What is a Water Booster Pump and How Does It Work?

A water booster pump helps increase the pressure and volume of water that flows from your faucet or shower head. Low water pressure can make simple tasks like bathing or brushing your teeth a hassle, but a booster pump could be the perfect solution.

John Woodard, our Master Water Specialist, answers your most frequently asked questions about booster pumps.

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0:00 Introduction
0:11 What is a booser pump?
0:26 How does a booster pump work?
0:44 What are the components of a booster pump?
1:12 How are booster pumps used?
2:25 How do you install a booster pump?
4:19 How do you size a booster pump?
5:36 Do I need a booster pump?
6:14 Will a booster pump enhance pressure and/or flow rate?

[geevee]

might have to take one of these to mexico. got a water tank on the roof that pretty much provides gravity pressure

[KarasCyborg]

So this will run whenever someone opens a faucet. It's not like a pump with a pressure tank where the system will pressurize and the pump only will run once the pressure drops below a certain threshold.

[rohanrajah]

Thank you so much. This is a very useful video.

[imustbegettinolder]

Thank you. Very helpful and I particularly appreciate the comment about installing a by-pass line. Nobody where I live (rural northern Việt Nam) does this and I had forgotten about doing so. Cheers.

[georgebennett]

Caution please be sure you get the correct pump for your application. What this guy is not telling you is there are no pressure adjustment on these pumps! The pressure output is going to be 50+ pounds greater than your incoming water pressure. i.e. 20 inlet = 70+ psi outlet

[SteveB-hebu]

John, you mention installing the pump so that you can detect leaks in your system. How would you go about doing that?

[angelmisai]

Thank you so much. This answered a lot of my questions. ❤️ Great video. It's very informative.

[Plumber-ghvm]

Ok so I just installed one of these pumps for a customer . First yes the piping is vibrating throughout the system so I need to add flex connectors to the system . Second they are complaining that every time they turn on a fixture the pump kicks on. Can I add a storage tank to your booster pump and could you post a diagram on the proper installation of the auxiliary storage tank . Basically they want to be able to use water without the pump constantly cycling . Any help is appreciated . Thanks and I did purchase from you directly

[mansuetobadionurbangardene]

An enlightening video. Thanks for uploading.

[joediggs]

@Fresh Water Systems Do you have a preference for Tankless models? How about those that include a pressure storage tank? I'd love to see your sizing recommendations for this.

[vcash]

Can you do a video on 12 volt booster pumps for RO-DI Portable systems....

[LolitasGarden]

So does this device activate every time I turn the faucet? That's a great deal of on and off for the motor.

[WVRetreat]

Really, really helpful video. Thanks. I've notice some booster pumps come with a pressure tank. What's the difference between these and the ones that are pump only? Is one better than the other?

[deboraah]

Thank you so much ! So helpful and insightful 🥰

[AvadhutMunj]

It is beautiful knowledge sir. All the best

[razern]

Just one question : How well does water booster pump works underground?

[meguelsayers]

Very informative and learned something new. 👌🏽

[rohdoug]

Tell me about the flexi connector. Do I need two for both side in/out? Also how do I do the by pass?

[almulakimaalimalriadiat]

I bought a used dura-flow pump to use as waterpump for solar heating system.
Now when I look at the pump I don't find any power cord/supply, only one 1/4 inch vacuum tube attached to the switch assembly on top of
the pump. What am I missing ?

[stebarg]

As far as I know, sucking water out of municipal water network - as you potentially do if you connect the booster pump directly to the incoming water line - is forbidden for a good reason. I haven’t heard anything about this from your presentation.

Usually you have to have a ground tank to separate the pump from the municipal network. Are there any other proper options?