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If you have a good pressure but poor flow, supply partially blocked, leaking or undersized. What size is the Property??? Is it on Gravity System? Tanks in loft & Cylinder???

There is basement, ground, 1st and loft. Unvented Sealed system. Pipes size i think is OK 28mm mainly. Friendly plumber advise me to boost everything and that's why i look for help and advice
 
Hi Rob,
1. I don't know probably full details of heating system but i can tell you there is 12 radiators (4towell rails) , boiler Vaillant 30kw, 4 zones (1 underfloor heating) but i don't know why you ask about the heating if i need suite only pressure and flow rate???
2. 1.5 bar, volume i don't know? But i read 18l/min is descent
3. 2+2 family + 2 parents/visitors. It is my house.
4. no more kids:) no extensions. Just sort this house nicely
5. budget i don't know i would like to buy something right quality to money and install my self. I know how to hold spanners and pliers.

I luv these sort of threads over a weekend ;)
Can you guys design something for me from little or no intel, I don`t know the budget but I want to install it myself cos I know how to hold spanners and pliars.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
I luv these sort of threads over a weekend ;)
Can you guys design something for me from little or no intel, I don`t know the budget but I want to install it myself cos I know how to hold spanners and pliars.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Sorry if you gays feel used, but i really try save some money, anyway i will install something i just don't want learn on my mistake because it will cost me a lot 3-4k if i don't get right result. I am DIY person, know how to solder on my own purposes, some knowledge i have i like to know what's going on in my house, ect. If you don't want to help its OK i will be just little bit sad because i was thinking this is forum for everyone not only pro
 
It is for everyone but what you are trying to install is certainly not a diy install. It’s going to take correct sizing, planning and installation to get a system that you’re happy with. Please don’t take offence
 
Sorry if you gays feel used, but i really try save some money, anyway i will install something i just don't want learn on my mistake because it will cost me a lot 3-4k if i don't get right result. I am DIY person, know how to solder on my own purposes, some knowledge i have i like to know what's going on in my house, ect. If you don't want to help its OK i will be just little bit sad because i was thinking this is forum for everyone not only pro

Sneaky, sneaky Mateus, seeing how the letters U and A are so far apart on the keyboard that can not be labelled a mistake so you can take a running jump!
 
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It is for everyone but what you are trying to install is certainly not a diy install. It’s going to take correct sizing, planning and installation to get a system that you’re happy with. Please don’t take offence

Hey Riley, do you honestly think it can be done via the internet when the op gives intel in the manner he does?
 
It is for everyone but what you are trying to install is certainly not a diy install. It’s going to take correct sizing, planning and installation to get a system that you’re happy with. Please don’t take offence
Hey Riley, do you honestly think it can be done via the internet when the op gives intel in the manner he does?
sorry for wrong letter aaaa my bad
 
It is for everyone but what you are trying to install is certainly not a diy install. It’s going to take correct sizing, planning and installation to get a system that you’re happy with. Please don’t take offence
No offance at all, i know is hard that's why i am here if will be easy it will be done already, is a lot to consider and now i realize even more that, and if i take plumber not enough experienced a don't have warranty as well. hmm goddam life
 
Hey Riley, do you honestly think it can be done via the internet when the op gives intel in the manner he does?
Not for a second mate but some people need a reality check
 
Shoun in your opinion what size of pipe should go to 2 floor to get that time of filling bath??

At a guess no calcs 28 or 35mm with swept bends but this might be on the large size
 
Good bit of kit, but So expensive though! Couldn’t you just get a cold water accumulator?
I fitted a Stuart Turner ‘Mains Boost’ a few months back. I phoned Stuart Turner and with a few simple measurements and questions they were able to specify the correct product. Very helpful company and great quality products.
http://www.stuart-turner.co.uk/products/mainsboost/

you could if pressure was higher if i remember hes only got 1.8 bar

i would want a min of 2.5 bar dynamic for a accumulator
 
Good bit of kit, but So expensive though! Couldn’t you just get a cold water accumulator?
I fitted a Stuart Turner ‘Mains Boost’ a few months back. I phoned Stuart Turner and with a few simple measurements and questions they were able to specify the correct product. Very helpful company and great quality products.
Mainsboost offers a simple solution to boost low mains water pressure without the need for a break tank and is designed to be connected directly to the incoming mains.

