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Best type of system for house with very low water pressure and lots of demand?
I have recently purchased a 1930's 5 bed house which has a 4 bathrooms, 2 toilets with basins, 3 separate basins, kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, plumbed in fridge and sink (obvs!). If you turn one of the mains water taps on whilst running one of the showers, the shower cuts out because the water pressure drops too much. Could you tell me what sort of pressurised system I should look to install as part of my refurbishment? Thanks!
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Bristol•Member since 30 Jul 2018•30jobs,100%positivefeedback
Another option would be to upgrade the pipe size, over time the internal diameter of the pipe decreases due to scale build up. In certain areas this may be worse than others.
Low pressure could also happen because stop taps are not opened fully.
The quickest and most simple option would be to get a booster pump but they can be noisy, different makes and models come with longer warranties than others.
Hope this information helps
Answered 26th Sep 2018
New Romney•Member since 15 Nov 2016•36jobs,97%positivefeedback
first of all get in touch with your water provider to see what you can expect in the way of pressure and volume from them,increase the size of your incoming main to provide as much pressure and volume.if you get good pressure and volume of water i would go for an unvented cylinder,it may be as well to increase sizes of hot and cold service pipework as well,get a qualified plumber to work out your volume needs for each appliance and size pipework accordingly ,this will all cost money but get it right now and save yourself trouble in the future.
Answered 2nd Oct 2018
Folkestone•Member since 19 Sep 2018•2jobs,100%positivefeedback
Check out some of the online shower pumps, and mains water booster pumps.
Answered 26th Sep 2018
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