Negative Head Shower Pumps

A negative head shower pump is designed to be used where additional pressure is needed to push the water through the plumbing with enough force to be useful. This is common in the UK and other countries where the showerhead is even with or at a higher level than the water tank, and high water pressure is not available without assistance from an electrically powered pump.

Shower pumps are made with quiet operating technology, and understanding the differences between the available pumps will help the homeowner or installer purchase the correct one.
Among the choices of shower pumps, monsoon shower pumps are designed to provide flow switch operation and superior flow rate at constant pressure. This powerful pump delivers the same performance as some twin pumps, and has the added advantage of gravity. Power shower pumps, whether a single shower pump or double pump, are another way to provide steady water pressure for a good shower.

The power shower pump must receive the cold water from a storage tank, or cistern, that is separate from the hot water supply. This is a vital element, and a gate valve further isolates the hot water supply. To feed the hot water to the shower pump, the top of the water cylinder should be fitted with a Surrey flange.

Buying the industry standard in quality keeps your hot water running optimally. A shower pump should last for years without issues, and the Salamander shower pumps have a reputation for such long lasting quality. As with any shower pump, before you buy a salamander shower pump, determine whether a negative or positive showerhead is required. This should be easy to determine by the placement of the coldwater storage tank. A positive shower pump is assisted by gravity, and the negative showerhead is not.

For any shower pump or shower booster pump you are shopping, ask yourself if you can benefit from installing a large enough pump to boost supply to the other areas of the home as well. It is easier to install the right pump than to have to go back and redo the job if the water pressure is not adequate throughout the home. Salamander shower pumps come in sizes large enough to boost pressure to the entire house, so long as the power supply is adequate to run the pump.

Shower pumps are made by several manufacturers with an outstanding reputation in the industry, such as stuart turner shower pumps and others. Carefully read reviews and ask your plumber before you buy.