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How can I measure water pressure
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I have just bought a shower (not an electric one} that says it needs bar pressure of at least 1.5 We have a combi boiler but the pressure upstairs isn't that great. How can I measure it Thanks
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They have a rubber connection that you push onto the tap then tighten up using a jubilee clip.
Best going to a plumbers merchants instead of B&Q for it though.
If the pressure is too low then you can get booster pumps relatively cheap (look on ebay) to increase the pressure.
They have a rubber connection that you push onto the tap then tighten up using a jubilee clip.
Best going to a plumbers merchants instead of B&Q for it though.
If the pressure is too low then you can get booster pumps relatively cheap (look on ebay) to increase the pressure.
get the water board to come out and do a pressure and flow test free of charge. Its not always the pressure which is a problem it can also be the flow due to old lead pipes or being on a shared pipe. You should have more than 1.5 bar, as this is the minimum water companies are obliged to supply. i would say you would have at least 2.5 at a rough guess. phone them up say you have a poor supply and insist they come out, Tell them it is a long standing problem