We have a gravity fed hot water system in our the house we have just recently moved into. It works fine with the downstairs shower, however we are about to upgrade the upstairs bathroom and are considering installing a shower bath. My concern is that although there is more than sufficient pressure in the hot water taps there, it would be insufficient to supply a shower as the shower head would be only about 40cm beneath the hot water cylinder header tank . Is there a shower mixer and shower head available which could work at this very low pressure?
Also I am not sure if the downstairs shower cold water feed is fed from the header tank also or comes direct from the mains.
I understand installing a motorised pump is a complex and expensive option involving extra header tanks, surrey flange and dedicated electrical wiring installed by a part P electrician. I would prefer a simpler approach so long as worked in an acceptable manner.
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Also I am not sure if the downstairs shower cold water feed is fed from the header tank also or comes direct from the mains.
I understand installing a motorised pump is a complex and expensive option involving extra header tanks, surrey flange and dedicated electrical wiring installed by a part P electrician. I would prefer a simpler approach so long as worked in an acceptable manner.
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