{"product_id":"salamander-ct50-xtra-1-5-bar-twin-positive-head-pump-ct50xtra","title":"Salamander CT50 Xtra 1.5 Bar Twin Positive Head Pump | CT50XTRA","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Salamander CT50 Xtra 1.5 Bar Twin Positive Head Pump | CT50XTRA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #222222;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eSalamander CT50 Xtra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e1.5 bar twin impeller regenerative shower pump\u003c\/strong\u003e that boosts both the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003ehot and cold water pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e to a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003esingle thermostatic mixer shower\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003egravity-fed positive head system\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is Salamander's best-selling pump and is compact, hard-working and quiet at \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e52.5 dBA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003econtinuously rated A.C. induction motor\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eresetting thermal protection\u003c\/strong\u003e runs automatically whenever the shower is switched on. The pump is \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eWRAS approved\u003c\/strong\u003e and awarded \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eQuiet Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is supplied with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003efour 15 mm push-fit anti-vibration hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e¾ inch BSP\u003c\/strong\u003e pump connections. A \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e3-year UK warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e applies when it is registered and installed to the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1.5 bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eMax pressure (closed head)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1.0 bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003ePressure at 16 L\/min\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e52.5 dBA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eNoise rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e60°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eMax water temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e455 W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e3 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eUK warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #c62828; background: #fdecea; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #c62828; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eInstallation and regulatory requirements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThese pumps are for \u003cstrong\u003egravity-fed (tank-fed) systems only\u003c\/strong\u003e and must \u003cstrong\u003enever be connected directly to the mains water supply\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installation must comply with the \u003cstrong\u003eWater Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e, current \u003cstrong\u003ewiring regulations (BS 7671)\u003c\/strong\u003e and Building Regulations. The pump \u003cstrong\u003ecannot be installed in bathroom Zones 0, 1 or 2\u003c\/strong\u003e but can be sited \u003cstrong\u003e0.6 m away\u003c\/strong\u003e from the bath or shower. \u003cstrong\u003eNever install it outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and keep it frost-free. Incorrect installation invalidates the warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #ef6c00; background: #fff4e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #b35200; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePositive head systems only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe CT50 Xtra only works where gravity delivers at least \u003cstrong\u003e2 litres per minute of hot and of cold water\u003c\/strong\u003e (and \u003cstrong\u003e4 litres per minute mixed\u003c\/strong\u003e) from the shower without the pump running. If you cannot measure the flow, there should be \u003cstrong\u003emore than 600 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e between the base of the cold water storage tank and the highest point after the pump. Otherwise you need a \u003cstrong\u003enegative head (universal) pump\u003c\/strong\u003e. Positive head pumps are not for combi boilers, unvented cylinders, electric showers, dishwashers or washing machines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #ef6c00; background: #fff4e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #b35200; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eOne shower, not the whole house\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe CT50 Xtra is a \u003cstrong\u003eshower-specific pump\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003esingle thermostatic mixer shower\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not intended for whole-house or multi-outlet boosting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #008377CF; background: #e6f4f2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eInstallation essentials\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eLocate the pump \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003enext to the hot water cylinder or within 5 m of measured pipework\u003c\/strong\u003e and leave \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e100 mm clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e around it. Allow at least \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e136 litres of usable cold water storage\u003c\/strong\u003e for a shower-only supply (227 litres per bathroom). Fit the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eanti-vibration couplers straight\u003c\/strong\u003e, tightened \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003efinger-tight plus a quarter turn\u003c\/strong\u003e with no tools, and never use jointing compound, hemp or flux on the pump. Keep stored hot water at \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e60°C maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e and run the pump for \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eat least 5 minutes every 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop the seal sticking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008377cf; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eTwin Impeller Hot and Cold Boost\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eBoosts \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eboth hot and cold supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e to a thermostatic mixer shower, up to \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e1.5 bar\u003c\/strong\u003e at closed head, with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e1.3 bar at 8 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e1.0 bar at 16 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuiet Running\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eOperates at \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e52.5 dBA\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been awarded \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eQuiet Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fit the couplers straight and use the supplied rubber feet to minimise vibration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCompact Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eMeasures \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e185 × 120 × 160 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e3.9 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (excluding hoses), so it can be fitted in tight spaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAutomatic and Continuously Rated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; 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border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWRAS Approved, 3-Year Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFully \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eWRAS approved\u003c\/strong\u003e for water fittings compliance, with a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e3-year UK warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e when registered within 15 days of purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008377cf; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003ePump type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003eRegenerative, twin impeller, positive head\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #f2f9f8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003ePressure at closed head\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003e1.5 bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003ePressure at 8 L\/min\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; 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flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #f2f9f8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eHoses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003e4 × anti-vibration hoses, ¾ inch female × 15 mm push-fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eHose lengths\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003eInlet 200 mm (isolating valve per manufacturer page); outlet 180 mm (non-isolating)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #f2f9f8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eLength × width × height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; 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color: #222222;\"\u003eWRAS approved; Quiet Mark; UKCA and CE compliant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #f2f9f8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003e3 years (UK), registration within 15 days of purchase and correct installation required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003eSalamander Pumps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #f2f9f8; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eRange\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003eCT Xtra (GravityBooster)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 12px; padding: 9px 14px; background: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 200px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;\"\u003eProduct code (UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 240px; color: #222222;\"\u003eCT50XTRA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008377cf; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow do I know if my system is positive head?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65; background: #ffffff;\"\u003eA positive head pump needs a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003enatural flow of at least 2 litres per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e of hot and of cold from the shower, and \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e4 litres per minute mixed\u003c\/strong\u003e, without the pump running. If you cannot measure it, check there is \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003emore than 600 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e between the bottom of the cold water storage tank and the highest point after the pump. If the flow is too low, choose a negative head (universal) pump.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I use it with an electric shower, combi boiler or the mains?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65; background: #ffffff;\"\u003eNo. The CT50 Xtra is for \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003egravity-fed systems only\u003c\/strong\u003e and must \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003enot be connected directly to the mains water supply\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not suitable for combi boilers, unvented cylinders or electric showers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhere can I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65; background: #ffffff;\"\u003eSite it \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003eoutside bathroom Zones 0, 1 and 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (at least 0.6 m from the bath or shower), in a frost-free indoor space, within \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e5 m of measured pipework\u003c\/strong\u003e from the hot water cylinder, with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e100 mm clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e around it. It must never be installed outdoors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow much cold water storage and what hot water temperature are needed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65; background: #ffffff;\"\u003eAllow at least \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e136 litres of usable cold water storage\u003c\/strong\u003e for a shower-only supply, and keep stored hot water at \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e60°C maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use a cylinder thermostat or an approved thermostatic blending valve if the temperature is not well controlled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan it boost more than one shower or the whole house?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65; background: #ffffff;\"\u003eNo. The CT50 Xtra is designed to boost the hot and cold water to \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003ea single thermostatic mixer shower\u003c\/strong\u003e. For several outlets you need a pump designed for bathroom or whole-house use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover and how do I claim it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; color: #222222; line-height: 1.65; background: #ffffff;\"\u003eUK purchases carry a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e when the warranty is registered \u003cstrong style=\"color: #008377cf;\"\u003ewithin 15 days of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e and the pump is installed to Salamander's instructions. Keep your invoice. Salamander's PumpWise technical helpline is 0191 516 2002.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salamander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67585760952710,"sku":"CT50XTRA","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/SalamanderCTXtraTwinHeadPump.webp?v=1791440851","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/salamander-ct50-xtra-1-5-bar-twin-positive-head-pump-ct50xtra","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}