Low water pressure can lead to unsatisfactory performances in new bathroom, wet room or shower installations. Mike Oxley, Training Manager at Salamander Pumps, addresses the issue and offers advice to installers on how to use the latest water boosting technology.
Q. Why is improving water pressure in the home important?
Trickling taps, poorly performing showers and toilets which take a long time to fill are just some of the pain points caused by poor water performance.
Many older homes in the UK have a heating and hot water system that relies on gravity to move water around the home. Whilst perfectly adequate for most of a household’s needs, gravity fed systems can rarely provide enough pressure to give a powerful, invigorating power shower or quick bath-fill.
Q. What solutions are available for a gravity fed system?
The GravityBooster range from Salamander Pumps features a range of shower pumps to increase the water pressure in a gravity fed system. With solutions for number of scenarios, from a single shower to the whole house, these pumps will ensure the homeowner is satisfied with their water performance.
Where the water supply needs to be boosted to higher floors or across multiple outlets, installers should choose a shower pump that utilises centrifugal force as these pumps are the most powerful and flow efficient.
Q. Why should plumbers install a GravityBooster pump?
There are several reasons. Firstly, GravityBooster pumps deliver boosted water pressure, which is essential for delivering a powerful shower experience. Customers will appreciate the difference compared to the previous poor performance. Next, it ensures the performance of fixtures: many modern bathroom fixtures, including rain showers and multi-jet systems, require high water pressure to function optimally. There are several options within the GravityBooster range, suitable for a variety of systems, from a single shower to homes with multiple bathrooms.
Q. When should installers consider the MainsBooster range?
The MainsBooster range includes in-line pumps, accumulator tanks and booster sets, making them ideal for properties experiencing low water pressure. From TapBoost to TankBoost, MainsBooster products have been designed to ensure a powerful and consistent water flow, eliminating the frustration of weak water pressure during peak usage times. For combination boilers and unvented systems reliant on mains water pressure, the MainsBooster range provides the necessary boost to ensure optimal performance, contributing to efficient and effective heating and hot water supply.
Salamander’s MainsBooster range is designed for straightforward installation, saving time and effort for installers while providing a reliable solution for end-users.
Q. How can plumbers take any required water measurements?
AquaScan combines precise measurements of flow rate, pressure, temperature, and water hardness into a single, robust device. This all-in-one tool eliminates the need for juggling multiple instruments, streamlining the diagnostic process and significantly improving efficiency and accuracy in every installation.
Accurate data on flow, pressure, temperature, and hardness ensures that installations are carried out efficiently and effectively, reducing guesswork and enhancing reliability.
By providing exact measurements of key water performance parameters, AquaScan enables installers to select the most suitable solution for the job.
It also simplifies the diagnostic process by consolidating multiple measurement tools into one device. This allows installers to focus on delivering high-quality installations, reduces the likelihood of call-backs, and saves valuable time on each job.
Beyond just water pressure and flow, AquaScan measures temperature and hardness as well. This all-in-one capability makes it a versatile tool that can handle various aspects of bathroom and shower installations, ensuring that every parameter is accurately monitored and controlled.
