The Capacity of your Constant Water Pressure System

How high you can raise your water pressure

In order to determine how high you can raise your water pressure, it is important to know how much water capacity (gallons per minute) is coming into your home from the main city water supply. Then you can compare that amount with what you need for all your fixtures. Most homes have between 30 and 50 Gallons Per Minute coming in through their main line.

Do you need a booster pump?

The capacity of a constant water pressure system is determined by many factors. First, you must consider how much water your household normally uses at any given time. Then, determine how far from a main water line you are, or if you’re relying on a cistern for backup supply (it is recommended that constant pressure systems not use cisterns). Do you know what type or level of capacity would work best for your needs?

Some experts may tell you that any constant water pressure system must be able to handle two times your household’s normal usage. In other words, when all faucets and showers are running at once, it should have enough capacity to maintain 40-50 psi.

What are regulators and what do they do?

Regulators work to set and maintain a certain pressure in a water system, which allows for consistent flow through systems.

The benefit of having a regulator on your constant water pressure system is that it protects against over-pressurization and over-draining. Regulators also protect your plumbing lines from damage due to spikes in water pressure. There are 3 main types or levels of capacity: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. 

Do I need a filtering system if I'm using an above ground tank?

Yes, it’s generally a good idea to have both a filtering system (also known as a pre-treatment system) and an above ground tank. The filtering system removes sediment and particles that can damage your storage tank.

On top of that, storage tanks come in various levels of capacity; you may want to consider purchasing or renting one with greater capacity than you think you need right now. 

Why we need filtration in the first place?

Water pressure, by itself, isn’t enough to get water flowing through all of your home or business plumbing. For a constant flow to occur, you need a consistent source of water pressure. And one way to maintain consistent pressure is through filtration.

Regularly replacing mineral deposits from faucets and fixtures with filtered water maintains a constant flow so that you don’t have to worry about not having water when you turn on a faucet or shower.