| You will need to buy a shower pump to ensure | | | | adequate ventilation. Place it on a concrete slab so |
| the water pressure is at the right level. Before | | | | noise is reduced. |
| you go to the store, you need to be certain the | | | | Step 2 |
| pump you buy will be the correct one. | | | | Set the pump on the slab horizontally. The outlet |
| Positive or Negative Pressure | | | | should point up. Hook the pipe to the cold water |
| Prior to buying, check if your bath has negative or | | | | tank. Do this before joining the shower pump to |
| positive water pressure. Look at the cold water | | | | the electrical power. Connect the pipe to the cold |
| tank. If it is over the tank level, it is positive. But | | | | water supply. The supply tank has to have the |
| if it is lower, the pressure is negative. Keep this in | | | | right capacity so flow is constant. |
| mind when you shop. You also have to factor in | | | | Step 3 |
| the outlet pressure. The water pressure capacity | | | | Join the pipe to the outlet for the hot water. |
| should be based on what you require. The range | | | | Hook the pipe to the water cylinder with the |
| is 1.5 bar to 4.5 and up. | | | | flange. Set the thermostat on the pump. This |
| Power Supply and Frequencies | | | | ensures the water will be of the right |
| The pumps work with different types of output | | | | temperature. |
| power frequencies. Read the specifications and be | | | | Step 4 |
| certain it is the correct one. The same goes for | | | | Position the isolation valve so you can join it to |
| the induction meter. | | | | the shower inlet. Fasten the valve, but not too |
| Applying incorrect pipe and power specs will cause | | | | tightly. Position the brass ring along the nut and |
| problems. You also have to consider the water | | | | pipe. |
| quantity. Only buy the pipe that is sufficient for | | | | Step 5 |
| your needs, nothing more, and nothing less. | | | | The final step is to hook up the pump wiring on |
| How to Install the Shower Pump | | | | the electric switchboard. Make sure the 5 amp |
| Tools You Will Need | | | | plug is set for the connection. The unit should |
| Surrey flange | | | | work correctly. Check the installation if it does not |
| 15-mm pipes | | | | work. |
| Isolating valve | | | | Tips and Warnings |
| Concrete paving slab | | | | Consult your local municipality for rules regarding |
| 5 amp plug point | | | | pump configurations. Some areas impose limits on |
| Step 1 | | | | the capacity. Also make sure the electrical parts |
| Set the pump as close to the hot and cold tanks | | | | are set up after the piping configuration is finished. |
| as possible. Place them below the hot and cold | | | | Do not attempt to install the pump unless you |
| tanks as directed in the package. Put the pump as | | | | know how to handle the wires. By knowing how |
| low as you can set it. | | | | to buy a shower pump, you can be certain it will |
| Position the water input head as high as possible. | | | | fit properly. Following the installation guidelines, |
| Be certain the area surrounding the pump has | | | | those problems with water pressure will disappear. |