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Why is it a good idea to choose a constant pressure pump for boosting mains water?

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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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Where are transfer pumps often installed?

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Which pumps do we recommend as transfer pumps?

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What feature is necessary, if a booster pump is installed above a water storage tank with a negative inlet pressure?

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1: Why is it a good idea to choose a constant pressure pump for boosting mains water?
It is required by law
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1: Why is it a good idea to choose a constant pressure pump for boosting mains water?
It will reduce water expenses
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1: Why is it a good idea to choose a constant pressure pump for boosting mains water?
It protects the pump
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: Where are transfer pumps often installed?
Inside
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4: Where are transfer pumps often installed?
Outside
4: Where are transfer pumps often installed?
Just under the roof
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5: Which pumps do we recommend as transfer pumps?
The Grundfos SCALA2, UPA, or SCALA1
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5: Which pumps do we recommend as transfer pumps?
The Grundfos JET pump, UPA or SCALA1
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5: Which pumps do we recommend as transfer pumps?
The Grundfos SCALA2, JET pump, or SCALA1
6: What feature is necessary, if a booster pump is installed above a water storage tank with a negative inlet pressure?
Dry-run protection
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6: What feature is necessary, if a booster pump is installed above a water storage tank with a negative inlet pressure?
Self-priming
6: What feature is necessary, if a booster pump is installed above a water storage tank with a negative inlet pressure?
Pressure stabiliser
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