Power Flushing

[paulpaulpaul]

Hope I can get some good advise !

Over last few months the water flow has all but stopped from most of the upstairs taps and showers.

This is same for cold and hot water.

We have a outside pump to boost the pressure and our electrician has checked it and says its functioning as it should and cuts in to boost pressure when demanded.

This leaves me wondering if all the copper pipes are scaled up to the extent where is is now preventing flow.

I have read about power flushing but it all seems linked to heating systems and radiators, It it possible to do it on water feeds ?

Or failing that any other ideas / suggestions what could be causing the problem

 

[muggles]

You need a plumber to test your pump, not an electrician

 

[Pin 5]

I would read up about powder flushing, it may be of use in this instance.

 

[Dan Robinson]

 

[terryplumb]

power flushing is for central heating systems primarily. can you give more info on house plumbing system. I suspect it is gravity fed hot and cold to everything except the cold tap on kitchen sink. do you have the following :- cold water storage tank in loft, hot water cylinder ( maybe in airing cupboard ) . how is your domestic hot water heated ?

 

[Nige F]

Presumably you are talking Mains water boosted by an outside pump set ? due to low supply pressure- no hills nearby for the reservoir?

 

[AGAS]

pin 5 , any chance of answering that question I asked about what pin 5 does ?

 

[Dan Robinson]

It uses are legion. Option 6 is my favourite for sticking 2 fingers up at the G3 police.

 

[Pin 5]

Hey @AGAS as has been said it has way to many uses to list. Being able to control two zones with seperate temps being one. Semi instantaneous hot water being another. And many more.