What affects shower performance?
The shower's top priority is to keep the desired water temperature constant. To
maintain this temperature, the shower may have to automatically change the rate of
water flowing through the appliance. Any of the following conditions can cause the
shower to change the flow rate (force of the shower) in order to keep the temperature
constant. Most changes are minor and will go unnoticed.
S e a s o n a l c h a n g e s
affecting water supply
temperature.
WATER
SUPPLIER
changes of incoming
supply pressure.
shoWeR PeRFoRManCe
+
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changes in Flow rate
(force of shower).
Temperature remains constant.
Mains cold water draw
off, e.g. toilet, wash
basin etc.
hot pipe
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changes of incoming
supply voltage.
mains cold
pipe
heat transfer due to
position of mains cold
water pipe.
e.g.
•
positioned next to hot
water pipe.
•
routed through heated
area such as loft or
airing cupboard.