On Jan 14, 8:31 am, Clark wrote:
Big_Jake wrote in news:a9a66249-98cf-402c-86bd-
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On Jan 13, 6:30 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

Sorry - I have to ask - What does the city say about it? My city
water is 89 psi, and I have a friend in another state that has to have
a regulator to get his water down to a reasonable pressure.

JK

Ummmm, Jake, at 89 psi you need a regulator also...and then the system will
need an expansion tank.

Water companies use of pressure to solve problems with system capacity pushes
costs up for the homeowners. We end up paying twice: once for operating a
distribution system at higher pressure and again for stepping that pressure
down.

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They require a regulator at 90 psi. I haven't had any issues, but the
water main has broken in the street 3 times in the last 4 years. :-)

JK