BOOST HOT WATER PRESSURE

BOOST HOT WATER PRESSURE - CT Force pump

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7 жыл бұрын

How to boost your hot water pressure on a gravity fed hot water system. If you have a vented hot water tank you might want to consider boosting the pressure using a Salamander CT Force pump. We show you how to fit one and how they work. We show you how to install a salamander surrey flange to prevent air getting into the pump, and we show you how to pipe one up. I hope you enjoy the video. If you're reading this after the 15/06/2017 then the competition is over!
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@plumberparts 5 жыл бұрын

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@ibbysvloggs1018 5 жыл бұрын

plumberparts GRUNDFOS SSR2-2.0 CN SINGLE IMPELLER UNIVERSAL REGENERATIVE SHOWER BOOSTER PUMP Continuously rated pumpRegenerative impeller designIPX2 water ingress protectionAuto-resetting thermal cutoutAnti-vibration feetMains connection lead - 1.5m longBraided connection hoses with 22mm push-fit connections2 year warranty System type Negative. Is this Ideal for pumping hot water to the W.C UPSTAIRS?

@psychocybernetics1347 4 жыл бұрын

Dude!!! So recently put in pump in airing cupboard and now customer says her airing cupboard no longer works 🤭. Not sure what to say to her. Any thoughts? Any one come across this?

@davidwilson7579 3 жыл бұрын

Hi we just put in a pump on our boiler tank it keeps on burning out the neutral wire do I need a new thermostat to suit the pump

@martingoodright2791 3 жыл бұрын

Ito switching off and it seems noisy I have good flow in the kitchen and the bathroom taps but the shower has little flow, is my pump faulty or have I got something else going on. If you can help me understand what's happening I would be most grateful. Thanks Martin

@martingoodright2791 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning I'm trying to find out where or what is happening as when I hooked up and then after following the instructions my pump is not a auto switching and seems noisy I have good pressure in my kitchen and bathroom taps but my shower as very little flow if you could help me understand what's going on or where I've gone wrong would be most grateful for your help. Thanks Martin

@elwittinio2865 4 жыл бұрын

Just been to a job tonight with exactly this problem. But for a shower gravity fed. Looked at loads of pumps, and I’ve just seen your video. Never a fan of the twin pumps or pumps in general, but needs must. Helped me out a treat, many thanks 🤟🤟

@charlieyoungman5950 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just fitted one after seeing this video and THANK YOU. The difference is bordering on being life changing

@charlesflint9048 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for that. I’ve already bought a 120 w booster pump, but just needed that bit of extra reassurance as to the correct place to connect.

@jeremyward5339 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video with loads of useful tips and tricks. I was particularly impressed with the noise - or lack of noise rather! Thanks a lot.

@okulenkopavlo3073 6 жыл бұрын

Very useful video. Helped me to find solutions with salamander flange. Thank you.

@TheEulerID 5 жыл бұрын

Have you tried looking at warwick flanges? They are approved by Salamander too, and work in the same way save that the pump outlet comes out the top whilst the hot water outlet is on the side. The advantage of those, is due to the rotating collar, there is complete freedom of direction on both. I've fitted a couple. As the pump feed comes out the top, I also put a manual air vent into the loop above as it allows air to be purged when it's filled. On those top fittings, I also seal them with a tiny smear of LS-X sealant, as on old tanks they rarely make a good seal with the fibre washers. As for putting PTFE tape on the thread, then I suppose it might make the fitting easier to remove, but those fittings aren't sealed by the thread, they are sealed at the mating surface on the fibre washer.

@rogergarrick620 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate Im a licenced plumber in Queensland Australia, I'm moving over to Wolsatanton ,Newcastle - Under - Lyme next month to live. UK plumbing is so different to Australia, we haven't used soft solder for over 30 years, we only use silver soldered joints, so that is a BIG learning curve. I have watched a huge amount of your plumbing tips, they are fantastic. Just like to say keep up the great work. I need to have my qualifications recognised by UK plumbing, then I'm sorted and remember HOLD TIGHT

@plumberparts 6 жыл бұрын

Man, you must be mad! Stay in lovely OZ! England's climate is going to make you wince bro! But thatnks for your comments. If you need any help you know where I am!

