Bathroom Shower Pumps

I am a landlord. The property in question has a shower pump with a automatic flow trip switch, which is proving to be unreliable and does not always "cut in" unless the shower head is lowered and removed. Would replacing the shower pump with a manually operated one solve this problem ?

Asked by Robert on 3rd Sep 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"You can get a zero head pump which doesn't rely on a flow to trigger. They are more expensive than the other kind but work a treat"
Answered on 5th Sep 2024 - Member since May 2024 - report
"Yes shower pump needs replacing to a new one. Let me know if your up for it."
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"its sound like the pump has not been fitted correctly , I would suggest calling a plumber to come and have look"
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Yes as the manual operated one will give it more pressure either when the shower head is moved or in the rail, and won’t get air locked"
Answered on 9th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"You probably have a "positive head" shower pump when a "negative head" pump would be more appropriate."
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"No you probably need to replace the negative head pump with new or maybe need service ."
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Nov 2017 - report
"It'll probably need replacing before installing a new shower"
Answered on 11th Sep 2024 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
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