Have you experience shampooing your hair in the shower then suddenly the water pressure from your shower slowed down or temporarily stops? I know many can relate to this scenario, especially when you are in a hurry going to school or in your office. It is very annoying to experience such when you are having a shower at home, and most of the time, If it’s me…..probably I AM SHOUTING AT THE TOP OF MY Lungs!
Isn’t it so disappointing? In fact really it is a very disgusting experience and you don’t wish that to happen to anybody in your household. So in this article, we will be tackling on how to improve water pressure with a shower pump. It is because having a problem with your shower, like low pressure will make your worst day experience, and you know that it’s not a good way to star your day. The struggle to wash properly, or water cooling down before it reaches your body, or the shampoo that you can’t rinse from your hair seems so frustrating.
If you are experiencing such problems from your shower pumps, well here are some tips for quick fixes that can improve the flow of water in your shower, which can help you ease with this irritating situation. First you have to check if there are sediments in your shower head or water tubes. You can also opt to install a shower pump to help with the pressure, or maybe installing a pressurized unvented cylinder or fitting an electric shower.
But if you have no idea how the plumbing world works, or a neophyte then this is where things get a little complicated and might need some professional help to solve your shower problems. Some questions might pop-out like; “How do I install a shower pump? How do I clean out the sediments? Or you might question what a pressurized unvented cylinder is?” Well, I have here some easy to carry test which I researched in order to know if you have a low water pressure in the shower.
What you need is a measuring jug, a timer and a calculator to help you determine if you are having a low water pressure. And then you can do these step by step:
First, place a 1-litre measuring jug under the shower. Second, turn the problem tap or shower on full, Third, time how long it takes to fill the jug; Fourth, calculate if it takes more than 6 seconds to fill the jug, then for sure you have a low water pressure.
So the next question you might ask, what causes low water pressure? The answers are varied of course, but the main reasons might be the following:
Now, let us know how to increase water pressure in the shower, without thinking first of a replacement or major repairs, in order not to spend a single penny. This is after you have done checking if the shut off valve is fully open, and you’re not using a “flow restricting” shower head, then it’s probably the low water pressure is caused by low pressure in the mains supply.
We will try some of the solutions below, starting from a cheap and simple solution first. If that doesn’t work then, we will try another one until it is resolved. Before buying a shower pump or replacing any piping, first try cleaning the dirt and sand out of the shower head. Fine sediments can enter home water system via the main supply and often build up over time and may reduce water flow at the shower head. Cleaning a shower head can cost less than replacing it, and you can do it yourself. You can always refer to some DIY videos if you don’t have any idea. If you cannot remove your shower head then you need to have a rubber band and a sandwich bag. You have to fill the sandwich bag with vinegar, and use the rubber band to attach the bag to the shower head, and you can remove it. This can also help in removing the lime scale and break down some sediment.
If your shower head has a special “water restrictor” in place, you can remove it by following the instruction manual, but if you happen to lost it and can’t find any, you have two choices to make. One, hire a plumber to find and remove the restrictor or two; purchase a special low-pressure shower head. It is also worth remembering that you still need to fit the shower head, so it’s better to buy a special low-pressure shower head since it is much cheaper if you shop around. But then it is not a guarantee that the new shower head may improve the water pressure, if the problem is due to the mains supply.
So, if you are serious in fixing water pressure in the shower, you need to purchase a high quality shower pump, so that you can have a peace of mind that your shower will not be interrupted. A shower pump is a small mechanical device fitted to your home water system.
It will work when you turn on the water in the shower, the pump is activated giving you improve water pressure once you take a shower or a bath. Before the water leaves the tank and travel to your shower, it goes first to the shower pump where it uses an impeller (like an aero plane engine) to boost the pressure of the water before it reaches the shower.
An easy and effective way to increase water pressure in your shower is by installing a shower pump, but take note that it is also illegal to add a shower pump directly to mains water pressure, because the added pressure created by a shower pump can damage mains pipe works. It is best to know more information on shower pumps, by reading a complete guide in buying a shower pump and to ask a professional about this matter. At Dublin Shower Pumps, you will be able to know more information on how to install it or you can hire their expert in doing so, to ensure it is safe and effective.
Meanwhile by visiting their service center can also help you maximize with the spending you need if you wish to install a long term fix that involves overhauling your plumbing system especially if you want it to be updated. Complex plumbing issues need a highly qualified plumber to carry out the work, so it is best suggested that you go to the nearest Dublin Shower Pump office to inquire, ask for a quotation for the best result of your shower needs. Don’t forget that the best deal for all of this issues and problems you encountered with is by asking the help of our mira showers dublin and stuart turner pump repair expert in this field, and you are rest assured that at Dublin Shower Pump, they will only give you the best.
This is an assurance also that when you take a shower at your home, you will be able to have a breathtaking shower experience without the interruption of a low water pressure in your shower. You can now have a peace of mind navigating the pleasure of showering in your home just like those of in the spa or five star hotels, without paying more.
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