Urgent Advice Needed: Pump suitable for running two showers

[zara]

I am about to install a shower over my bath in the family bathroom and one in my ensuite.

I have decided to put the pump(s) in the loft to reduce the noise and not have anything bulky on the walls. Do I need to buy two twin/dual pumps, or can one twin pump feed two showers? Can you use one pump and then branch into two sets of hot and cold for the two showers? I realise I would save money by buying one pump (£350 each for 2 bar pump), but is it far more expensive plumbing wise?

p.s. I have a bath shower mixer in the family bathroom, and an old, noisy power shower in my ensuite which has packed up and needs replacing.

Thanks for your help, Zara

 

[Expertboy]

First of all pumps should be kept in airing cupboards where possible because they are prone to freezing when in the loft.

Difficult to say whether you will need 2 pumps or 1 as i have no idea what showers you are fitting, i always work to, one pump, one shower.

 

[corgiman]

w3hat about a nice big system pump (3 bar say) and pump everything?

 

[noonespecial]

Yes one pump can serve two showers without any problem assuming it is the right type and installed correctly.

You need a dedicated feed from the cold water storage cistern and from the hot water cylinder - follow manufacturer's recommendations precisely.

Speak to Stuart Turner technical dept or look on their website. Their pumps are a bit expensive but they are good. Also you could look at Watermill - although personally I am not too keen on them and there are many more