Increase Water Pressure to a Shower or the Whole House | Right Pump

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[@MTMXBL]

got fed up with low pressure in London, installed a Grundfos Home Booster pump. Been going strong for over 9 years now, no problems.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Roger in his natural habitat 🧱👍🏽

[@wojtekm999]

You can wrap the PTFE tape on the end of a pencil and then use that to wrap it on the tank thread. Also works on pipes which are mounted close to a. wall.

[@pahooper99]

That’s a brilliant tip. Thank you 😊

[@shaunglendinning]

Great segment Roger! Enjoyed it.

[@peidog]

We have a mega flow system, no pump needed for the shower, it absolutley blasts out, even with taps running.Awesome system.

[@SkillBuilder]

That is entirely due to the good water pressure that you have in your mains. A Megaflo will not perform well if there is just the statutory one bar at the stopcock. Plumbers come across this all the time. The customer expects all their troubles to be over and they find they still can't run two shower at once.

[@Premier-Media-Group]

Grundfos have an amazing reputation for quality here in the States.

[@hughhennessy2664]

Iv had problems with these pumps, i think just pay the little bit extra and get a grundfos pump. Less vibration and the sensor is more sensitive so the pump kicks in quicker in my experience.

[@aircamera400]

There are many better alternatives to pick from than Salamander. They have a nasty habbit of passing the blame onto installers and must be bent over backward to eventually admit their product is at fault.

[@SalamanderPumps]

We're sorry to hear you had problems with our pumps. Could you please DM us which pump did you install and tell us more about the problem with it?

[@kennixox262]

Glad we have good water pressure here and homes have regulators to bring the pressure down to normal water pressure. When I lived in the UK, had a pump and thought that it was a bit strange.

[@RI-uv3lm]

Great video Roger! Thank you

[@mohikiki6659]

Nicely done ✔️

[@richardstanden7634]

I bought a salamander pump after 18 months it started cutting out load of rubbish replaced it with a grundfos.

[@aircamera400]

You live and learn I guess

[@SalamanderPumps]

We're sorry to hear you had an issue with our pump. Could you please DM us more details about that problem.

[@rupsurfer]

Stuart tuner, power tank just to name a few far higher quality options with much better customer services.

[@aircamera400]

Wise

[@SalamanderPumps]

We're sorry to hear you're unhappy with the service we provided. Could you please DM us why do you feel this way.

[@jamesforte-mason8849]

Always had shower pumps since the 80s, can't beat a good quality shower, so refreshing. Did you 'stick a pipe clip on the side of the cylunder? If so how???

[@SkillBuilder]

I just used a bit of hybrid polymer. It is fine because it withstands the heat.

[@moominjuice2]

Thanks!

[@jeremylockey3220]

Hate shower pumps. A good video none the less.

[@stanieman]

Nice to hear you on Radio 2 again :)

[@jamesforte-mason8849]

@@stanieman when??

[@stanieman]

@@jamesforte-mason8849 Wednesday or Thursday between 12-2pm

[@simonhemphill9110]

Grunfos works great for me

[@trek520rider2]

My old chemistry teacher told us you can estimate 60C pretty accurately - it's when its "just beginning to bite" in his words i.e.it's just starting to get uncomfortable to keep your hand on.

[@moominjuice2]

Superb video Roger. Had a pump run for 15 years then one day it stopped working. Put exactly the same replacement on and that didn't work either. Decided to put a new cylinder and pipework in with wide mouth lever valves thinking it was no doubt furred up...sadly still no joy. It's got about 3L p/m flow so baffled. Same setup as yours except my shower mixer is in the room below so at least 2m head too. Not sure why positive head not activating the flow switches so wonder if a negative worth trying instead?

[@greenreaper1985]

I had a similar problem, switching over to a negative head pump solved it though. Steer clear of salamander if you can though, Stuart turner pumps will last you years longer

[@aircamera400]

@@greenreaper1985 Salamander really must address their quality issues. Combined with their appalling customer support its doing them real harm in the industry

[@SkillBuilder]

Could you please confirm the brand of your pump? If it is Salamander Pumps contact them at [e-mail] and they will investigate your case and advise you solution.

