DAB JET self-priming jet pump

DAB Jet & Shallow-Well Pumps

Self-priming jet pumps for shallow water. The DAB JET mounts above ground and lifts water by suction from wells, cisterns and tanks within about 29 ft of the surface — the right tool when the water level is shallow. Cast iron body, technopolymer hydraulics, carbon/ceramic seal, and a pressure switch fitted so it starts and stops on your setpoint. Two models: JET 150-PS (1.5 HP) and JET 200-PS (2 HP), both 230 V single phase, US 60 Hz. For water levels beyond suction reach, choose a submersible. Engineering-led sizing on request — call 1-888.510.4036 or email sales@watermainsupply.com.

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DAB JET Self-Priming Shallow Well Jet Pump - Cast Iron, Pressure Switch Fitted, 29 ft Suction Lift, 230V Single Phase
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DAB Jet & Shallow-Well Pumps

DAB Pumps

DAB JET Self-Priming
Shallow-Well Jet Pumps

Cast iron jet pumps for shallow wells, cisterns and tanks — above-ground install, a pressure switch fitted out of the box, and suction lift to 29 ft. The DAB JET in 1.5 and 2 HP, US 60 Hz, sized on suction lift and flow rather than the headline specs.

1.5 & 2 HPModels
To 29 ftSuction lift
To 203 ftMax head
FittedPressure switch
Cast IronPump body

A jet pump is the shallow-water tool. It mounts above ground and draws water up by suction, so it is the right choice when the water level is within reach — roughly 25 ft of the surface for a shallow-well unit. It is self-priming and tolerates some air in the suction line, which makes it forgiving on shallow wells, cisterns and tanks, and easy to service because the pump sits where you can reach it.

Watermain Supply supplies the U.S. 60 Hz DAB JET with a pressure switch fitted, alongside the deep-well and convertible jet lines from Goulds, Franklin Electric and A.Y. McDonald / Baker we also carry — so we can point you to the right pump, not just the one on the page. Call 1-888.510.4036 with your suction lift and flow target, or read on to select.

How a Jet Pump Works

A Venturi and impeller create suction at the pump, pulling water up from below. Because it lifts by suction, atmospheric pressure caps the depth — in practice about 25 to 29 ft for a shallow-well pump.

Shallow well Deep well / convertible
How it lifts Single pipe, built-in jet at the pump Two-pipe ejector dropped down the casing
Water level Within ~25 ft of surface Beyond suction depth, tens to hundreds of ft
DAB option JET 150-PS, 200-PS Not available — DAB JET does not convert
Where we point you DAB JET on this page Baker / Goulds / Franklin convertible, or a submersible
The one decision that matters: measure the vertical distance from the pump to the lowest water level. Within about 25 ft, the DAB JET is a simple, well-built answer. Deeper than that, you need a deep-well convertible jet or a submersible — see our Submersible Well Pumps collection.

The DAB JET Line

Two horsepower, one cast-iron self-priming platform, both with a pressure switch fitted.

DAB JET 150-PS

1.5 HP shallow-well jet

1.5 HP1.1 kW
29 ftsuction lift
230V1-phase
8 Afull load

The 1.5 HP self-priming jet for a typical shallow-well household. Cast iron pump body and motor support, technopolymer impeller, diffuser and Venturi with a sand guard, stainless adjustment rings and a carbon/ceramic seal. Ships with a pressure switch fitted.

Key specifications
  • DAB code 102166230, 1x230V, 8 A
  • Operating range 1.8–46.2 GPM, head to 203 ft
  • Self-priming, suction lift to 29 ft
  • Built-in thermal and current overload
  • Max operating pressure 116 psi, IP44 motor
Best forShallow wells, cisterns and tanks with light-to-moderate household demand.
View JET 150-PS

DAB JET 200-PS

2 HP shallow-well jet

2 HP1.5 kW
29 ftsuction lift
230V1-phase
11 Afull load

The 2 HP model, holding more pressure at a given flow than the 150-PS. Same cast iron construction, self-priming hydraulics and fitted pressure switch, with more capacity for higher demand or longer service runs.

Key specifications
  • DAB code 102166240, 1x230V, 11 A
  • Operating range 1.8–46.2 GPM, head to 203 ft
  • Self-priming, suction lift to 29 ft
  • Built-in thermal and current overload
  • Carbon/ceramic mechanical seal
Best forLarger shallow-well homes, longer runs, and light irrigation within suction reach.
View JET 200-PS

Water Deeper Than 25 ft?

Start here instead

>25 ftwater level
Deep wellapplication
Convertibleor submersible
We size itfor you

If the water level is beyond suction reach, a shallow-well jet cannot lift it. The right tools are a deep-well convertible jet with a two-pipe ejector, or a submersible pump set in the well. We carry both and will point you to the correct one.

