The Knowhow
Shower radios:
- The majority of shower radios are splashproof rather than waterproof
- Excessive moisture may affect or damage the device
- These devices may be designed for use outside the shower cubicle
- Floating bath radios are waterproof but not designed to be submerged
Water pressure powered radios:
- These devices connect to your shower and are powered by water passing through them
- These are designed to resist water and remain in the shower cubicle
- Cannot be used in other locations as have to be installed onto a shower to work
Waterproof Swimming MP3 player radios:
- Designed for use underwater to limited depths
- May be useable in the sea as well as swimming pools; this will vary by model
- More suitable for surface and lap swimming than diving
- Needs additional waterproof swimming headphones
Waterproof indoor / outdoor radios:
- Often designed to resist water rather than be 100% waterproof
- Suitable for use outdoors in some wet weather conditions
- Should not be submerged in water
- May not be resistant to salt water, depending on model
Bathroom / Wetroom systems:
- Systems need to be permanently installed and mounted in room
- Can be waterproofed for a variety of wet environments; e.g. showers, steam rooms, bathrooms
- Not designed to be mounted underwater
- Full system and installation can be expensive
Waterproof cases:
- Cases are available for a wide range of portable radios and media devices
- Some models only offer splash protection; check the user manual
- Fully waterproof cases allow the device to be used underwater to a limited depth while swimming
- Can offer waterproofing against seawater; The user manual will let you know if your model offers this
- Needs to be used with waterproof headphones
Technology advances all the time, and waterproof solutions for listening to music get better and better. Whether you’re singing in the shower or enjoying a life on the ocean waves, there’s a radio for you.
Always refer to the manufacturer’s manual for specific details.
