Shower types · Pumped showerPumped shower
Pumped shower
A mixer with a separate pump.
A mixer shower boosted by a separate pump, usually near the hot-water cylinder. It's used on tank-fed systems and can boost more than one outlet.
- System
- Tank-fed
- Pump
- Separate
- Can boost
- Several outlets
- Not for
- Mains-fed supplies
What it is
A shower pump is fitted to the hot and cold supplies from the cylinder and tank, raising the pressure to the mixer valve.
Good for
Choice
Use any suitable mixer valve and head.
More than one outlet
Some pumps boost the bath and basin too.
What to weigh up
Regulations
Pumps must not be connected directly to the mains supply.
Noise and space
The pump needs a place to live, and can be heard.
Hot water use
A stronger flow uses hot water faster.
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