How to Choose an Outdoor Shower
Choose an outdoor shower by your water pressure first, then the finish.
Our three outdoor showers are all freestanding stainless steel with a rainfall head and a hand shower. The difference that matters is pressure: the chrome Suva works from 1.0 bar and the matt black and brushed brass Fiji from 1.5 bar.
A bucket and a clock tell you which one suits your garden.
The bucket test
A 4.5 litre bucket should fill in 30 seconds.
Water suppliers must provide a minimum of 0.7 bar at the point where their pipe meets yours, and most aim for at least 1.0 bar.1 That is measured at the outside stop valve, so the pressure at your garden tap can differ. The bucket test is a quick first check, and a pressure gauge or a plumber gives you the exact figure.
- Turn everything else off. Close the other taps and switch off appliances that use water.
- Fill a 4.5 litre bucket. That is one gallon. Use the tap nearest the stop valve, normally the kitchen tap, and open it fully.2
- Time it. 30 seconds or less is a good sign. If it is slower, check the stop tap is fully open and ask your water supplier for help.2
- Get the number. For the bar reading, fit a gauge to an outside tap or ask a plumber from the WaterSafe Register to measure it.5
Which shower works at your pressure
Read your bar figure along the scale. At 1.0 bar or more the Suva works. At 1.5 bar or more, all three do.
The three outdoor showers side by side
| Shower | Price | Pressure | Flow | Rainfall head | Height | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome Suva | £189.97 | 1.0 to 3.0 bar | 4.5 to 11 litres a minute | Square, 120 x 500 mm | 2.1 m | £14.99 |
| Matt black Fiji | £249.97 | 1.5 to 3.0 bar | 6 to 9 litres a minute | Round, 250 mm | 2.3 m | £9.99 |
| Brushed brass Fiji | £279.97 | 1.5 to 3.0 bar | 6 to 9 litres a minute | Round, 250 mm | 2.3 m | £9.99 |
Chrome Suva
£189.97
The one to choose if your pressure is around 1 bar. It works from 1.0 to 3.0 bar, has a square 120 x 500 mm rainfall head and stands 2.1 metres tall, the shortest of the three and the lowest price. Delivery is £14.99.
Matt black Fiji
£249.97
For a taller, rounder look. It needs 1.5 bar or more, has a round 250 mm rainfall head and stands 2.3 metres tall on a 200 mm round base. Matt black suits timber screens and dark hot tub cabinets. Delivery is £9.99.
Brushed brass Fiji
£279.97
The same shape and specification as the matt black Fiji in 304 stainless steel with a brushed brass PVD finish. It needs 1.5 bar or more and delivery is £9.99.
Questions about choosing an outdoor shower
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Which outdoor shower suits lower water pressure?
The chrome Suva. It works from 1.0 bar, which is 4.5 to 11 litres a minute, while the matt black and brushed brass Fiji work from 1.5 bar, which is 6 to 9 litres a minute. Test your pressure first, and a plumber on the WaterSafe Register can check it and make the connection.
Does an outdoor shower need hot water?
Yes, for a warm shower. Each one has a manual hot and cold mixer and connects to a hot and a cold water supply, so you set the temperature at the shower. They need no electrical wiring.
What is the difference between the Suva and the Fiji?
The Suva is brushed chrome with a square 120 x 500 mm rainfall head and stands 2.1 metres tall. The Fiji is 2.3 metres tall with a round 250 mm rainfall head, in matt black or brushed brass. All three are stainless steel with a hand shower on a hose.
How much do these outdoor showers cost?
The chrome Suva is £189.97, the matt black Fiji is £249.97 and the brushed brass Fiji is £279.97. The base and fittings are included. Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days and costs £14.99 for the Suva and £9.99 for the Fiji.
Can I fit an outdoor shower myself?
The base and fittings are included, assembly is needed and the instructions come with the shower. The water connection has to follow the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, which means check valves and isolation valves as set out in the manual. If you are not confident working on a water supply, a plumber can make the connection.
Sources
- WaterSafe Register, What is the minimum water pressure that a water supplier must supply?, accessed 27 October 2026.
- WaterSafe Register, What should my water pressure be?, accessed 27 October 2026.
- UK Government, The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, SI 1999/1148, 1999.
- SES Water, Fact sheet: Plumbing in domestic properties, January 2021.
- WaterSafe Register, Find a plumber, accessed 27 October 2026.
Paul Margerison
Managing Director & Founder, Outdoor Living
A good outdoor shower starts with a simple check of the water you have. This guide is here to help you pick the one that will work well in your garden from the first day.