Triton is a well-known brand in the UK, specializing in showering solutions. Their product categories are designed to cater to different home plumbing systems and user preferences, offering a wide array of options from basic functionality to advanced digital control.
Here is a breakdown of their primary shower categories:
1. Electric Showers
This is arguably Triton's most popular product line. Electric showers work by drawing cold water from the mains supply and heating it instantly as it passes over a powerful heating element within the unit. They do not rely on a home's existing hot water system, making them a great option for a backup shower or for homes without a combi boiler.
- Key Features:
- Instant Hot Water: Provides hot water on demand, even if the central heating or hot water system is off.
- Energy Efficiency: Only uses electricity when the shower is in use, which can lead to lower energy bills.
- Thermostatic Control: Many models feature thermostatic technology to maintain a consistent temperature, preventing scalding even if water pressure fluctuates.
- Power Ratings (kW): Available in various power outputs (e.g., 7.5kW, 8.5kW, 9.5kW, 10.5kW). A higher kilowatt rating generally provides a better flow rate and warmer water, particularly in winter.
- "Fast-Fit" Technology: Some models, like the T80Z, are designed with multiple cable and water entry points to make them easy to install or replace an existing shower.
2. Mixer Showers
Mixer showers blend hot and cold water from a home's existing supply to a desired temperature. They are a good choice for properties with a reliable hot water system, such as a combi boiler or a gravity-fed system with a hot water cylinder.
- Key Features:
- Stronger Flow: Generally provide a more powerful and higher flow rate than electric showers, as their performance is linked to the home's water pressure.
- Thermostatic & Manual Options: Available with either a manual control for simple temperature adjustment or a thermostatic valve that precisely regulates the temperature to prevent fluctuations.
- Bar Mixers & Concentric Mixers: Offered in a variety of styles, including exposed bar mixers and more discreet, concealed models.
- Cool Touch Technology: Some bar mixer models feature "cool touch" technology to prevent the main body of the shower from becoming too hot to touch.
3. Power Showers
Designed for properties with low-pressure gravity-fed water systems (often found in older homes with a cold water tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder). These showers include an integrated pump to boost the water flow and deliver an invigorating, powerful shower experience.
- Key Features:
- Built-in Pump: The internal pump dramatically increases water pressure and flow, transforming a weak shower into a powerful one.
- Quiet Operation: Triton offers "Silent Running" models, which are Quiet Mark approved for their quiet pump technology.
- Requires Both Hot and Cold Water: Like mixer showers, they need both hot and cold water supplies from the home's system.
- Thermostatic Control: Many models include thermostatic technology for safe and consistent water temperature.
4. Digital Showers
This is Triton's premium and most technologically advanced category. Digital showers separate the main control unit (the 'processor box') from the wall-mounted controller. The processor is often installed in a loft or airing cupboard, and a sleek, modern control panel is placed in the shower area.
- Key Features:
- Wireless or Wired Control: Many models offer a wireless controller, allowing for flexible placement.
- Precise Temperature Control: A digital thermostat provides highly accurate temperature control, often with a digital display.
- Personalized Settings: Some systems allow users to save their preferred temperature and flow settings.
- Multi-Outlet Options: Higher-end models can divert water between different outlets, such as a main shower head and a handset, or even a body jet.
- The ENVi® Electric Shower: A notable innovation that combines the convenience of an instantaneous electric shower with a full-colour touchscreen digital interface, offering features like cost tracking per shower and customizable user profiles.