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Hi,
I've not been on here for a long, long time, but i need some clarification.
I'm a sparky by trade. I recently done an electrical inspection on a flat, where the bathroom had a power shower fitted. There was a lighting pullcord to give power to the pump. However, the pump would not stay on unless the water was turned on first (sensible). But this would have been a bit awkward if actually having a shower, due to location of the pullcord.
I thought this was a bit unusual at the time, but as i was only testing the electrical safety, this was not my concern.
That is until the client queried it. (Its a rental property - change of occupancy). I've been asked to have a look at it again.
How would these pumps normally work? I would expect some sort of pressure switch sensing the water flow, would automatically turn the pump on.
I just need to understand the basics before i go there on Thursday evening. If there is a pressure switch, can they be tested? if there isn't a switch can they be fitted? is this a job for a plumber?
I'm only getting involved with this as i get a lot of work from this client and i don't want to dissapoint her.
Thanks
I've not been on here for a long, long time, but i need some clarification.
I'm a sparky by trade. I recently done an electrical inspection on a flat, where the bathroom had a power shower fitted. There was a lighting pullcord to give power to the pump. However, the pump would not stay on unless the water was turned on first (sensible). But this would have been a bit awkward if actually having a shower, due to location of the pullcord.
I thought this was a bit unusual at the time, but as i was only testing the electrical safety, this was not my concern.
That is until the client queried it. (Its a rental property - change of occupancy). I've been asked to have a look at it again.
How would these pumps normally work? I would expect some sort of pressure switch sensing the water flow, would automatically turn the pump on.
I just need to understand the basics before i go there on Thursday evening. If there is a pressure switch, can they be tested? if there isn't a switch can they be fitted? is this a job for a plumber?
I'm only getting involved with this as i get a lot of work from this client and i don't want to dissapoint her.
Thanks