Where to go
  • Baker / Goulds / Franklin convertible and deep-well jets
  • DAB S3 / S4 submersible well pumps
  • We size on your well depth, drawdown and flow
Best forDeep wells, driven wells and any lift beyond ~25 ft.
Shop Submersible Pumps

Model Comparison

Both DAB JET models in the U.S. 60 Hz market. Operating range is the family envelope, not a single duty point.

Specification JET 150-PS JET 200-PS
DAB code 102166230 102166240
Motor output 1.5 HP / 1.1 kW 2 HP / 1.5 kW
Supply voltage 1x230V 1x230V
Full load current 8 A 11 A
Capacitor 31.5 uF 40 uF
Max suction lift 29 ft 29 ft
Operating range 1.8–46.2 GPM 1.8–46.2 GPM
Max head 203 ft 203 ft
Max operating pressure 116 psi 116 psi
Pump body Cast iron Cast iron
Seal Carbon / ceramic Carbon / ceramic
Motor protection IP44; terminal block IP55 IP44; terminal block IP55
Pressure switch Fitted Fitted

Data from DAB Pumps U.S. literature. Both models are self-priming shallow-well jets; head falls as flow rises. Request the DAB curve for the duty point before specifying.

Sizing a Shallow-Well Jet Pump

Three checks, in order.

1. Check suction lift first. Measure the vertical distance from the pump to the lowest water level. It must stay within 29 ft; a long horizontal run adds friction that eats into that budget. If you cannot meet it, you need a deep-well or submersible pump — stop here.
2. Set peak flow. Size household demand with the WSFU / Hunter-curve method (IPC Table 604.3); use the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator for light commercial.
3. Pick the horsepower. The 2 HP 200-PS holds more pressure at a given flow than the 1.5 HP 150-PS. Confirm your duty point on the DAB curve, and keep it below roughly 70 percent of the maximum head at your design flow.

Elevation costs about 0.433 psi per foot of lift, and every psi of tank pressure is 2.31 ft of head. A jet pump's suction limit is a hard physical ceiling — no horsepower overcomes a water level beyond ~25 ft.

What Makes the DAB JET Different

The engineering in the pump, and why it matters on the install.

Self-Priming to 29 ft

Lifts water with air present in the suction line — forgiving on shallow wells and slow-recovering cisterns.

Pressure Switch Fitted

Automatic start and stop on your pressure setting, straight out of the box, with no extra parts to add.

Cast Iron Body

A durable cast iron pump body and motor support stand up to continuous duty better than plastic-bodied jets.

Overload Protected

Built-in thermal and current overload in the motor; the capacitor stays on permanently in single phase.

Carbon/Ceramic Seal

A reliable mechanical seal built for continuous cycling.

Sand Guard Hydraulics

Technopolymer impeller, diffuser and Venturi with a sand guard and stainless adjustment rings.

Above-Ground Service

Mounts where you can reach it — no pulling a pump from the well to service or replace it.

2 HP Option

More pressure at flow than the typical 1/2 to 3/4 HP shallow-well jet, for larger homes and longer runs.

DAB vs Baker, Goulds and Franklin

We carry all four jet lines. The most important split is shallow-well versus deep-well: the DAB JET is shallow-well only, while Baker, Goulds and Franklin all offer convertible or deep-well options. Specifications come from our own product listings; confirm the exact model against the manufacturer booklet.

DAB vs A.Y. McDonald / Baker

Specification DAB JET A.Y. McDonald / Baker
Origin Imported (Italy) US-built
Type Shallow well only Shallow, convertible and deep-well ejector
Range JET 150-PS, 200-PS 8100 / 8500 shallow, 8000 / 8200 / 8600 convertible, 1500 multi-stage
Deep-well capable No Yes — 2 in single-pipe or 4 in two-pipe ejector packages
Availability at WMS Sold and supported Authorized, stocked A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems distributor
Where Baker wins: a US-built family that converts to deep-well duty with ejector packages, the full accessory chain (foot valves, casing adapters, control valves), and a line we stock and are authorized on. Where DAB wins: a simple, well-built shallow-well pump with a pressure switch fitted and a 2 HP option, at a competitive price.

