Dual mains feed into the house?

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My question is - is it worth it???

I have just converted 2 flats into a single house and have 2 stop cocks in the street right next to each other. The path is currently up so i can replace the lead pipes.

I have just replaced one lead pipe with a 25mm MDPE. This is connected to the 20mm MDPE riser in the street. The 25mm then goes to the internal stop where it goes to 22mm.

I have an opportunity to run a second 25mm MDPE from the second stop cock in the street and T it into the current 25mm just before the internal stop cock.

I know this wont give me any extra pressure, but would it help maintain the flow when multiple taps are turned on?

Thanks for your comments.
Cheers
Huw
 
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would it help maintain the flow when multiple taps are turned on?
Cold tap, or hot?

If hot, through what appliance?

If cold, do you have any electric showers?

What's the incoming flow rate at the moment?
 
short answer is yes had the same prob with a flat above a resraunt

the board put another feed in and i split the supply

everybody happy

and i got fed free for a month ;)
 
The other short answer is "no".

The real answer is "it depends". :rolleyes:
 
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A stopcock is a significant restriction.

If you want two pipes then fit two stopcocks and parallel them afterwards.

Depending on the load its unlikelty to have that much effect but the cost is minimal.

Make sure the Water Co only make one charge though!

Tony
 
Thanks guys.
Looks like the trench will need to remain open, so i have some more time to consider my options.
Thanks
Huw
 

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