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CT50 Xtra

1.5 Bar, Twin Ended, Positive Pump

CT50 Xtra is a 1.5 bar pressure, twin ended, positive shower pump.

Suitable for boosting both the hot and cold water pressure to a single thermostatic shower, the CT50 Xtra is a hard-working, affordable pump and is the best-selling pump in our range.

CT Xtra pumps are only suitable for positive head, gravity fed systems. Installing a CT Xtra pump in a negative head system will mean the pump may not work.

Shower

Individual outlet

Bathroom

Whole House

Pump Type

Positive head

Negative head

Single hot or cold

Twin Hot & Cold

Where to buy

CT Xtra 50

Features

CT50 Xtra

Compact in size

Allows the pump to be installed into tight spaces.

A drench shower head running water

Value for money

A cost-effective method to improve water pressure to a shower.

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Quiet

CT50 Xtra operates at just 52.5dBA.

Salamander Pumps 3 Year Warranty

Warranty

3 years warranty.

Compatability

A shower with high water pressure

CT50 Xtra will boost both hot and cold water pressure to a single thermostatic shower in a gravity fed, positive head system.

Toilet

Mixer Tap

Pillar Tap

Dishwasher

Washing machine

Instant electric shower

Thermostatic mixer shower (hot and cold)

Drench shower head

Multi-function shower head

Body jets

Technical Details

    CT 50 XTRA
Product Codes
Product codes for the UK models CT50XTRA
Product codes for the ROI models CT54XTRA
General
Warranty 3 years
WRAS approval 1309001
Noise Rating
dBA 52.5
Features
Pump Type Regenerative
Mechanical seal Nitrile/PTFE/Ceramic
Anti-vibration feet Yes
Inlet Isolator(s) Yes
Flexible hoses 4
Performance
Pressure @ 16lpm (8lpm for singles) 1.0 Bar
Bar Pressure @ 8lpm (4lpm for singles) 1.3 Bar
Pressure @ Closed Head 1.5 Bar
Maximum Water Temperature 60°C
Connections
Pressure Vessel Air Pre- Charge N/A
Pump connections 3/4”BSP
Connections (UK) 3/4” Female x 15mm Push-Fit x 190mm long
Motor
Connections (ROI)* ¾” Female x 21mm Push-Fit x 195mm long
Type A.C Induction Motor
Electrical
Duty rating Continuously Rated
Power Supply 230v
Current (full load) 1.97 Amps
Power consumption 455 Watts
Fuse Rating 3 Amps
Power cable (pre-wired) 1.5 Meters
Physical
Enclosure Protection (IP Rating) IPX3
Length 185mm
Width 120mm
Height (Excluding Hoses) 160mm
Weight (Excluding Hoses) 3.9kg
WRAS approved and Quiet Mark

FAQs

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What is the best shower pump for my home?

There are multiple factors that will impact which is the best shower pump for your home.

Use our product selector tool to find the right product.

What is a gravity-fed water system?

A gravity fed water system is identified by a cold-water storage tank, usually stored in a loft, and a hot water cylinder. These systems rely on gravity to force water around the system, with the height of the cold-water storage tank determining the pressure throughout the system.

Cold water is delivered to the cold-water storage tank from the water mains. Cold water from the cold-water storage tank is then supplied to the outlets around the system, such as taps, toilets, showers and baths.

The cold-water storage tank also feeds the hot water cylinder, where a heating coil from the boiler or immersion heater will cause the cold water to become hot. Once an outlet requiring hot water is opened, gravity will force cold water from the cold-water storage tank into the hot water cylinder, this will then force hot water out from the top of the cylinder, delivering hot water to the open outlet.

It is common for gravity fed water systems to suffer with low pressure, installing one of our gravity fed shower pumps can help to improve the pressure, click here to see our range gravity-fed shower pumps.

Gravity-fed water systems are either positive or negative head. Before choosing a gravity-fed shower pump it is important to know whether your system is positive head of negative head, click here for further information.

If you’re unsure which product you need read our guide to selecting the right product, or use our product selector tool.

What is a positive head shower pump?

A positive head pump will activate when a minimum flow of water passes through the pump and out of the pumped outlet, such as a shower or tap, naturally (without assistance from the pump). The minimum flow rate required for our positive head pumps is 2 litres of water per minute (L/min).

If you don’t have this minimum flow rate from all outlets that are to be pumped, or if you’re not sure, then you will need a universal (negative head) pump.

How can I check whether my system is suitable for a positive head pump?

A positive head pump will activate when a minimum flow of water passes through the pump and out of the pumped outlet, such as a shower or tap, naturally (without assistance from the pump). The minimum flow rate required for our positive head pumps is 2 litres of water per minute (L/min).

You will need to measure the flow rate to determine if a positive head pump is suitable for your system. You will need to test all outlets, such as showers and taps, that are going to be pumped to determine if they have the required minimum flow rate of 2L/min. Watch our video to learn how to measure the water flow rate.

If you cannot measure the water flow rate, then you can check if the system is suitable for a positive head pump if there is more than 600 mm between the base of the cold-water storage tank and the highest point in the system after the pump.

If you are unable to achieve the minimum flow rate of 1 litre per 30 seconds from all outlets that are to be pumped you will need to install a negative (universal) head pump.

What is a single pump?

Single impeller pumps supply either hot or cold water, to single or multiple outlets. This can often be when the cold water is mains fed and the hot needs to be boosted to match this pressure.

What is a twin pump?

Twin pumps have two impellers and are designed to supply both hot and cold water to showers, bathrooms and whole house installations.

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