Recent content by culveralan

If I decide to install a shower pump to service two small shower facilities, can I also feed two washbasins, where the taps might be opened individually? If, for instance, the two individual hot taps were opened and run for, say a minute, would this cause cavitation problems (i.e. if the cold...

Yes, it had also occurred to me. I'll check a) before purchase and b) before installing. Thanks Alan

Thanks to Andy and Muggles for your replies and advices. So, as I understand it, so long as the flush actuator is long enough, the cistern is frost protected and the pipe is well affixed, a head of 8 feet is OK? Alan

Thank you for your suggestions, Matthew. It has given me food for thought. I shall look at the CWS tank tomorrow and investigate the possibilities. Thanks also to Chris R for your comments. Alan

Thanks again Richard for your detailed reply. Thanks also to Matthew. You mentioned it would be helpful for more detailed information about my requirements: I have a very old farmhouse that had a lot of work done on it (by me) 15 years ago when I first moved in. At that time I catered for...

Thank you for your reply, Richard. It's just that I have a double pump... and would need to purchase a single one. The idea of a whole-house pump appeals, however. How does one choose a suitable pump with sufficient capacity and reliability? Alan

Can a double (hot & cold) shower pump be used as a single? I mean, can it be used on one side (H or C), or is it better to run the water through both sides in series? I.e. in --> out --> in --> out -->.

How high above the toilet may a (remote, pneumatically operated flush) cistern be located? In the loft above the toilet?. What size flush pipe is recommended?