[@moominjuice2]

@SkillBuilder Thanks for the reply. It's a Triton T550 (no longer available). I have tested the pump, and it works fine. The float valves are not activating the reed switches when in situ. As the same model worked for years previously, I can only assume an air trap after the pump (long run) softening the initial surge when the shower valve opens. I would have thought if 3L/pm water is getting through it that the float valves would activate. Obviously not.

[@Caloooomi]

It's fun relating domestic fundamentals to industrial, although it does tend to be a bit bigger... A recent project was pushing almost 2000 litres per second of seawater, which would be good for those wanting a powerful shower I guess.

[@davideyres955]

Yep. Stripping the skin off your bones is one way to wake you up in the morning. 😂

[@flashheart7675]

Had to replace Essex flange a few months ago washer had corroded hole cut on the tank was way to big only just sealed i told them they need a new tank as its could potentially move and leak some people don’t listen till there ceiling is on the floor unfortunately

[@pahooper99]

We didn’t see you add any non return valves. Where should these be installed ?

[@MarkSmith-lu7ly]

I’ve had 2 salamander shower pumps fail on me in less than two years. On the other hand still have a Stuart Turner working in the on-suite after 15 years of use. I would never ever buy another Salamander pump again.

[@SalamanderPumps]

We're sorry to hear you had problems with our pumps. Could you please DM us more details about your experience.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

@@SalamanderPumps lmao you can't DM on YT - is that the same as having a bin for customer complaints?

[@bkav2007]

what do you do if you lose electricity? is there a way of bypassing the pump and still having a shower?

[@cillo2000]

We have a water pump for our shower, im not sure of the brand, but it's loud. Are there any quiet ones you'd recommend?

[@doctorlove2022]

hi Rodger if I wanted to increase my pressure of my water (shower) and iv got a combie boiler . is there a way that could be done ... thanks

[@ohandanotheronebitesthedus6247]

Definitely yes plumberparts has a few good vids on it in more detail

[@doctorlove2022]

thanks very much

[@SkillBuilder]

Salamander Pumps have a range of Mains Boosting products available. You can visit their website for product selection www.salamanderpumps.co.uk/product-selector/ or send a DM on Facebook or Instagram @salamanderpumps and they will get in touch to discuss the best product for you!

[@ohandanotheronebitesthedus6247]

My gravity tank has been emptied and my house is on the mains now its pathetic i think the tank sprug a leak in the past and was never replaced

[@melinda5777]

How would this affect Hot Watertank/water from utilities in a US house? Thank you.😊

[@cooperyonk]

Where’s your pipe inserts roger? You told me it would knacker the rubber bit in those push fits if I didn’t use them…I trusted you 😢

[@TomClark1995]

Not required on copper. The inserts are for plastic pipe

[@SkillBuilder]

cooperyonk. They don't make copper pipe inserts. The rounded end of the pipe is enough to protect the insert.

[@ohandanotheronebitesthedus6247]

Lmao youve not been paying attention son

[@cooperyonk]

My apologies, I’ve just watched it back. You said an uncut pipe can damage the o ring…a cut pipe is fine. Picking these things up slowly.

[@mp5557600]

My salamander pump gave me issue after issue. Eventually scrapped it and got a Stuart Tuner. No issues

[@SkillBuilder]

Could you please DM @salamanderpumps on Facebook or Instagram with some details on your problems with their pumps?

[@learnit4499]

Hey there thanks for nice video. I have power shower which takes cold water from tank in loft and hot water from hot water tank. I was checking with plumber If I can install 3 bar shower pump to improve water pressure in entire house. That plumber raised risk of damaging power shower. Is that correct? Please suggest. Thanks!

