Water Booster Pump Options & Specifications
Check out the pump options available with our Well Manager systems. The right pump depends on how and where you use water, along with the demands of your property and overall water system. Explore the options below, or talk with our team so we can properly size a pump for your application.
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What Goes Into Sizing a Pump?
Selecting a pump isn’t based on one number. We look at the overall water demand of the property and how the pump will need to perform within the complete water system.
Property & Building Size
Size of the home, building, property, and areas the pump needs to serve.
Fixtures & Bathrooms
Number and types of faucets, bathrooms, showers, and other water-using fixtures that may operate at the same time.
Occupancy
How many people regularly use water within the home or building.
High Water Demands
Pools, irrigation, gardens, large or multi-head showers, specialty fixtures, and other high-demand equipment.
Distance & Elevation
How far and how high water needs to travel from the pump to its furthest or highest point of use.
Water Treatment
Filters, softeners, other treatment equipment, and any periodic backwash requirements.
Water Source & Supply
Where the water is coming from and the available supply feeding the system.
Desired Pressure & Flow
The pressure and water volume the system needs to maintain during normal and peak use.
Every application is different. These are some of the primary factors we consider when sizing a pump, but additional system conditions may affect the final selection.
Pump Options for Well Manager Systems
Explore the pump options available with Well Manager® systems. Each pump offers different flow, pressure, electrical, and installation capabilities to accommodate a range of residential and commercial applications.
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Pump Specifications Overview
Bladder Tank Recommendation
For best performance and to help prevent rapid pump cycling, DAB recommends installing a bladder tank on the discharge side of every pump. A properly sized bladder tank helps absorb small water draws—such as flushing a toilet or washing your hands—reducing unnecessary pump starts and extending the life of the pump.
Recommended Bladder Tank Sizes
- 2-gallon bladder tank – DAB E.SYBOX Mini 3 (approximately 10 GPM)
- 4-gallon bladder tank – DAB E.SYBOX, DTRON 2, and DIVER (approximately 20 GPM)
- 10-gallon bladder tank – DAB E.SYBOX MAX (approximately 50 GPM)
Well Manager® Systems:
When installing a Well Manager®, the existing pressure tank is typically relocated. In many installations, it can be reinstalled after the Well Manager® system to serve as the required bladder tank.
DAB DTRON 2
Submersible Pump | Under 1 HP | 115V
Compact submersible pump option designed for installation inside the water storage tank. The DTRON 2 provides variable-speed pressure control while keeping the pump and associated equipment contained within the tank.
- Pump Type: Submersible
- Horsepower: 0.9 HP
- Voltage: 115V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Current Draw: 9.7 Amps
- Maximum Flow: 26 GPM
- Maximum Head: 134 ft
- Maximum Pressure: Approx. 58 PSI (134 ft of head converted to PSI)
- Inlet Connection: Integrated bottom intake / no threaded inlet
- Outlet Connection: 1-1/4″ NPT
Available Accessories
- DAB DOC68 — Optional
Allows the DTRON 2 to be installed externally as a surface pump. Required when using the DTRON 2 in this external configuration.
Pump Performance
DAB E.SYBOX Mini 3
External Variable-Speed Pump | 1 HP Class | 115/230V
The DAB E.SYBOX Mini 3 is a compact variable-speed booster pump designed to maintain consistent water pressure as demand changes. Its integrated controls and pressure tank make it a compact option for residential Well Manager systems.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 1.1 HP
- Voltage: 115V / 208–240V
- Frequency: 50–60 Hz
- Current Draw: 9.6 A at 115V / 4.8 A at 208–240V
- Maximum Flow: 22 GPM
- Maximum Head: 183 ft
- Maximum Pressure: 80 PSI*
- Inlet Connection: 1″ NPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ NPT
Available Accessories
- DAB E.SYWALL — Optional: Allows the E.SYBOX Mini 3 to be wall-mounted and provides additional installation flexibility.
