Watermill WASP66

The Watermill AP284W 2 Bar Shower Pump, holding a WRAS approval, is designed to fit effortlessly within your home's plumbing system. Its main function is to boost the water pressure when you're showering or using the washbasin, enhancing the water flow in both situations. This pump can deliver pressures of up to 2 bar.

Featuring a positive head, this model ensures that water flows to the pump without any external assistance. The connection is often linked to a cold water tank, placed at least 1 metre above the pump. The gravitational pull ensures a natural flow from the tank to the pump, bypassing the need for the pump to fetch water. This makes it notably more efficient than models with a negative head.

One key advantage of this design is its ability to significantly reduce air entrapment in the system, which could hinder the pump's effectiveness.

Made of composite and plastic, the pump excels at moving tap water without the risk of rust contamination. Its twin impeller system allows for simultaneous handling of hot and cold water, assuring a uniform shower experience, even with another faucet in use. The pump is also fitted with anti-vibration and non-slip feet, which means it will run very quietly.

It's vital to mention that in the UK, direct connection of this pump to the public water system is prohibited to avoid disrupting local water pressures.

How the Watermill AP284W 2 Bar Shower Pump Functions:

The pump springs into action upon detecting water movement when a tap is on and stops when the flow halts. Water is sourced from the main supply and directed into a dual-outlet cold water tank. One path heats the water before routing it to the pump, while the other guides the cool water directly. After undergoing amplification, the pump outputs water with augmented pressure to the desired locations.

Utilizing centrifugal impellers, the pump exerts a spin-induced force on the water, reminiscent of a laundry machine's operation. Just as clothes are pushed outward during a high-speed spin cycle, the impellers rotate the water rapidly, creating pressure in the process.