Flow problem with electric shower

[PEG]

Another little known and annoying fact,in a lot of areas,the water authority now employ a "pressure reduction" policy,between say 11.30pm and 5.30am,which affects operation of flow sensitive items.

It is popular in Australia,and reduces energy costs and leakage,during low use hours.

Expect the first three people you ask,at your water company,to be obstructive and non-committal

The problem arrives,when your device is set-up and functioning,by your plumber,during full service pressure...they seem reluctant to return during the hours mentioned,for a re-test

 

[Ed Addis]

Its an electric shower. The design is flawed. Either get a non electric version, have a bath (in front of the fire) or towel wash etc

Thanks!

 

[Ed Addis]

Another little known and annoying fact,in a lot of areas,the water authority now employ a "pressure reduction" policy,between say 11.30pm and 5.30am,which affects operation of flow sensitive items.

It is popular in Australia,and reduces energy costs and leakage,during low use hours.

Expect the first three people you ask,at your water company,to be obstructive and non-committal

The problem arrives,when your device is set-up and functioning,by your plumber,during full service pressure...they seem reluctant to return during the hours mentioned,for a re-test

Our pressure is poor even at best. Fortunately we rarely use showers at the times you mention.

 

[Ed Addis]

Once the cold shower rate is where it should be then you can review the flow rate at higher temp settings. If the flow rate drops significantly at the higher temp settings then the unit may need servicing.

Surely the flow will always drop significantly when the temperature is turned up? Temperature is entirely dependent on flow.

 

[Octopus]

Maybe ditch the electric shower and get a hot tank etc installed with a thermostatic head / pump installed - far better IMHO

 

[Ed Addis]

Maybe ditch the electric shower and get a hot tank etc installed with a thermostatic head / pump installed - far better IMHO

See my OP - no other setups being considered at the moment.

 

[Octopus]

See my OP - no other setups being considered at the moment.

See my response - its only an idea

Thinking outside the box

 

[telectrix]

it's not called a box now, murdoch, down in posh cheltenham it's called a shower cubicle.

 

[Squid]