- DAB E.SYTWIN Mini Dock — Optional: Allows two E.SYBOX Mini 3 pumps to be connected as a twin-pump booster system for applications requiring greater water demand or added pump capacity.
Pump Performance
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DAB E.SYBOX DIVER
Submersible Variable-Speed Pump | 1.3 HP | 220–240V
The DAB E.SYBOX DIVER is a variable-speed submersible pump designed to provide consistent water pressure directly from a storage tank. Its compact, in-tank design reduces external equipment while delivering strong flow and pressure for higher-demand applications.
- Pump Type: Submersible Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 1.3 HP
- Voltage: 220–240V
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Current Draw: 5.5 Amps
- Maximum Flow: 29 GPM
- Maximum Head: 180 ft
- Maximum Pressure: Approx. 78 PSI
- Inlet Connection: Integrated intake / no threaded inlet
- Outlet Connection: 1-1/4″
Available Accessories
- DAB DOC68 — Optional: Allows the E.SYBOX DIVER to be installed externally as a surface-mounted pump. Required when using the pump in this external configuration.
Pump Performance
DAB E.SYBOX
External Variable-Speed Pump | 2 HP | 230V
The DAB E.SYBOX is an external variable-speed booster pump designed to maintain consistent water pressure as demand changes. Its higher flow and pressure capabilities make it a strong option for larger homes and applications with greater water demands.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 2.1 HP (I’d display this as 2 HP on the site)
- Voltage: 230V
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Current Draw: 10 Amps
- Maximum Flow: 31.7 GPM
- Maximum Head: 213 ft
- Maximum Pressure: Approx. 92 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 1″ NPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ NPT
Available Accessories
- DAB E.SYWALL — Optional: Allows the E.SYBOX to be mounted on a wall and provides additional installation flexibility.
- DAB E.SYTWIN Dock — Optional: Allows two E.SYBOX pumps to operate together for applications requiring greater flow capacity or pump redundancy.
Pump Performance
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DAB E.SYBOX MAX
External Variable-Speed Pump | 2 HP | 230V
The DAB E.SYBOX MAX is a high-performance variable-speed booster pump designed for applications with larger water demands. Its higher flow and pressure capabilities make it well suited for larger residential, multi-family, and commercial Well Manager systems.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 3.6 HP Single Phase / 3.5 HP Three Phase
- Voltage: 208–240V Single Phase / 380–480V Three Phase
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Current Draw: 12.5–11.5 A Single Phase / 4.4 A Three Phase
- Maximum Flow: 76 GPM
- Maximum Head: 227 ft
- Maximum Pressure: Approx. 98 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 2″ NPT with E.SYDOCK MAX
- Outlet Connection: 2″ NPT with E.SYDOCK MAX
Available Accessories
- DAB E.SYDOCK MAX NPT — Required: Connects a single E.SYBOX MAX pump to the piping system and provides 2″ NPT inlet and outlet connections.
- DAB 2 E.SYDOCK MAX NPT — Optional: Connects two E.SYBOX MAX pumps together for applications requiring greater flow capacity or a multi-pump configuration.
