Shower Timer Comparison Chart
Compare our complete range in the table below, which shows whether you will need a plumber,
electrician, and where the installation occurs.
For more information on Shower Timer use in Domestic and Commercial settings please see our Domestic Vs Commercial Comparison chart.
Prices are current Australian prices, including GST (if appropriate)
Shower Timer Model | Is a Plumber required? | Is an Electrician required? | RRP (Incl. Postage) | Installation Notes | Retrofit? |
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STANDARD View | YES Required to cut into the riser pipe or the hot water pipe that is serving only the shower. | MAYBE Access to power point (NOT in bathroom) required. A power point may be available in the roof cavity e.g. serving an exhaust fan | $290 | Located in the shower but the shower plumbing must be cut. Power is supplied by a 12 V DC power pack. | MAYBE |
Economy View | NO Does not interfere with the water pipes as all the work is done at the shower head. Handyman installation | MAYBE Access to power point (NOT in bathroom) required. A power point may be available in the roof cavity e.g. serving an exhaust fan | $230 | Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Power is supplied by a 12 V DC power pack. | YES |
BATTERY View | NO Does not interfere with the water pipes as all the work is done at the shower head. Handyman installation | NO Power is supplied by a 6 x AA alkaline battery (not supplied) that is installed within the unit (typically will last over 12 months) | $240 | Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Does not cut into the water pipes. | YES |
Heavy Duty View | NO Does not interfere with the water pipes as all the work is done at the shower head. Handyman installation | MAYBE Access to power point (NOT in bathroom) required. A power point may be available in the roof cavity e.g. serving an exhaust fan | $420 | Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Power is suplied by a 12 V DC power pack. | YES |
PIN / Wireless View | YES Required to cut into the hot water pipe serving only the shower. | MAYBE Access to power point required; in the vicinity of the plumbing cut in the water pipe. | $250 | Located in the bathroom but cut the hot water pipe serving only the shower. Power is supplied by a 24 V AC power pack. | MAYBE |
Please Note
If using a heavy shower head, or frequently moving universal arm (with wingnut not loose enough) it is recommended to purchase the COMMERCIAL Retrofit model for a Domestic installation. Please see our Domestic vs Commercial Comparison Chart for more information.