Forget the Olympics. Our Mira Showers Deserve Their Own Gold Medals

Team Ireland’s Katie Taylor proved she had the goods to win gold at the Olympics but we want to know who comes out on top in the fight between electric and power showers.

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In the blue corner we have the new and improved version of the ever-popular Mira Sport model; the Mira Sport Multi-fit. Boasting a larger shower head, separate power and temperature controls, anti-lime scale technology, optimised summer flow, with KIWA and BEAB endorsement to boot; it’s not hard to see why the Mira Sport Multi-fit has been “making waves” since its arrival earlier this year.

Not to be out-done, in the red corner representing Team Power Shower, we have the sleek and stylish Mira Event. Equipped with thermostatic temperature controls, a “flow boost” feature, individual temperature and flow dials, and rubber nozzles for easy cleaning and available in both thermostatic and manual models, the Mira Event is the perfect power shower for those who prefer to have a choice.

So which one wins the gold?
Advantages of electric showers are as follows:
• Cost-efficient
• Economical with regards to operational costs
• Only water that is used is heated – minimal hot water wastage
• Water heated immediately
• Suitable for homes with high pressure water tanks

Disadvantages:
• Take several seconds to fully switch off after power button is pressed as the water cools down
• Often water does not heat up to same degree as it does with a power shower

Power showers have the following advantages:
• More power means warmer water
• Water cuts out almost immediately after pressing power button
• Ideal for smaller households
• More extensive temperature control
• Suitable for low pressure water tanks

And the disadvantages
• Require water to heat up first
• Hot water can run out while showering
• Water heated by gas/oil
• Uses more water per shower than an electric shower

At the end of the day both types of showers have their own merits and shortcomings. It all really boils down to personal preference. If you want convenience, environmental efficiency and take long showers, then electric is the clear choice. However, if you crave intense heat and a powerful shower experience, look no further than our range of power showers by leading manufacturers Mira, Aqualisa, Bristan and Triton.

Here’s an additional tip…
Sick and tired of scrambling around for towels when you get out of the shower? Why not consider installing some hooks just outside your shower, ensuring you’ll always have a towel to hand when showering. The hooks will also prove handy for drying bathmats and have the bonus feature of eliminating the need to fold towels again.

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