shower draws on the cold water and, as the name suggests, heats it as required. That means an inexhaustible supply of hot water and no more cold showers even if you are the last one to use that day.
The instantaneous nature of the shower offers another advantage over other concepts in terms of low running costs. This is achieved by only heating cold water as it is used rather than having to heat large amounts of stored water. With inbuilt heating elements the shower operates independently of the heating system, which means that they can be fitted in any home, regardless of which type of heating system is in place. This also means they can still be used if the heating is switched off or out of action, making them an ideal back-up in a second bathroom or shower room.
Finally, the latest development to enter the market has been the introduction of digital technology and, perhaps most importantly affordable digital technology. Digital mixer showers began appearing in manufacturers’ portfolios a few years ago, representing a real advance in the showering market. Initially, however, its high price tag meant that it was reserved for the top end of the market and the technology was somewhat slow to be widely accepted. More recently though changing consumer perception and a wider range of available products such as the Creda Digimix has created a very real opportunity for any installer willing to sell the benefits of digital technology to customers.
Designed with the installer and their customers in mind today’s stylish electric shower offers endless benefits and is available at a refreshingly affordable price tag.
THE ELECTRIC SHOWER
TOP 10 BENEFITS
Ease of installation
Convenience
Affordability
Style
Feature rich
Easy to use
Instantaneous
Economical
Independence from heating system
New technology
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