cold water accumulator

russc · 1 Aug 2010

Hi,

Searched for this and found a separate topic but not the details i was looking for.

I`ve got poor pressure, just over 1bar, and water flow of 12 l/pm and am looking to boost it.

I`m concerned over stagnation and legionnaire but don`t really know enough on the subject.

I have been looking at the TWS mainsboost plus system with the pump. My house is 3 bed with one bathroom on a combi boiler. Thames water is my supplier.

Has anyone got experience of the TWS systems or offer any other advice?

Ta for reading.

bengasman · 1 Aug 2010

You really need a pro in for this kind of stuff.

Boilerman2 · 1 Aug 2010

Although they are a new Company, Mr Warner & Mr Cooper have Years of experience in this field, I saw their whole house booster system comprising of a Hydronic Accumulator and a small booster pump, it all looks very good indeed!

mickyg · 1 Aug 2010

i would have thought a break tank and pump would work out cheaper than that system and more than adequate for a 1 bathroom property.
I'm assuming the whole street has poor pressure?

russc · 1 Aug 2010

Yep, the whole street has poor pressure. Semi rural and has always been like it according to the neighbours.

Did look at a break tank but was then worried about stagnant water causing health issues.

picasso · 1 Aug 2010

maybe a bit over the top for a combi boiler but worth a look

http://www.grundfos.com/web/homeUK.nsf/Webopslag/DMAR-6RZKWV

pampers · 1 Aug 2010

Fitted a TWS mains boost ,charger pump and 5 acumalotrs(stubby ones to fit in roofspace)about 12 months ago and tbh i was very impressed pump operation is pretty quiet ,since fitted a new bathroom in the place and tbh system stll as quiet as day one and customers is still very pleased with it.
presure was abismal originally, is fed from water tower on hill ,and there pretty much highest house on the hill.

ChrisR · 1 Aug 2010

WHat do they cost?
I wouldn't worry overly about break tanks, probably most houses in the UK still have them, and the owners use them for water to clean their teeth...

russc · 2 Aug 2010

Thanks for the replies. Well no one has said i`m mad or that i`m going to kill my family.

I do like the look of the bladder storage as i`ll be 100% sure it`s getting through flow.

I`ll look into size wise and see where i go from there...

macortito · 26 Apr 2012

pampers said:
Fitted a TWS mains boost ,charger pump and 5 acumalotrs(stubby ones to fit in roofspace)about 12 months ago and tbh i was very impressed pump operation is pretty quiet ,since fitted a new bathroom in the place and tbh system stll as quiet as day one and customers is still very pleased with it.
presure was abismal originally, is fed from water tower on hill ,and there pretty much highest house on the hill.

Hello - we too are having the same problem and looking at mainsboost as a solution. Could you pls give me a very rough idea for fitting costs? We live is London (not sure if that will influence thequote). Many thanks

macortito · 26 Apr 2012

russc said:
Thanks for the replies. Well no one has said i`m mad or that i`m going to kill my family.

I do like the look of the bladder storage as i`ll be 100% sure it`s getting through flow.

I`ll look into size wise and see where i go from there...

Hello, Could you please tell me what solution did you choose at the end and how happy you are with it? We are having almost identical problem to yours! Many thanks

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