Hi,
I have been doing some research into pressure pumps to increase my home's water pressure.
Here is the situation:
I noticed that the water pressure in the house seemed low, so I bought a pressure gauge and fittings to hook it up to a shower pipe (after I removed the head) the reading was 30 psi with no water running and about 25 with water running. I contacted the city water foreman and he said "just short of raising the water tower there is nothing we can do about the low pressure in your area." So, I contacted a plumber who suggested a Davey pressure pump at the cost of about $1200. I have been researching doing this myself and am wondering if this will in fact fix the problem. My home's lines are mostly 1/2" copper the basement bathroom is using some clear plastic tubing that I have never seen before.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
I have been doing some research into pressure pumps to increase my home's water pressure.
Here is the situation:
I noticed that the water pressure in the house seemed low, so I bought a pressure gauge and fittings to hook it up to a shower pipe (after I removed the head) the reading was 30 psi with no water running and about 25 with water running. I contacted the city water foreman and he said "just short of raising the water tower there is nothing we can do about the low pressure in your area." So, I contacted a plumber who suggested a Davey pressure pump at the cost of about $1200. I have been researching doing this myself and am wondering if this will in fact fix the problem. My home's lines are mostly 1/2" copper the basement bathroom is using some clear plastic tubing that I have never seen before.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Last edited: