Direct and indirect cold water systems

Below is a very brief script regarding the two different types of cold water systems that exist with many homes either old or new. It is recommended that if you need work to be carried out on any of your systems in the home, you call a professional if you are not confident to do it.The direct cold water system.Mains water comes into your home under pressure under pressure system leverages off internally consistent through a pipe called the rising main. In the direct system, this instantly branches off into a dedicated system of pipes that directly feed the cold water storage tank in the loft, cold water taps and outlets around the building. All the outlets are at the mains pressure (some modern direct systems take all water from the mains and do not feature a storage tank). This system has, to a great extent, been superseded by the indirect cold water system. If you intend to repair, modify or extend your plumbing, it is important to know whether or not you have a direct Cold water system. You should also be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the system. Hammersmith Plumbers can identify the systems.The indirect cold water system.With the indirect cold water system, the mains water comes into your home under pressure, and then the rising main pipe splits into two. One pipe serves the cold tap in the kitchen, and the other pipe feeds the cold water storage tank in the loft. All of the systems in the house are fed (at lower pressure, and by gravity) from the cold water storage tank. A Hammersmith Plumber knows this system.If you intend to repair modify or extend your plumbing, it is important to know whether or not you have an indirect call water system. You also need to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of this system