Installing a household pressure booster pump in your home is very important if you want to increase the pressure of water or if your relying on tank water to supply your house.  Household pressure pumps do a good job of raising the water pressure up to 60psi or more, depending on the model you buy. Make sure you follow our quick buying guide to learn the key considerations to make when buying a household pressure pump that matches your needs and requirements.

The process of buying a household pressure pump for your home isn’t always easy. This is because different models are made with different pressure boosting capabilities and you’ll need to know which one will suit your unique pumping needs.

However, paying attention to the following factors will help you find the right household pressure pump for your home:

• Pressure rating: the highest level of pressure (expressed in pounds per square inch, psi) a pump can add to your home water system is one of the most important things to look for in a pressure booster pump. Work out the difference between the current water pressure and the normal water pressure of your system to get an idea of what pressure boost you’ll need.

• Durability: you should also ensure that the pump you want to buy is made from durable materials for increased lifespan. Models made from stainless steel metal are usually corrosion-resistant and long-lasting.

• Flow rate: the maximum flow rate of a household pressure pump (expressed in litres per minute, LPM) refers to the highest volume of water a pump can discharge in a minute. Knowing how much water you need to flow out of your home faucets will help you pick a pump with a matching flow rate.

Brands, without a doubt there are many.

Major quality brands for domestic pumps in Australia are Grundfos, DAB , Lowara, Davey, Onga, and Ebara. There are also alot of brands that claim to be a major top quality brand but i would argue these pumps have a long way to go before meeting this catergory. There are also alot of cheaply made pump brands, which are commonly found on auction sites like ebay etc.

If you are looking for a good quality household pump, our personal preference is GRUNDFOS. There are multiple reasons for this. 1. Long history of high quality product. 2. The modern Grundfos philosphy is to look at the Life Cycle cost. They look at making a pump that will last a long time, be cheaper to operate and be made with materails of less embodied energy (more enviromentally friendly materials). The result is simply a cheaper Life cycle cost. They would argue that although you pay a bit more to begin with, there pumps will generally be cheaper over time compared to even the cheaply made pumps or low end pumps.