High pressure taps and water pumps..

I suspect the plumber just doesn't want the hassle of sorting it out

- or maybe he knows that there is insufficient storage capacity.

Along the same lines, does anyone know an easy way of arranging for the pump to cut out if the cold tank empties?

An excellent pump.

Obviously not up to the Stuart Turner. However, I had a cheapie New Team 1 bar single impellor. I was surprised to say that it was absolutely fine. I could fill my bath in less than 2 minutes. The shower was absolutely excellent.

I'd keep the NewTeam. Only bother putting the Stuart Turner in if the NewTeam really can't keep up or it expires.

You might want to upgrade to a 50 gallon tank (or add an additional 25 gallon one) if you haven't got one already.

Christian.

Or better still take the taps back and get the proper taps.

That depends. You can get very nice looking taps if you have high pressure. Low pressure taps can sometimes look a bit bulky and the range is limited.

Christian.

This sort of thing? :

Check it can handle enough current and can tilt over when the tank empties.

cheers, Pete.

Far less hassle than silly pumps and float switches, etc. He may as well go all the way and have a heat bank fitted and be mains pressure all around.

I guess you're living up to the name. We bought the taps and a shower unit because we liked the way they looked. If we can use them, then all well and good; if not we'll change them.

Paul

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Paul

That's the sort of thing, thanks. I Googled for other suppliers and found some stuff that set me thinking - with a plastic tank you can do it quite simply with a float, a relay and a magnetic reed switch.

Because I have to snip drivel regularly and I was tempted with yours. Best you appreciate the advice of a pro; advice which is free.

Change them. If you keep them, then you may as well go for a high pressure mains system using a heat bank, rather than piss about with noisy pumps, bigger tanks, flow switches, etc. That is the "best" approach, one which you clearly cannot see.

Or maybe have a microswitch in a box at the top of the tank activated by a float and shaft that goes into the box. As long as the box is above the overflow you should be OK.

BTW the above seller has posted the same at a more reasonable starting price and P&P:

cheers, Pete.

I just bought some 15A microswitches to have a play with - maybe low- tech is the best approach :-)

But you *don't* snip drivel... you carry on and post it!

I said "Best you appreciate the advice of a pro; advice which is free". Instead of acting like a silly pillock.

Maplin do a liquid level controller kit which might be rather more sophisticated. VF11 at 14.99

But anyone can call themselves a 'pro' on here so it's best to ignore those who do so without proof. Since they're often lying.

And although that 'advice' may be free the cost of following it is likely to be anything but - which lends force to the argument that you're not a pro at all.

...the pills have worn off.

Then take some more - but avoid mixing them with the amount of alcohol you commonly take.

Do they mix chocky with the pills?