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Posted by Valerie Whiteside, on
What kind of pump to install to improve the pressure hot tap kitchen
Stephen Maginnis

Stephen Maginnis

Hi Valerie If its a combi boiler a pump not advised, but if a conventional boiler & cylinder a single 1.5 bar min with a flow switch could be fitted. Please note you may just have the wrong taps fitted, if you have flexy pipes fitted to your taps they might be high pressure taps fitted to a low pressure system. You can purchase low pressure taps from a diy store like B & Q look for around 0.3 bar they are available read on the box before purchase. Regards Steve
Stephen Maginnis

Stephen Maginnis

Hi Valerie If its a combi boiler a pump not advised, but if a conventional boiler & cylinder a single 1.5 bar min with a flow switch could be fitted. Please note you may just have the wrong taps fitted, if you have flexy pipes fitted to your taps they might be high pressure taps fitted to a low pressure system. You can purchase low pressure taps from a diy store like B & Q look for around 0.3 bar they are available read on the box before purchase. Regards Steve
Rafal Kaczynski

Rafal Kaczynski

Hi Valerie What heating system do you have ? Is it Vented Hot Water Cylinder with a tank in a loft or combi boiler? If it's hot water cylinder you can go for installation of gravity feed system pump if it is combi boiler mains water pressure should help but I would strongly recommend to post a job on main website because some of a job needs to be seen before any advice is given. Our service is free of charge with no obligation quote and our tradesmans are happy to help with every aspects of jobs. I would strongly recomend to post a job on Rated People home page then 3 companies will get in touch then you would be able to choose the right person as you would receive an e mail with a link to tradesman account where you would see a pictures and you will read revious from previous customers. I hope this will help Best regards Rafal

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