[@SalamanderPumps]

You would need a whole house pump rather than a just a shower specific pump, if you DM us on social media we can help you find the correct pump for the type of system and outlets you require boosting.

[@rupsurfer]

Salamander are an awful company to deal with. There pumps are poor quality, loud & do not stand the test of time. When the pump inevitably stops working salamander don’t want to know. Just read their trust pilot reviews. I’m disappointed to see you still working with them Roger. steer clear everyone!

[@aircamera400]

Precisely. Its sad to see a UK brand fall so far so fast, but also its good that installers are waking up. We now outright refuse to install their units after too many bad experiences. They seem to be suffering from corporate 'brain drain' as I hear a lot of their more experienced employees have either left or retired. Leaving remaining staff guided by mangment parachuted in from elsewhere. Salamander now seem to prefer investing their resources in poorly executed marketing campaigns, sticking meaninless 'quiet mark' stickers on their exceptionally noisey pumps and paying influencers to shill their brand. Come on Salamander. Get a handle on this.

[@MarkSmith-lu7ly]

@@aircamera400too late for me, I’ll never go back to them even if they were given away free.

[@SkillBuilder]

We're really sorry to hear about your negative experience with Salamander Pumps. I'm sure, they take quality seriously and will definitely look into your case to address the issues you've raised.

[@TheTruffledog]

Great video-thanks Roger! Any solutions for someone with a solid fuel Rayburn where the water can be above 60⁰? 10:50

[@SkillBuilder]

You can put a blending valve on the outlet to keep the temperature at 60 degs

[@sonacphotos]

I'm somewhat torn on what to do. I can either do this and buy an expensive pump. Or I can just get rid of my aging vented tank and install an unvented tank in its place which would also allow me to get rid of the cold water tank completely. It's a tough decision to make. I do like the pre-plumbed unvented tanks out there and it wouldn't take me too long to get it all connected up appropriately.

[@lightx500]

Get rid off the old tank etc and have a simple set up if you can, you can get new MDPE pipe fitted from supply and it make a huge difference. Also note this way your garden hose etc all the house will benefit. just my opinion

[@sonacphotos]

@@lightx500 Well luckily I have very good mains pressure already which the kitchen tap and garden hose use. It's just eventually something will go wrong and when it does, I don't want to fix up an old system. I'd prefer either combi or unvented so I get better shower pressure.

[@jonnysegway7866]

Unvented systems are simple, but yes pressure can be poor, whereas in the past people had baths now we've gone all continental with showers 😁

[@SkillBuilder]

Salamander Pumps have a range of both gravity boosting and mains boosting products available. Please use Salamander Pumps product selector www.salamanderpumps.co.uk/product-selector/ or DM @salamanderpumps on Facebook or Instagram so they can get in touch to discuss the best product for you!

[@shoyeb727]

Hello Roger. I have a mega flow. I think that what it’s called. My hot water is stored in a tank in the airing cupboard. My shower pressure is not the best. Can I get a booster pump fitted. Which one would you recommend

[@SkillBuilder]

To help you choose the correct product, please contact Salamander Pumps at [e-mail].

[@amazing451]

At 17.27 on the video when you were speaking about the tank connector, what did you mean about putting the connector in lower than the hot. As this is a gravity fed system how would hot water get into the tank other than through the vent pipe from the cylinder as isn't it fed from the cold mains only?

[@darrylclarke41]

The cylinder is fed from the tank

[@kevinrogan9871]

Why not put a pressure pump on the cold water supply inlet and get decent pressure throughout the water service, we are on rain water here and have a grundfos pressure pump which gives us excellent pressure to all the taps even after running through filters and a UV sterilizer. Your hot water tank looks like it is due for replacement.

[@jonnysegway7866]

In old houses with old plumbing that's not seen higher than garvity pressure its not wise to increase the pressure everywhere

[@mst2212]

What can we do if we got combi boilers? My plumber said only way to increase the pressure is to remove all 15mm pipes and swap it out with 22mm?

