Obviously i know one is more powerful than the other but is it worth getting a 9.5kw one and going through the hassle of geeting heavier 10mm cable to fuse box. Is there THAT much difference.
2007-09-26 04:39:42 · 11 answers · asked by Martin M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well the simple answer is that you will get about one eighth more flow at a given temperature or an eighth more heat at a given flow rate. Hardly worth the hassle of upgrading the circuit etc.
2007-09-26 04:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the difference between 8.5kw and 9.5 kw electric shower.?
Obviously i know one is more powerful than the other but is it worth getting a 9.5kw one and going through the hassle of geeting heavier 10mm cable to fuse box. Is there THAT much difference.
2015-08-12 00:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by Colby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An electric shower uses only a cold water supply and heats the water electrically in the shower. A power shower needs a hot and cold water supply that is boosted up to a higher pressure via a booster water pump. As far as installing the shower downstairs, you will have height pressure cold water and low pressure hot water. You can use a power shower but you will need to adjust the outlet pressure from the pump from the the cold water side. The easy solution would be to install an electric shower as you do not need to worry about having the hot water boiler on to ensure you have hot water.
2016-03-17 22:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-11 04:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by manger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few years ago all electric showers were about 7.5 kw ..the problem was ...water in winter is much colder ..so although they worked well in summer ..you had to reduce the flow in winter to get a warm shower ..then along comes the 8.5 and 9.5 and they work much better ..but with global warming the waters not so cold these days ..stick with 8.5
2007-09-26 05:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope that this is just a case of the use of unusual terms from the UK, because an electric shower sounds incredibly shocking to me regardless of whether it is 8.5 KW or 9.5 KW.
Our terms here in the US are a bit odd as well as we tend to call it a hot water heater. Why would we want to heat water that was already hot?
2007-09-26 05:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your going to upgrade the wiring, get a 10.5kw shower, you know you have had a shower with those, they give a good powerful spray, otherwise stick with the 8.5kw.
2007-09-26 06:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 kilowatt = 1000 watts. BTU = 3.2 x 1000 or 3200 BTU per kw. 12,000 BTU = 1 ton. The heat kit should cost around $135.00. There will be a noticable difference.
2007-09-27 07:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are getting enough hot water with the 8.5, go for it. an extra thousand watts won't make that much difference, except in the long run, such as filling a large tub. The 8.5 may not be able to maintain certain temprerature requirements over long time periods. Ask your supplier to give you the info.
A safe to human temperature is 120 deg. F. It really gets down to your demands. The heavier cable isn't that much more money!
2007-09-26 04:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by Robert D 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋
my husband is an electrician and he said for the sake of 1kw its really not worth it.
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2007-09-26 04:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by zo (student) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