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Increasing shower pressure / flow

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?
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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,612 Forumite
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    Combi boiler flow possibly mixer taps valves on the shower

    Separate mega Flo or similar header tank will improve pressure.
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  • Head_The_Ball
    Head_The_Ball Posts: 4,067 Forumite
    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?
  • ashe
    ashe Posts: 1,574 Forumite
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    The cheapest thing you can try is changing the shower head pipe to the smallest bore available.
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