BOOST MAIN WATER PRESSURE - Salamander Pump - Plumbing Tips
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 14. 10. 2016
- If you have low water mains pressure coming out of your taps and have slow showers and baths then we can help. By adding the Salamander Home Boost pump to your incoming water main you could easily boost the water pressure from your incoming main in minutes. WE show you how here and it's EASY!
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Just fitted one of these and my main regret is not doing it years ago. Can now have a shower without the temperature fluctuating and tripping the thermal shut-off. Pressure everywhere in the house is now impressive. Great product that works great.
Done a few jobs with your help cheers mate you've saved me and the misses hundreds of pounds. You should see our toilet downstairs what a transformation. Can you do a vid on installing a shower tray and a glass pivot door thats me next job. Also a towel warmer with 10mm plastic pipes coming out the wall and how to pipe up cheers. Remember to hold tight. P.s Boom and where is the waste in German cracked me up by far the funniest quote by ya đ
When your not a plumber but you know how to and you just enjoy the fuck out of these videos
Needs a tv show
Ha! Cheers guys!
now that I am at the top, maybe I can request more 'plumber p*rn'.
Still haven't found that clip you did with the most epic neat copper pipes!
Keep up the videos !
fan boy haha
Cracking bit of kit fitted a couple now and customers are over the moon đđ€đ
fit pressure reducing valve before pump as i have had 1 burst as owing to spike in pressure above 10 bar over night and they wont your credit card before they come out to fix or repair lost customer place flooded
Very useful video, well done.
been watching your vids and have helped me no end while doing my bathroom!!!!! so thank you!!! question how do I increase the hot water pressure on a gravity fed system?
Wicked thanks exactly what i need
U da man!!! Looking forward to meeting u at the installer show at recoh arena
I had a new combi boiler fitted last week the water pressure in my area is atrocious so i had this exact pump fitted under my sink and the transformation is amazing especially my shower i highly recommend this product
Was your pump fitted vertically or horizontally
Hi, can you fit this directly to the incoming mains feed into an unvented system?
fitted one recently for a customer great bit of kit.
Much better performance from the cold mains and hot from the combi boiler
just a little noisy, but worth it đ
I thought they were pretty silent for the pay off....but each to their own bro!
Thank you so much, I am trying to increase my water pressure as the hot supply is feeble upstairs. This is such a compact and neat solution, I was so lucky to stumble on your video.
A well made and easy to understand presentation!
âšYeah yeah sending blessings đ just what I need âšđŻ
Thanks mate. I would like to get one installed...
Hi, I have modified my house gravity fed system by plumbing mains directly to cold taps and electric shower, but still keep water tank in the loft and hot cylinder tank. Can I install this boost pump so I can get more shower pressure, considering it's not for gravity fed system? Cheers
Great video. I have poor water pressure coming in from my mains supply and my water flow around the house is very much like the house in the video before the Salamander was fitted. However, I have an unvented hot water system (no cold water tank in the loft) with a heat only gas boiler rather than a combi. Before I contact my plumber, can I ask, will the Salamander Home Boost in the video make any difference to my water pressure? Thanks
Can you fit this using flexis? The space I've got on the main inlet is very limited
Great vid, but shouldn't these homeboost be mounted vertically in the water supply to ensure correct wet running? According to salimander they advise they are anyway?
would this work if you just have poor hot water pressure? hot water storeage tank in airing cupboard. or are you better off with a single input shower pump?
Installed this today...only kicks into max mode (fast flashing) when water demand half and not high demand fully open....is this affected by the fittings after the pump e.g. how many 90 bends etc
Fitted one of these 3 monthes ago, didn't wanna say there shit hot until i gave it some time. They are pretty quite aswell and don't really sound like a pump usualy sounds like. Pulled all the rust scale out of the iron incoming aswell. half a mug of crude.
As it goes fella, do you know where you can get inline filters with a bigger mesh pot?
what options are there for increasing pressure for an outside tap?
is there anything cheap and cheerful I can consider?
