{"product_id":"akw-smartcare-plus-electric-care-shower","title":"AKW SmartCare Plus Thermostatic Electric Care Shower – Choice of kW \u0026 Kit Colour","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKW SmartCare Plus Thermostatic Electric Care Shower – Choice of kW \u0026amp; Kit Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAKW SmartCare Plus electric care shower\u003c\/strong\u003e is a push-button thermostatic electric shower designed for accessible bathrooms and care settings, and for the families, carers and occupational therapists who specify them. Closely grouped buttons with raised, contrasting symbols, beeps and LED lights confirm every change, and the shower remembers the last user’s settings so it is ready to go next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e8.5kW, 9.5kW or 10.5kW\u003c\/strong\u003e and a white Care Kit with a white, dark blue or mid grey riser rail. Every SmartCare Plus is BEAB Care certified, RNIB tried and tested and DSDC accredited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile push-button controls\u003c\/strong\u003e grouped closely together, with raised high-contrast symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudible beeps and LED indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm temperature and flow changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory function\u003c\/strong\u003e – recalls the last user’s settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRNIB mode\u003c\/strong\u003e – starts the shower with pre-set settings at the touch of a button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatt, anti-glare control panel\u003c\/strong\u003e and rounded edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermostatically stabilised\u003c\/strong\u003e with thermal cut-out and \u003cstrong\u003ephased shutdown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic shut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e after 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes to prevent flooding and waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco setting\u003c\/strong\u003e limits flow to 6 litres per minute by default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2m anti-kink hose, 1m riser rail load-bearing to 150kg, shelf with non-handed hose retainers, lever-operated sliding handset holder, extra wall holder and 3-mode shower head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e when registered with AKW within 30 days of installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your kit colour and power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edark blue\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emid grey\u003c\/strong\u003e rails give strong colour contrast against light walls, making the rail and handset easy to locate. The all-white kit suits bathrooms where contrast is less important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekW rating\u003c\/strong\u003e must suit your cable and fuse: AKW specify 35\/40A for 8.5kW, 40\/45A for 9.5kW and 45\/50A for 10.5kW, plus a 30mA RCD and 50A double-pole isolator. Higher ratings give a better flow in colder months. If you are unsure, ask your electrician or call us on 0333 772 4162.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional extras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-smartcare-plus-wireless-shower-remote-control\"\u003eSmartCare Plus Wireless Remote Control (30318)\u003c\/a\u003e – start, stop and adjust temperature and flow from up to 10m away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-smartcare-shower-remote-on-off-button\"\u003eSmartCare Remote On\/Off Button (30316)\u003c\/a\u003e – a simple wall-mounted start\/stop button for carers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-electric-showers-halo-wall-plate\"\u003eAKW Halo Wall Plate\u003c\/a\u003e – covers marks left by an old shower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare rails, sliders and fittings: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-electric-shower-riser-rail-kit-spare-parts\"\u003eriser rail kit spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e; replacement handset: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-easy-clean-shower-handset\"\u003eAKW Easy Clean Handset\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro-fit footprint fits over most makers’ fixing holes, so re-tiling is rarely needed; stainless-steel fitting plate supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cable and 8 water entry points with a dual power block for left- or right-hand wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwired or wireless link to an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-digipump-shower-waste-pump-unit-m11-m17-m20\"\u003eAKW DigiPump waste pump\u003c\/a\u003e or the AKW P12 pump for level-access showers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains cold water supply only; installation by a competent person to BS 7671.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes \u0026amp; product codes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAKW code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29012WH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295149120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29011WH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295149113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29010WH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295149106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit – Dark Blue Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29012DB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit – Dark Blue Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29011DB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit – Dark Blue Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29010DB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit – Mid Grey Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29012MG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit – Mid Grey Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29011MG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Care Kit – Mid Grey Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29010MG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5kW, 9.5kW or 10.5kW at 240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush button, thermostatic, with memory and RNIB mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains cold water only, 15mm inlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" BSP male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum dynamic pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 bar (1 bar recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum static pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlet water temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3°C to 28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEco flow setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 litres per minute (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuse \/ MCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5kW 35\/40A; 9.5kW 40\/45A; 10.5kW 45\/50A; 30mA RCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBEAB Care certified, RNIB tried and tested, DSDC accredited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years when registered within 30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is RNIB mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt lets the shower start with pre-set temperature and flow at a single press, so the user does not need to adjust the controls each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the riser rail take a person’s weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – the Care Kit rail is load-bearing to 150kg when fixed to a suitable wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I control it remotely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-smartcare-plus-wireless-shower-remote-control\"\u003eSmartCare Plus Wireless Remote Control (30318)\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-smartcare-shower-remote-on-off-button\"\u003eSmartCare Remote On\/Off Button (30316)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell the SmartCare Plus with a waste pump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – see our SmartCare Plus packs with the wireless M11 DigiPump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNeed advice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCall 0333 772 4162 – we are happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5027_AKW-Spec-Sheet-SmartCarePlus_11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSmartCare Plus specification sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/21-005-103-SmartCare-Plus-Electric-Shower-Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSmartCare Plus installation instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/21-005-354-Artwork-Energy-Label-8.5-kW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnergy Label 8.5kW (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/21-005-355-Artwork-Energy-Label-9.5-kW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnergy Label 9.5kW (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/21-005-356-Artwork-Energy-Label-10.5-kW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnergy Label 10.5kW (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5032_AKW_Electric-Shower-Brochure_25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAKW Electric Showers Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akw-ltd.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21-005-398-AKW-Electric-Showers-Product-Fiche.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAKW Electric Showers Product Fiche (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AKW","offers":[{"title":"8.5kW \/ White Care Kit","offer_id":57592286085446,"sku":"29012WH","price":432.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5kW \/ White Care Kit","offer_id":57592286118214,"sku":"29011WH","price":434.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5kW \/ White Care Kit","offer_id":57592286150982,"sku":"29010WH","price":492.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5kW \/ White Care Kit – Dark Blue Rail","offer_id":57592286183750,"sku":"29012DB","price":363.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5kW \/ White Care Kit – Dark Blue Rail","offer_id":57592286216518,"sku":"29011DB","price":363.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5kW \/ White Care Kit – Dark Blue Rail","offer_id":57592286249286,"sku":"29010DB","price":363.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5kW \/ White Care Kit – Mid Grey Rail","offer_id":57592286282054,"sku":"29012MG","price":363.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5kW \/ White Care Kit – Mid Grey Rail","offer_id":57592286314822,"sku":"29011MG","price":363.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5kW \/ White Care Kit – Mid Grey Rail","offer_id":55210817519942,"sku":"29010MG","price":394.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/smart-care-plus-1_a3b9c40a-046d-45a3-b7fc-4d5481f23c9e.png?v=1791919007","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/akw-smartcare-plus-electric-care-shower","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}