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Envelope Budgeting -- A Proven Method for Budgeting
One of the successful budgeting systems that has endured over the years is called envelope budgeting. In earlier times, it was used to effectively manage a household’s money. It allowed you to know exactly where you were in your budget plan at any point in time and helped avoid credit card debt while providing an easy way to save.So what is envelope budgeting? Quite simply, it is the dividing of income into categories of expenses, and then withdrawing that money from the category when money was needed to be spent. The money is literally put into paper envelopes.For example, let’s assume that income for the month was $3000. When that money was received for the month, it would be divided up. Let’s assume that expenses for each month are budgeting to be the following: Housing - $600 Utilities - $100 Food - $400 Savings - $600 Auto payments - $400 Auto Insurance - $200 Entertainment - $100 Auto Repair - $100 Medical Expenses - $100 Clothing - $100 Cell Phones - $100 Gifts - $100 Vacation - 100 After the $3000 is divided up for the month, each envelope would have the amount indicated above. When housing was to be paid, the housing money would be withdrawn from the Housing envelope (leaving it empty). When food was needed, money would be taken from the Food envelope, and so on.When there are expenses that are needed on a less regular basis, such as Auto Repair, money accumulates in the envelope until it is needed. This allows you to save money for expenses until it is needed. The same method can be used with expenses that are needed only once a year, like automobile registration. Accumulate the part of the expense each month throughout the year and then you have it when you need to pay that expense.The advantage of this budgeting method is that it is easy to tell how much money is left for the month for a specific category by seeing how much money is left in the envelope. If all the money for entertainment for the month is already spent, then no more can be spent on entertainment until the following month.Another advantage with the envelope budgeting system is in how it helps with credit card use. Add another envelope for credit card payments. When a credit card is used for some ex

cond is that the colour of the tray is applied as a thin spray finish. The result of this is that if you scratch the tray when installing it, it is extremely difficult to repair.

Acrylic capped resin trays are becoming more popular. They combine the rigidity of the stone resin tray, but have the added advantage of being capped in acrylic. This produces a surface which is more resistant to impact and can be polished if scratched. They are however more costly to produce and as such are not available in the same number of sizes as the stone resin.

SHOWER TYPES:

There are four main types of shower, electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer and pumped which can be either thermostatic or manual.

Electric:

This type of shower has a small kettle type chamber within it through which the cold water passes and is heated electrically. The amount of water that can be heated is limited to approximately one and a half gallons a minute, although the spray is forced out of the head at approximately 1.5 bar (45 feet head).

In order to achieve an all over spray from the shower handset the holes in the end of the handset are drilled quite small. The result of this is that the droplets of water spray produced are small and do not hold the temperature. This means that whilst the water temperature on your head is hot by the time the water runs to your knees it has gone cold. One other difficulty with the small hole size is that the handsets are prone to scale build up in hard water areas which results in the spray pattern diminishing.

In order to maximize the amount of water produced modern electric showers use on average 8.5KW to 9KW of power. This makes them three times more costly to use than the electric immersion heater in the cylinder. My own opinion is that they are best used in applications where there is no stored hot water or where a combi-boiler is used for the first shower mixer and the client needs a second shower in the house. Most electric showers are manual mixers and have a tendency to vary the water temperature when other appliances such as taps and toilets are used.

Manual Mixers:

A manual mixer uses the hot and cold water supply to achieve a shower. This is done by blending the amount of hot and cold by means of a lever valve, which either uses an internal ceramic mixer cartridge or uses two separate controls to achieve the desired temperature by turning simultaneously. This simple mechanism makes the manual valve very cost effective. However this type of mixer is prone to wild variations in temperature when other appliances such as taps, washing machines, dish washers and toilets are used. Not a type of mixer to be recommended for families with small children or older people.

