Shower Installation & Booster Pumps in Sligo

Few things are more frustrating than a shower that delivers nothing more than a lukewarm trickle. For many homeowners across County Sligo, particularly those living in older properties, bungalows, and rural homes, poor shower pressure is a daily irritation that significantly affects quality of life. The good news is that low water pressure is a solvable problem, and a properly installed shower suited to your water system can transform your daily routine.

Our shower installation service covers everything from fitting a new electric shower to installing mixer showers, thermostatic valves, and booster pumps that deliver the powerful shower experience you deserve. We assess your water system, recommend the right solution, and carry out a professional installation across County Sligo.

What We Offer

We provide a complete shower installation and water pressure improvement service:

• Electric shower installation - Electric showers heat water on demand from the cold mains supply, so they work independently of your boiler and hot water system. They are ideal for homes with a gravity-fed system where hot water pressure is low. We handle the plumbing connections and can coordinate with an electrician for the electrical supply.
• Thermostatic mixer shower installation - These blend your hot and cold water supplies to deliver a consistent, comfortable temperature. They require adequate water pressure on both supplies and are best suited to homes with a combi boiler or unvented hot water cylinder.
• Bar mixer shower fitting - A simpler alternative to thermostatic valves, suitable for straightforward installations where temperature stability is less critical.
• Booster pump installation - For homes with gravity-fed water systems and low pressure, a booster pump is the most effective solution. We supply and fit leading pump brands and integrate them seamlessly with your existing plumbing.
• Shower tray and enclosure plumbing - We connect the waste pipe for new shower trays, wet rooms, and walk-in enclosures.
• Shower repair - Leaking showers, temperature fluctuations, and loss of pressure in existing showers diagnosed and repaired.

Understanding Water Pressure in Sligo Homes

Water pressure problems are extremely common in County Sligo, and understanding why helps explain the right solution for your home. If you are experiencing weak flow, our guide on low water pressure in your home - causes and solutions can help you diagnose the issue.

Gravity-fed systems are found in the majority of older Sligo homes. A cold water storage tank in the attic feeds the hot water cylinder and the cold supply to the bathroom. The water pressure at the shower is determined by the height difference (or “head”) between the tank and the shower head. In a two-storey house with a good-sized attic, this is usually adequate. But in bungalows - of which there are many across the county - the head height is minimal, resulting in very poor shower pressure.

Even in two-storey homes, if the bathroom is on the same floor as the attic (for instance, in a dormer or loft conversion near Strandhill or Rosses Point), the gravity pressure can be disappointingly low.

Mains-fed systems with combi boilers or unvented cylinders generally provide much better pressure because they are fed directly from the mains water supply. However, the mains pressure itself can vary depending on your location in the county and the time of day.

Our water pressure assessment identifies the exact nature of your system and the available pressure, allowing us to recommend the most effective and cost-efficient solution for your particular situation.

When to Call a Professional

Shower installation and water pressure issues should always be handled by a qualified plumber for several important reasons:

• Electrical safety - Electric showers carry significant electrical power. While a qualified electrician handles the wiring, the plumbing connections must also be done correctly to prevent leaks near electrical components.
• System compatibility - Fitting the wrong type of shower to your water system can result in poor performance, temperature fluctuations, or even damage. A thermostatic mixer shower on a system with insufficient pressure, for example, will not work properly.
• Pump sizing - A booster pump needs to be correctly sized for your system. An undersized pump will not deliver adequate pressure; an oversized pump can cause problems with water hammer and premature wear.
• Building regulations - Certain shower installations, particularly in new bathrooms and en-suites, must comply with Irish building regulations regarding waste pipe connections, ventilation, and electrical safety.
• Warranty protection - Professional installation by a qualified plumber ensures your shower and pump manufacturer warranties remain valid.

Booster Pumps for Sligo Homes

A shower booster pump is often the simplest and most cost-effective way to transform a disappointing shower into a genuinely enjoyable one. We supply and install pumps from leading manufacturers including Salamander and Stuart Turner, and we match the pump specification to your system for the best results.

There are two main types of pump we install:

• Single impeller pumps - These boost the pressure on either the hot or cold supply and are typically used with electric showers or where only one supply needs boosting.
• Twin impeller pumps - These boost both the hot and cold supplies simultaneously and are the most common choice for mixer showers on gravity-fed systems.

The pump is installed in your airing cupboard or a suitable location near the hot water cylinder. It activates automatically when you turn on the shower and switches off when you are finished. The noise level of modern pumps is impressively low, and the improvement in shower performance is immediate and dramatic.

Upgrade Your Shower Today

If you are putting up with a weak, unreliable shower, there is no need to suffer any longer. Call us on 087 341 0745 to book a free water pressure assessment at your Sligo home. We will identify the best solution for your system and provide an upfront quote for the installation. From electric showers to booster pumps, we have the expertise to deliver a shower experience you will look forward to every morning.