Triton Forte 9.5kW Electric Shower £47.99 c+c from Sainsburys

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  biggysmalls1 year, 1 month ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  8.5kw £41.66
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  alert1 year, 1 month ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  good spot, thanks
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  welder2991 year, 1 month ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  ordered two 8.5kw. free home delivry. thanks
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  fishmaster1 year, 1 month ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  I have 6mm cable and a pretty long run of cable at that, so I'll stick with 8.5KW, thanks.
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  GDB22221 year, 1 month ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  That is a real bargain for anyone who needs one of these. Well spotted.
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  BlueHarvestMoon1 year, 1 month ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  I've never know these things to produce anything other than a poor shower. In the summer, when the incoming mains water isn't too cold, they can be just about useable.
  
  However, in winter, with very cold incoming mains, they're useless.
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  frog-gen31 year, 1 month ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  thanks o/p, ordered 8.5KW for mother in law.
  
  
  

  
  Edited By: frog-gen3 on Mar 21, 2012 20:59: added power
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  frog-gen31 year, 1 month ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  BlueHarvestMoon

  I've never know these things to produce anything other than a poor shower. In the summer, when the incoming mains water isn't too cold, they can be just about useable.
  
  However, in winter, with very cold incoming mains, they're useless.

  
  
  i've just put one of these in 9.5KW very good output even in winter.
  electric showers have improved in the last few years IMO.
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  bch1 year, 1 month ago1 Like #9Show comment toolsReply

  fishmaster

  I have 6mm cable and a pretty long run of cable at that, so I'll stick with 8.5KW, thanks.

  
  
  Are you certain your existing shower is 8.5kW ?
  Some of old units are rated at 6kW only and that could put you in a real danger.
  
  Be very careful with those ones and make use of the link below please!
  
  Voltage Drop and Cable Requirements Calculator
  

  
  Edited By: bch on Mar 21, 2012 22:25: Typo
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  labhras1 year, 1 month ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Thanks I have one of these and paid a lot more than this for it 2 years ago so bought this as a replacement in the event that the original might break as I find electric showers only last me about 2 years
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  faiz1231 year, 1 month ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  just a question which is really dumb. does that mean it uses 9.5kw of electricity (ie 4.75kwh for a 30 min shower)
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  bch1 year, 1 month ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  faiz123

  just a question which is really dumb. does that mean it uses 9.5kw of electricity (ie 4.75kwh for a 30 min shower)

  
  
  That's correct :D
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  EuroPear1 year, 1 month ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  I really could do with one of these but I'm uncertain to how much it would cost for plumbing/electrion's to fit it in? does anybody know roughly from experience.
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  Marek1 year, 1 month ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  Yeah good question EuroPear. Any advice anyone?
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  rudey_981 year, 1 month ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  Great price for a 9.5kw- mine last about 2 years and then only heat to luke warm- that's 4 years supply sorted! Thanks op!
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  sunama1 year, 1 month ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  I've had my 7.5kw shower since when I moved into my house...and that was 6 years ago. So, I think I will the 8.5kW Forte, so that when my old shower dies, that will replace it.
  
  Thank you OP.
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  bch1 year, 1 month ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  EuroPear

  I really could do with one of these but I'm uncertain to how much it would cost for plumbing/electrion's to fit it in? does anybody know roughly from experience.

  
  
  Cost will vary on where you live and state of your existing installation.
  Unless it is like for like replacement it will cost you significantly more.
  New installation is notifeable work so it has to be done by Part P registered electrician OR you should let your Local Building Control know about any modification since its bathroom!
  
  Best to call few people and ask about pricing though.
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  fishmaster1 year, 1 month ago #18Show comment toolsReply

  faiz123

  just a question which is really dumb. does that mean it uses 9.5kw of electricity (ie 4.75kwh for a 30 min shower)

  
  
  30 min shower? What are you showering, an Elephant?
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  fishmaster1 year, 1 month ago #19Show comment toolsReply

  bch

  fishmaster

  I have 6mm cable and a pretty long run of cable at that, so I'll stick with 8.5KW, thanks.

  
  
  Are you certain your existing shower is 8.5kW ?
  Some of old units are rated at 6kW only and that could put you in a real danger.
  
  Be very careful with those ones and make use of the link below please!
  
  Voltage Drop and Cable Requirements Calculator
  

  
  
  No I meant 8.5kW is the maximum I would put on that cable, but I'm thinking I'd need 10mm even for 8.5kW. I've no idea what the existing shower is, wouldn't be surprised if it's 6kW
  

  
  Edited By: fishmaster on Mar 22, 2012 11:39
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  sunama1 year, 1 month ago2 Likes #20Show comment toolsReply

  fishmaster

  
  
  30 min shower? What are you showering, an Elephant?

  
  
  I routinely have 15-20 minutes showers.
  I first get myself nice and wet.
  Then apply 2 shampoos.
  Then soap the whole body, then rinse.
  Then shampoo again, followed by soaping the whole body. Then rinse.
  Then quite often I will stand under the shower for a further 5 minutes.

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