DAB vs Goulds Water Technology

Specification DAB JET Goulds
Origin Imported (Italy) Made in USA
Type Shallow well only Shallow (JS+), convertible (J+), deep-well multi-stage (SJ)
Certification Not published for the JET NSF/ANSI 61 and 372
Deep-well capable No Yes — SJ multi-stage for wells over 25 ft, built-in control valve
Horsepower 1.5 and 2 HP 0.75 to 2 HP
Where Goulds wins: both drinking-water marks (NSF/ANSI 61 and 372), a deep-well multi-stage SJ for wells beyond suction depth, and a premium pedigree. Where DAB wins: a lower-cost shallow-well pump with a pressure switch fitted and a 2 HP option. If the job is a certified potable shallow well, Goulds is the safer certification call.

DAB vs Franklin Electric

Specification DAB JET Franklin Electric
Origin Imported (Italy) US brand
Type Shallow well only Convertible and shallow (C Series, VersaJet, SWJ Cyclone)
Certification Not published for the JET NSF/ANSI 372 only (not 61)
Deep-well capable No Yes — convertible with injector and bypass plug
Typical flow To 46.2 GPM (family envelope) Up to ~16 GPM (C Series)
Where Franklin wins: convertible shallow-or-deep flexibility from a single pump and a strong US brand. The trade-off to know: Franklin jet pumps publish NSF/ANSI 372 (low-lead) but not NSF/ANSI 61 — if a full potable listing matters, weigh that against Goulds. Where DAB wins: a simple shallow-well pump with a pressure switch fitted and more horsepower at the top of the range.

Why Source Your Jet Pump From Watermain Supply

Sized Before It Ships

We check suction lift and flow before the pump leaves — and tell you when a deep-well pump is the right call instead.

Shallow or Deep, One Source

DAB shallow-well jets, plus Baker, Goulds and Franklin convertibles and submersibles — the right tool for your water level.

Multi-Brand Honesty

If the DAB JET is not the fit, we will say so and quote the pump that is, on the certification and depth your job needs.

Correct US Build

60 Hz, US voltages, pressure switch fitted, ready to install.

Account Terms Available

Net-30 terms for qualified contractor, plumber and property accounts, handled in-house.

Houston & Gulf Coast Service

Local support and fast fulfillment across the region, with parts and aftermarket backing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from homeowners, plumbers and irrigation installers selecting a jet pump.

Jet pump or submersible?

If the water level is within about 25 ft of the surface, a jet pump works and installs above ground where it is easy to service. Deeper than that, choose a deep-well convertible jet or a submersible pump.

How deep can the DAB JET lift?

Up to 29 ft of suction lift. A long horizontal run adds friction that reduces the usable lift, so keep the pump close to the water.

Can the DAB JET do a deep well?

No — it is a shallow-well pump only. For deep wells, Baker, Goulds and Franklin offer convertible or two-pipe ejector options, or use a submersible.

Does it come with a pressure switch?

Yes. Both DAB models ship with a pressure switch fitted, so the pump starts and stops on your setpoint out of the box.

What voltage are the DAB models?

Both the JET 150-PS and 200-PS are 230V single phase, US 60 Hz.

150-PS or 200-PS?

The 2 HP 200-PS holds more pressure at a given flow than the 1.5 HP 150-PS. Choose the 200-PS for higher demand or longer runs; the 150-PS for lighter household duty.

Is the DAB JET certified for drinking water?

DAB does not publish an NSF/ANSI 61 mark for the JET. If a certified potable pump is required, Goulds publishes both NSF 61 and 372; Franklin publishes 372 only.

How does DAB compare to Goulds?

Goulds carries both NSF marks and a deep-well multi-stage SJ for wells beyond suction depth. DAB is a lower-cost shallow-well pump with a pressure switch fitted and a 2 HP option.

How does DAB compare to Franklin Electric?

Franklin offers convertible shallow-or-deep flexibility from one pump, but publishes NSF 372 only, not 61. DAB is shallow-only, simpler, and comes with the pressure switch fitted.

How does DAB compare to A.Y. McDonald / Baker?

Baker is US-built and converts to deep-well duty with ejector packages, and we stock it. DAB is a straightforward shallow-well pump at a competitive price.

Ready to Size Your Jet Pump?

Send us your suction lift and peak flow. We will confirm the DAB JET against the curve — or point you to a deep-well or submersible pump if that is the right tool for your water level.

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Technical data on this page is taken from DAB Pumps U.S. 60 Hz product literature and Goulds, Franklin Electric and A.Y. McDonald product listings, and is subject to change by the manufacturer. Confirm against the current installation manual before specifying.
DAB and DAB Water Technology are trademarks of DAB Pumps S.p.A.; Goulds Water Technology is a trademark of Xylem Inc.; Franklin Electric and VersaJet are trademarks of Franklin Electric Co.; A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems are trademarks of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. and Baker Manufacturing Company — all used here for product identification only.
Watermain Supply is a DBA of E4 Industrial LLC, an independent industrial supplier based in Houston, Texas.