Shower pump in loft or airing cupboard??

[thedude_751]

I have an existing gravity fed shower in the en-suite and i'm fitting another shower in the main bathroom above the bath.
I was hoping to use existing shower hot and cold feeds in the loft, and feed them into a pump. From the pump i would T-off to each shower.

Is this possible????

I think pumps are recomended to be next to the H/W cylinder, but is it ok to fit one in the loft. It would make the pipework easyer and leave me with better access for the cylinder/heating pump etc.

In the loft the tanks are raised 12" above the joists on a platform.

Finally, what pump should i go for, 2.0 bar?? Any recomendations???

Thanks for any advive

 

[thedude_751]

Come on guys.

There must be a super plumber who can help me?

 

[thedude_751]

OK............... does anyone know the website for Mira showers as i cannot find it?

 

[fitz1]

different pumps for different jobs. A bit of investigation required on your part.

 

[doitall]

Would I recommend fitting a pump in the worse posible position

Diyers do and then come on here and ask why it don't work or last 5mins.

Follow the manufacturers guide lines or don't fit one.

 

[thedude_751]

Thanks

Does that mean if i get the right pump i should be ok to fit it in the loft?

Are my local DIY shops or plumbers merchants likely to have these pumps.

Thanks for replying, i'm just a bit stuck.

 

[Nige F]

Super ****ing duper try Stuart Turner pumps website and advice from them ....gets what you pays for with their pumps

 

[leakydave]

Read the instructions with the pump carefully. Many shower pumps are NOT recommended in lofts where they may be liable to freezing...

 

[meldrew's_mate]

Because you have such a low suction head most manufacturers would not honour their g'tees in case of failure if you put it in the loft as described, but it's your money .

Follow MIs and get the pump as low as possible, with piping that excludes air entrainment or airlocks. As said before, you get what you pay for, though an expensive pump can be rendered useless in a matter of weeks by a poor installation.