As the name suggests, Omnicare is the all encompassing model at the pinnacle of Inclusive Showering. Omnicare is proof that you can have a shower which is not only stylish but can be easily used by all, regardless of the level of assistance required for showering. To achieve this feat, Omnicare combines the principles of design, safety and simplicity.
Thermostatic temperature reassurance - Regulates water temperature within +/-1°C
Audible feedback and tactile temperature dial with soft grey tones offers assistance to visually impaired users
Extended riser rail – Longer 940mm riser rail with height adjustable shower head holder and 2m hose makes it easy to shower seated or stood
Easy operation – A soft press start/stop power button and looped lever handle offer low resistance control of the shower.
Ease of replacement – Includes multiple cable & water entry points, generous footprint & a fixing hole kit.
Many of our electric showers are available in a range of different kilowatt power ratings, ranging from 7.5kW up to 10.5kW - ratings are lower for Instaflow water heating and Instaflow T30i handwash units.
But what does this mean to me?
Basically the higher the kW rating -- the higher the flow of water from your shower head.
For example — a 7.5kW shower giving a 40-degree Celsius shower in winter will deliver a flow rate of around 3 litres per minute. By comparison, a 10.5 kW shower can give 50% more flow from the shower head than a 7.5kW shower. Our short video demonstrates what this difference looks like.
What should I check for before selecting a power rating?
Before selecting your unit's power rating, you will need to check the following;
Water pressure and flow rate
Rating of the miniature circuit breaker or fuse in your consumer unit
Size of electric cable running to your shower.
Why?
A higher kilowatt shower will have greater installation requirements than a lower kilowatt shower, therefore, you may need to upgrade your shower's electrical system to support a higher kilowatt shower.
The table below shows an example of the different typical requirements for a 7.5kW and a 10.5kW shower.
7.5kW electric shower
10.5kW electric shower
Pressure/flow rate
(bar/litres per minute)
1 bar delivering 8 l/min
1.5 bar delivering 11 l/min
Miniature circuit breaker (MCB) rating (Amps)
32A
45A
Cable size (mm²)
6mm²
10mm²
How do I find my existing shower's power rating?
You can find your existing shower's power rating (kW) by checking the rating label on the underside of your electric shower unit (near the shower hose outlet). It should appear similar to the below example.
Need more assistance?
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