Plumbing Noob

-Gun- · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:23 pm Post Subject: Plumbing Noob

I want to refurb our bathroom completely but am a little confused about fitting a new shower. The old shower was thrown out years ago when we moved in as it was dangerous to use ie very cold to scalding in less than a second

We have a problem with irratic low water pressure - Seven Trent as much use as a chocolate teapot.

Am I right in thinking that if I install another header tank in the loft I could use this to run a Thermostatic shower (without using hot water from the hot water tank) or would I be better using an Electric Shower. If the latter, would I need a pump to boost it or would gravity be enough?

The only pipe visible is a cold water pipe which I assume I can extend and use to fill a header tank.

For info the hot water tank is lower than the shower.

Spark123 · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:04 pm Post Subject:

One option is a pumped electric shower which will run from a header tank;
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Showers_Index/Pumped_Showers/index.html
Please be aware of this re electrical work: wiki part p

-Gun- · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:16 pm Post Subject:

Thanks for that - looks just the job

I'll get a sparky in for the electrics - I suspect the current cable won't be enough - the guy that lived here before was real DIY muppet so I tend to get everything redone or checked anyway

Just one more question - how big a header tank would I need as a minimum?

Spark123 · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:26 pm Post Subject:

114 Litres (25 gallons) minimum.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Triton/T80SiPumped.pdf
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Triton/T90Si.pdf

-Gun- · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:16 pm Post Subject:

Many thanks