How to increase the pressure in the water supply

One of the pressing problems of owners of country houses or apartments located on the upper floors is the pressure in the water supply system. The lack of pressure leads to the fact that a thin stream of water flows from the tap, which not only creates certain problems when using water, but also irritates the residents.

What is the cause of low water pressure? A trickle means that there is not enough pressure in the system. Therefore, the main task is the normalization of water pressure.

Normal water pressure

The pressure in the water supply system is measured in special units - atmospheres or bars. These units have almost the same value, so they are completely interchangeable in calculations.

According to GOST, the normal value of this parameter is 4-6 atmospheres.

A smaller number of atmospheres will not be able to provide comfortable use of water, and more - will lead to the failure of plumbing or pipes in the water supply system.

The atmospheric value chosen as the norm should take into account:

1. The possibility of simultaneous use of several household appliances that need a constant pressure of water: washing machine, dishwasher. If the pressure in does not allow switching on two devices at the same time, then the usual water supply during operation, for example, of a washing machine, will be completely unsatisfactory.
2. The ability to simultaneously turn on the water in the kitchen and in other places of the apartment without loss of water pressure.
3. Certain household appliances, such as a jacuzzi, require fairly high pressure in the plumbing. Therefore, before purchasing a bathroom with additional functionality, you need to consult with a specialist about the possibility of installing and using the desired object.

The lack of water pressure in the pipes sooner or later forces the owners to take up the issue of increasing the pressure in the water supply system closely. In practice, this is not as difficult as it seems.

There are several ways to do this.

Independent water source

Owners of country houses have the opportunity to organize their own independent source of water on the site. Equipping it with modern tools in the form of a submersible pump, hydroaccumulator and water delivery system from the well to the house in all remote corners. However, the pressure will largely depend on the size of the aquifer, as well as the power of the equipment used.

In the case of an independent water source, it is necessary to establish the rate of water consumption per person as soon as possible in order to properly distribute the water resources of the well or borehole.

It is not uncommon when, with an uneven use of water, its level decreases, and water in the required quantity becomes impossible. The equipment of an independent water source is associated with the resolution of the following tasks: the delivery of water to the house, as well as its distribution throughout the house. The main problem is the preservation of constant pressure in any part of the building, be it a kitchen, toilet or shower. This problem is easily solved by using the accumulator already in the house. Thus, a private well requires two pumps: a submersible well to deliver water to the surface, and a pump that dispenses the liquid.

Accumulator

If you can not organize your own water source on the site can be placed in the house a special installation that regulates the normal water pressure during the day. To install it, you need a roomy water tank, as well as equipment that reacts to insufficient water pressure in the system. At night, when the pressure stabilizes, the tank will be filled with water. During the day, with insufficient pressure in the water pipe, the system is activated and increases the pressure with the help of the water in advance. This method requires a separate room for the location of the accumulator and other equipment.

Circular pump

Not less popular is the method requiring the installation of a circular pump. This device helps to increase the flow of water due to the "exhaustion" of an additional amount of liquid from the plumbing system. However, with a variable head, the efficiency of such equipment does not exceed 20-30%. Therefore, this method is justified in the presence of constant pressure, which requires only a little change.

It is not always clear to homeowners themselves how to increase the pressure in the water supply system. Therefore, it is recommended to resort to the services of specialists to obtain an objective picture of the water supply and choose the best way to get rid of the problem. The consultant can describe the overall picture of the water supply to the house and offer several options for optimizing the water supply using modern equipment.

Video

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