David WE Roberts wrote:

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:30:20 +0000, Doctor Drivel wrote:


"David WE Roberts" wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:02:26 +0000, Jeff wrote:


"Capitol" wrote in message
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David WE Roberts wrote:

I have done a rough flow rate calculation using the cold tap at the

bath -

I calibrated an orange B&Q builders bucket at 10 litres up to the
spout,
then counted 'one and two' etc. as I didn't have two extra hands to
work
the stop watch. It takes about 10 seconds to fill a 10 litre bucket
including the turn on time so flow should be at least 60 litres per

minute.

Invalid for flow rate. Measure at kitchen cold tap, at 9 am,12.00 and
6pm to get a clearer picture.


Measure at biggest mains fed tap - taps can be restriction

Regards Jeff

Exactly - which is why I used the bath tap :-)

You said you have a tank/cylinder arrangement. Is that off the cold water
mains? 60 litres/min appears excessive.


I prefer to think of it as impressive :-)

As posted higher up, I have checked and it is from the mains.

Seems ok. I,m surprised at the flow rate. If you stick your thumb over
the end of the bath tap, how easy is it to stop the flow, compared to
the kitchen sink tap? Wear raincoat?

Regards
Capitol