@Gazza3501 5 жыл бұрын

Roger Garrick Totally insane I'd say lol, good luck.

@ownyourworld 5 жыл бұрын

Stay there

@stevo0861 5 жыл бұрын

If you can silver solder, you'll find soft sweat soldering a piece of cake.

@TheEulerID 5 жыл бұрын

This puzzled me a lot. Why would soft soldering be banned (lead free I can understand). After reading the linked, it looks like it's a regional thing in Australia which depends on the water. Silver soldering, I would have thought, would be expensive and troublesome, especially with the high temperatures required. www.kembla.com/assets/Uploads/general-PDFs/Plumbers-Handbook-9th-Edition-July18.pdf "The chemical composition of water in some areas may preclude the use of soft soldered joints. Check with the local Authority" - P27. There are also a bunch of other restrictions on soft soldering, such as not being used under concrete slabs, not to be used in gas pipes and so on. In all, even though soft soldering is banned entirely, there are still lots of situations where it is not.

@sandranelson8287 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos really helpful and very funny too.

@robertlowe5795 3 жыл бұрын

You are worth your weight in gold no kidding! bob here again had this problem for a while flat kitchen bathroom tank on same level,dead slow problem solved thanks to this vid a pump never crossed my mind .my best to family again take care be safe with virus knocking about bob lowe.

@emsd2393 5 жыл бұрын

Just had the guys out to fit one of these today. Thanks for this info I now understand what they did and how it will improve the water pressure for me.

@ophio101 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I usually watch for fun but this time I am going in! Only issue is I have 2 hot pipes to deal with. Can you go from one outlet to 2 on this pump? Thank you please.

@kevinmarchesi3317 7 жыл бұрын

awesome, defo be using them from now on.. how quite! pukka 😎🤘🏻

@getbry7452 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video matey. Haven't seen one e of those pumps so very useful and informative.

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

No worries BRYYYYYY!

@getbry7452 7 жыл бұрын

plumberparts what does CWS mean? Sorry I should know this.

@jase171973 3 жыл бұрын

@@getbry7452 cold water supply

@PEXUniverse 7 жыл бұрын

Would using a circulator pump boost water pressure as well? Or would it just allow for better hot water supply?

@BloomingEck 4 жыл бұрын

You did a similar video 5 years ago - ie boosting hot water pressure from an indirect cylinder, gravity fed. You mentioned the possibility of air getting into the pump being negligible if the pump had 2-3 meters head; does that advice still hold ?. As in your video I want to feed a number of taps not just a shower - would a surrey flange not 'throttle' the flow ?

@TheSqueakyPotato 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation - ta

@ratchriat1716 7 жыл бұрын

loved the video thanks james.

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude!

@thespeedofislam922 3 жыл бұрын

@@plumberparts hi I fix same pump but it’s no working then I call salamander company they are say I need Negative one but i can see your video you fix positive one can you tell me what’s the problem. Thank you

@Iceblizzard 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate,just what I needed 10/10

@geoffcope1758 6 жыл бұрын

Hi ThereWe have a gravity fed water system we could turn on the heating with turning on the hot water switch but since we had a new panel fitted we now hove to turn on the hot water before the heating will work is this correct.

@richardrobinson7645 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Is that pump hooked hooked up hooked up to hooked up to the showers aswell? Ie all the hotwater outlets of the house? Also is there any harm in hooking up twin impeller pump to the cold water if it runs off the mains supply? Only a single is needed yes?

@barryspiers6956 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, quick question. The only problem I have is the kitchen mixer tap which has very low hot water pressure. My question is, I have a huge power shower pump in the loft, if I fitted this pump next to the water tank would it affect or damage the power shower pump. My house is a bungalow with the vented hot water tank at ground level, thank you for any assistance buddy.

@kevinhewitson1998 2 жыл бұрын

What is the situation if there are already booster pumped showers in the property (hot and cold boost)? Would fitting an additional hot feed boost as in this video affect them at all?