Thermostatic Mixers:

Getting A Man Without Being Slim
Single men prefer slim women, and rarely date women that are heavy. This has created a dilemma for the majority of women. Getting a man without being slim is a problem that seems impossible to solve. Most women attack that problem by going on a diet. This has proven to be a difficult solution. Some try herbs that are supposed to speed up your metabolism.Those herbs were used in many third world countries for centuries and were claimed to help burn off fat. In some cases they seem to work, but they leave many women frustrated when the needle on the scale does not move. The second most popular weight loss product is herbs that help reduce the appetite. Some women have tried them and have been successful in losing pounds. But again; the majority of women remain hungry and heavy. Those without success on herbal remedies go back to old faithful.They are the food diets that promise to help you shed pounds, many of them work, and get you looking slim in only a few months. But before you land guys you have broken the diet and are heavy again. There seems to be no solution to your weight problem and you are almost ready to give up the search for a boyfriend. But the lonely life is hard to accept and you can’t surrender to a life without a man.There are many frustrated guys floating around that can’t seem to form any permanent relationship.They see a woman a few times, and when that does not workout, they break the relationship and look for someone new. They are all looking for that special women, and who that special women is, might come as a surprise to them. She might be a heavy woman, a woman that knows how to reach deep into their heart.There are many men that create a mental block that prevents them from falling in love. That type of man seems to be impossible to reach. But they are available. A woman that knows how to crack that mental block will win that man. There is a technique that will bring that guy into your arms permanently.Show him the type of love you thought you were incapable of giving. Keep him constantly in the bedroom, only leaving it to feed him in the kitchen. Tell him how wonderful he is, and how much you need him. Listen intently to all the words that come out of his mouth. Make him feel that those words are like precious jewels to you.If you do all I

TAPS:

There are four main finishes for taps and showers:

Chrome, the hardest wearing finish, usually last over 20 years.

Antique Gold, used more on traditional style suites, is generally a soft finish which will last approximately 3 years with day to day use but in a rarely used second bathroom could last as long as 10 years.

Nickel (either brushed or polished) is the softest finish and would normally be for decorative house bathrooms that are rarely used.

Powder coated, not as common in taps but still used on showers, is where the product is coated with a layer of coloured plastic. There are many types of tap configuration for baths, basins and bidets. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. This next section outlines the different types of tap arrangements that are generally available.

Bath Taps:

There are several types of tap arrangement you can put on a bath. They are as follows: A pair of taps, a bath filler deck mounted, a bath filler pillar mounted, a three-hole bath filler, a deck mounted bath shower mixer, a pillar mounted bath shower mixer, a four-hole bath shower mixer, a five-hole bath shower mixer, wall mounted filler and an overflow filler.

Pair of bath taps:

The most common form of taps for baths, one tap for hot water and one for cold. The cold tap is normally on the right and the hot on the left.

Bath filler deck mounted and bath filler pillar mounted.

This type of tap has the hot and cold-water taps combined onto one mixer block.

The deck-mounted type is normally contemporary in style whereas the pillar-mounted type (this is where the mixer is held above the bath rim on two pillars) is normally traditional in style. The advantage of a mixer over a pair of taps is the ability to mix the water to the desired temperature whilst the bath is filling.

Three hole bath filler:

This is where the spout is separate to the bath tap valves. In this case you have a hot and cold valve and the spout is mounted either in the centre between the two valves or mounted in the corner.

Bath shower mixers:

This is the same as the bath fillers but has a shower hose and handset attached. These types of taps are not designed to be used as showers for standing under and washing your whole body. The reason for this is that there is the real risk that is another person in the house switches on a tap or a washing machine kicks in then the temperature on the shower will change radically. These types of showers are designed for washing hair or rinsing the bath.

Four and five-hole bath shower mixers:

These are the same as the three hole mixers but the four-hole mixers have a handset that sits on the bath with the hose under the bath rim. The shower is switched on by means of a diverter button mounted on the bath spout. The five hole mixer works in the same way but has a separate diverter mounted on the bath, not on the bath spout.

Wall mounted filler:

More popular on the continent, this is where the mixer is mounted on the wall above the bath and not on the bath rim.

