The Vidalux Range Of Luxury Hydro Showers – Showers That Pay For Themselves?
Contents
- Designed to look good – always
- What colours do Vidalux hydro showers come in?
- Built to stand the test of time
- How long is the warranty on a Vidalux hydro shower?
- Hassle-free install – No Tiling – No Grout – No Silicone
- What does a freestanding cabin save you?
- How long does a Vidalux hydro shower take to install?
- How much space do you need for a hydro shower?
- A lifetime free of leaks
- What stops a hydro shower from leaking?
- Pure stress relief (Pure Range)
- What keeps the water temperature safe and consistent?
- Which Vidalux hydro showers need an electrical connection?
- In short
- Is there more to the range than the Pure cabins described above?
- Vidalux hydro showers compared
- How quickly can I get a Vidalux hydro shower delivered?
- Frequently Asked Questions
NO TILING
EASY DIY INSTALL
NO GROUT
NO SILICONE ON SHOW
NO LEAKS
LEADING DESIGN & BUILD QUALITY
STYLES, SIZES AND PRICE TO SUIT ALL
CAN BE PLACED IN FRONT OF UNTILED WALLS
SAVING £££
With our hydro shower range, there’s always room for the simple luxury of a self-contained shower cabin in your bathroom, regardless of whether you’re fitting out a master en suite or a family bathroom; we have you covered with sizes ranging from the most common 800 x 800, 900 x 900, 1000 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm to the most tailor-made 700 x 900 for example. While the sizes are different, the build quality and main functionality are the same, so you can confidently use the more compact versions in the main bathroom if that’s what is most appropriate in your space with no loss of quality or use.
Designed to look good – always
We’ve never worried about fashion. We’ve never followed it, and we’ve never bothered about trying to set it. We are, however, interested in style and hence in creating showers which form part of a bathroom of which you can feel proud regardless of the season and which will look good year after year because our shower cabins are built to last.
That’s why we only use materials which offer discreet elegance as well as practical functionality. We offer our shower cabins in crisp white, midnight black and ocean mirror finishes, depending on the range, because they are timeless, neutral colours, which can blend into any style of interior design from the most formal to the most casual, the most traditional to the most modern.
What colours do Vidalux hydro showers come in?
It depends on the range, and every cabin pairs clear front glass with coloured back panels:
- Pure, Pure Electric and the Hydro SS78, SS79, SS710 and SS712: Pure Black or Pure Crystal White.
- Hydro Plus, Hydro Plus Classic and Alto 1200: Ocean Mirror, Crystal White or Midnight Black. On the Hydro Plus you also choose a black or white tray and roof, a black or silver column, and a stainless steel or black frame.
- SS80, SS90, SS1000 and SS1200: Mirror Glass or Crystal White.
- Kontrast: a mix of black and white tones.
- Fusion Hydro 1200: Midnight Black, with a rot-free wood tray insert.
On the Pure, Hydro SS78 to SS712, Kontrast and RT79 cabins the back panels are solid, not see-through, so they cover the wall behind the cabin as well as setting its colour.
Built to stand the test of time
Here at Vidalux, we believe that the only meaningful test of the quality of any item is how well it lasts over the long term. That’s why we manufacture our range of showers to the most demanding standards. For example, we create the bases of our shower cabins mainly out of acrylic, which is known for its strength and also for its insulating properties. These sit on a steel frame with adjustable feet for stability on uneven surfaces.
All the glass we use is safety glass, because we want to make sure you’re free from the worry of cracks letting in bacteria or chips hurting bare feet and the doors are on high-quality runners so they’re easy to open and close without tugging or risking trapped fingers.
We believe in making it clear that we’re absolutely sincere when we talk about taking pride in the build quality of our shower range, which is why we back our words with a guarantee of at least two years. It’s a guarantee on which you can rely not only because we’ve been in business over 15 years and have every intention of staying in business for many more years, but also because we’re based in the UK so it’s easy to find us, plus you have the reassurance of knowing that all UK consumer-protection laws are fully enforceable.
How long is the warranty on a Vidalux hydro shower?
Cover on our hydro shower range runs from two years up to five years, depending on the model. The Pure range described above carries three years as standard, and our higher-spec cabins go further still.
The Fusion Hydro 1200 and the Hydro Plus range both carry a five-year warranty. We design and manufacture our own range, so the warranty is ours to stand behind.
