Power showers are more expensive than electric or mixer showers and use a lot more water. As well as being bad for the environment, if you have a water meter you’ll notice the impact on your water bill. They work in a similar way to mixer and power showers, taking water from your hot and cold water feeds. But whereas traditional showers require you to manually adjust the temperature, a digital shower lets you accurately set it using the wireless controls. Who are digital showers suitable for? Triton has been making showers for nearly 50 years. The brand tends to dominate the entry-level, budget segment of the market, but the company also produces a number of mid-level and premium showers. Mixer showers are more modern in design and tend to offer more advanced functions than electric showers (including digital options). Maximum temperature – another safety feature that prevents the shower being manually turned too hot (useful for families with fairly young children).

Multiple heads / diverters – some showers combine a main large head with a small, manoeuvrable one that can be useful if you’ve got small children or pets to wash. A diverter valve allows you to switch the water flow from one head to the other depending on your need. The water pressure in this system is generated by gravity and is dependent upon the distance the water drops from the cold water tank. So, if there’s little distance between your shower and your water tank then you’ll get low water pressure. If you have a cold water tank (normally in your loft) and a separate hot water tank (normally in your airing cupboard) then you have a low-pressure gravity system.

The Triton Host range all come with a wireless shower controller, so you are free to position on the wall of your choice. And for those who prefer a cable a 10m one is supplied. There are three customisable presets to go straight to your preferred shower setting. With the full colour digital display makes it easy to read - perfect for weary eyes first thing. Thermostatic protection – a thermostatic shower is designed to keep the temperature steady to within a couple of degrees, so they should prevent it from turning painfully hot and then numbingly cold if the mains water is used elsewhere in your home.

When choosing an electric shower you need to consider its kilowatt (kW) rating. These range from around 7kW to 10.8kW. The following power and water pressure conditions must also be met when selecting a high pressure unit. Automatic shutdown – a safety feature that turns off the shower should either the hot or cold water supplies fail.As well as these standard features, some specialist showers come with options that make them especially suitable for people who find showering difficult. If you live in an area with low water pressure, Triton produces electric showers with their own pumps, helping to boost the water flow. There are also thermostatic models that regulate the temperature, reducing the impact should anyone else use the water supply at the same time. Not after Triton Host products? See more popular product ranges. Or view the full selection of Triton digital showers here.

Never install a high pressure unit with a gravity fed system. A low pressure unit would be required for a gravity fed system (See 'When should I select a low pressure unit?').If you’re replacing an existing electric shower with a similar unit then you may be able to do this yourself (as long as you’re reasonably confident at DIY tasks). Read our electric shower installation guide for more information. The following power and water pressure conditions must also be met when selecting a low pressure unit. Any water system will work with an electric shower, but mixer showers rely on readily available hot water supply, which means you’ll be more limited. A mixer shower blends supplied hot and cold water to the desired temperature and delivers it through the shower head. There are two types of internal shower pumps, plastic and brass. Plastic pumps are cheaper but can be noisier and are unlikely to last as long. Who are power showers suitable for?

Flow and spray options – even the most basic shower will typically let you choose from a limited number of power and spray settings. Spend more and you’ll get more choice, such as eco options that reduce the amount of water used and ‘boost’ features that aerate the water stream to increase the flow rate. Not only have we tested the biggest-selling digital, mixer, power and electric showers from Triton, we asked hundreds of Which? members who have bought a shower from the brand how they rate it. Triton electric showers Where they differ is that they contain a pump to boost the flow of water through the shower head. This makes them a popular option in homes with low-pressure systems.You will need to consider the water system you have in your house, as some digital showers are designed for low pressure/gravity systems (and often include a pump – effectively making them digital power showers) and others are designed for high-pressure systems (digital mixer showers). Why choose a digital shower?