On Jan 13, 4:30*pm, (Beachcomber) wrote:
I have a raised-elevation freestanding house on city water at the end
of the line with a long driveway. * The problem is low water pressure
throughout the house. *It's low coming into the house *(20 psi or
so...) *Otherwise..., the plumbing is OK.

This causes all sorts of incoveniences. *Showers have no power. *Basin
faucets go to a trickle if the washing machine kicks on, etc.

I know there are various booster pumps available. *Are there any
alternatives? I was thinking of some sort of bladder tank arrangement
with a pump similar to well-water systems or possibly a standpipe...

*Wondering if anyone can recommend the best solution, what worked for
them, and discuss pros and cons.

Beachcomber

Assuming you measured the pressure coming as static, i.e., nothing
being used:

The 20psi coming in is suspicious. I can't feature any city,
town...etc. supplying pressure that low. I would first check the
pressure at the meter. If low there, then the city (or whoever is
supplying the water) has a major problem. If high there, then you
have a serious flow restriction in the line between the meter and the
house.

Harry K