Hassle-free install – No Tiling – No Grout – No Silicone
If you’re old enough to be reading this, we think there’s a good chance you’ve tried your hand at assembling flat-pack furniture and you’ve probably realised that some of it, particularly the cheaper sort, can be frustrating to put together. We’ve made sure that all our shower cabins, including our range, can be easily assembled by anyone with a basic level of competence in DIY. What’s even better is that self-enclosed shower cabins, like our Pure range, can be placed in front of untiled walls, making installation substantially easier and saving you the cost of buying the tiles.
What does a freestanding cabin save you?
It saves the wall work that a tiled shower or a standard enclosure depends on. A Vidalux cabin brings its own back panels, tray, valve and jets, so there’s no tiling, no grout and nothing fixed into or behind your walls.
No leaks in the walls
With a standard enclosure, the valve and pipework are usually built into the wall, and the tiles and grout around them are what keep water out. A failed seal or grout line can let water into the wall, out of sight. In a Vidalux cabin the valve and pipework sit inside the cabin itself, with nothing fixed behind a wall, and Leak-Seal keeps the water inside the cabin.
No tiling and no grout
The solid back panels form the walls of the shower, so the cabin can stand in front of untiled walls. That means no tiles, adhesive or grout to buy, no tiling labour, and no grout lines to clean or re-seal later. The panels also cover any mess left on the wall when an old shower comes out.
No silicone on show
There’s no bead of silicone to discolour or go mouldy, because the cabin seals itself with compression seals, a tray retaining lip and return channels.
But how much does that save?
We don’t put a figure on it, because it depends on your bathroom: how many walls you’d tile, the tiles you’d choose, your fitter’s rates and whether the walls need making good first. What the cabin takes off the list is the same every time: buying and laying tiles, grouting, sealing, and redecorating the walls the back panels cover.
Against a standard shower enclosure, the difference is what you’re buying. An enclosure is a glass screen and a tray that rely on your own tiled walls and a valve fitted into the wall. A hydro cabin is the complete shower, with its walls, valve, shower heads and body jets included.
How long does a Vidalux hydro shower take to install?
The Alto 1200 and the Hydro Plus range use a screw-free click-frame design, and their product pages say the shower can be built in under 60 minutes. That’s the same no-tiling, no-grout approach described above, engineered to be faster on site.
Doors on every model run on quick-release, easy-glide wheels, so you can get behind the door to clean.
How much space do you need for a hydro shower?
Measure for the footprint, the height and a working gap. Vidalux hydro cabins run from 800 x 800mm up to 1200 x 900mm, with the RT79 at 900 x 700mm for tighter spaces, and the models with a listed height stand between 2150mm and 2300mm tall.
Allow 40cm of clear space around the cabin while it’s being built; once it’s finished, it can sit flush against the wall. On models with an overhead waste, leave at least 15cm between the top of the cabin and the ceiling to plumb it in.
Height changes from range to range, so check the product page against your ceiling. The Pure 900 needs a ceiling of at least 2300mm, the Hydro Plus 900 and SS1000 stand 2200mm tall, and the Fusion Hydro 1200 2150mm.
A lifetime free of leaks
Other standard shower enclosures can cause owners nightmares with leaks from time to time, that’s just a fact of life with some showers and it can be an expensive one. Self-contained shower cabins, such as our Pure or SS range, keep all the water safely inside them, saving you money and potential inconvenience. No more worrying about shower valves built into the wall and exactly what is going on behind.
What stops a hydro shower from leaking?
Leak-Seal is our own engineering behind everything described above: compression seals, a tray retaining lip and return channels that send any water that gets past the seals back inside the cabin. It’s also why there’s no silicone on show to fail, crack or go mouldy.
Leak-Seal runs across the whole Pure range and the Alto 1200 and Hydro Plus ranges. The Fusion Hydro 1200 is built to the same no-silicone, leak-free standard, with the quick-release door wheels above fitted on every model.
Pure stress relief (Pure Range)
These days, taking a shower is about more than just getting clean. It’s some precious “me time” to take care of both body and mind. Because of this, your idea of a perfect shower is likely to depend on your mood, which is why we created our shower range to offer outstanding flexibility.
Here we’ll take the ‘Pure Shower Cabin Range’ but many of the showers in all ranges have the same options (best see individual product pages for exact details)
If you’re in the mood for a “full-on” shower, use the monsoon shower head to be deluged in water which is kept at the perfect temperature by the thermostatic control. If you’d prefer something a little lighter, then use the auxiliary shower, which has three settings from a brisk jet to a light mist and, again, is thermostatically controlled.
Then, of course, there’s the six hydrotherapy jets we placed on the central column, to give you a lovely massage in the comfort of your own home.
Speaking of comfort, our Pure range can be equipped with either a flip-down, cabin-style stool or a freestanding stool, to improve comfort and add an extra element of safety if the shower is to be used by people who are less steady on their feet.
