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Where are transfer pumps often installed?

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Why install a pump to boost water from city mains?

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What features do we recommend for a booster pump to be able to handle the air bubbles and dirt often found in shallow wells?

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Why is the maximum pressure of a pump for boosting from a roof tank so important?

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Why do we recommend opting for a dry-installed booster pump for boosting from a shallow well?

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Which pumps do we recommend for boosting from a water storage tank?

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1: Where are transfer pumps often installed?
Inside
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1: Where are transfer pumps often installed?
Outside
1: Where are transfer pumps often installed?
Just under the roof
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2: Why install a pump to boost water from city mains?
Because changes in demand in the city main can result in low pressure at times.
2: Why install a pump to boost water from city mains?
Because mains water generally has a low pressure
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2: Why install a pump to boost water from city mains?
Because mains water tends to loose pressure when traveling through the pipes into the building
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3: What features do we recommend for a booster pump to be able to handle the air bubbles and dirt often found in shallow wells?
Good air-handling capabilities and an inlet filter
3: What features do we recommend for a booster pump to be able to handle the air bubbles and dirt often found in shallow wells?
Low noise level
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3: What features do we recommend for a booster pump to be able to handle the air bubbles and dirt often found in shallow wells?
A compact design
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4: Why is the maximum pressure of a pump for boosting from a roof tank so important?
To ensure a sufficient pressure in the pipes
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4: Why is the maximum pressure of a pump for boosting from a roof tank so important?
To protect pipes and installations in the home
4: Why is the maximum pressure of a pump for boosting from a roof tank so important?
To prevent clogging
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5: Why do we recommend opting for a dry-installed booster pump for boosting from a shallow well?
They are cheaper
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5: Why do we recommend opting for a dry-installed booster pump for boosting from a shallow well?
They are easier to install, operate and maintain
5: Why do we recommend opting for a dry-installed booster pump for boosting from a shallow well?
They have a longer product life
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6: Which pumps do we recommend for boosting from a water storage tank?
The Grundfos JET pump & booster, UPA and SCALA2
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6: Which pumps do we recommend for boosting from a water storage tank?
The Grundfos JET pump & booster, UPA and SCALA1
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6: Which pumps do we recommend for boosting from a water storage tank?
The Grundfos JET pump & booster, SCALA1 and SCALA2