There are many potential causes of low water pressure. The most common cause is having a leak in your plumbing system which would need to be identified quickly as this could cause a lot of water damage to your property. 

Pressure-reducing valves could be another cause for you to experience low pressure. This is because pressure-reducing valves, as the name suggests, are designed to keep the water pressure in your home from getting too high, which are typically fitted on the main water supply pipe. This undoubtedly can cause your water pressure to be too low if the valve has not been set correctly. 

Another common factor for low water pressure is simply based on how many of your neighbours currently have the water running, as you all draw water from the same water line. For example, if you use your water at peak times, say in the morning before work, you are more likely to have lower pressure than you would during the day.

One quick and simple method for boosting your water pressure is by using aerators. 

Aerators are small devices that screw onto the end of tap fixtures, like the Inventive Creations Aerator.

 

The Inventive aerators can fit onto almost any tap fixture that works by mixing air into the water stream, which will help to improve water pressure. They can also help by reducing the amount of water wasted when your tap is running.

Aerators are a great alternative and a simple solution if you want to avoid investing in a booster pump, and they are typically straightforward to install.

View our extensive range of aerators available.

One easy method for boosting your water pressure is by avoiding using a high-flow shower head.

High-flow shower heads are designed to increase the flow of water through the shower head for a more powerful showing experience. This is done by minimising the flow restriction and optimising the shower force.

While high-flow shower heads can provide a more complete shower experience, they in turn will use a lot more water than typical shower heads. 

This will also result in an increase in water waste while also putting more strain on your water system, meaning the next time you come to use your tap you will most likely notice a decrease in water pressure.

Instead, we recommend an easy-clean, highly reliable showerhead - such as the Mira Nectar Multi Mode Showerhead. It boasts 4 different spray modes to tailor your shower, and it’s incredibly resistant to limescale (which can further reduce your water pressure).