So why are there so many domestic water pumps to choose from? The fact is there are many different situations in which you might need to pump water, and each one comes with various challenges. Whether you need a water pump to pump water from a rainwater tank or from a bore or dam, each different type of water pump is designed to make the job easier with their different features.

Our recommended domestic garden / irrigation water pump...

The Davey range of Silver series pumps are the ideal solution for backyard rainwater tanks and garden watering. They are economical, simple to use and install, Fully automatic, Feature loss of prime protection, and come with Davey's 2 year Australia Wide warranty. The Davey SJ35-04PC pump model can supply a variety of garden watering applications, such as :-

• A garden hose with a spray nozzle fitted, or
• A garden spray system with up to 25 microjet sprays, or
• A garden dripper system with up to 200 garden drippers (4 litre per hour drippers), or
• Two small impact sprinklers

Our recommended domestic household supply water pump...

The Grundfos CM Booster Self priming range is a compact booster pump designed for domestic and light industrial use. The Grundfos booster unit consists of a robust multistage centrifugal pump and a generator friendly PM1 or PM2 pressure manager controller. The pressure manager allows the pump to start and stop automatically according to demand and protects the pump from dry running. The Grundfos CM Booster self priming range is the perfect solution if you are struggling with insufficient mains pressure, and can also be used with above or below ground water sources. Typical Applications are :-

• Mains Boosting
• Household Water Supply
• Boosting from above ground water tanks
• Boosting from below ground water sources
• Light industrial use

Our recommended domestic rainwater and mains switch over water pump...

The Davey Rainbank Series - How RainBank works - When an appliance like a toilet or washing machine is being filled, RainBank detects the water beginning to flow along the pipes and pumps rainwater if it is available - effectively switching the water source from the domestic mains to the rainwater supply.If the rainwater supply is exhausted, RainBank switches off the pump and allows mains water to flow. Features & Benefits :-

• Automatically switches between rainwater and mains water, ensuring reliable supply
• Save water by using rainwater to flush toilets, wash clothes and water gardens
• Provides seamless mains backup in the event of an empty rainwater tank or electrical interruptions
• Saves energy by not repumping mains water and uses no power in standby mode
• Built-in back flow prevention 'dual check' valve for added safety
• RainBank and controller can be mounted on the pump or a nearby wall, up to 9 metres from tank

Our recommended domestic jet water pump for bore applications...

Onga's Farmmaster range offers precicion engineered internals with coated cast iron construction for high performance, lower running costs and the ultimate in strength and longevity. Containing a totally enclosed fan cooled motor, you simply cant beat this range for reliability. They are available in shallow and deep well configurations. Onga shallow well pumps offers a wide variety including the 500 series, JJ and OJ range of reliable shallow well pumps suitable for providing strong and constant pressure throughout. Product Features

• Simple to install and commission
• Full range of injectors
• Large range of injector types
• Offset combinations available
• No moving parts down bore
• Manual or Automatic system

Our recommended domestic sump / pit water pump...

The Davey D15VA is a versatile submersible Vortex dewatering sump pump from Davey that is ideal for applications like :-

• Grey water pumping
• Sump emptying
• Septic effluent water disposal
• Pumping of light slurries and factory waste
• Water transfer
• Storm and rainwater harvesting and transfer

Our recommended domestic variable speed household water pump...

GRUNDFOS SCALA2 is a robust, composite, variable speed pump that adjusts performance according to water demand, providing constant pressure
to all taps. The fully integrated pump includes a motor, tank, sensor, drive and non-return valve in one compact unit that is quick and easy to install. SCALA2 is self-priming, allowing for use from both above and below ground water sources and the water-cooled motor ensures quiet operation. Features :- 

• Variable Speed – The pump adjusts performance according to water demand, providing constant pressure to all taps regardless of variations in demand or inlet pressure.
• Self-Priming – Ideal for pressurising water from above or below ground water sources with a suction lift of up to 8 metres and self-priming up to 4 metres.
  Energy Efficient – The pump features a permanent magnet motor to help reduce power consumption while the frequency controller matches the power consumption with the required water output, also helping to conserve energy and reduce energy bills.
• Simple Selection – One model to suit most domestic applications makes selection easy.
• User Friendly – The easy to use control panel features LED indicators displaying power status, pressure setting and alarm indicators lights.
• Protective Functions – To protect the pump and help ensure a long life, a range of protective features are incorporated into the pump such as; dry-run protection, anti-cycling alarm, auto-reset and maximum continuous operation time (30 mins).
• Easy Installation – Quick and easy installation in just three steps; connect the pipes, prime the pump and plug into the power outlet.
• Integrated Non-Return Valve – No additional non-return valve required – plug and pump solution.