Overflow bath filler:

This is similar to the three-hole bath filler but whereas the three hole has a spout the overflow filler has the hot and cold valves on the rim of the bath and the filler is the overflow fitting which also doubles up as the pop up waste.

Basin Taps:

As with baths there are several types of tap arrangement that can be fitted to a basin. These are a pair of taps, a mono-bloc mixer and a three tap-hole mixer.

A pair of taps:

This is where you have a separate hot and cold tap on the basin with the cold tap usually on the right and the hot on the left. This is the most common configuration for taps on a basin. This type of basin normally has a plug and chain waste.

Basin mono-bloc mixer:

This is where the hot and cold taps are mounted on a single tap bloc in the centre of the basin. This type of tap normally has a pop-up waste supplied as part of the tap.

Three tap-hole mixer:

As with the bath arrangement you have a spout in the middle and a separate hot and cold valve on either side. This type of arrangement has a pop up waste. On a three tap-hole basin you can also fit a pair of basin taps and in the central hole fit a chain stay basin waste - this is where the plug chain is attached to a disc which fits over the middle hole.

SHOWERS:

There are several types of showers available in the UK and the type you choose has a lot to do with the type of hot water and cold water supply that the client has in their house. So I will first tackle the types of domestic water systems most commonly available.

Gravity Feed, Vented, or Low Pressure systems

This type of water system usually has a direct mains water cold feed. The hot water is provided by means of a hot water cylinder (copper) sited in an airing cupboard and a cold water cistern (tank) sited either above the cylinder or in the loft. To use a mixer shower with this type of system the cold water tank needs to be sited at least three feet (0.1 bar) above the shower head/handset. That is unless you use a pump, in which case you need the tank to be one foot (0.03bar) above the shower head/handset.

Combi-boiler, Multi-point systems

This type of water system has a mains feed cold water supply. The hot water is provided by an instantaneous gas boiler. The boiler either does both the hot water and central heating ( combi-boiler), or it does just the hot water only (multi-point). With this type of system the cold water is supplied at full mains pressure seventy five feet (2.5bar approximately) whilst the hot water is governed down by the boiler to a minimum of forty five feet (1.5bar approximately). With this type of system you cannot use a pump to power the shower as this would contravene the water by-laws. However as the hot and cold water is supplied under pressure you have a power shower anyway.

Pressurised water system, unvented

This type of water system has a mains cold water supply. The hot water supply is from a hot water cylinder which is supplied by full mains pressure of 175 feet (2.5bar approximately). As with the combi-boiler system you cannot use pump but you do not need to as the mains water pressure makes this a power shower.

SHOWER DOORS (Cubicles, enclosures and surrounds):

Shower doors and enclosures come in a variety of shapes and sizes. As with pottery the cost and quality of the units depend on the materials used in the construction and the design. Normally the thicker the glass the more expensive the shower cubicle.

Less expensive enclosures generally use glass in the thickness range of 3mm to 5mm. This thickness of glass will always have a metal framework surrounding it to support the weight of the glass. The mid to upper market enclosures have glass in the thickness range of 6mm to 8mm. This type of cubicle generally has very little framework surrounding it or even none at all. The build quality of ancillary parts such as hinges and seals is also important, as these are the parts that wear the fastest with day to day use and will result in leaks.

With sliding doors the rollers for the doors should be of ball bearing types. The reason for this is that with a ball bearing roller there is little or no wear on the wheels. This means that with constant use they do not become elliptical and the glide of the door is always smooth. The thickness of the frame and the wall profiles is also a contributing factor to the price. As a rule the thicker the frame and the profiles the more the cost. The profiles are the U-shaped channels that attach the cubicle to the wall.

Types of shower door:

There are seven main types of shower door: Pivot, Hinged, Saloon, Bi-fold, In-fold, Double slider and Triple slider.

The Pivot and Hinged doors:

These work in the same way, in that they open outwards as a single piece of glass. With the pivot door the hinges are at the top and bottom of the door. The advantage of this is that it makes the door well balanced and put very little strain on the framework. The hinged door has the hinges on the side of the door. This does mean however that when the door is open, the opening on the hinged door is wider than that of the pivot door. These types of door tend to be less expensive than any other due to the simple design. There can be a difficulty with the water running off the door onto the floor when the door is opened after a shower.