Pump Performance
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Davey EvoDrive
External Variable-Speed Pump | 1.2 HP | 110–120V
The Davey EvoDrive is a compact variable-speed booster pump designed to provide consistent water pressure as demand changes. Its quiet operation and integrated controls make it a strong option for residential Well Manager systems and other applications with moderate water demands.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 1.2 HP
- Voltage: 110–120V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Current Draw: 11 Amps
- Maximum Flow: 28 GPM
- Maximum Head: Approx. 234 ft
- Maximum Pressure: 101.5 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 1″ NPT Female
- Outlet Connection: 1″ NPT Female
Pump Performance
AquaStrong Smart 45
External Variable-Speed Pump | ¾ HP | 115V
The AquaStrong Smart 45 is a compact variable-speed booster pump designed to maintain consistent water pressure as demand changes. Its smaller size and integrated controls make it a practical option for residential Well Manager systems with lower to moderate water demands.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: ¾ HP
- Voltage: 115V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Current Draw: 6.5 Amps
- Maximum Flow: 25 GPM
- Maximum Head: 150 ft
- Maximum Pressure: Approx. 65 PSI (hydraulic equivalent of 150 ft of head)
- Inlet Connection: 1″ NPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ NPT
Pump Performance
Grundfos SCALA2
External Variable-Speed Pump | 1 HP Class | 115V or 208–230V
The Grundfos SCALA2 is a compact variable-speed booster pump designed to maintain consistent water pressure as demand changes. Its integrated controls, pressure tank, and quiet operation make it a practical option for residential Well Manager systems with varying water demands.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 0.6 HP
- Voltage: 115V or 208–230V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Current Draw: 2.8 Amps*
- Maximum Flow: Approx. 20 GPM
- Maximum Head: 147 ft
- Maximum Pressure: Approx. 64 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 1″ NPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ NPT
Pump Performance
Goulds Water Technology AquaCase AC10
External Variable-Speed Pump | 115V or 230V
The AquaCase AC10 is an all-in-one variable-speed booster pump designed to provide consistent water pressure as demand changes. Its integrated pump, pressure tank, controls, and connectivity make it a compact option for residential and light commercial Well Manager applications.
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Voltage: 115V or 230V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Breaker Size: 15 Amps
- Maximum Flow: 30 GPM at 115V / 38 GPM at 230V
- Maximum Head: 185 ft
- Maximum Pressure Setting: 80 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 1″ Male NPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ Male NPT
- Phase: Single Phase
Pump Performance
Franklin Electric VersaBoost Pro & Pro XT
External Variable-Speed Pumps | 115–240V Options
The Franklin Electric VersaBoost Pro series provides variable-speed water pressure boosting with integrated controls and pressure management. Available in standard Pro and higher-capacity Pro XT models, the series provides options for different residential water demands.
VersaBoost Pro
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 0.8 HP
- Available Voltages: 115V or 208–240V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Maximum Flow: 18 GPM
- Maximum Head: 185 ft
- Maximum Pressure: 80 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 1″ FNPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ FNPT
VersaBoost Pro XT
- Pump Type: External / Surface-Mounted Variable-Speed
- Horsepower: 1.1 HP
- Voltage: 208–240V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Maximum Flow: 25 GPM
- Maximum Head: 185 ft
- Maximum Pressure: 80 PSI
- Inlet Connection: 1″ FNPT
- Outlet Connection: 1″ FNPT
Pump Performance
DAB Pump Accessories
DAB pump accessories provide additional installation, mounting, and system configuration options for select DAB pumps. Explore the accessories below to see their purpose, key specifications, and compatible pump models.
DAB E.SYWALL Wall-Mounting Kit
Compatible pump(s): DAB E.SYBOX & DAB E.SYBOX Mini 3
A wall-mounting accessory designed to securely mount the E.SYBOX off the floor for a compact, organized installation.
DAB DOC 68 Pump Dock
Compatible pump(s): DAB E.SYBOX DIVER & DAB DTRON 2
A surface-mounting dock that allows a compatible DAB submersible pump to be installed and operated outside of the water storage tank.
DAB E.SYTWIN Twin Pump Dock
Compatible pump(s): DAB E.SYBOX
A mounting and connection system that combines two E.SYBOX pumps for applications requiring increased flow capacity or pump redundancy.
DAB E.SYTWIN Mini Twin Pump Dock
Compatible pump(s): DAB E.SYBOX Mini 3
Connects two E.SYBOX Mini 3 pumps into a compact twin-pump configuration for applications requiring additional capacity.
DAB E.SYDOCK MAX NPT
Compatible pump(s): DAB E.SYBOX MAX
The required docking base for installing an E.SYBOX MAX, providing the pump’s hydraulic connection points and a stable mounting platform.
DAB 2 E.SYDOCK MAX NPT
Compatible pump(s): DAB E.SYBOX MAX
A twin docking configuration for installing two E.SYBOX MAX pumps together when greater system capacity or redundancy is required.
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