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Managing a water pressure boosting system efficiently

Poor control of the water boosting system can damage pumps and cause pipes to leak. Over time, this can result in excessive water consumption, spiralling bills, and even flooding in the home.

But, there is a way to take control and avoid these risks in a water boosting system. Introducing the Grundfos SCALA Pumps. Designed to boost water pressure for households.

Watch our video and see how you can avoid these any risks in a domestic pressure booster system.

The effects of water supply on water boosting pumps

Water boosting pumps are not built to run without water. If the water storage tank runs empty or the water mains supply is inadequate, it can cause the pump to run without water, potentially causing it to overheat and break.

Water escaping from pipes in the system can cause damage in the home and in worst cases, result in the house flooding. Things such as a leaking toilet or a dripping garden tap can consume a significant amount of potable water and reduce pump lifetime if left unnoticed. This can create accumulative costs for homeowners both in repairs and extensive water bills.

A pump engineered by intelligent design

A booster pump that can detect these operational risks can also react to avoid them. Built to protect the boosting system, the SCALA1 and SCALA2 incorporate several protection features and functions that can be seen on the operating panel (SCALA2) and in the GO Remote app (SCALA1) as alarms. These alarms do not necessarily indicate damage to the pump. In most cases, they alert the user to an issue in the system that requires attention. For instance, the dry running alarm may indicate insufficient water supply without running dry. This allows issues to be dealt with before they cause any damage.

Built-in protection features on SCALA pumps:

Anti-cycling: Deactivates the pump if it detects signs of a minor leakage in the system or a tap that has not been closed entirely.
Dry-running protection: Deactivates the pump and alerts the user to the lack of water in the installation to prevent damage of the pump.
Maximum run time: Deactivates the pump after an allotted time, reducing the risk of leakage when running home appliances. For SCALA1 the time period can be adjusted via Grundfos GO Remote.

With a SCALA pump, you get built-in functions that ensure optimal operational safety and comfort throughout the home, saving on water overconsumption and preventing damage to the property. It’s the pump engineered by intelligent design.

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