The Saloon door:

This is less common and has two hinged doors which join in the middle. They tend to open inwards but are not as a rule very popular.

Bi-fold and In-fold doors:

These two doors both open inwards and so overcome the difficulty of water getting onto the floor by dripping water off the door. The bi-fold door is hinged in the centre and as the name suggests folds exactly in the middle. The in-fold door swings in as a single door by means of a canter lever arrangement at the top and bottom of the door. You should be aware that if a person faints or collapses in this type of cubicle it is not possible to open the door.

Double and Triple sliding doors:

These doors work in the same way in that the doors slide on rollers back and forth to open or close. The difference between the two is the number of doors used to gain access. The double sliding door has less framework and as such has a more minimalist appearance, whereas the triple sliding door creates a wider opening when the doors are pulled back.

Shower shapes:

There are a myriad number or shower door shapes. The most common are the square, rectangle, pentangle (penta- or five-sided) and the quadrant (quad of quarter round). The most common type of shower tray size is 760mm x 760mm. This is not the smallest square tray size but is the smallest that is still usable by most people to shower. You are able to obtain square trays of both 700mm x 700mm and 600mm x 600mm. The 600mm tray size is normally used on caravans and boats. The best square tray size if it can be fitted is the 900mm x 900mm. Rectangular shower trays come in a variety of sizes from 700mm x 800mm to 1700mm x750mm. The most common size is 1200mm x 760mm, whereas the optimum size is 1200mm x 900mm. Tray sizes larger than this normally incorporate the ability to dry oneself in the cubicle. A pentangle cubicle is the same as a square one but has the comer cut off. This results in the saving of floor space in the bathroom ensuite. A quadrant cubicle has a rounded front edge designed to save space as with the pentangle.

SHOWER TRAYS:

There are four main types of material used to make shower trays. These are steel, acrylic, stone resin and acrylic capped resin.

Shower shapes:

Steel is less common in domestic use and is generally used in commercial applications such as retirement homes and hotels

Acrylic trays used to be very common but received a bad reputation due to the poor build quality of trays in the past. The use of poor frameworks and minimal reinforcement meant that the trays moved when in use and often leaked. Modern acrylic trays are generally built to a very high standard and are fully reinforced. All acrylic trays are on adjustable legs and so are ideal in applications where a solid floor such a concrete is on site. The result of this higher built quality is that acrylic trays are not an inexpensive option.

Stone resin trays are by far the most common trays available. The low cost of producing the moulds for the trays makes then the most versatile in size. They are available in both legged and un-legged format (the most common being without legs). The two most common problems with resin trays relate to the quality of installation. The first is that if the un-legged tray is not bedded in properly it can cause the base of the tray to crack when in use. The second is that the colour of the tray is applied as a thin spray finish. The result of this is that if you scratch the tray when installing it, it is extremely difficult to repair.

SHOWER TYPES:

There are four main types of shower, electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer and pumped which can be either thermostatic or manual.

Electric:

Manual Mixers:

Thermostatic Mixers:

Audio Streaming Benefits for Your Web Site
Audio streaming can be one of the most influential things you can do to your site to increase its conversion rate.Many people like the element of audio; of course you have to test eveything you do. Some audiences respond better to audio than others.It is also a fact that many people round the world are unable to read, or at least to read enough to get the message of a sales letter. Nevertheless, they can hear you speak, and are therefore more likely to respond to a vocal message than a written one. It is estimated that as many as 14% of adults in the USA are functionally illiterate. How are you going to be able to sell to them if not through audio communication?It is important that your voice is clear and not highly inflected with a regional accent that some may find it difficult to understand. If you are unable to speak sufficiently clearly then you should hire a speaker. Speakers are inexpensive and available on the internet.Audio streaming can without doubt make a difference on your website and there are now many types of streaming software available on the internet, either on a purchase or subscription basis. Which you choose is dependant on how you see audio progressing, and subscription users will more easily be able to keep up with technological advances. Whichever type you use, however, you can be assured that an audio presentation will do more for your website than any amount of written text ever could.

iller:

More popular on the continent, this is where the mixer is mounted on the wall above the bath and not on the bath rim.

