Installing a booster pump close to the outlets reduces the distance the water needs to travel, which in turn reduces the frictional losses and pressure drop that occur in the pipes. When water flows through a pipe, it encounters resistance due to the friction between the water and the walls of the pipe. This resistance increases as the distance the water travels through the pipe increases.

By installing the booster pump closer to the outlets, the water has to travel a shorter distance through the pipes, which reduces the frictional losses and pressure drop. This results in improved water pressure at the outlets and a more efficient use of energy, as the booster pump does not have to work as hard to push the water through the pipes.

In addition, installing the booster pump closer to the outlets allows for better control of the water pressure and flow rate, as the pump can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of the individual outlets. This is particularly important in multi-story buildings or buildings with long pipe runs, where water pressure can vary significantly between different floors or areas of the building.

Let’s consider a multi-story building that has a water tank on its rooftop. The water tank supplies water to all the floors of the building. However, due to the vertical distance and the number of plumbing fixtures, the water pressure may not be adequate on the lower floors.

To address this issue, a booster pump can be installed close to the outlets on each floor. For instance, if there are bathrooms on the first and second floors of the building, booster pumps can be installed near the water outlets of these bathrooms. This reduces the distance the water needs to travel, thereby maintaining adequate water pressure in the plumbing system.

By installing booster pumps at strategic locations, the plumbing system becomes more efficient, as the pumps don’t have to work as hard to overcome the friction and pressure losses caused by long-distance travel of water. This not only ensures reliable water pressure but also helps reduce energy consumption and operating costs of the plumbing system.