Shower pump for mixer tap?

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by DaveHerts, Jan 6, 2017.

  1. DaveHerts

    DaveHerts Member

    So I am redoing my main bathroom and we are using a standalone bath and floor mounted tap. The tap needs 2 BAR and I have a gravity fed system. The bathroom is on the same level as the hot water tank and one floor below the cold water tank so not much head pressure.

    Can I use a standard shower pump rated at over 2 BAR to make this work? The tap is a thermostatic type so much the same as a shower valve.

    Thanks
     
  2. Pollowick

    Pollowick Screwfix Select

    Call Stuart Turner - pump assist and ask them which of their pumps they recommend - they have 2, 2.5 and 3 bar version with differing flow rates too. There are also differing quality and styles.
     
  3. DaveHerts

    DaveHerts Member

    Will do, thanks
     
  4. TheMorg

    TheMorg Active Member

    If you're doing the bathroom take the opportunity to fit an unvented cylinder, assuming your on mains.

    With a pump you have to consider dedicated pipe runs, offtake from cylinder, electrics, lifespan, noise, room in the airing cupboard, I always find the cylinder to be more cost effective all things considered.
     

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