Hi I had an issue with cold water feed, a scenario is there are 3 en-suite and 1 main bathroom also have massive kitchen but itâs now a combi boiler here, itâs system boiler with unvented tank, a pressure of cold water is almost died, as soon as u open 2 taps together water start splitting and on ground floor also on first floor a cold water flow is disappearing so is it a good chance to install a salamander pump or go back to savern Trent and request them to install a separate water meter??? Advice pls
Can this device be used to boost pressure of a instant water heater/Rinnai tankless water heater? Those water heaters require pressure which is my main concern because Iâm thinking about buying one.
You made a very interesting video
on these raise pressure jobs, (not this one), it's hard to see the improvement, if at all. Would be good if you could use a flow cup to show us the before and after measurements. cheers
Good vid
love the way he burnt the cupboard, legend lol
Hi Pal, Can you please recommend me a new Thermostatic mixer shower which can be used at any pressure level!!!
Many Thanks in Advance.
Hi guys, I have just had Thames water visit to check the flow and pressure in my house (having a rain shower fitted) Readings are as follows street flow 25+ lpm at 2 bar.15mm into house is 10 lpm cold tap 2 bar. Upstairs is 8 lpm 2bar. Top floor shower is 6 lpm 2bar. Question if I fitted a new salamander pump into the rising main would this pump when it senses a drop in pressure/flow above would a supply of 10 lpm be enough not to starve the pump? seems to be the solution otherwise its a new supply to the house 32mm which will cost thousands. Thanks in advance. Russ
Many thanks for this video, Now my questions if we are adding a new and extra bathroom is this enough, or should we be fitting an extra storage tank that I think I have seen you fit before, which would maybe solve the prob, thanks for all your video,s.Yes, it's a combi boiler.
Hi, this depends on the water demand for your property. Our online product selector can help you find the right product to fit your needs (www.salamanderpumps.co.uk/product-selector). Thanks.
Is this working for gravity fed systems?
Can you fit this to just a hot tank feed?
Do you find it takes a couple of seconds to get up to speed?
Hi mate great helpful vids. Whats the easiest way to find out if you have high pressure for pull out spray tap in the kitchen?
Thanks Dan
It's the same for finding it on a normal tap mate. Do the litre's per minute test. SUBSCRIBE! âĄïžđ czcams.com/users/plumberparts đâŹ ïž IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! đ
Anyone know if an accumulator tank is better versus this?
Can i ask u something pls...I live in Birmingham, We have a shared water connection of 8 house. My question is, if someone installed a water pressure pump does it effect the pressure of the other house holds... Pls do reply.. Thank u
hi, was this property fed using a lead pipe or mdpe?
My house is located in the hillside. The water pressure in our connection cannot reach into our house so, I have to put a drum a get water there, very bad experience. The water stops in about 250 meters away from my house and about 45 degrees of inclination. Now, my question is, can I use this salamander booster pump to make the water reach our house? I will not put any pump away from my house for security reasons.
At my house the piping is too small and because of this, whenever more than one person is using the water the pressure is extremely low, I was thinking about picking one of these up but I fear that though it may help the one faucet being used that it may make the problem worse at other faucets. Thoughts?
Great video! Only thing I'd note is I thought I read somewhere it should be installed vertically. Not installed yet but great reference, thanks!
Read the instructions and follow them. You'll be fine. If you need anything, contact Salamanders technical and tell them Plumberparts sent you!
Finger on the pulse as ever!
@@plumberparts See my comment above re Salamander guarantee!!
BOBSHIFIMODS all very strange. The one I fitted is still working fine though as that was for a mate! đ
Hi James, thank you for sharing your video. I wonder if this boost can fit to the main? We are on the second floor of an old building with a e7 water tank system. The tank is very dated. So I am looking to replace it. Would this be possible? I look forward to your reply. Regards Ella
HomeBoost is designed to be fitted to the mains water supply, however it must be a dedicated mains supply.
Can you fit this if you have led pipe which the main water comes through
Hi. Our water flow rate is around 10 litres a minute and combi boiler installed. When the toilet is flushed, the shower completely stops! Would this pump resolve this issue? Iâm guessing this will boost the flow to all outlets within the house e.g taps, bath etc.
Does anyone know if the pump is expensive to run? Electricity consumption? Cheers đđ»
I got low pressure hot water on my kitchen and bath tap. its all on the ground floor and same level
can we put single feed pump on hot water cylinder without fit Flange. plz let me know
Do these pumps have to be located under the sink or can you put them in the airing cupboard on the pipe that leads to the sink that you want to boost?
