Showers

The misses sorted this one :shock: she ordered a new shower when she got the shower re-tiled, and ever since we've had a dribble coming out of it. She was told when she bought it that it was suitable, but clearly it isnt. It was fitted by a Fireman on a hobble, so draw your own conclusions about that.

So, i'm left with a shower that isnt fit for purpose. I was advised that 1.5 bar is what's required, but i'm thinking, in for a penny in for a pound, 2.5 bar sounds better.

Fecking pain in the arse to be honest !! & turning into an expensive job - there was nothing wrong with the old shower, other than the misses wanted a nice shiny silver one, instead of the white plastic one :x

I have come to the conclusion that i'm bolloxed & will have to cough up, but if i can get the job done for nearer £300 than £500 i'll be a bit happier.

check out screwfix.com they list pumps from £100 upto a pukka salamander at over £330 but as always you get what you pay for and i have known the cheapo ones to pack-up or leak after 2 years or less.
as tim says 2.5bar is more powerful than most pumps but if your shower mixer restricts the flow alot you may need it.
if you can find the original source of the mixer you have they often give a minimum bar figure youll need for the shower to run ok.
its also worth remembering that some of the cheaper pumps can make a little noise - not a prob during the day but can be if you use it late or early when others in the house are asleep, so think about placing it on some foam or fiberglass to deaden the hum of the motor.
theey,re usually best positioned under th hot water tank or behind the bath or shower panel, which is always a poxy place to work-this may b why you,ve been quoted £200 to fit it.
hope this helps .