@andrewriley4756 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can I use this solution if I already have 2 showers with twin impeller pumps fitted to the same hot water circuit. I would expect the tap pump to kick in when the shower is turned on if it is fitted at the first outlet from the cylinder.

@liggymancoalman3521 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. 1. Can I plumb a bypass to the pump and use the pump ONLY when showering ; If I swicth the pump off, can I expect the existing gravity flow to work smoothly , bypassing the pump ? 2. Don't you need a pressure expansion tank to take care of hammering on the hot water line ?

@thesecretauthor9983 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for making it look simple. I had fear it was huge job. To all Plumbers what should I be looking at to install. Thanks All.

@lance39478 3 жыл бұрын

Off video, he skipped a lot of work in a tactical process to hide vital stages that threaten his career. And make the whole work appear simple.

@2006ladylala 5 жыл бұрын

Is this ok to use , I’ve just started to install the aqualisa Midas shower you did a vid for and I’m worried the pressure on the hot will be to low , thank you , hold tight pal

@gdfggggg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just want to increase the pressure to the hot taps in a 4 storey house to the top floor as the other floors are fine. The hot water supply tank is at the top in the loft and the hot storage tank is right at the very bottom of the property. Where would I need to install the pump to increase the flow to that part of the house? I’m guessing take a feed right at the bottom of the house next to hot storage tank exactly as you did in this vid and supply that floor separate to everywhere else? Many thanks for your help Gibbins.

@stoyanstoyanov4327 6 жыл бұрын

Same problem James , pressure in the bathroom is Very low ... need new video for that. If you don’t have a place we’re to film it , Welcome in my house ;) all the best

@ambivelan 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have the exact same setup but when switch on the hot water tap it's starts pumping water into the tank for some reason even though I also get hot water in the tap .

@martindorrance8133 4 жыл бұрын

James, I’m about to fit a twin impeller for a power shower using a S flange but using compression fittings. Is this ok? Also, what if your customer wanted a power shower too? I have low flow on the hot gravity fed water like your customer so I was wondering if I need a second (single impeller) pump!

@JJ-jm2mr 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Very useful info. Is S flange a compulsory? Can we just fit the pump without a S flange? Any problems with that? Thanks.

@andregriffiths263 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James lovely vids as always have you heard of Shower Power Booster pumps and if so what do you think?

@sunkat76 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers James. I love the music at the end of the video. Who is it please?

@dylanwalsh1532 7 жыл бұрын

Hi can you use this to boost pressure to a shower

@spartacusvikinga 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Glad to hear Mick is happy. Is he a Fulham supporter?

@gslightingsoundsandvlogs2911 5 жыл бұрын

Can this be fitted to a combination open vented hot water cylinder? Cheers

@mofomi8605 7 жыл бұрын

Mick sounded very pleased

@sparkyt6497 3 жыл бұрын

I already have a pump which has a 3 speed is this in addition to that pump

@guljarahmed1214 4 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a combination tank

@constantinbarzu6072 2 жыл бұрын

I have got a twin pump which it used to be for shower . Can I use it as single pump only for hot water on sinks ? Thank you !

@mje_coc6190 7 жыл бұрын

Gide video James mate

@hakimvlogs6579 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t find it on twitter or Instagram, will this work on a combi ? My hot water pressure is terrible I have a 24kw Vaillant it’s probs 10-12 years old or do you think it could be an issue with the mains water coming into my house?

@abbeyjahan7295 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you install this for my property? I have low hot water pressure.

@actiongirl5 7 жыл бұрын

I often find myself watching these videos even though I have no need for a pump and I do not have a gravity fed system....it is sometimes frightening how interesting your videos really are. lol. Just reading a few comments I though clearing the area for a tradesperson to work was the norm??? We had an external expansion vessel fitted to our boiler last week and it was sited in a really tight and awkward spot. I moved all small appliances out of the way, cleared the kitchen worktops from the side in use and I even pulled out the washer dryer and disconnected it so the area was set up ready for the plumber to get in and out. Must just be me but you can't expect the plumber to do all that.

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mandyram. You're the exception then! Glad you like the vids!

