Recently moved into a new construction home and looking for some recommendations to increase the water pressure. I moved from a house that measured 80 PSI at the spigot and could fill a 5 gallon bucket in 27 seconds. Was pretty lucky and have become to used to it. My new home I'm measuring 37 PSI at the spigot and filled the same bucket in 1 minute 12 seconds.
The lack of pressure for showers, faucets and especially sprinklers when watering my lawn has been noticeable.
I've looked around online for booster pumps and wasn't sure what components I needed. If I'd just need a booster pump alone, or something else.
I reached out to a plumber who gave me a quote for a pump he can get at a local plumbing store. It's the AY McDonald Duramac 1/2HP, 120V, 35 PSI Boost Pump at $1100. According to this pump I should be able to end up with 75 PSI give or take which should get me a bit closer to my old home.
Based off of some searches online this seems to be a bit high pricing wise. Are there other brands/components I should consider?
Will these pumps just increase pressure? I'm assuming I won't see more GPM or fill my bucket outside any faster after installing a booster pump. Would it still be a welcome change just increasing the pressure in the house?
The lack of pressure for showers, faucets and especially sprinklers when watering my lawn has been noticeable.
I've looked around online for booster pumps and wasn't sure what components I needed. If I'd just need a booster pump alone, or something else.
I reached out to a plumber who gave me a quote for a pump he can get at a local plumbing store. It's the AY McDonald Duramac 1/2HP, 120V, 35 PSI Boost Pump at $1100. According to this pump I should be able to end up with 75 PSI give or take which should get me a bit closer to my old home.
Based off of some searches online this seems to be a bit high pricing wise. Are there other brands/components I should consider?
Will these pumps just increase pressure? I'm assuming I won't see more GPM or fill my bucket outside any faster after installing a booster pump. Would it still be a welcome change just increasing the pressure in the house?
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