Dan is it tanks with the pump or just a tank( something like vessel in my system). Can you explain more about it.

On website says ,,Designed for unvented systems where the mains pressure is greater than 2.0 bar but water flow is inadequate''
that's what i don't have but if i conjunct Mainsboost pressure vessels with Mainsboost Charger Pumps i could install to my main water pipe and get higher pressure and flow rate, am i right?
 
pressure maybe 1 - 1.5bar but i will have to checked, flow rate no idea

Until you know these this thread is a total waste of time and you may as well stick a wet finger in the air, sorry Mateus but facts are required to help/ guide you.
 
Until you know these this thread is a total waste of time and you may as well stick a wet finger in the air, sorry Mateus but facts are required to help/ guide you.
OK i will measure, according to my research i can buy cap and get the measurement
 
5. budget i don't know i would like to buy something right quality to money and install my self. I know how to hold spanners and pliers.
You do know of course that the installation of a booster pump drawing more than 12L/M is notifiable to your local Water Undertaker under the Water (supply & fittings) Regulations 1999?
You must give formal notice in writing before you start, it is likely that they will wish to inspect the installation upon completed.
 
You do know of course that the installation of a booster pump drawing more than 12L/M is notifiable to your local Water Undertaker under the Water (supply & fittings) Regulations 1999?
You must give formal notice in writing before you start, it is likely that they will wish to inspect the installation upon completed.
Hi Chris
Last time I rang the local council to notify. They put me through to building control, who said
“ don’t know what your on about?”
 
Chris that is only when the pump is directly connected/ fed from mains not when your feeding from a stored source
 
Hi Chris
Last time I rang the local council to notify. They put me through to building control, who said
“ don’t know what your on about?”
This is the Water Regs Chalked not the Building Regs so it falls to the Undertaker to administer & enforce.
Chris that is only when the pump is directly connected/ fed from mains not when your feeding from a stored source
Sorry Shaun but it isn't limited to directly connected pumps.
It makes it quite clear that it applies to pumps that are indirectly connected drawing more than 0.2Litres/second. see - Table 5 (1), sub-clause 4(d) and it provides a diagram R6.1b showing indirect connection break cistern.
 
This is the Water Regs Chalked not the Building Regs so it falls to the Undertaker to administer & enforce.
Sorry Shaun but it isn't limited to directly connected pumps.
It makes it quite clear that it applies to pumps that are indirectly connected drawing more than 0.2Litres/second. see - Table 5 (1), sub-clause 4(d) and it provides a diagram R6.1b showing indirect connection break cistern.

But it’s not drawing from the main it’s being fed from a tank

Why would they need to know you’ve connected a pump to a tank don’t have to let them know about shower pumps
 
But it’s not drawing from the main it’s being fed from a tank

Why would they need to know you’ve connected a pump to a tank don’t have to let them know about shower pumps
Full guidance is given in R6.1 but to answer your question installing a pump even if it is indirectly connected will increase the draw from that supply main (more water out = more water in) especially if the cistern is not sized correctly therefore they want to know about a risk that the main pressure could drop, leading to an increase risk of back siphonage in surrounding properties.
Them's the rules "you have to give notice before you start" They then have 10 working days to respond.
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
 
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At the end of the day, increased usage by one property in a stress water supply area wether its pumps that suck, or push on stored water leads to the neighbours getting kicked they all install one and everbody is back to square one. Did one in Hightown a few years ago, Grunfos one, guess what we more or less worked our way round thus little cul de sac. and they are all back in same desert Happy Days Rob Foster aka centralheatking
 

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