Watermill WASP50

The Watermill AP283W 1.5 Bar Shower Pump, which boasts a WRAS certification, can be seamlessly integrated between your household water lines. Its primary role is to elevate the water pressure during showering activities or when using the sink faucet, offering you an intensified flow of water for both. It has the capability to achieve pressures up to 1.5 bar.

This pump model is characterized by its positive head, ensuring the water's journey to the pump is unassisted. Its connection point, typically a reservoir for cold water, is positioned a minimum of 1 metre above the pump's location. This design utilizes gravity, allowing water to naturally descend from the reservoir to the pump. This gravity-assisted flow eliminates the need for the pump to pull water, rendering it more efficient than its counterparts with a negative head.

A notable benefit of this configuration is the diminished potential for air accumulation within the system, which is detrimental to the pump's function as the presence of air can compromise its performance.

Constructed from composite and plastic, this pump is adept at transferring tap water without introducing rust contaminants. The dual impeller design empowers it to concurrently manage both hot and cold water. This ensures a consistent shower experience, even if another tap is active elsewhere, guaranteeing robust water flow for all users. Furthermore, its design incorporates features to minimize noise and enhance stability.

It's imperative to note that UK regulations forbid connecting this pump directly to the main water grid to prevent potential disturbances to the surrounding water pressures.

Understanding the Operations of the Watermill AP283W 1.5 bar Shower Pump:

The pump's operation is responsive to faucet activity. As water flow is detected due to a faucet being engaged, the pump is activated. Conversely, it deactivates once the water flow ceases.

Water is channeled from the mains into a bifurcated cold water container. One segment directs water towards a heating unit before its introduction to the pump, while the other sends the cold water straight to the pump. Once processed, the pump amplifies the water's force, delivering it with enhanced pressure to the intended points of use.

The centrifugal impellers ensure that the water is forced out with a rotating force. You can think of it like a washing machine. When the clothes are spun, the drum spins so fast that everything inside the drum is pressed to the outside. The same thing happens with this shower pump. Pressure is created because the impellers spin the water very fast.