Hey there ! i'm wanting better mains water pressure to my electric shower would this be okay to use ? As i've seen you're not aloud to use shower pumps on electric showers ! thanks bro
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Thinking of installing a thermostatic shower on my Combi. I know I can't put a Shower pump in, will this pump aid the flow rate (about 8l/min) for hot coming from the boiler installing it on the cold inlet??
check your MIs for your boiler, if you boost too fast through a boiler of a lower KW rating, the boiler wont heat the water sufficiently, off the top of my head a valiant ecotec 24/25kw boiler will do about 9l/min
I've not got a combi boiler and the pressure isn't great. There was already a pump installed from previous owner. The pressure is a lot better, but the pump is very noisy. It has now packed in and the pressure is a joke. Is there a pump that will be quieter? What would you recommend?
If the pump in situ is a Homeboost pump then it should not be that noisy. It may be due to age or installation. Could you give us a call on 0191 5162002 and we can check the noise and give recommendations?
Hi, we have a combi boiler (Baxi Combi 105 HE) and the same kind of bad flow (about 5L/min) at the kitchen sink tap.
Do we need permission from the water company to install this pump, whats the regulations when installing mains pumps (flow rate, etc..)
Also does it matter about the make/model of the combi boiler (will it handle it)
Thanks, great video đ
Hi, HomeBoost will provide a maximum of 12l/min. This is within water regulations, so you do not need permission from your water company to fit it. HomeBoost is compatible with all Combi boilers.
Hi I have a salamander pump c
CT75 which I am replacing with the same my question is the instructions say don't run dry would it be ok if I turned off the electric connection plug and ran the water though the shower before turning on the plug
Hi, it would be advised to run the water feed on a hot, cold and mixed setting for 5 minutes before turning the power on at the pump.
Nice one, i often install the Grunfos UPA pomp at my customers, its almost the same but not so fancy looking as this one :)
No possibility to vent the pump?
No need if installed properly mate!
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looking to boost hot and cold water pressure throughout the house ...closed system. Installing new en suite in the attic where the shower above water tank so need to pump this too. Advice on what type of pump would be much appreciated. 5 bed house with kitchen, downstairs wc, family bathroom and master en suite. Two electric showers already in place so a third is not an option? Many Thanks...love the videos.
The Homeboost is a cold water mains pump. It increases flow up to 12 litres per minute. It is possible to use it on your mains if you have a flow rate below that already. Though due to size of the house it is likely that you have more than that coming into the property. If that is the case then you would need to a fit cold water storage tank and use a shower pump to boost water performance. To discuss this option it is
best to give us a call so we can run through things in more detail. Please
contact 0191 5162002. Thank you
You might want to look at a pump/tank combination like czcams.com/video/s3Fy1xV70Yk/video.html
The 1/2 hp pump can supply up to 40 lpm depending on the amount of lift and pressure setting on the pump. This is a whole house solution.
posso colocar antes do aquecedor de ĂĄgua a gĂĄs?
fit a pressure reducing valve before pump as they do blow up if more than 10 bar spike over night and they wont your your credit card to come out to fix it
Yeah Man đ
Does it have a low supply line pressure shut off to prevent it from drawing in water when the supply system is down and contaminants may be pulled into the supply line.
Hi, Thanks for your question. As stated in the Water Regulations there should be a NRV fitted after the stop tap, therefore this shouldn't be an issue. Thanks.
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Hi, will this pump help boost my electric shower pressure? Thanks
Hi, It is possible to increase flow to an electric shower. It will increase the flow rate up to around 12 litres per minute at around 1.5 bar. It can be located just below the shower to do the shower only, with non-return valves fitted on other outlets. Thanks
Hi I had my Main Combi 30 HE boiler replaced with a new Valiant ecoTec Pro 30kw combi boiler 2 days ago. Later that day when I had a shower I noticed that the water flow rate wasn't as strong/fast as it was before. Do you know why this could potentially be. Thank you very much in advance.
I noticed you installed it horizontally . Does it make a difference? Iâve heard that it voids the warranty
Hi, HomeBoost must be installed either vertically or horizontally in order to comply with our warranty guidelines. It cannot be installed upside down.
