https://www.salamanderpumps.co.uk @SalamanderPumps Low Water Pressure Explained and Solved Summary: 💧 Understanding Low Water Pressure: Many UK homes face low water pressure and flow issues. The video explores simple solutions, primarily using Salamander Pumps, to increase water pressure without re-plumbing. 🔄 Flow vs. Pressure: Flow and pressure are related but not the same. Low flow can occur with high pressure and vice versa, affecting shower experiences noticeably. 🏠 Gravity-Fed vs. Mains Systems: Many UK homes use gravity-fed systems, leading to lower pressure in some areas. The historical context of the system explains why it remains prevalent. 🧑‍🔧 Improving Pressure with Pumps: Installing pumps, such as Salamander shower pumps, can help increase both hot and cold water flow, enhancing shower performance. 💡 Types of Pumps and Configurations: Different pumps, such as positive head and negative head pumps, are available based on the home's water system configuration. 📈 Using Accumulators for Boosting Flow: An accumulator like the AccuBoost stores water pressure and provides a boost when needed, which can help supply multiple showers simultaneously. https://www.salamanderpumps.co.uk/products/mainsbooster/accuboost-tanks Insights Based on Numbers 0.7 bar: This is the minimum pressure the water company is legally required to provide at the property boundary, a critical value for understanding household water pressure. 15 meters head: Equivalent to 1.5 bar, illustrating how much elevation is needed to achieve effective shower pressure, a challenge for typical homes. Flow Rates for Optimal Performance: At least 1 litre per 30 seconds per side of the pump is recommended for consistent operation, indicating the importance of adequate inflow rates. ========================================== #plumbing #plumbingtips #homeimprovement 📪 Newsletter: http://skill-builder.uk/signup https://www.tiktok.com/@skillbuilder https://www.facebook.com/skillbuilderchannel https://www.instagram.com/skill_builder https://twitter.com/skillbuilderuk 🔗 Skill Builder Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/skillbuilder 🛒 As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases 🎬 Video library: https://www.youtube.com/skillbuilderchannel/videos 💧 We Support Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org ◾ Out of respect to our sponsors and followers, we'll remove comments that do not follow expected standards of politeness and decency.