Palladio
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My bathroom remodeling in a 1930 apartment building in NYC came to a halt today. When installing plumbing to the new tub we found that we only get 10-15 psi of pressure (through a 3/4" thermostatic valve with a 3/4" line out). We are getting maybe 1.5 gal per minute. By the time I fill a 65 gal tub, the water will be cold.
I am on the top floor of the building so only about 8 feet below the building water tank, which I guess is the problem. The plumber suggested we install a pressure activated booster pump, but the first quote was around $6,000. This was not in my budget.
Any advice on the best and most cost efficient way to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated.
I am on the top floor of the building so only about 8 feet below the building water tank, which I guess is the problem. The plumber suggested we install a pressure activated booster pump, but the first quote was around $6,000. This was not in my budget.
Any advice on the best and most cost efficient way to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated.