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Creda Manual Power Shower
To help you select the correct shower please see
enclosed information to explain our product in
more detail...
Contents:
• Key Power Shower Features
• Hot and Cold Water Connections
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Shower Types Explained
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Key Power Shower Features...
Integrated mixer valve and booster pump in one simple to plumb installation, for gravity fed plumbing systems
Rotary control
dial for water
flow selection
Rotary control dial for manual temperature
selection. Controls the integral mixer and mixes
the hot and cold water accordingly to reach the
desired temperature.
Integral booster pump
enhances performance for a
more powerful water flow.
Requires a hot
and cold feed
Top, bottom or
rear pipe
entries (right
hand side)
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Hot and Cold Water Connections...
Integrated mixer valve and booster pump in one simple to plumb installation, for gravity fed plumbing systems
Please Note: A power shower is not the same as an electric shower as it does not heat cold water.
A power shower requires a supply of hot and cold water.
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Frequently Asked Questions...
• What is a power shower?
A power shower does not heat the water directly, but rather takes both hot and cold water
from the cylinder and header tank respectively, using a mixer valve, offering a simple
plumbing installation. An integrated booster pump is used to boost the flow of water to
give a powerful shower spray . Power Showers are generally used where there is
insufficient water pressure on gravity fed water supplies. Please refer to the diagram.
• What is a gravity fed water supply?
A gravity fed water supply usually consists of a cold water tank, typically stored in a loft
and a hot water cylinder, usually stored in an airing cupboard. A power shower or mixer
shower can connect to this type of system. Electric showers cannot be connected to this
type of system.
• Identifying the right shower for your water system
The type of shower you need and its performance will be influenced by your water system. If you have a gravity fed (low
pressure) system and you are looking to install a shower, you will need to choose a Creda power shower. If you have a cold
water mains fed plumbing system, you will not be able to install a power shower but can choose from the Creda electric
showers range.
• What things do I need to consider when replacing my existing shower?
You will need to consider the type of plumbing system you have which is covered above. Are you replacing an existing mixer
shower, electric shower or power shower? Mixer showers and power showers will fit on a gravity fed plumbing system but
electric showers will not. Electric showers connect to a cold water mains fed plumbing system only and heats the water directly
as required.
• What is a mains fed hot water system?
A mains fed hot water system is fed directly from the rising main cold water supply coming into the house and does not use a
header tank. A high-pressure cylinder of water, heated by a boiler or immersion heater, usually provides high volumes of water.
Electric showers can connect to this system. You can not connect a power shower to this type of system.
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Shower Types Explained...
Electric Showers
Electric showers connect directly to the mains cold water supply and heat the water directly as
required.
• The water is heated by an element inside the shower to hot water instantly
• No water or energy wastage as water is heated as required
• Comes in a range of kW options to suit any electrical installation
• Comes in a range of colours and styles to suit any bathroom decor
Power Showers
Power showers take both hot and cold water from a cylinder and header tank respectively and uses
an integrated booster pump and mixer valve in a simple to plumb installation. The integral pump is
used to boost the flow of water to give a powerful shower spray.
• Suitable for gravity fed water systems
• Uses hot and cold water supply
• Mixes the hot and cold water within the unit by and integrated mixer
• Has an integrated booster pump to give a powerful shower
• Suitable for low pressure water systems
Mixer Showers
Mixer showers use a hot and cold water supply and mixes the water to deliver the desired
showering temperature.
• Uses hot and cold water supply and mixes it at the outlet
• Suitable for gravity fed water systems
• Hot water such as a combi boiler or large capacity hot water cylinder
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