Mini Fix Tank
Lowara Mini Fix Tank CAT 5
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- Trusted by thousands of customers
Lowara Minifix Cabinet Booster Set & Cat 5 Break Tank
The Lowara Minifix is a compact, wall-mounted booster system that combines a single pump and water tank in a sleek brushed steel cabinet. It is designed with Fluid CAT5 protection, ensuring compliance with water regulations. This unit is ideal for applications requiring category 5 protection, such as:
- Vehicle washing
- Bin stores
- Outdoor taps
- Irrigation systems
- Laboratories
- Other similar installations
Unit Connections:
- Inlet: 15mm
- Overflow: 22mm
- System Connection: 15mm
Installation Instructions:
- Water Inlet Connection:
- Connect the Mini Fix tank booster water inlet (15mm compression fitting, located on the left side of the cabinet) to a suitable water supply.
- Ensure the inlet is equipped with an isolation valve to facilitate maintenance.
- Low-Pressure Adjustment:
- If the pressure at the ball valve is below 0.3 bar, install a low-pressure orifice to ensure proper operation.
- Overflow Management:
- Extend the 22mm plastic overflow pipe (on the left side of the unit) to a visible location where overflow can be noticed and addressed.
- The installer must ensure the overflow can handle the incoming water volume. If not, install a pressure-reducing valve to control the mains water inflow.
- System Outlet Connection:
- Connect the discharge port (15mm push-fit fitting, located on the right side of the cabinet) to the system inlet.
- Draining the Break Tank:
- To drain the tank, isolate the suction line using the ball valve on the flexible connector.
- Detach the flexible end from the pump and position it over a container to collect the drained water.
Additional Notes:
- The break tank is designed with a weir slot to prevent backflow contamination, in accordance with water bylaws.
- In the event of a catastrophic failure of the inlet ball valve or NRV, the overflow may not manage the inflow. Excess water will then exit through the weir slot, potentially spilling onto the plant room floor.
More about this product
- Wash down in bin stores
- Dentists rinsing equipment
- School laboratory water supplies
- Single hosepipe supplies
Any application where category 5 protection is required
Standard delivery:
Standard delivery is free on most orders. Some items may incur a delivery charge depending on weight, size or value. Any applicable charge will be displayed at checkout.
Deliveries will typically be made between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Next day delivery:
Next working day delivery is available for a £16.50 + VAT delivery charge.
Orders must be placed before 12 noon to qualify for next working day delivery. Orders placed after 12 noon on Thursday but before noon on Friday will be delivered the following Monday. Orders placed after 12 noon on Friday will be delivered on Tuesday.
Pallet/Large/Difficult items:
Some large, heavy or difficult to transport items may incur an additional delivery charge. Please contact us for a delivery quote before ordering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about the Lowara Mini Fix Tank CAT 5. For technical specifications, see the product details above; for sizing or installation advice, contact our team. If you have any other questions, we're happy to help.
What is a water booster pump?
A water booster pump increases the pressure of an existing water supply to give stronger flow at taps, showers and appliances. It can be a small inline pump fitted to the incoming mains, or a larger pump and tank set that draws from a break tank to feed the whole house. Boosters do not create water – they raise the pressure of the water already coming in.
What is the difference between an inline booster and a tank-and-pump booster?
An inline booster connects straight onto the incoming mains and is limited to 12 litres per minute under UK water regulations – examples include the Salamander HomeBoost and WaterBoost WB-Compact. A tank-and-pump booster, such as the Grundfos Home Booster or DAB Esybox with Esytank, draws from a break tank and can deliver much higher flow rates for larger homes with multiple bathrooms.
What is a variable speed booster pump?
A variable speed booster uses an inverter to adjust pump speed in real time to match demand. It maintains constant pressure as outlets open and close, runs more quietly than a fixed-speed pump and typically saves up to 50 per cent of the energy a fixed-speed equivalent would use. The DAB Esybox, DAB Esybox Mini 3 and Grundfos Scala2 are common variable speed examples.