I like your set up. Are you using pvc tubing? Recently our water pressure delivery seems to have dropped. Our Scala 1 also seems to be louder than when we purchased it a/b 1 year ago. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I wonder if merely opening the drain plug on the bottom would remove any dirt that might be causing us problems. Thanks.
Mine lasted 8 months, then leaked out the bottom at that square screen looking thing. Was told by the distributor that if your pump was built in 2018 or 2019, it has a fatal casting flaw, a leak kit will only last 6 to 8 months, they sent me a brand new one built in 2020, so I guess we will see, otherwise they are great pumps
. Hi, am looking to get one of these installed this week. i have one plumber who likes the resiboost system and another who likes the scala. Trying to decide. How has your 2020 version held up?
***grudfos,is replacing certain p/c 1621 and another many years out of warranty if leaking. Contact grundfos with your p/c to see if they’ll send you a new onw
Great video. Does a booster pump require a reservoir to draw from? Our Community Well delivers ~50psi. We'd like 60 or so PSI inside the house and I'm getting conflicting advice on a reservoir before the pump.
Buang buang listrik bis itu ada pressure regulator kok di pasang pompa Pendorong lagi dan dipasang pressure regulator lagi🙄🙄🙄🙄 Kalau kecil kenapa gak di bypass saja Sebelum pressure regulator dan sesudah paham lah
I am on my third pump in a year. The first one failed, the second one is leaking out the bottom. I love the idea of the Scala2 but so far it isn't holding up. I purchased the pump through Amazon and the company supplying the pump has been awesome. They respond quickly and have replaced the pump twice now at no charge and have sent return labels. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this one will hold up.
Tinkerton82 I’m researching adding a Scala2 to boost my low in-town H2O pressure but I’m seeing bad reviews on the Scala2 pump. You posted this around 2 years ago (it’s now 07/2020). What is your opinion now of the pump? It it holding up? Is Grundfos supporting their warranty? Would you use this pump in a hard-water environment? Can you update us? Thanks!
@@dalehorkey9540 hi dale. They gave me a new part under the year warranty then out of luck after that so I only turn it on when needed for something. I hear there is a new version haven’t bothered with it. The pump would be amazing... if it didn’t develop leaks in the casting
New pumps are available under a long term warranty to certain p/c codes on the pipe. 1621 for sure but there is another that will qualify. If yours leaks, contact grundfos
Mine failed as well. Had a pinhole leak after a year right in the middle of the plastic. Grundfos sent me a repair kit free which I installed in another video. That way I didn't have to ship it. They have a 2 year warranty.
@@mclaine33 CMBEs can not lift a lot , max 1m, SCALAs up to 8m. CMBE is a difference price range, cost 2x as much. SCALA2 had mfg defect before 2018 I think, they leaked x < P/C 1951
Thanks for posting! I'm in the middle of building a floating home & have been looking at installing a booster pump. The Scala2 def looks like the way to go!
Reasonably quiet really. I would think inside a closet would be ok. Problem alphas been reliability. The front plastic cast piece leaked and was replaced. They then stopped making the part. I believe that it has been redone now so hopefully new ones are ok. Pump was amazing... when not leaking.
SERAFIN ESQUIVEL It boosts service pressure coming in so that is cold so that means it boosts both hot and cold. I guess you could put it in the hot line only if you'd like but you'd have to check with grindfos to see what the temp limit would be. That would be an odd installation.
What size are the connections to the pump? I see you are using 3/4" pex on the in and out, but it seems as if it steps up there just as entering/leaving the pump. Can you describe those connections please? Just got my pump and was expecting 3/4" but it is clearly larger and I wanna know before making the hour long drive in to the hardware store. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! Well done. My pump has a clicking noise almost like water hammer that occurs while the pump is running (not when closing a valve). Have you noticed that as well?
Is the "click" audible from another room? Mine has what I would describe as a thump that is quite loud when its kicking on. It seems to have problems supplying a single faucet and revs up and down, short cycling. Thumping everytime it starts back up.
I like your set up. Are you using pvc tubing? Recently our water pressure delivery seems to have dropped. Our Scala 1 also seems to be louder than when we purchased it a/b 1 year ago. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I wonder if merely opening the drain plug on the bottom would remove any dirt that might be causing us problems. Thanks.
Mine lasted 8 months, then leaked out the bottom at that square screen looking thing. Was told by the distributor that if your pump was built in 2018 or 2019, it has a fatal casting flaw, a leak kit will only last 6 to 8 months, they sent me a brand new one built in 2020, so I guess we will see, otherwise they are great pumps
. Hi, am looking to get one of these installed this week. i have one plumber who likes the resiboost system and another who likes the scala. Trying to decide. How has your 2020 version held up?
@@LucasPictures1 units after P/C 1951 should be ok now ...
Do you need a filter before the pump, I've hear that gunfos requires a pre-filter for warranty purposes.
Thank you 😊
***grudfos,is replacing certain p/c 1621 and another many years out of warranty if leaking. Contact grundfos with your p/c to see if they’ll send you a new onw
If you need another one I can save you $500 or more on this exact pump. It’s a open box item.
It’s been 6 years according to the heading. Is the original pump still in service?