[@SkillBuilder]

You will not increase the pressure by increasing the pipe size. You may increase the flow rate but that it unlikely. The combi heats water as it passes through the boiler. The colder the water coming in the more time it needs to heat it so the flow has to be reduced to reach the temperature. If you live in a hard water area the heat exchanger will scale up and lose efficiency over the years.

[@brianhannan2872]

How did that increase the pressure to whole house.? As ion thumb nail

[@SkillBuilder]

That is a good point. I saw that had been written by our editor but I didn't change it. That pump can feed the whole house but we didn't do that in this case.

[@motel1604]

Why are people still paying for stored hot water

[@twig3288]

How can you avoid the shower pressure fluctuations on a mega flow system that is caused by water being drawn elsewhere on the system by washing machines, kitchen taps, toilets etc?

[@SkillBuilder]

Some fluctuations are inevitable but you can pump a Megaflo but only to 12 ltrs per minute. Find out what your incoming mains flow and pressure is. Check that the incoming mains stopcocks are fully open.

[@HowardBurgess]

This illustrates the difference between dynamic and static pressure. Even with good static pressure, if you have constrictions in the pipes/valves serving the outlets, the pressure will drop when multiple outlets are used. It’s the equivalent of voltage drop in an electrical circuit when current is flowing. One thing you could do is to turn down the isolators (if you have them) on items like toilets, washing machines and dishwashers. Those items won’t complain if the water enters slowly, but at least they won’t be stealing lots of flow (and hence causing pressure drop) when you’re using a more important outlet like the shower.

[@simonstones1918]

You need someone to float that wall for you roger 🤠

[@SkillBuilder]

Piece of cake mate, anyone can do that.

[@simonstones1918]

@@SkillBuilder I miss it roger! Used to love floating a house out in the 80’s. Such a skilled part of the trade. Found it daunting when I was an apprentice but eventually mastered it with a decent H rule. Then loved skimming over a floated wall. Much better to work on than board I found. I dream of floating an internal wall again….one day 🤣

[@SkillBuilder]

Be our guest it is there for the taking. Would you like Hardwall or Sand and Cement

[@simonstones1918]

@@SkillBuilder no way Hardwall! I’m talking 80’s style….5/1 mix with a bit of Fairy 🤣 serve it up to me like creamy butter. A good body to it but light and airy. I’ll glide it over the wall then. I’ll need to soak the block first though, those are greedy blocks for moisture! 😉

[@simonstones1918]

@@SkillBuilder by the by Roger….i retrained as a plumber now so fit those pumps and loads more besides! Plastering is a young man’s game 💪

[@janm2510]

Is locktite 577 food grade?

[@SkillBuilder]

It is approved for potable water

[@bodinski100]

why the re-upload?

[@SkillBuilder]

Technical hitch

[@andyasia]

Get rid of that 1950s technology and put in an instantaneous hot water heater like a Stiebel Eltron or use a 21st century heating and hot water system like a Navian NCB700. No tanks, no storage of unwanted hot water, app controlled. About £1500 to buy the top size one.

[@Roverturbo]

8:41 wrap it round a pen first.

[@be462004]

Terrible pumps and company. Pumps fail and zero customer service to help you. Avoid at all costs

[@clivebrooker1]

Absolutely agree, Stuart Turner pumps are far superior and if you can get their older 4 bar and refurbish it with an O-ring and washer kit it'll last you another 10 years.

[@fwzmhmd]

which pump do you recommend. My house has very low hot water pressure

[@be462004]

⁠​⁠@@fwzmhmdI went with a Powertank 450

[@be462004]

@@fwzmhmdPowertank

[@samsonacc8081]

​@@fwzmhmdGrundfos

[@michaellong515]

Wouldn’t touch salamander with a barge pole!! Very poor customer service and after care

[@aircamera400]

Unfortunately this is 100% correct

[@SkillBuilder]

Could you please DM @salamanderpumps on Facebook or Instagram and tell them why you feel this way?