A booster pump is a type of pump used in areas where water pressure is insufficient, providing pressurization for water. As an automatic pump, a booster pump ensures that water reaches the upper floors of a building. It can be used in many types of structures. A booster pump for home use is referred to as domestic. Depending on the system setup, a booster pump can be used alone or with a water tank.
What is a Booster Pump?
A booster pump consists of a pump and control equipment. It is mostly electrically powered and used when the city water network is insufficient. The main component is the pump, while the other parts include a control panel, pressure gauge, pressure switch, expansion tank, check valve, and ball valve. These additional components serve as control equipment. Unlike traditional pumps, booster pumps have a more comprehensive structure with extra equipment. Booster pumps can operate in multiple ways: the pump can be connected directly to the network or a tank. When connected to the network, interruptions affect the pump and reduce efficiency.
The typical setup uses an expansion or water tank: water passes through a filter into the tank, and the pump then distributes it. Booster pumps can be small, horizontal, vertical, or packaged. Packaged pumps increase both water pressure and flow rate. Domestic booster pumps fall into the small category, being compact and low-volume. Mechanisms can be horizontal or vertical, with vertical models having main and spare parts for backup in case of issues.
Where Are Booster Pumps Used?
Booster pumps are used to increase water flow from lower to upper floors. Low pressure results in slow water supply to upper floors, which booster pumps resolve. Common usage areas include:
- Residential complexes
- Homes
- Schools
- Low or high-rise buildings
- Village houses
- Fields
- Irrigation facilities
- Industrial plants
In general, booster pumps are suitable wherever water pressure is insufficient. Rural areas often need them due to low pressure away from the network. High water consumption and tall buildings also require booster pumps. Another reason for use is to maintain water supply during outages.
What is a Domestic Booster Pump?
Booster pumps vary according to where they will be used. Domestic booster pumps are suitable for homes. For home use, installation and electrical connection are usually sufficient. Domestic pumps come in single-phase and three-phase models. Single-phase systems have two cables: neutral and phase. Three-phase systems have four cables: three phase and one neutral. Therefore, the electrical connection diagram differs between single-phase and three-phase models. Single-phase models are generally for residential use, while three-phase pumps are more suitable for industrial applications. Some domestic booster pumps have two pumps; the second pump provides additional pressure when one is insufficient, increasing flow and pressure.
Where Are Domestic Booster Pumps Used?
Home booster pumps are typically used for one floor or a single apartment. They can also be used for water transfer or garden irrigation. Domestic models vary in tank capacity and features. High-capacity pumps can serve as a water tank; when water is depleted, the pump activates. Low-capacity pumps are mainly used with a balance tank, operating when a faucet is opened and stopping when closed. Models connected directly to the network without a tank are hydromatic. Power (kW) varies; 0.75 kW single-phase booster pumps are commonly used for homes. MASDAF, operating since 1977, is a leading manufacturer of pumps and booster pumps, offering reliable, quiet, and professional domestic models.