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Increasing shower pressure / flow

Marine_life
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We have a barn conversion which was converted around 13 years ago and looking for a way to increase the flow/pressure from the shower.
It's not bad just not great.
The water flow coming into the property seems ok (c. 12 litres/minute) and the boiler (combi boiler) is a decent size - 30kw.
So what could be causing the problem and how to resolve it?
It's not bad just not great.
The water flow coming into the property seems ok (c. 12 litres/minute) and the boiler (combi boiler) is a decent size - 30kw.
So what could be causing the problem and how to resolve it?
Money won't buy you happiness....but I have never been in a situation where more money made things worse!
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Combi boiler flow possibly mixer taps valves on the shower
Separate mega Flo or similar header tank will improve pressure.Ex forum ambassador
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Some thoughts.
Is the flow limited on hot only or is cold only still too little?
Is there a pressure limiting valve on the rising main?
Is there a long run of pipe to the shower and what size is it? 15mm 22mm 28mm?
Is there a build up of scale or debris in the shower mixer?
Is a shower pump compatible with the boiler?0 -
The cheapest thing you can try is changing the shower head pipe to the smallest bore available.0
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