Mark BR wrote:
Doctor Drivel wrote:
"Sparks" wrote in message
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"Mark BR" wrote in message
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"Sparks" wrote in message

You could install a flow switch between the pressure vessel and
the rest of the plumbing, wired so when it detects flow, it turns
the pump on (So in parallel with the current pressure switch).

This way, the pump will always run when you are running water,
and only turn off when the pressure has reached the setting of
the pressure switch and there is no water flowing out of the
pressure vessel. I have this setup with my irrigation system
setup, it seems to work
well for me!

I had considered a flow switch but could only find information on
little laboratory systems - we have 1.25" PVC pipework. It would be
easy to fit if I can find one! I'll have to go to the shops on
Wednesday - a 3 day holiday out here for the new year!

Crikey, that's HUGE! we use that sort of pipe for the waste out of
the bath!!

Why is it so big - is it supplying a lot of people/apartments?

And a pump only costs £50.

Supplying 14 appartments.

Prices are reasonable - but then plumbers only get about £5 a day.

When in the UK I can not believe the prices. On example, flexible
hoses 20p each, screwfix £1.75. Who keeps this profit?

Homebase £6.99 if we are talking 15mm each end x 300mm long.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
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01634 717930
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Thanks for all the advice, I now feel confident to go out again and
sort the problem.