We’ve also added a convenient glass shelf to keep all your products off the floor, thus eliminating the risk of someone tripping over them.
What keeps the water temperature safe and consistent?
All water delivery on the Pure range is controlled by a Vernet thermostatic valve with anti-scald protection and consistent temperature output.
The same Vernet valve is fitted on the Alto 1200 and the Hydro Plus range.
The Vernet valve on the Pure range has a 38-degree safety lock, and the SS80, SS90, SS1000 and SS1200 Hydro models use a Vernet thermostatic valve with anti-scald protection too. The Fusion Hydro 1200 and the Kontrast 800 Square, Kontrast Lux and Kontrast TS models also have a thermostatic valve.
Which models use a mixer valve instead?
The Hydro SS78, SS79, SS710 and SS712, the Kontrast CC 900, the RT79, and the SS80 and SS90 No Electrics cabins use a mixer valve. If you’re on a low-pressure or gravity-fed supply, this range of showers are designed for it, and the FAQ below covers water pressure in more detail.
Pure Electric cabins work differently. They are built around a Triton electric shower, 8.5kW or 9.5kW, which mounts on the cabin.
Which Vidalux hydro showers need an electrical connection?
Most of the range needs none. The Pure range (not Pure Electric), the Hydro SS78, SS79, SS710 and SS712, every Kontrast model, the Fusion Hydro 1200, the RT79, and the SS80 and SS90 No Electrics cabins run entirely off your hot and cold water supply.
A connection is needed on the models with powered features: the Hydro Plus and Hydro Plus Classic, the Alto 1200, and the SS80, SS90, SS1000 and SS1200 Hydro, which have a touch-screen control panel, Bluetooth, a radio, lighting and an extractor fan. Every Pure Electric cabin needs one too, for its Triton electric shower. That connection is made by a Part P certified electrician.
In short
We designed our shower range to offer affordable luxury. By removing “nice to haves” such as chromotherapy lighting and Bluetooth connectivity, we’ve been able to offer the core functionality of hydrotherapy showers at an outstanding price, thus making it possible for homeowners on a budget to enjoy their benefits.
Is there more to the range than the Pure cabins described above?
Yes. Pure is our core hydro range, built the way described above with the nice-to-haves deliberately left out to keep the price down. Step up to the Hydro Plus range and you get Bluetooth audio, a radio and chromotherapy mood lighting as standard, on top of the same Leak-Seal build and Vernet valve described above. The SS1000 also has Bluetooth, an FM radio and chromotherapy lighting.
Which one is right for you comes down to how much of that you’ll use.
Vidalux hydro showers compared
The table puts the selling points above side by side. Warranty cover applies once you register the shower.
| Range | Valve | Electrical connection | Colours | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure (800, 900, 1000, 1200 and Square) | Vernet thermostatic, 38-degree safety lock | Not needed | Pure Black or Pure Crystal White | 3 years |
| Pure Electric | Triton electric shower, 8.5kW or 9.5kW | Needed | Pure Black or Pure Crystal White | 2 years |
| Hydro SS78, SS79, SS710, SS712 | Solid brass mixer | Not needed | Pure Black or Pure Crystal White | 2 years |
| Kontrast | Thermostatic (CC 900: mixer) | Not needed | Black and white tones | 2 years |
| RT79 | Mixer | Not needed | See the product page | 2 years |
| SS80 and SS90 No Electrics | Chrome mixer | Not needed | Mirror Glass or Crystal White | 2 years |
| SS80, SS90, SS1000 and SS1200 Hydro | Vernet thermostatic | Needed | Mirror Glass or Crystal White | 2 years |
| Fusion Hydro 1200 | Thermostatic | Not needed | Midnight Black | 5 years |
| Alto 1200 | Vernet thermostatic | Needed | Ocean Mirror, Crystal White or Midnight Black | 5 years |
| Hydro Plus and Hydro Plus Classic | Vernet thermostatic | Needed | Ocean Mirror, Crystal White or Midnight Black | 5 years |
How quickly can I get a Vidalux hydro shower delivered?
Standard delivery on our hydro shower range runs five to seven working days, with express and next-day options available if you need it sooner. You can read the delivery rates and timings on our delivery information page before you order.
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- About the Author
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With over 22 years in the home spa industry, Andrew has overseen every stage of the journey—from initial product design and manufacturing to final installation. An author of multiple technical publications and scientific papers, he founded Vidalux to replace industry hype with engineering-led reliability. His focus remains on delivering gym-quality wellness through honest design and technical truth.
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