No one should have to live with terrible water pressure
Whether you’re on tank water or mains, there is absolutely no need to be slumming it with dodgy water pressure. And no one should have to put up with a dribbly shower at the end of a long day – especially during winter! There’s a better way with Davey.
If decent water pressure was as simple as turning the tap on further, we wouldn’t be writing this article. If your home is experiencing low water pressure there are a few things you need to understand first so that you don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater so to speak. We’ll help you understand why you could be experiencing low water pressure so you can fix the problem without wasting time and money.
First up, pressure is the force that pushes water through the pipes. In New Zealand, if you’re on mains water, you should have water pressure of at least 200 kPa and a flow rate (how much water comes out of the tap per minute) of at least 25 litres per minute.
What is affecting my home’s water pressure?
Pump issues – do you have the right pump for the job? One of the most common causes of inadequate water pressure is an under-spec’d pump. The pump could be great (it could even be one of ours) but it may just not be up to the task at hand. We also find that as appliances and even tapware have changed over the years, if it’s been a while since you’ve upgraded your pump, it may no longer be up to the demands of these new appliances.
Water Filters – when was the last time you changed your water filter? If you have filtration on your home water pressure system and it’s been a while since you’ve checked or changed your filters you may find they are clogged and are slowing the flow.
Showerhead and tapware: Do you have a pressure or flow restrictor in your shower fittings? Is there a pressure limiting valve installed in your system? Is this fit for purpose?
Pipe issues: We all know water travels from the source to the point of use through pipes. If your pipes are too small, or have built up limescale and rust over time, they could be clogged (especially if they are old galvanised pipes which tend to gather sediment and corrosion over time).
Gravity and pump location: Another thing to remember is the part gravity plays in transferring water from A to B. If you’re up a steep driveway, or your home is situated a distance from your pump, it is potentially going to take more oomph to get the water to your faucet. Increasing your pipe or pump size could help.
The Davey Advantage
- 90 years of designing and manufacturing pumps in our Melbourne factory
- Industry leading warranty
- Expert nationwide Davey Master Dealer network – ensuring your pump is specified and installed correctly and after-sale support is just a phone call away
- Pumps last longer than your average pump
- Pumps and pumping solutions designed specifically for the NZ market
