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Shower pump question

  • 14-04-2011 2:07pm
    #1
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭


    Hello all. I have recently had a Mira power shower installed and a 2 bar pump in the hot press. Only the shower is connected to pump not the taps or the toilet. I've noticed that about once a day the pump will start up as a result of nothing (shower not on, no toilet flushed) It runs for 30 secs to a minute and turns off again. This mite happen 3 or 4 times in space of 20 mins or so.

    It's also very loud. It hasn't happened during the nite but I think it would wake up the whole house if it did.

    My question is, is this normal pump behaviour ??

    Appreciate any advice


Comments

  • #2
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    Have you a washer dryer fitted in your house?

    Can you take a picture of how the pump has been connected to the tank in the hot press.


  • #3
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Wow that was quick joey thanks:)

    Sorry but I'm having difficulty attaching a pic to this reply..I'm as clueless about technology as plumbing! I'll keep trying.

    No washer/dryer just regular washing machine which hasn't been running the times the pump has kicked in. The heating hasn't been on either.

    Thanks again


  • #4
    knighted_1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 870 ✭✭✭knighted_1


    when the pipes leave the pump do they travel at a height to get to the shower ? Like thru the attic ?


  • #5
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    There is not many reasons why a pump kicks in at night. Its usually a pressure drop or in the case of washerdryers fitted you need to fit non return valves in the line however this does not apply to you.

    I could really do with a photo of the top of the cylinder to see where the pump is connected.


  • #6
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Hi Joey,
    Sorry for the delayed response..i've been trying to post a picture but cant seem to manage it. I understand your ability to properly advise me depends on seeing a photo but its stumping me sorry!

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    Knighted 1, yes the pipes go up through the roof into the attic.

    So far today the pump went off 3 times at 7am for 1 minute at a time and went off again twice at 3pm.

    I suppose my best bet would be to just get the plumber out again but I guess I was hoping someone would tell me it was teething problems that would just magically fix itself! ;)

    Cheers again


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