When low pressure became a high-stakes hassle, the SCALA2 pump delivered more than water, it restored the rhythm of cottage life.
Before I had the SCALA2, I was just content with the low and fluctuating water pressure. Not because I was lazy, but because I didn’t know there was a solution. Now, if I ever decide to relocate, getting this pump will be non-negotiable. It’s like high-speed internet, once you experience it, you will never go back.
The Situation
Ed Arnold, a cottage owner in the Georgian Bay region of Ontario, Canada, had been battling inconsistent water pressure issues ever since he purchased the cottage in 2014. He owns a 1,200-square-foot A-frame cottage with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms spread across four levels.
For Ed, the situation was dire: “If someone flushed the toilet while another person was in the shower, the water pressure would drop to nearly nothing. Running two fixtures at once was almost impossible, and showers required strategic head movements just to rinse off.”
After nine years of putting up with these limitations, Ed knew he needed a better solution.
The Grundfos Solution
Ed discovered the Grundfos SCALA2, a compact, intelligent water pressure booster pump designed to deliver constant water pressure regardless of demand.
The SCALA2 was the perfect fit for his cottage setup. It offered:
- Variable speed operation to adjust performance based on his family's real-time water usage.
- Plug-and-play installation with a 120V power supply and pre-pressurized bladder tank.
- Compact design, ideal for Ed’s small pump room.
- Built-in intelligent pump control to ensure consistent pressure across all fixtures
Installation was remarkably simple for Ed, having worked in the plumbing industry. He hard-piped the intake from the lake, connected a flex line as recommended, and plugged it in. “With just a few basic tools and some plumbing know-how, I had the SCALA2 up and running in a few hours.”
The Outcome
The transformation was immediate and dramatic. With the SCALA2 in place, Ed could run multiple fixtures simultaneously - shower, dishwasher, laundry, sinks, garden hose, and toilets - without any drop in pressure. The days of timing showers around toilet flushes were over.