shower

[paul b b]

hello chaps,

just a quick one.

showers that are run from a combi boiler, do they require a pump to run them? or is it done through pressure as the taps are?

if a pump is needed is a FCU from sockets ok (size of pump permitting)

thanks chaps

 

[tom1]

just a straight feed from hot and cold, mixer only as well i think

 

[Apache]

From a combi will be at mains pressure.

You can't have a pump with a combi AFAIK

 

[NozSpark]

Just a thermostatic mixer valve...

no electric involved!

 

[paul b b]

wow that was quick

thanks chaps

 

[Apache]

quick enough for you?

 

[paul b b]

quick enough for you?

just

 

[wozz]

the aqualisa showers can require a processor even if it is a combi. Just three amps needed.

 

[Lurch]

showers that are run from a combi boiler, do they require a pump to run them? or is it done through pressure as the taps are?if a pump is needed is a FCU from sockets ok (size of pump permitting)

You can;t pump mains water, so if the shower is fed directly from the combi it won;t be pumped. You can have a pumped shower from a storage system fed from a combi though. Is there a specific question behind this or is it a general musing? The answer could be yes or no if it is for a specific job you are looking at depending on what else is there.

the aqualisa showers can require a processor even if it is a combi. Just three amps needed.

That's just because they have fancy electronic doodahs and wotnots. If any shower on a combi needs power it will only be low amperage type stuff.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

fancy electronic doodahs and wotnots.

Doodahs & Wotnots????

are we allowed to use such words????

Children may be watching!Blushing]

:coat

 

[Megaohm7]

Combi's run on mains pressure , no need for pumps with them has you should have a decent flow rate with adequate pressure for a decent shower . I have a vented heating system in my house so I have a thermostatic mixer valve and I have a pump to boost the pressure for a decent shower