Overflow bath filler:

Basin Taps:

As with baths there are several types of tap arrangement that can be fitted to a basin. These are a pair of taps, a mono-bloc mixer and a three tap-hole mixer.

A pair of taps:

Basin mono-bloc mixer:

This is where the hot and cold taps are mounted on a single tap bloc in the centre of the basin. This type of tap normally has a pop-up waste supplied as part of the tap.

Three tap-hole mixer:

SHOWERS:

Gravity Feed, Vented, or Low Pressure systems

Combi-boiler, Multi-point systems

Pressurised water system, unvented

SHOWER DOORS (Cubicles, enclosures and surrounds):

Types of shower door:

There are seven main types of shower door: Pivot, Hinged, Saloon, Bi-fold, In-fold, Double slider and Triple slider.

The Pivot and Hinged doors:

The Saloon door:

This is less common and has two hinged doors which join in the middle. They tend to open inwards but are not as a rule very popular.

Bi-fold and In-fold doors:

Double and Triple sliding doors:

Shower shapes:

SHOWER TRAYS:

There are four main types of material used to make shower trays. These are steel, acrylic, stone resin and acrylic capped resin.

Shower shapes:

Steel is less common in domestic use and is generally used in commercial applications such as retirement homes and hotels

SHOWER TYPES:

There are four main types of shower, electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer and pumped which can be either thermostatic or manual.

Electric:

Manual Mixers:

Thermostatic Mixers:

ORCA - Does the Government Really Have A Killer Whale?
The Government, in my opinion, has created a “Killer Whale” when they created ORCA. ORCA stands for “Online Representations and Certifications Application”.If you have a small home business that is qualified to do business with the Federal Government and is currently listed in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) web site (or you are just thinking about trying to do business with the Government), ORCA can save you a tremendous amount of time.Before ORCA, anyone bidding on a Government opportunity had to complete a form representing and certifying that the bidder was in compliance with various Government guidelines and regulations. Now, you can go to ORCA and complete all of the information once, which can be used on all Federal contracts.Not only is it useful for any potential vendor selling to the Government, it also helps the Contracting Officer as they can view every record with the click of a mouse.Since I have a Veteran-owned business selling industrial tires to the Government, this “Killer Whale” named ORCA has been a real blessing. I would encourage anyone who has a business that sells to the Government to sign up and complete the required information at ORCA.Before you can use ORCA, you must be registered at CCR. You can find the CCR site at http://www.ccr.gov. A link to the ORCA registration page can be found on the left side of the CCR page.In order to log into ORCA, you will need your company’s DUNS number and your MPIN, which is issued after you register with CCR. MPIN stands for “Marketing Partner Identification Number” and is required to access several government sites, including www.grants.gov.Once you register your information with ORCA, the information stays active for 365 days. Then, you’ll have to renew (actually, refresh) the information so that it can continue to be used. If you update your information during the year, the expiration date is automatically extended for another 365 days.While it has taken some time, it seems that the Government is finally using technology to improve the way they do business. Since I mentioned “Grants.gov” earlier, you might want to check out their site also.Companies looking for Federal Grants can finally find everything in one place. Grants.gov allows organizations to find and a

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Pressurised water system, unvented

SHOWER DOORS (Cubicles, enclosures and surrounds):

Types of shower door:

There are seven main types of shower door: Pivot, Hinged, Saloon, Bi-fold, In-fold, Double slider and Triple slider.

The Pivot and Hinged doors:

The Saloon door:

This is less common and has two hinged doors which join in the middle. They tend to open inwards but are not as a rule very popular.

Bi-fold and In-fold doors:

Double and Triple sliding doors:

Shower shapes:

SHOWER TRAYS:

There are four main types of material used to make shower trays. These are steel, acrylic, stone resin and acrylic capped resin.

