{"id":8849,"date":"2021-05-10T07:38:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T06:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ferrierpumps.co.uk\/?page_id=8849"},"modified":"2024-03-25T09:55:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T09:55:19","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ferrierpumps.co.uk\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Firstly you must install a break tank which will give your pump a reservoir of water to draw from. For a flat we recommend around a 125 litre tank and for an average family house around a 200 litre tank. The tank does not have to be anything special and anything you can buy from a plumber\u2019s merchant is likely to be suitable as long as it has a sealed lid and you can install a ball valve onto the incoming main.\u00a0<\/p>

This tank should ideally be located as low down and as close to your incoming water supply as possible as the less gravity your incoming water has to overcome, the faster your tank will refill. You may wish to consider installing a slightly larger tank to reduce the risk of you running out of water. Please note however; that we do not recommend installing your pump in the attic.<\/p>

The pumps we use for domestic water pressure boosting are stainless steel centrifugal pumps and they are purpose built for this job. In most cases we recommend the 3 Bar\u00a0pump and there is usually only a need for a larger pump if the house has more than 2 storeys or a particularly large number of bathrooms which may be used simultaneously. In these cases we would recommend the 4 Bar\u00a0pump.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Flush the new tank by allowing water to flow through three or four pump cycles. If the taste continues, you should probably have the source water tested.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chlorine in itself does not appear to be a problem other than the aesthetic concerns of undesirable taste and odour it creates. There has been a lot of research on the effects of chlorine with evidence showing that the biggest concern being its reaction with natural organic materials like leaves and humus forming disinfection by-products, which are considered carcinogens. Installing a point of use water treatment system that incorporates the use of carbon filtration can be very effective in correcting this problem.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Reverse osmosis systems produce pure water by forcing untreated water or tap water through a semi permeable membrane. The membrane lets only water molecules pass through directing it to the units storage tank, the impurities that are separated from the water molecules are forced down the drain. The system consists of both pre and post filters which add additional contaminant removal. Click here for\u00a0more information on Reverse Osmosis systems or Reverse Osmosis Installation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Once you know what is in your water, then you can better determine what you want to remove. This is accomplished through a water analysis, EPS can read your water analysis and recommend a suitable water treatment system.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why would I want to boost my water pressure?<\/strong><\/p>

Mains water has had its pressure reduced to combat leaks, or new buildings are going up and sharing the same mains pipe which can\u2019t cope with the increased demand. This is generally only a problem at peak times but is increasingly becoming a frustration for many homeowners. With promises of a \u2018power shower\u2019 with new bathroom suites, the disappointment that follows with household water pressure unable to keep up is becoming more and more common. So why wouldn\u2019t you want to boost your water pressure? The next question on the tip of your tongue is \u201chow do I boost my water pressure<\/strong>?\u201d<\/p>

First of all \u2013 what heating system do you have? If you have a combi\/megaflow boiler system your only real choice is to boost your whole house, even if it\u2019s just a kitchen tap that needs boosting. If you have a gravity fed system then you can choose to boost just a single shower or tap but if you have more than one outlet to boost, it is more efficient boosting the whole house. We would always suggest boosting your whole house anyway to safeguard against future problems. Do it once and do it right!<\/p>

Why not take a look at our\u00a0Water Boosting Sections<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on our website \u2013 specifically targeted towards domestic homes.<\/p>

Can I attach a pump directly to my incoming mains?<\/strong><\/p>

NO!<\/strong>\u00a0Fitting a pump directly to the main is not possible for two reasons:<\/p>

* Water Bye-laws specifically exempt you from installing any pump to your incoming main. There is an exemption for pumps \u2018up to\u2019 12 l\/min but this is not guaranteed and still relies on your mains being capable of delivering this volume. To put this into context, a single shower typically requires between 9-15 l\/min.<\/p>

* More importantly pumps are not designed to \u2018suck\u2019 water only to push it and thus if the existing supply is inadequate then the pump will be starved of water and provide very little benefit. The pump will also not be operating efficiently and will be liable to fail prematurely.<\/p>

How can I improve my water pressure then?<\/strong><\/p>