Shower Guide

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The Complete Guide to Choosing a Shower
Choosing a shower involves more than picking a finish. This Allbits guide explains shower types, water systems, pressure, thermostatic controls, heads and outlets, with a practical checklist to help you... Read more...
Collage of different shower styles illustrating common mistakes to avoid when choosing a shower.
Common Mistakes When Buying a Shower — and How to Avoid Them
A beautiful shower only works well when it suits the water supply, layout and people using it. Use our ten-point checklist to avoid expensive ordering mistakes. Read more...
Collage of fixed rainfall shower heads and a handheld shower illustrating the Allbits guide to choosing a shower head.
How to Choose a Shower Head: Rainfall, Handheld and Multi-Spray Options
The right shower head depends on more than its shape. Compare fixed rainfall heads, handheld showers and spray settings, then check flow, fittings and maintenance before you buy. Read more...
Shower water pressure and flow guide with a spraying shower head and flowing water.
Shower Water Pressure and Flow Explained: How to Choose the Right Shower
Water pressure and flow both affect how a shower performs, but they measure different things. This Allbits guide explains what the figures mean, how water systems differ and what to... Read more...
- Thermostatic versus manual showers guide comparing shower valve controls and temperature stability
Thermostatic vs Manual Showers: Which Should You Choose?
A manual shower lets you set the hot and cold mix yourself; a thermostatic shower adjusts the mix to help hold your chosen temperature. Learn the practical differences and which... Read more...
Shower towers and columns buying guide featuring rainfall heads, handsets and body jets
Shower Towers and Columns: Complete Buying Guide
Shower columns can bring a rainfall head, handset and body jets into one striking unit. This Allbits guide explains how they work, what your water system needs to provide, and... Read more...
Electric vs mixer showers buying guide graphic featuring thermostatic shower sets and a shower column.
Electric vs Mixer Showers: Which Is Right for Your Bathroom?
An electric shower heats cold water in the unit; a mixer shower blends your home's hot and cold supplies. Learn which suits your water system, what affects performance, and where... Read more...