@coreymcc 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a plumber by trade... Mainly work new construction... If I called someone to come fix something in my house... I would do as much prep as possible... So I understand the expectation... I would want a home owner to clear their cabinet if I'm coming to fix a leak... Or whatever the situation... I guess it's only a select few who think this way... It happens more often then not.

@tracyhealy7984 9 ай бұрын

Being a plumber myself it’s always great when the customer clears the space more often than not they don’t, I don’t hold it against them though, when I start clearing the space the customer often panics and apologises for the ‘mess’ and having not thought about it in advance, it just depends on how much of a methodical thinker the customer is, I’ve been to extremely intelligent customers houses, you know the kind that can operate on a human brain but can’t understand the simple concept of I need to shut the supply down to work on the pipes. Common sense unfortunately isn’t that common and you are the best type of customer 👍

@markrimmer9028 3 жыл бұрын

This a really helpful video. What is the best option for mains cold fed and gravity fed hot combination. Can you just pump the hot and reduce the cold mains by a PRV?

@SalamanderPumps 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, we would advise installing a single negative head pump, such as CT Force 30SU. Thanks.

@gamwam 2 жыл бұрын

What about if you want to boost both hot and Cold? My shower has terrible pressure on both feeds

@turnnburn9926 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, love the video but just a question about the pipework into the pump. I'm about to fit a twin shower pump and been told not to do 90 degree angles along the pipework, any views on that? thanks!

@MrLubba1974 4 жыл бұрын

A bend in pipework can reduce the flow rate (pressure) of water going to the pump, especially if it's a soldered joint, use pipe benders for a better flow if really needed .

@UberAlphaSirus 7 жыл бұрын

I fit about 1 every 2 weeks, usualy twin impellers. the salamanders are nice and quiet. the cheeper makes like suregraft sound like a kid maxing out a moped. don't get me started on right side hot. pain in the arse fitting thermostatics on baths

@ajovjosev 6 жыл бұрын

Hi For a 4 bedroom house is 2 bar pump is enough?

@BariumCobaltNitrog3n 6 жыл бұрын

Sparky here, thanks for the shout out, electrical should never be DIY unless it plugs in. And you don't EVER want an extension cord running to a pump like that. Those stairs, yikes. I'm clean and dry. great vid, good etiquette.

@glenn20081965 4 жыл бұрын

Question for a sparky: Why do we need a fused spur as opposed to a socket with a plug. They are both fused and yet a socket is more convenient.

@jimdbanjo 4 жыл бұрын

@@glenn20081965 A fused spur is for stationary equipment which should not be turned off unless for maintenance or in a fault situation. If it was a socket, the plug could be pulled out by accident or by someone not knowing what it is for.

@allanpennington 6 жыл бұрын

I have a pump and separate pressure controller to fit. I noticed though that the cold water coming out of the shower is at a lower pressure than the kitchen tap which is mains pressure. Thus I must have a low pressure mixed for the shower??? The cold pressure is similar to the gravity fed hot water pressure at present at the shower outlet. Thus will I need a different shower mixer if I boost the hot water pressure? The pump will be placed after the temper unit which ensures the hot water supply throughout the house is not over 55 degrees C which is to building code. It may be that there is just a restricter inside the cold input on the shower mixer?? Any advice pls

@milojanis7376 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how this is done.I have a Victorian house in London with a 3/4 lead pipe cold water feeding two Bosch boilers as the house is in two flats ,the pipe coming in is 3/4 to 15mm that feeds the hole house ,the pressure is ok but it can not deal with both boiler on at the same time or the toilet flushing .the pipe coming in is in the basement but have converted to a cinema room can I fit some type of pump with its own storage tank as I don't think that the pipe can deal with the increase in water flow needed, but it has to be small and not heard pumping away.Thank you for any advice that you can give me as I am no longer using the downstairs .

@SalamanderPumps 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Milo The best way to deal with this is like you have mentioned, it is fitting a cold water storage tank and using a single negative head pump. There are some details to cover so it would be best to call our Techincal Team on 0191 5162002 for further information.

@CannondaleF700 5 жыл бұрын

HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST TO BUY AND FIT ROUGH PRICE PLEASE

@Alfapash 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks I don't know how i missed that bit sorry.