Shower shapes:

Steel is less common in domestic use and is generally used in commercial applications such as retirement homes and hotels

SHOWER TYPES:

There are four main types of shower, electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer and pumped which can be either thermostatic or manual.

Electric:

Manual Mixers:

Thermostatic Mixers:

Candle Wedding Favors
Candle wedding favors are often considered the most romantic. Candlelight evokes romance and elegance and has become one of the most popular wedding favors to give to guests. Your guests will take home these delightful wedding favors and use them to light the candles to create their own romantic evening. Whether you choose traditional or classical, candle wedding favors are a practical and decorative item. Candles come in many different styles and you can choose the one that best suits your personality.Candles can be Victorian, holiday, seasonal designs, scented, pillars, jar, votive, beeswax, special shapes or personalized. You can also add a candleholder to this wedding favor. Most candleholders are made from pewter, glass, stained glass and other high-quality materials. They can be used as part of the table decorations or individually gift boxed and placed at each setting on the table. Candle wedding favors can enhance the decorating theme of your reception.You can use a fall theme and have candle favors surrounded by the colorful leaves of the season; a winter theme can have candle favors shaped as mini cherubs or you might like a floating poinsettia candles; a spring wedding theme may include daisies and other flowers surrounding the candle favors; or a summer theme could include candles in sand surrounding by seashells. If you want to make a personal gift for each guest, consider making your own gel candles. You can buy gel and materials from a craft shop, pour gel into small votives, martini, wine or champagnes glasses and add sand and sea shells or other small decorative items that are not flammable. Gel candles burn a lot longer and there is no messy wax to ruin table cloths. The addition of personalized tags with your names and the dates of your wedding will enhance the beauty of this candle wedding favor.One of the truly wonderful aspects of using candle wedding favors is the wide range of costs for the candles. You can purchase a small votive candle and add your own decorative ribbon with your names’ and the dates of your wedding, or you can purchase candle wedding favors and have them personalized by the manufacturer. The possibilities are endless with candle wedding

e. The in-fold door swings in as a single door by means of a canter lever arrangement at the top and bottom of the door. You should be aware that if a person faints or collapses in this type of cubicle it is not possible to open the door.

Double and Triple sliding doors:

Shower shapes:

SHOWER TRAYS:

There are four main types of material used to make shower trays. These are steel, acrylic, stone resin and acrylic capped resin.

Shower shapes:

Steel is less common in domestic use and is generally used in commercial applications such as retirement homes and hotels

SHOWER TYPES:

There are four main types of shower, electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer and pumped which can be either thermostatic or manual.

Electric:

Manual Mixers:

Thermostatic Mixers:

Numismatics and the Electronics Age - 1986
Personally, I prefer the one-to-one, head-to-head transaction of collector to dealer. Not only is there a give and take but also an exchange of ideas and information and a certain camaraderie that can add to the pleasure of collecting. However, there's no denying that numismatics is heading headlong into the Electronics Age.Two recent developments add to the already existing systems. Perhaps the most significant is Teletrade, which utilizes the telephone to expedite transactions.Bernard Rome, founder of the firm, says: "We are not a dealer or an investment firm. We are simply an exchange for bringing together buyers and sellers. In this respect, Teletrade is a numismatic equivalent to the New York Stock Exchange."Participants use the system by calling a toll-free number and giving the computer a special code. Callers then will be given the lowest asking price and the highest bid price for coins they inquire about. Only coins graded by the American Numismatic Assn. Certification Service will be traded on Teletrade. Participants will pay $20 monthly for Teletrade's services. For information, contact Teletrade at 375 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022 or telephone (800) 223-5554.Another recently announced service is the International Collectors Network, which utilizes a computerized bulletin board for buying and selling everything from coins to baseball cards, post cards, old books, autographs and other collectibles. Computer bulletin boards are not new, but utilizing them in an organized fashion as a buy-sell outlet offers yet another electronic dimension for those with personal computers. For information, contact the International Collectors Network, 2265 Westwood Blvd., No. 801, Los Angeles, Calif. 90064; telephone (213) 204-0646.Question: Could you please advise me of the value of U.S. 1865 3-cent and 1868 2-cent coins? I rarely have seen these coins. Why is it they appear unpopular with collectors?-S.S.G.Answer: Your 3-cent piece, undoubtedly nickel rather than the rare silver of the same date (but different design), is one of more than 11.3 million issued. Your 2-cent piece is one of more than 2.8 million. Both are worth $3 each and up. But the point is that they're in plentiful supply and, as you indicate, unpopular with collectors. Well, I'm not sure of their unpop

