T90 Shower Upgrade

GrumPy

I have a very old Triton electric shower - T90 model in an old house. The temperature settings are OK, but the pressure is truly awful. I've been living in this place 4 months now, and I can't stick it anymore and plan on an upgrade.

The Triton T90Z model comes in 8.5kw and 9.5kw.

From what I've read the more expensive 9.5kw has a more powerful pump, thereby providing improved water pressure. What I haven't been able to find online what the pressure is on my current shower, and if an upgrade to a T90Z (either model) will provide a worthwhile difference. There is a possibility my T90 is just crap, but I don't know anything about showers, so it could be particularly weak because it's on it's way out.

Is anyone able to compare the differences I would expect in water pressure between my current T90 (water tank in attic) and what improvements I might expect if I replaced it with either of the T90Z models?

I go a quote for a new T90Z, fitted and removal of old unit for €295, or a the more powerful 9.5kw model for €370. I'm no plumber or electrician and despite these being apparently easy enough to install, it's not my place and I'm not willing to take a risk, so happy to get it done professionally.

Any advice welcome! Sick to death of crappy showers, it's like getting dribbled on.

Thanks!

CBYR1983

I suggest you confirm the wiring requirements on the manufacturer's website and get an electrician to confirm that your wiring and breaker are sufficiently sized to handle the higher wattage shower.

But certainly the 9.5kw is far more powerful than the 8.5kw, the difference is huge.

scudo2

GrumPy wrote: »

I have a very old Triton electric shower - T90 model in an old house. The temperature settings are OK, but the pressure is truly awful. I've been living in this place 4 months now, and I can't stick it anymore and plan on an upgrade.

The Triton T90Z model comes in 8.5kw and 9.5kw.

From what I've read the more expensive 9.5kw has a more powerful pump, thereby providing improved water pressure. What I haven't been able to find online what the pressure is on my current shower, and if an upgrade to a T90Z (either model) will provide a worthwhile difference. There is a possibility my T90 is just crap, but I don't know anything about showers, so it could be particularly weak because it's on it's way out.

Is anyone able to compare the differences I would expect in water pressure between my current T90 (water tank in attic) and what improvements I might expect if I replaced it with either of the T90Z models?

I go a quote for a new T90Z, fitted and removal of old unit for €295, or a the more powerful 9.5kw model for €370. I'm no plumber or electrician and despite these being apparently easy enough to install, it's not my place and I'm not willing to take a risk, so happy to get it done professionally.

Any advice welcome! Sick to death of tank crappy showers, it's like getting dribbled on.

Thanks!

Correct me if I'm wrong guy's
but wasn't the T90 a water mains supplied shower and not off the tank.

Grumpy
if this is the case then your problem is the water pressure and not the shower. A bit more of an expense to get fitted.
A pump shower that is.
Who ever calls out can give better on site advice on your options.

Robbie.G

scudo2 wrote: »

Correct me if I'm wrong guy's
but wasn't the T90 a water mains supplied shower and not off the tank.


The t90 is the tank fed unit
The t80 is the mains one

debabyjesus

If you want good pressure get rid of the tritons altogether and put in a power shower.

Electric showers just cant give a good shower in my opinion, you'll always just want more, then again I like showers of the skin peeling kind.

scudo2

Robbie.G wrote: »

scudo2 wrote: »

Correct me if I'm wrong guy's
but wasn't the T90 a water mains supplied shower and not off the tank.


The t90 is the tank fed unit
The t80 is the mains one

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Thanks Robbie
Just couldn't remember even though I have a one myself, !!