We had one of these Salamander pumps fitted to alleviate an appallingly low water pressure problem. United Utilities swore that it was not their problem, even though several different plumbers complained of the same problem with several different housebuilders on the same estate. It does improve the flow rate, but not mentioned in the video is that it is pretty noisy. Our rising main is in the understairs cupboard which is where the pump has been fitted and you can here it throughout the house when it kicks in. No problem if you have solid internal walls, but a pain in a modern house with stud walls. Also our modern taps have restricters fitted anyway that minimise the flow for eco-reasons, so to really see a big benefit these would need removing, same with the modern shower head. However at least it doesn't take an age to fill the sink anymore and it's cheaper than trying to sue United Utilities!
Hi I would like to get one installed please if possible?
I only have a problem with the pressure on my hot water. The cold pressure is great. Will this pump fix this? and how do I instal it for my particular issue? Thanks in advance.
no it wont
I need a similar solution for a cylinder. Hopefully avoiding the 4 pipe system and just install it on the hot feed.
What I want to know is how can this pump boost the already low feed pressure without a feeder tank etc because it can only pump the water available?
How do you minimise the loud noise when you turn on the taps with a pump as it's so loud. Is using foam insultation safe and OK to use?
do no by a cheap pump
Hi
I have the same problem -we can hear it two floors down ! Copper pipes transmit all noise and vibration. Is so bad I had to put timer on power socket so doesât start after 12pm.
So far I found that Salamander Flexible Anti Vibration Coupler may help
Do we install this right off the main, or should it be right next to the bath tub, or does it not matter? I would need two right? One for cold water and one for hot water? or can I install right before the water heater? Thanks.
no offence William, but it sounds like you may need a plumber to install it mate
Do you provide installation service? đđ»
Would be good to see this compared to the Stuart Turner FloMate mains boost pump
Salamander Pumps thanks for that, that's just an installation and not flow rate or noise comparison though
Hey which video camera is that? very impressive quality
Did you ever fine out why the flow was so bad to begin with? Was the property fed with lead?
Just a poor flow area from the suppliers.
Can I use this pump for combi boiler or not ?
If in combi where should I connect this pump?
Hi, HomeBoost can be used with a combi boiler. The pump would have to be located just below combi on the inlet feed. Thanks
Great vids,
Iv just order one after watching this video tenant having similar problems
@plumberparts I have a combi boiler and the pressure is very low always below 0.8 bar, the plumber who installed it said that the water pressure is too low and there is nothing else he can do. I was wondering if installing a booster like this will solve the problem ( we have problems with the shower every other 5 minutes there is only cold water for up to 30 seconds). Could you please advice Thank you
Install it ..it works
Hi mate, I already see your video and when you show up the pump you fix the valve in one side and when you installed the pump the valve is on the other side of the pump that is okay o not.
Is his for just for one tap or the whole house system. My whole house has low pressure shower stops and starts even when no one else is using the water.
This is for the whole house i live in an area where the water pressure is awful if you have a shower you couldn't flush the loo use the washing machine or have a combi boiler i had a combi boiler fitted last week with this pump fitted under my sink and the transformation is amazing my shower is now excellent even with the washing machine on etc wish i got one years ago
would this give enough pressure to run two showers at the same time from combi boiler (wb greenstar 42)?
It will give a maximum of 12 litres per minute, inline with wras regulations.
henry jones no
Listen to Dan!
no, the only combi boilers that will run 2 showers at the same time will be something like the valliant 938, they have an internal storage, but it really depends on the plumbing of the DHW feed, one shower will nearly always starve the other
shlovely that is mate đ
was that you that burn't the wall ????
love the videos keep up the good work
Burnt matt fail, had a hole. In the bin now!
plumberparts lol bet you always test before filming the initial "test" lol. That would be a bit gutting. "I'm just going to pop the water back on"........ "wish I brought my speedos"
My pressure is good but want a powerful shower could i use this for the shower alone
The pump can be fitted onto the cold water main
supply to an electric shower. To do that you must have non-return valves fitted
on all of the outlets which take a feed off the main before the pump and ensure
the flow rates are there for it to work. It needs 3 litres per minute to
activate and will ramp you up to around 12 litres per minute.
Can I fit this just above the stopcock which is in my sitting room.Ideal for electric supply?