cond is that the colour of the tray is applied as a thin spray finish. The result of this is that if you scratch the tray when installing it, it is extremely difficult to repair.

SHOWER TYPES:

There are four main types of shower, electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer and pumped which can be either thermostatic or manual.

Electric:

Manual Mixers:

Thermostatic Mixers:

A thermostatic mixer works in a similar way to the manual mixer but has an extra device fitted inside the valve casing which regulates the water temperature to within plus or minus one degree centigrade. The result of this is that if another appliance is turned on the thermostat automatically adjusts the flow of water to maintain the desired temperature. If it is unable to maintain that temperature then it will temporarily turn the shower off until it is safe to allow it to function. This type of mixer is ideal for families with small children and older people.

Pumped Showers:

This is where an electric pump is fitted to the shower to increase the water pressure. This type of system can only be fitted to a gravity feed hot water system. There are two types of pumps generally used:

1. Inlet Pump (Twin Impellor)

This type of pump is by far the most common is fitted to the hot and cold water supplies before they go through the shower valve. Relatively inexpensive to purchase they provide pressure to the shower of up to 3bar (100ft head) at a flow rate of up to 3 gallons a minute. The most popular pressure is 1.5bar (45 foot head).

2. Outlet Pump (Single Impellor)

This type of pump is fitted after the valve and pumps the mixed hot and cold water. The advantage of this is that it can safely deliver a higher flow rate and higher pressure. The reason for this is that when you pump water into the valve at pressure it can create an imbalance of pressures at the valve. This is due to the fact that the valve requires more hot water than cold to achieve the correct temperature. The Outlet pump pulls the water through the valve and sets up no such imbalance.

TYPES OF MIXER VALVES:

There are three main types of mixer valve: 1. Fully exposed, where both the body of the valve and the hot and cold water pipes to it are on the surface and on full view.

2. Semi-recessed, where the body of the valve is on the surface and exposed and the pipe work is hidden in the wall.

3. Fully Recessed, where both the main body of the valve and the pipe work are concealed in the wall.

TYPES OF SHOWER HEADS:

There are three types of shower head:

1. Fixed head, where the shower head is fixed on the wall above head height by means of a shower arm. This type of head cannot normally be moved lower, but may be fitted with a ball swivel that allows you to turn it to the left or right.

2. Handset, normally supplied with a shower rail (sliding rail) which allows you to adjust the height of the shower rose and remove it if necessary to wash a child or wall.

3. Body-jet, normally fitted with the fixed head type of shower these are jets mounted on the wall below head height. They are ideal for people who do not wish to wash there hair or face.

SHOWER SPRAYS:

There are three main types of shower spray:

1. Standard spray common to all types of shower the water is supplied via series of small holes distributed evenly across the shower head.

2. Pulse spray (massage spray) this can only be used on showers which have power as the water pressure is used to spin a disc located within the shower head to pulse the water spray and so produce a massage action. The greater the pressure the stronger the massage.

3. Champagne spray (aerated) can only be used on power showers with a minimum of 1.5bar (45 feet head). The water pressure is used to produce air bubbles in the water and so produce a soft foamy spray. This spray pattern is ideal for children as it introduces them to power showers in a way that is fun. Also ideal for ladies as the foam prevents the water from splashing up into the face and also expresses more water into wet hair for the removal of shampoo.

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