Hi guys,
We have a pumped shower, which has a single impeller pump installed between the mixer and the shower head.
At the moment it is producing in excess of 20 litres per minute from the showerhead, which is draining the cylinder too quickly.
I'd like to reduce the flow rate a bit.
I was thinking of fitting a gate valve between the pump and the showerhead, and using it to restrict the flow.
Would this work OK to do this to the pump? Would it cause problems for the pump, like causing it to overheat or wear out more quickly?
Is there any other way to regulate the flow, short of fitting a lower power pump?
I'm assuming restricting the flow into the pump would be a worse idea?
Many thanks for your help and advice! :)