I have a Gloworm Combi boiler but when a shower is being used no other tap or toilet can be used as there is a drop in water pressure. Is there a way to correct this so that more than one shower can be used simultaneously?
Combi boiler
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ahh the joys of having a combi 
it's normal
to answer it depends how much of your hard earned you want to throw at it
it's normal
to answer it depends how much of your hard earned you want to throw at it
Money not a problem, whats the solution please?ahh the joys of having a combi
it's normal
to answer it depends how much of your hard earned you want to throw at it
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On both.
You clearly have a limited flow rate from your mains water supply.
that usually needs the supply from the road to be replaced.
Typical cost about £600-£2000 depending on the distances involved.
Mains supply pipes have to be burried at a min depth of 750mm.
That will prevent the hot water flow rate being disturbed by using other cold water in the house.
Its just possible that the cold feed pipework is wrongly/badly connected in the house but that would need a professional to see and access. That may not be possible if its all been boxed in.
Tony
that usually needs the supply from the road to be replaced.
Typical cost about £600-£2000 depending on the distances involved.
Mains supply pipes have to be burried at a min depth of 750mm.
That will prevent the hot water flow rate being disturbed by using other cold water in the house.
Its just possible that the cold feed pipework is wrongly/badly connected in the house but that would need a professional to see and access. That may not be possible if its all been boxed in.
Tony
I doubt replacing a combi with an unvented cylinder would increase the flow a lot if the incoming mains is restricted.
Money not a problem, whats the solution please?ahh the joys of having a combi
it's normal
to answer it depends how much of your hard earned you want to throw at it
Making the unlimited funds available to me; you can sit back and relax afterwards and enjoy the finest plumbing/heating system you have ever had.
Money not a problem, whats the solution please?ahh the joys of having a combi
it's normal
to answer it depends how much of your hard earned you want to throw at it
break tank and booster set
or
accumulator
1st
get the flowrate and pressure checked
if its carp no amount of new pipe will make it better
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