Everything you need to know about water pressure in your home

Almost every household in the Netherlands is connected to the mains water supply. To supply all these households with clean water, there are approximately 120,000 kilometres of water pipes in the Netherlands. It is important that the water pressure remains constant in every home. A minimum water pressure of 2.0 bar is recommended. The water pressure in your home is influenced by a variety of factors. If the water pressure is insufficient, we offer Water pressure boosters (pressure booster pumps) – the solution. Would you like to know what factors affect your water pressure? Then read on!

The use of water towers

In the past, water towers were used to maintain a constant water pressure. With their water reserves and pressure, water towers compensated for fluctuations. Nowadays, the use of water towers has been phased out almost everywhere in the Netherlands, and the pressure is generated by electric pumps. These ensure sufficient pressure in your home. Nevertheless, there are often situations in which the water pressure is perceived as insufficient. Particularly since the rise of rain showers the water flow is often too low to enjoy a full jet.

When is the water pressure too low?

The water companies that supply our drinking water in the Netherlands are required to deliver water to your home at a minimum pressure of 1.5 bar. The pressure you actually experience is determined by the pressure at which your water company supplies water to the distribution network. In addition, water pressure depends on the distance between your home and the pumping station. The greater the distance, the lower the pressure. Every extra metre results in a loss of pressure. If the pressure drops below 1.0 bar, no water will come out of your tap. This must be prevented.

However, even if you have a sufficient water supply, the conditions in your home may still mean that there is low water pressure at your taps. For example, a rain shower a great deal of capacity, which comes at the expense of the pressure at other taps. A In many cases, therefore, a water pressure booster is the solution.

Water meters and their effect on water pressure

A water meter is a measuring device used to regulate the amount of water supplied to a property. There are two types of water meters: old and new. Water companies are gradually replacing the old ones with the new ones. You can check for yourself whether you have an old or a new water meter. The old meters are marked ‘Qn’ and the new ones are marked ‘Q3’. These designations are followed by a number that indicates the size of your water meter. The most common water meter at present is Q3 = 2.5. This is equivalent to the old Qn = 1.5. The numbers following the ‘Q’ represent the volume capacity that your water meter can supply.

Water pressure boosters from Mooiwater

The water pressure in your home is therefore affected by all sorts of factors. If you’d like to boost your water pressure, you can turn to mooiwater. Our range includes the smartest water pressure boosters which are available on the market; the E.sybox (Dab) and the compact Mini Booster. Water pressure boosters are also known as hydrafor or hydrofoor pumps.

Want to find out more?

Are you experiencing low water pressure? Then the Mooiwater water pressure boosters are the perfect solution. Any questions? Please get in touch with us.