System boosts incoming mains flow by a factor of four

A mains water boosting system supplied by Stuart Turner has increased a Norfolk-based property’s mains water pressure by 50% and quadrupled the flow rate as flow magazine found out.

For many homes in the UK, particularly those in rural and semi-rural areas, one of the key issues day-to-day is the mains water pressure available to the property. Getting the local water company to increase the pressure is virtually impossible, so to achieve higher pressure mains water and a better flow of water in the home requires the installation of a dedicated water boosting solution.

One home that has recently taken advantage of such a system is a large residential property on the Norfolk coast which has installed a Mainsboost 450 SV-2-22 system from pump and water boosting solutions provider Stuart Turner. This has transformed the mains supply to this five-bedroom, five-bathroom property. The installation company on this project was Norwich-based Art Renewables Ltd.

Before the installation of the Mainsboost system, the property had an incoming mains water pressure of 2 bar at a flow of 20 litres per minute – not a bad pressure direct from the mains, but given the number of bathrooms and size of the house, insufficient to run the house comfortably. After the installation of the system the new pressure was measured at 3 bar, but at a flow of over 80 litres per minute; a considerable increase in flow in particular.

The system comprised of a wall-mounted direct on mains pump and two 450 litre stored water vessels, both with insulation jackets, installed in the garage. The owner of the property is delighted with the outcome of the installation: “I am so happy that my plumber suggested we install the Mainsboost System. I can finally enjoy a powerful shower, and it makes a huge difference to the water pressure. I wouldhappily recommend a similar installation to anyone needing better water pressure in their home.”

“The combination of measures to insulate the system reduces energy losses by up to 87%.”

All the pipework has been insulated with Armaflex tube pipe insulation lagging black foam Nitrile class 0. The installation has built-in anti-microbial protection which reduces mould and bacteria growth, and a built-in vapour barrier prevents condensation.

The combination of measures to insulate the system reduces energy losses by up to 87%.

Installer Konstantinos Asvestas from Art Renewables Plumbing and Heating said: “As a plumber and heating engineer, it’s so important to be able to suggest system improvements for my customers. The Mainsboost system improves the water pressure significantly – it does exactly what it says it will do, delivering more powerful showers for my customers to enjoy.” chevron-

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