Showerdome

[WRT]

Ok, so this is more than a little off topic, but we are looking at getting a showerdome (gotta have a clear mirror to make sure my hair is just perfect before I shove it inside a helmet).

Just wondering if anyone here has ever had one installed, or used a shower with one fitted?

Do they completely remove the need for an extractor fan? Does steam escape when you open the shower door? Did you notice any reduction in your power bill? And the kicker, would you buy another one?

Many TIA.

[Matt_TG]

A workmate has one on his shower and fitted one to a rental property he owns.

He says they work well. Saves water and power as you don't lose heat out of the shower box. He also says you don't get much steam escaping when you open the door as the steam rises , condenses on the dome and runs down the shower walls. If you left the door open you would probably get some escaping though.

It sounds a bit claustrophobic to me, being in a sealed sauna thing but apparently isn't like that at all.

He told me it's reduced mould in the bathroom of his tenated property ten fold.

Hope this helps!

[imdying]

The info on the site seems pretty straight up. I've talked to two owners, both who thought they were excellent, and value for money if for not other reason than mould reduction.

[WRT]

So two thumbs up so far, thanks guys. Looks like we might bite the bullet then . . .

[The Pastor]

how much are these?

[hazard02]

So if steam can't get out, does that mean that fresh oxygen can't get in?
Might want to watch those long showers...

[trumpy]

So if steam can't get out, does that mean that fresh oxygen can't get in?
Might want to watch those long showers...

With a Showerdome you shouldn't be creating steam in the first place so it doesn't need to get out (well that's the theory of it anyway).

[hazard02]

Regardless of whether steam is created or not, its essentially a sealed box. I guess running out of oxygen wouldn't exactly be a problem unless you are my flatmate though. It takes 5 min to wash yourself, god knows what she does for the other 40 minutes...

[Timber020]

We have had one for 2 years in one bathroom, Highly recommend them, well worth the cost.

[Maha]

I have a 'Golden Shower Dome' free to give away...stain free (thats a bonus)....

[oldrider]

Ok, so this is more than a little off topic, but we are looking at getting a showerdome (gotta have a clear mirror to make sure my hair is just perfect before I shove it inside a helmet).

Just wondering if anyone here has ever had one installed, or used a shower with one fitted?

Do they completely remove the need for an extractor fan? Does steam escape when you open the shower door? Did you notice any reduction in your power bill? And the kicker, would you buy another one?

Many TIA.

Hey WRT, very opportune that you should post on this subject.

We have been contemplating putting these in our showers (2 one inside and one in the shed) and have been wondering the same thing.

Thanks for posting. Cheers John.

[Beemer]

I wondered about them too - like does the condensation form on the lid of the dome then drip cold water on you while you are drying yourself after you turn the water off? That would really not be fun!

[Patch]

I wondered about them too - like does the condensation form on the lid of the dome then drip cold water on you while you are drying yourself after you turn the water off? That would really not be fun!

it wouldn't be a dome if that happened

[Beemer]

it wouldn't be a dome if that happened

What I meant was, does any moisture build up in the dome and then drip down? Simple question - they say no steam forms but I'd like to hear it from someone who has one!

[Timber020]

Doesnt drip on you, steamy inside the shower but not much more than usual. We are going to get one for the other bathroom, but we dont use it much. Helps keep bathroom dryer.