have real probs especially in the shower, have seen a water pump looks like an internal thing that goes in between the water pipes, however am not very good at plumbing probs, any sensible suggestions please....
2007-10-04 02:17:11 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i am on top floor flat and, have an independent boiler, my flat is electric only
2007-10-04 03:52:31 · update #1
hi, sounds like you have a conventional system in your flat there are a few ways to get over this problem
1) move the header tank to a higher position which means extending pipes and installing a shelf or framework for it to sit on. could take yourself or a plumber a good few hours to do
2) install a twin impeller pump to hot water flow pipe to increase the amount of pressure in the system usually take around an hour hour to fit but the pumps can be expensive
or
3) you could install a power shower but you would need a qualified electrician to run the power supply and connect it
hope this helps
2007-10-05 02:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by jaycraft21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all due respect to you and any PROS who answer...all your water that heats; begins as COLD. The issue might be that whatever is IN your water supply is encouraged to grow/clog; by the heat; and might not be more than a plumbing problem; but certainly the age and condition are factors as well. The heating elements should be checked while you're having everything else looked into. You might open the drain on the heater and find all manner of STUFF being expelled?
A usual water pressure in a home might not be more than 28 PSI?,,,but to add a pump might not strictly be the first thing I'd try.
A consideration too might be the number of FLATS serviced; especially if you live in a "Multiple" and/or you share service. Obviously that would equate to everyone in a multiple; showering at the same time.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-04 09:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure what type of heating system you've got......if you still have a copper hotwater cylinder & somewhere above it is a cold water storeage tank. the way it works is that the cold water passes into the cylinder to create force which then forces the hot out but it could be that this tank is not high enough to create the pressure needed . It could also be that the tank is actually high enough but that the inlet valve ( ball valve inside the tank) has for some reason got stuck in the 'down' position. Try lifting the float up which will allow the water to flow to the correct level.....it could be as simple as that... hopefully....Good luck
2007-10-04 14:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like insufficient head of water between shower head and storage tank. Cold water is probably off the mains at mains pressure, hot depends on having the storage tank at a good distance above the draw off points, (the pump you mention is probably the central heating pump and has no effect on pressure at taps or shower.) Only answer really is to raise the storage tank. I doubt if it is a Combi boiler, these supply hot water at mains pressure hot and cold should be the same
2007-10-04 09:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by SAPPER 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a conventional system, and the header tank is not high enough to supply a decent pressure, common problem in flats, if cold water is good, you can raise cold water storage tank (if you have head room) or exchange it for combi, or install a shower pump, or electric shower.
2007-10-04 10:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if you have a combi boiler, and if it's old, it may need some tweaking or new bits.
Call in a heating engineer to help, tell them what your problem is first of all, and they may be able to give you advice over the phone.
Get somebody who is Corgi registered, and call a few folk for advice and prices to guard against cowboys.
http://www.trustcorgi.com/consumers.htmx?cmp=lec-corgidirect
Hope you work it out.
2007-10-04 09:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by JAM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to lower your shower head. If you can lower it a foot it will make a big difference. I bet you are on a top flat or you are working from a Vortex type tank.
2007-10-04 10:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a leak somewhere. If you don't know about plumbing then I think you should call someone that can help you find it.
2007-10-04 09:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by Mr.October 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your landlord to do something about it. Or get onto your water board.
2007-10-04 12:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by gardener101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have other tenents that are hogging the water
2007-10-04 16:51:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