bnlfan wrote:
If you can get to the incoming water pipe in the apartment (for the
entire apartment) install a pressurized water tank.

http://www.ro-systems.com.tw/img/pwt-a.jpg

All by itself? C'mon guy, if you think that'll solve the problem then
you shouldn't be allowed near any tools more complex than a crayon.

That tank by itself won't accomplish **** all, he'd also need a water
pump and a backflow preventing check valve.


This has an air bladder that puts pressure against the water and
therefore pressurizes the water in the home. This is what is used on
rural wells to give water pressure. Sears should carry them.

So, what are you suggesting? That he installs that tank (and a check
valve). Opens the "air change valve" (That's an air "charge" valve
BTW.), lets the tank partially fill with water at whatever pressure
he's getting now and then uses a bike tire pump to increase the air
pressure over the diphragm? That ought to be good for maybe one short
shower before he has to repeat the process.


I would shut the water off in the house and install the tank. Keep in
mind you can adjust the pressure by pumping air into the tank just
like a car tire.

Stick with those things you may actually know something about sir,
elementary physics certainly isn't one of them.

Peace,

Jeff