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by Ken Taylor
Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:20 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Shower Valve - Poor Pressure!
Replies: 4
Views: 12740

Hi Bob, I have removed the filter from the hot inlet within the shower valve with no improvement to the flow. I am advised from the manufacturer that the valve is designed to work with a low pressure system and should operate satisfactorily between 0.5 and five bar. Following your latest thoughts I ...
by Ken Taylor
Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:41 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Shower Valve - Poor Pressure!
Replies: 4
Views: 12740

Hello Bob, Thank you for your reply.. I have removed the flow restrictor from the shower head. Crossflow confirm that there are no flow restrictors in main valve (see later note on non return valves).. In addition, the main valve has a non-return valve in both the hot and cold inlets (I understand t...
by Ken Taylor
Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Shower Valve - Poor Pressure!
Replies: 4
Views: 12740

New Shower Valve - Poor Pressure!

Recently (last 2 weeks) replaced Aqualisa thermostatic Valve with Crosswater BP1000RC dual control thermostatic valve. Since new valve fitted water pressure rate very poor when temp set ok for shower (2/3 litres per minute max!).. When thermostat set at fully cold, flow rate quite good, as soon as t...
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