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Accumulators and boosted cold water systems

How accumulators meet short peaks and when boosted or pressurised systems are needed.

When the mains is not enough

Sometimes the incoming main has adequate pressure but cannot deliver enough flow at peak times, or a tall building needs pressure at high level. Accumulators and boosted systems address these in different ways.

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