showerforce turbo 2

[me28uk]

i brought a showerforce turbo 2 (415-0048) and thought i might be able to plumb it in on my on. i understand how to plumb it in. just not sure how it works??

i know where it goes, i just need to know how the pump actually starts. I doesn't have any buttons on it. i believe when its plugged into the electric it does nothing.

any ideas, or is it a job for a pro!!

 

[namsag]

It has a built in switch that detects water flow and starts pump

 

[me28uk]

cool, thats what i thought!!!

should be a straight forward job then.


would it be ok to have that sort of pump on bath taps which have a shower built on. because the pump would come on when using the taps but would that be ok??

 

[namsag]

Seen it done but not strictly what these are designed to do and remember because of how house is plumbed in it is likely every tap in house will bring pump on which can be noisy at wrong time of night

 

[me28uk]

ok will have a look and see my opitions,

thanks.

 

[me28uk]

someone said i could just put a plug on the pump, is that ok or just stupid?!

 

[seco services]

double pole fused 3 amp fused spur. and they recommend a rcd with a trip rating of no more than 30ma

 

[me28uk]

i thought that, just someone siad it would be the same if it was a 3amp fuse. i did think i sounded wrong but would work

 

[JohnFL]

Just one word of caution regarding Newteam (who make Showerforce Turbo 2).
I have tried for over a month to contact them regarding a replacement filter for the pump. Their Customer Service number does not accept incoming calls (recorded message) and their Part Number does not answer.
I have also sent 3 e-mails none of which have been acknowledged let alone answered.
Not a good advert!

 

[Geoff777]

Mine is in the loft and is plumbed for our shower
recently it works then it doesn't

I was thinking I should replace it - like for like
then it occured to me it might have a blocked filter>??
It allows a slow shower (ie no pump action) as the tanks are in the loft
above the shower - but not much pressure
Would a blocked filter allow some flow in this instance
Where is the filter - best I take a look I guess

sorry - too many questions - couldn't believe I found a thread about it!!!