Enhance Your Shower Experience Safely with a Shower Pump
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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. Check Your Water Pressure: Tools and Tips for Using a Shower Pump 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: Your mains water system may be using old piping, well this is true if you are living near a city or town center, because mains water system in these areas are using older pipes or small ones designed long ago, when the population is not as big as today, and also harder for the local government to replace the piping due to the disruption it would cause in the center of the city or town. Undersized water supply pipes, as I have said one of the common reasons for low water pressure is undersized or smaller pipes being used in old houses where the original plumbing system is still in place. This will restrict the amount of water coming into your home, and to your shower. Obstructive shut off valve, this is true to some newly bought home, or you have recently had a building work done. It is better to check that you shut off valve is fully open, to ensure the good water flow in your home. It is usually located under the kitchen sink, and if you believe that the water valve is broken, contact a plumber immediately. You have a “flow restricting” or “water saving shower head”. This is often overlooked by some owners, because modern shower often use “flow restricting” or “water saving” shower heads. According to some data flow restricting shower heads were first used in the US, and many manufacturers in the Ireland and UK followed in an attempt to help homeowners reduce water bills and stop people from wasting water. Your home water system maybe clogged, again if you live in an older house, your piping maybe made by iron piping, and we know that iron is vulnerable to rust, and can cause obstruction within the pipe, especially when the iron pipes break off due to old age. Plus it will be aggravated if dirt, gravel or sand enters your system through older entry pipes. 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
The Guide to Shower Pumps Installation
Availabile 24/7 93 Avonbeg Gardens Tallaght D24 F3CP Ireland Availabile 24/7 93 Avonbeg Gardens Tallaght D24 F3CP Ireland HOME AREAS COVERED SERVICES Showers Pumps BLOG CONTACT US HOME AREAS COVERED SERVICES Showers Pumps BLOG CONTACT US Call Now The Guide to Shower Pumps Installation Admin March 12, 2025 Shower pumps installation is what most homeowners should consider to improve their shower performance. We know and understand that most people want their shower trouble-free! Here are the rules when you are planning to install shower pumps. Make sure there is enough pressure from the tank to fire up the pump when the tap is opened. If installing the positive head shower pump that has minimum inlet pressure, it should be about 2 meters. You can work this out by measuring the length of height from the base of the cold water and the water level of the water tank. If it is less than of what we mentioned, you may not obviously get the 0.5 liters per minute that are usually needed to activate shower pumps. Take note, the cold water header tank must be at least 50 gallons capacity to maintain the supply through the hot water cylinder as well as the shower pump. Fitting a Shower Pump If you plan to place the shower pump, place it where it can access. This way it is easier to clean the filters later on. It is good if you place the pump under the bath but ensures the tool can use to open it so can access to the pump. Ensure the pump is not covered or putting to risk by being the cover. If in case this will happen, then the motor could be overheating and this will cause serious damage to the pump. This is essential if you plan to have the shower pump install inside in an airing cupboard. Moreover, the shower pumps should not expose to a very low temperature. Thus, ensure the location you are planning to place it to guarantee you to be frost-free. Somehow for your safety, do not ignore the proper installation of electrical devices. To follow the wiring procedures of the shower pumps, you must place it at least 60mm away from the shower basin. Ensure the pump connected to the house electrical supply from a 230v flexible on the main ring. Make sure it not connected to the supply for hot water cylinder immersion heater. Also, with the high load installation which required supply. The shower pump can be nosier as people expected. If you can’t stand the noise you can reduce it by sitting it on a small concrete foundation for about 50mm thick. If in case you will place it on a concrete building block this will do the same. Another thing is never screwed you shower pump to the floor. You are able to separate the water supply both to and from the pump. You can fit the 22mm full bore isolating valve to the water pipe where it supplies the pump. Pipework Installation The pipework should measure to 22mm, that way it can reduce the flow resistance to and from the pump. It is best if the pump, supply through 22mm pipeworks regardless if it has 22mm or 15mm connections. To prevent pressure from entering the pump, a Surrey flange fitted need to the top of the hot water cylinder. This is also needed if the pump has 15mm connections. Otherwise, an Essex flange should use with pumps with 22mm connections. Be careful when using the flexible hoses supplied by the shower pump to link both the in and out delivery pipes. The flexible hoses are less likely to vibrate from the pump. At the same time, it reduces the noise as it prevents damage to the pump itself. Ensure the pipework flush before connecting the pump. This will prevent the debris from entering the pump and damage the operation. When the shower pump installed, the pipework should be fit. You can do it by switching the electrical supply off and runs the bucket of water to both cold and hot till it clears out. This also prevents the air from becoming trapped in the pump once commissioned. To read more articles about shower pumps care and our services visit our website. Also, we have covered a bathroom installation service in dublin. Give us a call and we have the right Engineer to do the job for you. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as Office Admin. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Previous PostNext Post Contact Dublin Shower Pumps (01) 548 9868 +353 86 374-8000 contact@dublin-showerpumps.ie 93 Avonbeg Gardens Tallaght D24 F3CP Ireland Opening Hours SUNDAY ClosedMONDAY 7:30 AM – 7:00 PMTUESDAY 7:30 AM – 7:00 PMWEDNESDAY 7:30 AM – 7:00 PMTHURSDAY 7:30 AM – 7:00 PMFRIDAY 7:30 AM – 7:00 PMSATURDAY 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM HOME AREAS COVERED SERVICES BLOG CONTACT US SITEMAP FullName (required) Email (required) Phone number (required) What Services you need help Shower FixingPumps FixingPlumbing Your Location (required) Leave Your Message (optional) Years in Service 0 Follow us on our Social Media: Facebook Linkedin Whatsapp Dublin Shower Pumps Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved