Let us go through some of the FAQs about pressure booster pumps used in residential buildings.
1. What are pressure booster pumps?
As the name suggests, a booster pump enhances the pressure & flow of water in the pipelines or in water plumbing systems.
It contains rotating blades, a diaphragm tank, or a bladder, which increases the water pressure & flow rate. Booster pumps are attached to a sensor device to maintain the required level of water pressure.
2. Why pressure booster pumps are used in residential buildings?
Nowadays, we are using different types of appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, rain showerheads, shower head filters, etc. All these products need a good amount of pressure to run smoothly & efficiently.
Normally, we connect our pipelines to the overhead water tanks to create pressure. The water flows in the plumbing lines only due to the gravitational force. The flow rate & pressure of water depends upon the height or head of the installed overhead tank. The higher the vertical height more will be the pressure.
In general, the height of the overhead tank is restricted from 10ft. to 15ft. in residential buildings. These heights do not create the needed pressure for the end-use of the appliances & fixtures.
So, to create artificial pressure, booster pumps are installed at the needed positions.
3. What is the working principle of pressure booster pumps?
The booster pump has a small container tank where the inlet water enters. The rotating impeller of the pump creates air pressure to push the water from the diaphragm tank to the outlet lines. These pumps are attached to sensors to maintain the required pressure.
When we drew water from the outlet, the pressure starts dropping in the pipelines. The sensor device automatically starts the pump to create pressure in the diaphragm container. Once you close the tap, the water pressure builds up & the pump gets switched off by the pressure detecting sensor. When you open & close the tap several times, this automated pump system maintains the regular pressure by making the pump on & off.
4. What are the points to be considered while installing pressure booster pumps?
1. When you connect the inlet & outlet of the pipeline to the booster pump, it is advisable to create a bypass line. This helps in the uninterrupted flow of water when you remove the pump for repair & maintenance.
2. The vibration of the pressure booster pump may create sounds in the rigid pipeline connections in the inlet & outlet area. The best way is to use flex pipes in their connection, to reduce the noise.
3. Before the installation of the booster pump, you have to calculate the total required pressure for your household appliances & other fixtures. If there is a mismatch in the applied water pressure, it may harm the functionality of the appliances.
4. You have to choose the right type of pump according to their applications. If you want to create pressure for the water coming out of the overhead tank, a single impeller pump is sufficient. If the pump connectivity is to create pressure in the long-distance pipes, you may need a pump having a higher hp or multi impellers.
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