The house I have moved into has 2 MIRA shower pumps to feed 2 separate showers.
I am now looking to install a shower pump as the bathroom pressure (excluding the MIRA shower) is poor! I also don't currently have a bath but will be installing one so want this to fill quickly.
I have considered just fitting a pump under the bath to supply the bathroom just by tapping in to the existing pipe run. However I understand that doing this might activate the pump when I use non bathroom appliances (although it will stop instantly after turning on). However, I have considered fitting a 1 way valve just before the pump input? Has anyone tried this?
I also understand that the 'proper way' to do this is to install a surrey flange and take direct supply to the pump. However, 1 MIRA shower pump (professionally installed prior to me buying house) has been in operation for circa 5 years with NO issues and after reviewing the installation instructions there is absolutely no mention of a surrey flange. I don't understand therefore why an in-line pump requires to be fed from a surrey flange? The MIRA shower pumps work on the same principle and this has not suffered with air blowing up the motor???
Thanks guys
I am now looking to install a shower pump as the bathroom pressure (excluding the MIRA shower) is poor! I also don't currently have a bath but will be installing one so want this to fill quickly.
I have considered just fitting a pump under the bath to supply the bathroom just by tapping in to the existing pipe run. However I understand that doing this might activate the pump when I use non bathroom appliances (although it will stop instantly after turning on). However, I have considered fitting a 1 way valve just before the pump input? Has anyone tried this?
I also understand that the 'proper way' to do this is to install a surrey flange and take direct supply to the pump. However, 1 MIRA shower pump (professionally installed prior to me buying house) has been in operation for circa 5 years with NO issues and after reviewing the installation instructions there is absolutely no mention of a surrey flange. I don't understand therefore why an in-line pump requires to be fed from a surrey flange? The MIRA shower pumps work on the same principle and this has not suffered with air blowing up the motor???
Thanks guys