If I bought a newer power shower would the pressure automatically be much better?
2006-11-16 13:19:47 · 11 answers · asked by Gareth 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check the shower is connected to the mains pressure as it should be but they don't have much flow. Also check the spray head is clean.
A power shower gives you more flow because it pumps the hot water from your system rather than the electric shower being limited to the small flow it can heat instantly
2006-11-16 13:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by Poor one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very bad idea to use a pump with an electric shower. Most of them have a warning somewhere in the documents or on the box telling you not to use them with pumps. They are designed for use with mains pressure water. Gravity feed is not normally enough pressure to get a decent flow at the shower head and pumps are too powerful. This is because the unit contains a very small immersion heater and relies on the water passing through at a slow enough rate to get heated. If you look at electric shower units they usually have two main controls. On of these is a "coarse" setting that allows you to turn on one or two elements in the heater; the other is a "fine" setting that allows you to accurately control the temperature. The "fine" control is just a valve that adjusts the rate of water flow. If it's fast then the temperature will be low, if it's slow then the water will be hot. If you use a shower pump then the rate of water flow will be too much and it won't spend enough time in the tiny tank with the heater elements to warm up. If you use the fine valve to slow it down then you have defeated the point of the pump. If the water temperature from your mixer tap is already ok then all you need to do is to add a pump to your existing system. This will increase the flow and pressure at the shower head. The existing hot reservoir tank will be big enough to keep enough hot water for you to shower to your heart's content. Remember that you will need mains power for the pump. If you have to run in any new cable make sure that you comply with the current Wiring Regulations. If you don't do this you could be breaking the law, with bad effects on your insurance if there is an incident. There should be a copy at your local reference library.
2016-05-21 21:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by Karin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you say "Electric Shower" then quote "Power Shower"
An electric shower has heating elements inside and relies on the mains water pressure to force the water through it whilst heating the water.
A "Power Shower" has a small pump inside und uses water that is already heated from another source ( boiler or cylinder heater).
This creates its own "Pressure" and does not rely on mains water pressure.
If you have an electric Shower ( mains pressure fed ) and it is not enough to operate the shower then you need a plumber to investigate or contact your water supplier who will check your local pressure or tell you why you have low pressure.
If you live in a tall block of flats, then this may be the problem.
2006-11-16 19:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by robert22061954 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert220 is correct. Make sure that 1) the water supply is from the mains, and not a storage tank. 2) that the pipework is 15mm all the way, some plumbers use microbore pipe which reduces the flow. There could also be an obstruction in the pipe, there may be a blocked filter at the inlet to the shower, or the stopcock may not be fully open.
2006-11-16 19:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where your shower is in building with regard to the cold and hot water supply.The shower needs a certain amount of height between the supply and shower head.If the shower head is not far enough below the supply it cannnot get enough water pressure.Get a booster pump and that will solve problem.Oh by the way try each in turn hot only then cold only see which is more affected so you know which is causing you the problem.
2006-11-16 20:11:21 · answer #5 · answered by doug k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a number of problem,
Poor pressure may need a pump fitting to give you a power shower but first check your tanks and pipes for blockages, it also could be a build up of scale in your shower head if you live in a hard water area.
2006-11-19 07:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buying a new power shower will just be the same. i'm afraid you will have to install a electric pump where the tank is to increase the pressure as currently your power is from gravity only of the tank being in the attic. needs to be fitted by a qualified plumber
2006-11-16 15:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by dennis s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your electric shower is connected to the water main supply check that the valve is fully opened and check the shower head is clean by unscrewing the head if you want to get a power shower you will need to get it connected with two pipes one from the hot water feed and one from the cold
2006-11-16 14:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by Aonarach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're an a well, it's probably getting plugged up.
You may be able to backflush it.
If it's calcium buildup, buy a new one.
2006-11-16 14:39:07 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you control your water pressure?
If you don't they you have to talk to who does, or who maintains your water supply.
2006-11-16 13:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by * Deep Thought * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