@AngeLica-hf5fs 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I’ve got ume of this in my flat but it’s too much pressure. Is there any way I can adjust it to pump less water? Many thanks

@seychelles44 4 жыл бұрын

How to get a better hot water flow to bath when it's low pressure/flow rate with a combie system?

@bilaalsoobhany7767 2 жыл бұрын

Can i boost a low pressure solar water heater with this system?

@Mackeson3 4 ай бұрын

I had one just like that fitted but it died after 4 years. Is there a better quality one you can recommend?

@tbaxter08700 7 жыл бұрын

Is there a cheaper option? Thanks.

@dunlaoghaire1000 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid.

@Captain-Paul 6 ай бұрын

Would this also work for a downstairs shower to give the hot water enough of a boost to work ok with a thermostatic shower (where the cold water is fed from the mains cold water supply) ??

@daraghevans7637 3 жыл бұрын

Is that 3/4 x 1/2 reducers on pump hoses

@chandreshvarsani2190 7 жыл бұрын

Under what situation would you need a pump which pumps both Hot water and Cold water - great to see how this needs to be installed

@SF-ze6go 6 жыл бұрын

Chandresh Varsani : a power shower, or a thermostatic shower need hot & cold of equal pressure. Has to be gravity fed, not mains.

@Abritontheside 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Salamander pump in my downstairs shower. Would there be any consequences in fitting another pump to my kitchen, laundry room? Bathroom sinks, and the bath, and would I need a larger pump? Thanking you in advance.

@ginoharling4401 4 жыл бұрын

Hi ya bud. Followed what you've done as I had another salamander twin pump and ended up having a leak on the pump on the cold side and salamander wouldnt warrant it. Never mind moving forward. Got myself one of these pumps just for the hot water. Maybe a bad mistake but brought a 2nd hand one but was told it's a fully working pump. Well all plumbed up and pump took ages to work. When it did the 3bar pressure was Out of this world. Sorry my showers have been a bit dull. Moving forward lol. The pump cuts inn and out. Sometimes will run a long time for about 2mins max then off. Sometimes on for a few seconds and off again.... any ideas me ol fella. Is it the pump that's shite hence when they got rid or some other thing like still lack of pressure or something. Any ideas if ya know any for me plz.... beer on ya way 😉. Gino

@knightbeat 5 ай бұрын

I see this problem coming. We have a 35W combi boiler fitted last year. We are building a new extension with a second shower room. I think we will have a low pressure on hot water afterwards. Is there a way to address that issue? The boiler will be in the garage (ground level), the new shower also will be in the ground level, but the existing bathroom is upstairs.

@MrJcollins95 6 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, is that a positive head pump ?

@Zeamus634 4 жыл бұрын

What if you don't have a hot water cylinder or cold water loft tank?

@AisabTrebor 6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Don't you think the hot water supply pipe at the top should slightly rise towards vent pipe? Reason for that is to prevent parasitic circulation ( water convection in the same pipe), and save energy. BS 6700 and Building Reg part L state that clear.

@jonno-cr8lv Жыл бұрын

Yes he showed this in the video

@nathanreihill8737 3 жыл бұрын

Hi could you post a link to this pump please, thanks

@christopherpeacher8657 6 жыл бұрын

I wanted to find out how noisey a pump would be in my new home, I am not a plumber so have not had to hear one before this, seems really good, thanks guys for a great video.

@AdnaneLondon 7 жыл бұрын

Still the best

@jcsubmit 5 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on boosting pressure on a HWC where the header tank is tiny and will run dry quickly? Very constrained header tank space.

@SalamanderPumps 5 жыл бұрын

You are able to boost the water within the hot water cylinder, but having a small CWS tank can lead to the pump running dry which causes damage to the pump. We do offer a water starvation protection kit which can be fitted to the CWS tank and then wired into the pump. This will cut the pump out when the water level passes a certain depth. Thanks

@wiggumo 4 жыл бұрын

Does your electricity Bill's increase with a shower pump? Didnt realise it needed an eelxtroctu plug for it! Electricity

@paulwatson2961 5 жыл бұрын

Just reading my thread back I think I would have to feed my pump from the down pipe below the vent pipe, then to the pump and return to the same pipe,

@ponemark 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I was thinking incase it pumps it up the vent pipe.

