If your home relies on a gravity-fed water system, ensuring proper water pressure for your shower is essential. Gravity-fed systems often require additional components, such as pumps, to deliver a strong and consistent flow. In this guide, you'll learn how gravity-pumped water supplies work, what factors influence shower performance, and how to optimise your setup for the best results.
You will know you have this system if there is a cold-water tank in your loft and hot water cylinder in your airing cupboard with a pump.
How do I turn the hot water off?
To turn off the hot water, you need to locate the isolating valve (stop cock) and turn that off. You may have an isolating valve on the pipe coming out of the top of your hot water tank. If you are unsure, then we recommended seeking advice from your plumber or installer.
How do I turn the cold water off?
Locate the isolating valve (stop cock) coming out of the feed tank and turn that off.
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If you have this system, you can install a mixer shower and having a pump will boost the flow rate and performance. For more information, please check out or range of mixer showers and pumps.
