Low Mains Water Pressure

[carmia10]

I have recently installed an electric shower that runs from a cold-water feed only. During the day the shower is fine but in the mornings - presumably when everyone else in the area is getting ready for work - the mains pressure drops. Although on its minimum temperature setting there seems to be plenty of water getting though, as soon as I turn up the heat dial so little water comes through that the shower refuses to heat it ... or vaporises it all to steam! So two choices - scolding with no power or some power but stone-cold.

Can anyboby tell me if a pump would help? All the information I have read from the internet seems to suggest that a pump will only be any good if used between a cold tank and the shower ... but my feed is directly from the mains. Would I be wasting my time?

Any help greatly appreciated!

[juicyjamie18]

I can't help but I soooo know what you're going through! Our shower is so weak...and it goes either too hot or too cold! Soooo annoying. And if the washing machine or the taps downstairs are on it just comes out as a little dribble. I nearly cry.

[carmia10]

It's a NIGHTMARE ... thanks for the sympathy juicyjamie18!

[Hammer]

Have you looked into getting a cold tank in your loft? That might help.

[carmia10]

... flat roof, no loft!

[BillyNoMates]

As Hammer has said, the only way would be to use a header tank - but not an option for you. You certainly can't put a pump on the rising main. Might be worth a call to your local water authority reporting poor pressure.