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Our love affair with showers in the UK started quite recently in fact it was really only when electric wall mounted shower units became available in the 1970s that the demand for electric showers started to gain any momentum within a domestic setting.

Even then they were seen as an optional extra – something that could be added over a bath without changing the basic architecture of the bathroom.

Since that time showers have very quickly become an established part not only of the bathing experience, but also of peoples expectation. This in turn led in the 80s and 90s to shower cubicles being included as a regular fixture in new homes, when bedrooms with en-suite facilities became the norm.

Some of the reasons for the rise in popularity of the shower versus taking a bath have been that showers became associated with speed, immediacy, cleanliness and convenience.

The Makita 18v Li-ion range has set the industry standard for performance and rugged reliability in the toughest site operations and a complimentary range of equally robust yet more compact-size tools are in demand. These are ideal for such tasks as kitchen and bathroom installations and other projects where access is limited. The exceptional running time provided by these Makita 10.8v tools is longer than similar voltage Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries and with a swift 50-minute recharge time these cells provide power and extended operation.

Do you want an easy installation? Try the new Triton T80Z Fast-Fit Electric Shower.

This new addition to the Triton T80 family has Triton’s revolutionary Swing-Fit™ terminal block which allows left and right hand cable connection.

Simply move the terminal block to the side of the unit you require, screw into place and connect. It really is as easy as that!

Water Softeners under the spotlight – Take a soft approach to fight hard water

Approximately 60% of the UK homes and businesses are based in areas with hard water – where the mains water contains at least 500ppm of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. While 500ppm is the level at which water is classified as hard. Much of the UK.s water supply contains levels far higher than this. Tatbury in Staffordshire has measured at 715ppm, Kingston near Milton Keynes has water at 600ppm and Middlesborough and Leamington spa both have mains water at 543ppm.

Salamander Pumps, the UK’s market leader in the manufacture of shower pumps are delighted to bring this exciting new range of brass ended shower pumps to the UK and Irish markets.

As manufacturers of shower pumps for over 25 years Salamander have used our considerable expertise to bring this robust, installer friendly new range to market. 

Buyaparcel is proud to stock the Triton Aspirante electric showers. Dealing direct with Triton, you can ensure Buyaparcel will bring you all the latest products at the best price. The new Aspirante is stylish and nicely replaces the proven Triton Inscriptions range.

To put it quite frankly – it is freezing cold today! And it looks like everyone across the UK can expect the same with the weatherman reporting snow to be the most likely weather on the agenda for most parts of the UK, with frosty lows and the long, cold nights drawing in.