Shower flow rate

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Ant83, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. Ant83

    Ant83 New Member

    can anyone please advise

    I've upgrade to a twin head shower and now the flow rate is terrible, it feeds off a mixer tap on the bath.
    Ive been looking at pumps, would it be possible to fit a pump under the bath and run it off the existing 22mm pipe work?
     
  2. kiaora

    kiaora Guest

    Hi
    It's a shame that customers are sold showers that require very good flow rates, but are not advised of this.

    But, many diyers don't know about flow rate required for different outlets.

    Or how to check this...

    Or kw. required for delta T say 35? And 12 lt/min?

    Oh well..

    If flow no good, stick a pump in! ( it may cavitate if you do it wrong)

    Regards
    Grumpy old plumber...
    Peter
     
  3. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    May be, may be not. Do these 22mm pipes feed anything else? If so, the you risk pulling in air unless you also fit one way valves.
     
  4. G&W Plumbing & Heating

    G&W Plumbing & Heating Active Member

    What system have you got?

    im guessing gravity?

    No you can't just pump it I'm affaid, it will suck air in, won't work etc unless fitted correctly,
     

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