Great video. Does a booster pump require a reservoir to draw from? Our Community Well delivers ~50psi. We'd like 60 or so PSI inside the house and I'm getting conflicting advice on a reservoir before the pump.
Buang buang listrik bis itu ada pressure regulator kok di pasang pompa Pendorong lagi dan dipasang pressure regulator lagi🙄🙄🙄🙄
Kalau kecil kenapa gak di bypass saja Sebelum pressure regulator dan sesudah paham lah
I am on my third pump in a year. The first one failed, the second one is leaking out the bottom. I love the idea of the Scala2 but so far it isn't holding up. I purchased the pump through Amazon and the company supplying the pump has been awesome. They respond quickly and have replaced the pump twice now at no charge and have sent return labels. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this one will hold up.
I hope you read this! I'm looking into a booster pump for my house. How's yours doing now?
Consider the CMBE 1-44. Much better build quality but it is about double the price. Can get it for around $1500
Hello. I’m looking at purchasing one of these units. How’s it been working for you? Any problems since it was installed? Thanks!
Been holding up since the repair. Love the pump, just have to see how it ages. Been about 1.5 years
Tinkerton82 I’m researching adding a Scala2 to boost my low in-town H2O pressure but I’m seeing bad reviews on the Scala2 pump. You posted this around 2 years ago (it’s now 07/2020). What is your opinion now of the pump? It it holding up? Is Grundfos supporting their warranty? Would you use this pump in a hard-water environment? Can you update us? Thanks!
@@dalehorkey9540 hi dale. They gave me a new part under the year warranty then out of luck after that so I only turn it on when needed for something. I hear there is a new version haven’t bothered with it. The pump would be amazing... if it didn’t develop leaks in the casting
New pumps are available under a long term warranty to certain p/c codes on the pipe. 1621 for sure but there is another that will qualify. If yours leaks, contact grundfos
Mine failed as well. Had a pinhole leak after a year right in the middle of the plastic. Grundfos sent me a repair kit free which I installed in another video. That way I didn't have to ship it. They have a 2 year warranty.
Get the CMBE 1-44 instead. The SCALA2 has a known fault and they are crap, especially for the price you paid.
@@mclaine33 CMBEs can not lift a lot , max 1m, SCALAs up to 8m. CMBE is a difference price range, cost 2x as much. SCALA2 had mfg defect before 2018 I think, they leaked x < P/C 1951
@@GabrielKozsar is 1951 official or your personal experience?
I think Grundfos says after 1901 is all good, not 1951.
@@piroozhr7968 i listened to a webinar and read about it. It’s official.
ANEH harus nya kalau mau air nya kencang jangan pakai pressure reducing valve
how is your pump holding up? looking at buying one but hear of lots of failures
Thanks for posting! I'm in the middle of building a floating home & have been looking at installing a booster pump. The Scala2 def looks like the way to go!
The name of the company is Vern's Wholesale
I'm looking to install one of these as ive got about 40psi as well. How loud is it? It'll be in a closet in our finished basement.
Reasonably quiet really. I would think inside a closet would be ok. Problem alphas been reliability. The front plastic cast piece leaked and was replaced. They then stopped making the part. I believe that it has been redone now so hopefully new ones are ok. Pump was amazing... when not leaking.
does it work for hot water as well ?? or is it for cold water only ??
SERAFIN ESQUIVEL
It boosts service pressure coming in so that is cold so that means it boosts both hot and cold. I guess you could put it in the hot line only if you'd like but you'd have to check with grindfos to see what the temp limit would be. That would be an odd installation.
What size are the connections to the pump? I see you are using 3/4" pex on the in and out, but it seems as if it steps up there just as entering/leaving the pump. Can you describe those connections please? Just got my pump and was expecting 3/4" but it is clearly larger and I wanna know before making the hour long drive in to the hardware store. Thanks!
hi. did you find out what size they are ?
The small white pieces are just 1" pex to get it to the right size for connection to the pump. I used pex 1" brass with 1" female on the other side.
Philip Eldred they are 1" inlet and 1" outlet
Thanks for the video! Well done. My pump has a clicking noise almost like water hammer that occurs while the pump is running (not when closing a valve). Have you noticed that as well?
Chris Brewer mine has the same sound since new. I assumed that it's just how it is supposed to be.
Thanks... It seems to still do it though it's not quite as loud. I just hope it doesn't damage the pump over time.
Mine has the same click. Assuming it's normal
Is the "click" audible from another room? Mine has what I would describe as a thump that is quite loud when its kicking on. It seems to have problems supplying a single faucet and revs up and down, short cycling. Thumping everytime it starts back up.
thanks for the video, I'm debating buying this pump is it a DIY or needs professional installation?
Arjun Gupta this is a total diy project. Especially if you're using pex. Copper takes some skill but still not very hard.
Thanks Tinkerton82 would you recommend adding a pressure tank in between ?
Arjun Gupta
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Arjun Gupta I don't see the point in a tank for this product.
It's a water hammer arrestor. I think so.)
So there is no tank?
Marlene Pisani I'm guessing that there is a small one inside the unit.
Is it directly connected to main line?no need for a tank?