Hi Peter, you can fit the HomeBoost after your incoming stopcock to improve the flow of mains cold water to the whole property. Thanks.
Good video James. Clever piece of kit. I think I would've put full bore isolation valves on either side so it's easier to remove the pump.
Out of interest, why ask a sparky to earth bond?
Sparks for the regs side of things mate. Cheers for the love!
plumberparts I understand the regs side, but why bond it? The pump is earthed via the plug socket, so why is additional bonding needed? What does the additional bonding look like once it's in place? Do you have to bond all pumps eg shower pumps?
agreed, supplementary equipotential bonding is OUT now, and for the last few years
Anyone compared this to the Grundfos Scala2 or the flo mate from Stuart Turner?
SoâŠâŠâŠ.does this actually suck more water from the incoming main than would normally be supplied from the supply authority pressure?
Is this connected straight of the main or off a break tank?
Hi Ricky, Straight off the mains. :)
Why does it say to put shut off valve on one side for ... house? And other side for boiler??
What difference will that make?
Hi Paul when HomeBoost is fitted on the main you will have the Stop-tap sited just before the pump so the isolator is not necessary before the pump. Where as if it goes onto a boiler then the Isolator will need to go before
the pump for isolation and removal purposes. We hope this helps, but you can give us a call on 0191 5162002 to discuss further.
Hi. Can I install a thermostatic shower with the hot water feed on the right. Thanks
You guys better look this pump up, and read the reviews. I didn't see a single good one.
Does this help improve flow in the house because of garbage old lead pipes
Hi, HomeBoost cannot be used in this situation, as it is not compatible with lead mains supply.
looks like that cold valve needs changing...
any particular reason why the pump was installed after the water softener and not before directly after the mains supply
Dunno, but i'd prefer softened going through the pump if I had a choice.
plumberparts I see it's just that I spoke to the company that manufactured my block salt softener and they advised installing before the softener. I thought I'd check with both Salamander who referred me to Harveys
Do as they say then mate!
I would assume the water softener is designed for a specific gpm (I guess if you add a pump to it on either side you'll increase its flow rate anyways though) curious which would be better. Never worked on a system that requires softening.
Chanderesh Varsani yes and I often find giving it a good crack with a ball ended hammer loosens the fudge rotator and gives a much better flow rate, you should try it, your welcome.
Can I use this booster for washing machine?
Yes, HomeBoost can be used to boost single outlets, such as a washing machine.
Can that work on just the outside tap? I'm happy with the kitchen and bathroom but the tap pressure outsides crap. I used one of the things plumbers hate the tap that cuts into the pipe when fitted it.
Yes, HomeBoost can be used to boost single outlets, such as an outdoor tap.
@@SalamanderPumps it's ok now I used proper pipe connectors since. But it is can make the garden like a jet wash I'm all ears
@@jackmilne9764 Hi, could you send us your email address as we would like to discuss the available options with you?
Low hot water pressure just on the kitchen sink tap any idea's welcomed
If it is mains fed such as via a combi boiler etc, you could increase the mains prior to the combi with the Homeboost. It depends on your flow rate. The pump will deliver 12 litres per minute and could help that situation. For more details give us a call on 0191 5162002
I thought You would answer your subscriber's questions!!!!
Over 150 comments on this post. Say half are questions and take 5mins each to answer properly: 75 x5mins = 375minutes = 6.25hours. Then look at the number of videos he has. Do you really think it's feasible to answer every question whilst earning a living, creating videos and all the other things in life that take up time?
Will this pump boost the pressure on my electric shower . Dose any one know please....
Yes it will increase the output pressure, but your shower might not be as hot after fitting the pump, you could need a shower up grade and the supply cable to the shower will probable need up rating too, also the breaker.
A sneaky quote thru the letterbox to replace that kitchen tap would hurt either!!
I know!
Would this pump increase the pressure for a gravity fed shower?
Depends what pressure youre currently getting, this pump will only work up to a certain point. If you really want to increase water pressure you need a storage tank + pump
HomeBoost is only suitable for boosting the mains water supply. Our GravityBooster range products are designed to boost the pressure of a gravity-fed system - www.salamanderpumps.co.uk/gravityboost.php
What is the significance of there being a non-return valve in the system?
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