Electric Shower for anyone with additional needs

When it comes to selecting an electric shower for individuals with additional needs, the focus must be on inclusivity, safety, and ease of use.

Whether you’re providing for a care home, a home care setting, or an individual with specific requirements, choosing the right shower can significantly enhance comfort and accessibility.

In this blog post, we highlight two top models designed to cater to these needs: the Omnicare Design Thermostatic 9.5kW Electric Shower and the Triton Omnicare SR Pumped Electric Shower.

Omnicare Design Thermostatic 9.5kW Electric Shower

Experience the ultimate in inclusive showering with the Omnicare Design Thermostatic 9.5kW Electric Shower. This exceptional model is engineered to bring unparalleled comfort, safety, and simplicity into your daily routine. Perfect for households with mains pressure cold water systems, it ensures a secure and reliable showering experience for everyone.

Key Benefits:

• Consistent Comfort: Enjoy a perfectly controlled shower with Tri-Therm™ technology, maintaining water temperature within a precise range of +/- 1°C. This ensures a soothing and safe experience every time, complying with BEAB care standards for peace of mind.
• Enhanced Safety Features: The Safe-Set™ function prevents tampering with maximum temperature settings, while the tactile looped temperature dial offers clear visual contrast and bold markings for improved visibility.
• Accessible Design: Ideal for all users, the shower features a single-hand operated handset holder, a 2-metre anti-twist hose, and a looped lever handle that requires minimal effort to control. The extended riser rail allows for easy showering whether standing or seated.
• Reassuring Notifications: Duration settings and audible notifications offer extra peace of mind, helping users manage their shower time more effectively.
• Effortless Installation: Designed for ease of replacement with multiple cable and water entry points, a generous footprint, and a versatile fixing hole kit.

Product Features:

• Tri-Therm™ Technology: Maintains water temperature steady within +/- 1°C.
• Audible Feedback: Clear sound notifications aid visually impaired users.
• Extended Riser Rail: Longer 940mm rail with adjustable shower head holder.
• 2-Metre Anti-Twist Hose: Prevents tangling, enhancing safety.
• Mains Pressure Cold Water Only: Suitable exclusively for systems with mains pressure cold water.

Approvals and Certifications: Complies with BEAB, BEAB Care, RNIB, CE, BSI Kitemark, IP25, UKCA, and NSF Water Regulation 4 standards.

Triton Omnicare SR Pumped Electric Shower

For environments where water pressure is less than ideal, the Triton Omnicare SR Pumped Electric Shower provides a thoughtful solution. Engineered for gravity-fed cold water systems, this model is perfect for areas with low or negligible water pressure, delivering a powerful yet peaceful showering experience.

Key Features:

• Quiet Mark Approved: Equipped with a silent-running pump that is Quiet Mark certified for its low-noise operation. This ensures a tranquil shower experience, making it ideal for both day and night use.
• Ideal for Low Pressure Areas: Designed to enhance water flow in low-pressure systems, ensuring a consistent and satisfying shower.
• Inclusive and Accessible Design: Developed with Occupational Therapists and approved by RNIB, featuring colour-contrasting controls and an ergonomic lever temperature dial for easy adjustments.
• Advanced Safety and Control: Includes thermostatic temperature control, an adjustable timed shutdown, phased shutdown, and a maximum temperature stop to prevent overheating. A low-pressure indicator ensures safe operation.
• Versatile and Easy-to-Clean Showerhead: Features an ergonomic, rub-clean showerhead with 5 spray patterns and a removable spray plate. The extended rail kit (940mm/37 inches) and twist-and-lock mechanism provide flexible positioning.

Technical Specifications:

• Power Rating: 8.5kW
• Temperature Control: Thermostatic
• Hose Length: 2m anti-twist, double interlocked stainless steel
• Shower Head Diameter: 110mm (4 inches)
• Rail Diameter: 25mm (1 inch)
• Finish: White/Grey

Approvals and Certifications: BEAB, BEAB Care, RNIB, CE, BSI Kitemark, Quiet Mark.

Additional Features:

• Quiet Operation: Certified by Quiet Mark for minimal noise.
• Compatibility: For use with gravity-fed cold water cisterns and compatible with analogue level access waste pumps.

Guarantee and Approvals: Comes with a 2-year warranty and certifications for high performance, safety, and noise reduction.

Choosing the Right Electric Shower

When selecting an electric shower for anyone with additional needs, consider both the water pressure in your system and the specific accessibility features required.

The Omnicare Design Thermostatic 9.5kW Electric Shower is perfect for mains pressure systems, offering precise temperature control and user-friendly design.

In contrast, the Triton Omnicare SR Pumped Electric Shower excels in low-pressure settings, combining quiet operation with enhanced flow and accessibility features.

By choosing the right model, you can ensure a safer, more comfortable showering experience that caters to all users’ needs.