@manjsingh6500 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational

@avdavies1984 3 жыл бұрын

Did it improve the shower?

@Bigbear574 5 жыл бұрын

Whatever you do don't take the open vent pipe over the feed and expansion cistern as shown on the diagram at 2.36. This is for the primary open vent from your primary heating circuit, rads, boiler etc. The open vent from the hot water cylinder should be terminated over the cold water storage cistern that feeds the cylinder. Also hemp should not be used on potable (hot) water.

@simonfisher836 Жыл бұрын

Hi - Was looking at this exact solution as have the same setup but my plumber is saying it's not possible as I have an open vented system, is this correct or is he having me on?

@graeme9160 5 жыл бұрын

Alright Jimmy, Question for you...... I have bought this pump and have the same set up as the tank owner but!!! The tank I have purchased has a 22mm top boss and the salamander flange that you show us does not fit down the 22mm boss. Can you get flanges with say a 15mm inlet pipe??? Cheers Graeme !HOLD TIGHT!

@stevenlewis9234 4 жыл бұрын

So is this around £400 all in including parts and labour of plumber and sparky? If so, I may have to live with my slow tap for a bit longer...

@robertallen3441 6 ай бұрын

Trying to boost the flow to upstairs hot taps but my hot water pipe from the cylinder goes back up into the loft and across the floor before dropping down to the upstairs bathroom and on to the downstairs tap. Would this type of pump be suitable for my application?

@glenn20081965 4 жыл бұрын

I did everything in the video and it works a treat, except the shower. All the taps downstairs and upstairs work much better but when I put the shower on the pump does not kick in. It had an average pressure before and was adequate for a shower but I'm at a loss as to why the pump does not come on. Is it because of the mixer tap in the shower?

@pete240261 4 жыл бұрын

I am considering installing one and have the same set up. Is you cold water in the mixer tap on mains pressure or fed from the tank

@taranathyogi893 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I Am taranath yogi from Kathmandu nepal.. I really interested as a plumber I need ask how can I get This pressure pump in Nepal

@andrewgreen9938 5 жыл бұрын

Hi would this affect my electric showers as I have been told it my imbalance the water.

@SalamanderPumps 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew It depends on what is being fed from what to be honest. In this instance it would be best to give our technical team a call on 0191 5162002 so we can get more detail and advise you of the right way to go forward.

@andrewsmith9755 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a baxi combi and my hot and cold water taps cant be used at the same time due to low water pressure coming into the house, could I still use something like this to increase my hot water for my power shower

@SalamanderPumps 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, Unfortunately you could not use one of these type of pumps to pump direct from a combi. You can pump to a combi with one by putting a cold water storage tank in the property and then pump from that into your combi instead of using the mains feed to it. A Salamander HomeBoost pump may be a better solution to boost your incoming mains water. If you give us a call on 0191 5162002 then we can advise.

@constantinahatsuli3385 9 ай бұрын

what pressure the pump reads

@robj8472 4 жыл бұрын

Does the number showers, taps etc. being used at the same time effect the flow?

@paulwatson2961 5 жыл бұрын

James, I have fitted a salamander ct50 pump to a power shower with a Warwick valve, I have now replaced the basin and mixer tap, which is slow on the hot, I was thinking of fitting this pump to pressurise the sink and basin taps, I was just going to break into the outlet (as per your video) go to the pump and return back on the horizontal pipe just before the riser vent, would this work, or push water up the vent pipe, if it s a problem, could I just put a pump under the basin unit breaking the hot feed with the pump, as my problem is only with the bathroom basin, hope this makes sense,

@M-ski 4 жыл бұрын

Joining your question here...

@shanedraper240692 9 ай бұрын

My issue is my kitchen hot tap is really slow but the bathroom right on the other side of the wall is fine, I traced the hot pipe to the airing cupboard and checked there's so isolation valves turned down. I don't get it

@mark.wilko1969 4 жыл бұрын

I fitted a CT Force20su on my system and it keeps turning on and off like clockwork every 2 minutes for 2 seconds. I've verified zero leaks in the system and have contacted Salamander directly all to no avail. Their engineer said I should try NRV's on all hot water tails as I have mixer taps throughout, which I though was a bit strange to recommend - Has anyone else heard of this as a solution? Very frustrating.

