Triton Martinique 10.5kW Electric Shower - White / Chrome, Madrid II 10.5kW Electric Shower, Madrid II 8.5kW Electric Shower - White, Martinique 9.5kW Electric Shower - White / Chrome, Madrid II 9.5kW Electric Shower User guide

Water systems explained...

Low Pressure Systems High Pressure Systems

Typical Installation

A cold water tank in your loft and a

hot water cylinder often located in

your airing cupboard.

Typical Installation

There is no cold water tank or hot
water cylinder in your house. You

will have a combi-boiler often

located in your kitchen.

Typical Installation

There is no cold water tank in your

house. You will only have a hot

water cylinder, with occasionally an

expansion vessel on the top, often

located in your airing cupboard or

garage.

Showers types explained...

shower is switched on. It does

system.

ELECTRIC

MIXER

POWER

shower is switched on. It does

system.

only. An internal pump increases

Electric showers require cold

water only which is heated

instantly to provide a hot

shower.

 An electric shower only heats
the water you use once the

not use the hot water heated or
stored by the household water
system.

 An electric shower is always
ready to use 24 hours a day
seven days a week.

 The higher the kilowatt power
rating (kW) the better the
performance and greater the
flow of heated water.

Mixer showers require hot and

cold water which is ‘mixed’

together to provide a hot shower.

 Mixer showers use the hot
water heated by the household

 Generally produce higher flow
rates compared to electric
showers.

 Mixer showers must be
matched to your household water
system. High pressure systems
such as combi boilers, are ideal for
mixer showers.

 Add a pump on low pressure
systems to boost water flow rates.

Power showers require hot and

cold water which is ‘mixed’

together and the built in pump

increases water flow, to provide a

powerful hot shower.

 Power showers are made for
use on low pressure systems

the flow of water to provide a
powerful shower.

 Power showers are not to be
confused with electric showers
as they do not heat water.

 Generally produce higher flow
rates than electric showers and
many mixer showers.

Electric showers explained...

Connectivity

Water System Compatibility

 Electric showers work in most house holds where there is a cold mains water supply making them a

popular choice.

 Electric showers require a mains fed cold water supply and an electric connection.

Operation

 Electric showers heat cold water instantly to provide a hot shower.

Kilowatt Power Rating

 The higher the kilowatt (kW) rating of an electric shower, the better the performance and flow of heated

Kilowatt Performance

 A 10.5kW shower produces 25% greater flow of heated water

compared to an 8.5kW model, as shown in the diagram (below).

Entry Positions

 For a replacement electric shower, it is best to check that the shower you are buying can be fitted on the

water, but remember, if upgrading to a higher kilowatt model then the electric cable may need to be
upgraded too (10mm² cable is strongly recommended for 9.5kW or above).

existing cable and water entry positions.

Mixer showers explained...

mounted)

mounted)

flow of water

(surface

(surface

mounted)

mounted)

mounted)

flow of water

(surface

(surface

mounted)

SINGLE

LEVER

 Single control
lever on the
front of the valve
adjusts
temperature and
flow.

 Exposed
(surface

BAR

 Controls on
either side of the
valve to adjust
both
temperature and
flow.

 Exposed
(surface

BAR

DIVERTER

 Controls on
either side of the
valve adjusting
both
temperature and
flow.

 The diverter
changes the

from the fixed
position shower
head to a
flexible handset.
Ideal for all the
family.

SEQUENTIAL CONCENTRIC

 Single control
mounted
centrally in front
of the valve to
adjust
temperature and
flow.

 Exposed

mounted)

 Controls both
centrally
mounted in front
of the valve to
adjust
temperature and
flow.

 Exposed

mounted)
 Built-in (flush

mounted)

DUAL

CONTROL

 Two separate
controls adjacent
to each other,
one control for
temperature the
other to adjust
the flow.

 Built-in (flush

 Exposed

(surface
mounted)

Power showers explained...



Power showers require a hot and a cold water supply plus an electric connection for the integral pump



Manual or thermostatic models are available. The thermostatic version has built

-

in technology which

Water System Compatibility

 Power showers are suitable for gravity-fed low pressure water systems ONLY

Connectivity

Operation

 The hot and cold water is mixed together and the integral pump boosts the water flow to provide a
powerful shower at the temperature of your choice.

Performance

 Power showers generally produce a higher flow rate than electric showers and many mixer showers.

Temperature Control

constantly regulates the temperature and provides a comfortable showering experience every time,
regardless of other water usage in the house.

Warning!

Please note: Do not confuse power showers with electric showers because unlike electric showers, power
showers DO NOT heat water, they use water heated by your system.