Shower pump

[firapara]

Hi Guys,

I want to install a shower into my bathroom. The bathroom is on the first floor, as is the hot water tank (I have a Conventional Boiler).

Is it really necessary installing a pump, or can I get alone with no pump? I do not need a high pressure in the shower, just a decent amount of water to wash.

Thanks,

 

[mogget]

The pressure at the shower will be determined by the difference in height between the cold water storage cistern (tank) which pressurises the hot water cylinder, and the shower head.

I have a bathroom on the first floor, and the cold water storage cistern is up on a platform in the peak of the roof, and get adequate flow.

You might try it, then fit a pump if the flow is inadequate. Properly sized pipework will help too.

 

[SimonH2]

You'll also need to specifically choose low pressure shower equipment. A lot have small bore valves/hoses and don't work on low pressure. But there are showers that are designed for low head (large bore valves, large bore hose, free flowing head).
We also have a shower (Myra) with about (i'd say) 6 to 8 foot head. It's a "gentle shower" so wouldn't suit a lot of people - but perfectly adequate for it's intended purpose.