@johnaustin1825 3 жыл бұрын

What about the power shower pump?

@2012Elysium 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Plumberparts. Been watching a few of your vids recently and like your clear explanations, but wonder if I could ask when you are working out the static head do you go by the top fill level to base (what I thought) or just the tank (asking because I know sometimes they reduce a certain calculation of length to compensate for another part of a formula).

@fatsnorkel Жыл бұрын

You measure from the water level in the cistern/header tank to the highest hot water outlet (eg shower) If that measures 3.5m it means you have 35kpa of head pressure. Every 1m = 10kpa

@bencrow3008 3 жыл бұрын

Will this pump used in the video work with mixer taps the pump selector on salamander website says I need positive and negative head. My setup is similar to this video.

@SalamanderPumps 2 жыл бұрын

If you are boosting water to a mixer tap that is used with the mains cold water supply, you will require a single negative head pump, such as CT Force 30SU.

@glenn20081965 5 жыл бұрын

Can you explain if the S flange is a separate purchase and or what they are used for and are they essential?

@SalamanderPumps 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn The S flange and other approved flanges are ideal for any pump installation as they stop air getting into the pump from the hot water tank and causing damage. They are not the only approved method of feeding from the Hot water cylinder. You can use the first tee on the downward leg for the CT Force pump if necessary.

@ruahproduction1739 6 жыл бұрын

Hi .I have a twin impeller pump running my hot and cold.I just want the hot boosted and not the cold.can i bypass the cold and just blank of the cold side of the pump but leave the hot connected.thanks

@joekicker9188 7 жыл бұрын

Hi James I am going to do a extension to my house & putting in a pressurised system from a gravity system with 2 pressurised bar showers, the flow rate is 16l min with 3 bar pressure from the outside tap will I have great pressure for the showers or will I need a pump/acculameter thanks love the videos

@jordanackland9588 7 жыл бұрын

3 bar incoming main should be defiantly enough to for the pressurised vessel, just make sure plumber installs 22mm not 15 mm from the main to the pressurised vessel.

@joekicker9188 7 жыл бұрын

Jordan Ackland thanks will do

@janethunter8611 6 жыл бұрын

how much are the pumps and rough estimate of installation costs,i really need one of those ,i live in the north (sheffield)

@craigwatson7692 5 жыл бұрын

Late reply to this but the pump in the video is around £170, other fittings including the flange shown will be about £50. Labour varies per plumber but estimate around £100 - 150. Things to consider though is tank size in your loft, if your tank isn't 40+ gallons it will need upgrading or another tank linking to it. Also if you have any mixer showers, a single impeller pump won't be suitable as you'll need to boost the cold water to the shower too. Also the pump shown is a positive head pump, which means it works off a flow switch. Some modern taps (mainly cartridge mixers) can't maintain the flow rate needed to keep the pump continuously pumping, which can cause the pump to pulse (stopping and starting), For this reason I only fit negative head pumps which rely on a pressure switch, they cost more but a much better pump.

@bavs21 5 жыл бұрын

Top of the Surrey flange is usually 28mm. Did you use a copper pipe reducer to 22mm. Or did you use the reducer supplied. I often find reducers supplied aren't all that great and was thinking of used proper 28mm pipe reduced to 22mm. Also would 90degree bends be better than soldered elbows or is difference nominal? Any thoughts? BTW......I think your videos are great and very well put together.

@SalamanderPumps 5 жыл бұрын

The Surrey Flange or Salamander S Flange does come as a 28mm entry point at the top for the vent. Our Salamander S Flanges come with a reducer which will reduce the fitting from 28mm to 22mm for domestic pipework within the property and hot water cylinder. We would recommend to use 90 degree bends within the pipework as this will allow the water to flow better than using soldered elbows as this can restrict the water flow and reduce down the performance of the pump. Thanks