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Fastlec – Largest Stockist Of Redring Showers in The UK

January 23, 2013 Robin Laverick No comments

Why Limit The Choice For You Or Your Client?

Normally, you would expect a good electrical wholesaler or even retailer to be able to offer you a choice of a couple of different types of electric shower off the shelf in perhaps two or three different power ratings. One of them would most likely be a basic model with simple dual rotary controls at a keen price and the other a more advanced model with controls that allow you to leave the shower settings in place for your the next time that you use it and also maybe offer some type of thermostatic protection against reductions in flow rates. The two popular ratings would be 8.5kw and 9.5kw.

150 Showers Ready For Next Day Delivery

That’s fine to a certain extent and would cover a percentage of projects, but given that the number of features and models is so massive, it seems a shame to settle for such a limited range of choice. After all, if your client won’t stretch to replacing the entire cable run with a larger cable, you could offer them another 7.2kw shower to replace the one that’s failed. If you’re putting in a new circuit anyway, maybe the client wouldn’t mind paying extra for an ultra powerful 10.8kw shower or a remote control digital unit. Thankfully, Fastlec carry in the region of 150 different electric showers in 13 different ranges at any one time all ready for next day delivery to mainland UK (non-mainland UK usually 2 days).

List of all the Redring models we carry, covering 7.2kw, 8.5kw, 9.5kw and 10.8kw options:

Active 320 electric showers
Active 350 electric showers
Expressions 500 electric showers
Expressions 550 electric showers
Expression Eco T energy saver electric showers
Slimline 620 electric showers
Slimline 650 electric showers
Advantage 550 electric showers
Selectronic Premier electric care showers
Expressions 570 pumped electric showers
Expressions 520 power showers (electric supply only required for the pump)
Digimix remote control electric showers
Digimix pumped remote control mixer showers

FREE Timed Delivery (orders over £50)

All our showers are shipped with DPD couriers on a next working day service, who send you need an email (and a text if you supply your mobile number) with full tracking details and also giving you a one hour delivery window that day so you know when they’re coming. The communications also allow rescheduling of the delivery either on-line or by text.

Due to the Internet revolution, clients are now aware of and expect a greater range of choice and don’t expect to wait too long either, so don’t limit them, provide them with an off the shelf solution or a feature rich shower upgrade.

If you would like to browse our prices or make a purchase, then please visit the Fastlec website showers section , but in the meantime here’s a selection of current prices (correct at 23/1/13):

Active 320S 8.5KW electric shower £57.50 +VAT

Expressions 500S 9.5kw designer feature shower £79.99 +VAT (sp offer)

Expression Eco T 8.5kw energy saving shower £221.43 +VAT

Expressions 570 9.5kw pump assisted electric shower £175 +VAT

Selectronic Premier Plus ‘Care’ 9.5kw electric shower £207.50 +VAT

Digimix DMP1 remote control mixer shower £240.83 +VAT

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Best Electric Showers Q&A

January 16, 2013 Robin Laverick No comments

Can I replace my 7.2kw shower with an 8.5 or 9.5kw model?

Yes, but you will probably require an upgrade in size of the cable that runs from your fuse-board to the shower as these larger power showers will draw a higher current than your old one. You will also require an upgrade of the fuse or MCB back at the fuse-board to handle the higher current. 7.2kw showers were typically wired on 4mm or 6mm twin and earth cable and depending on the volt drop calculations that your electrician should run, you will require a 6mm or 10mm cable for an 8.5kw shower and a 10mm cable for your 9.5kw shower. Your MCB (fuse) will also need upgrading to 40,45 or 50A depending on your electricians calculations.

There is a link to handy cable size selector on the Fastlec help page here that will give you a rough idea of the cable size required for your installation

Do the higher power models, give a hotter and more powerful shower?

They do, but the over-all performance of the shower is limited to some extent to your existing cold water pressure – if you have have poor mains water pressure then a standard electric shower won’t be able to increase that pressure. Instant electric showers have a powerful element inside that heats the water extremely quickly as it passes through the shower body, so as you can imagine with a very low flow rate , the water takes longer to pass through and therefore comes out of the shower at a higher temperature. continue reading…

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Redring Xpressions Eco-T – Intelligent Showering

September 28, 2012 Robin Laverick No comments

With money becoming tighter by the day and bills that seem to rise month on month the Redring Xpressions Eco-T is a breath of fresh air. This revolutionary intelligent shower offers an innovative solution to save energy and water with no perceivable change to daily routines.

Time Your Showers – Reduce Water & Electricity Usage

The shower is supplied with an integral timer which is set to six minutes and this is turned on at any time while the shower is in operation. This feature means that the user can monitor the amount of time spent in the shower and as the timer counts down, when 5.5 minutes of operation is reached a blue LED warning light will flash to let the user know that the shower is about to turn itself off. This function can also be manually overridden at any time.

In addition to the timer function this shower boasts an ‘Eco’ button which allows the user to reduce the loading by 65 per cent which, during summer months, is invaluable in reducing the power used to heat the water coming into the shower as the temperature of the water is significantly warmer than during winter months.

The water temperature is accurately maintained to within 1.5 degrees Centigrade by means of a multi heating element heat exchanger which ensures there are no sudden changes of temperature and a phased shut down ensures the next user does not experience an initial surge of hot water. The shower can be set to ensure that a maximum showering temperature of either 43 or 46 degrees Centigrade is not exceeded.

These features ensure a minimum use of power whilst providing the ultimate shower experience giving no leeway or compromise on the aesthetics or functionality of the unit.

Great Design With Limited Edition Colours

The shower can boast a modern simple design that blends in perfectly to any bathroom décor with a rotary temperature control and easy to use start/stop button. The power selection is via push buttons and options include ‘high’ and eco’.

The entire Xpressions Eco-T range has an IPX5 rating and is BEAB approved and comprises of 7.2kW, 8.5kW and 9.5kw models.

The 8.5kW model is currently also available in a limited edition finish of Gunshot Grey, Chrome and Black to complement the most modern bathroom designs.

With today’s heightened awareness of electricity costs and the ever growing need to use water sensibly this shower makes the best use of all technologies available. It reduces power usage and controls water usage, and therefore costs to the user, without compromising safety, convenience, functionality or simple good looks.

The drive to become more green is gathering pace daily and this means that demands and attitudes are constantly changing. This shower ensures households can reducing their impact on the environment and reduce energy bills without changing their existing lifestyle or compromising their expectations.

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