A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Booster Pumps

A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Booster Pumps

A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC booster pumps for homes, apartments, irrigation and commercial buildings — seven systems carrying 20 to 120 GPM.

The E-Series, Residential and Light Commercial models arrive on a pressure tank with a three-mode digital control that starts on pressure, on flow, or only at peak demand. The Dual-Mode Modular, Simplex and Duplex are the commercial platform, factory-built on a stainless skid and staged lead/lag to 120 GPM. The VS Booster holds a constant 25 to 65 psi with the drive, tank and sensor inside the pump body.

Every model is single phase at 120V or 230V, certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and 372, with 304 stainless impellers and a no-lead brass waterway. Residential and Light Commercial carry a three-year limited warranty from the date of installation; the rest carry twelve months.

We are an authorized stocking A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems distributor, holding DuraMAC in Houston for Gulf Coast delivery in the correct US 60 Hz build.

Send us your fixture count, number of floors, inlet pressure and required flow and we will size it for you — 1-888.510.4036.

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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Residential Booster Pump
A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Residential Water Pressure Booster Pump - 35-70 PSI Boost, 120/230V, 20 GPM, 1/2-1 HP

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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC E-Series Booster Pump
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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Dual-Mode Duplex Commercial Booster Pump - 44-60 PSI Boost, 230V, 120 GPM, 2 HP

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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Dual-Mode Modular Booster Pump
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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Booster Pumps

A.Y. McDonald Pumps

DuraMAC
Residential & Commercial Booster Pumps

Seven DuraMAC systems from a half-gallon under-sink booster to a two-pump commercial skid, stocked in Houston and shipped across the Gulf Coast. Tell us the fixture count, the floors and the incoming pressure and we will size it.

20–120GPM
35–78 psiBoost, Fixed Speed
25–65 psiSetpoint, Variable Speed
1/2 – 2 HP120V & 230V, 1 Ph
NSF 61 / 372NSF/ANSI/CAN

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. has been making water-system products since 1856, and DuraMAC is its packaged pressure-boosting line, sold through Baker Water Systems. Every model on this page is built around the same idea: a stainless steel multistage pump, a no-lead brass waterway, a controller that starts the pump when water is drawn, and electronics sealed away from the piping so a failure is a field repair rather than a replacement. The family runs from a half-gallon E-Series unit to a two-pump commercial skid on 2 in manifolds.

We are an authorized stocking A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems distributor and hold DuraMAC in Houston for Gulf Coast delivery, in the correct US 60 Hz build with NPT connections and 120V or 230V single-phase power. Compare the models below, or call 1-888.510.4036 and we will size it for you. Genuine A.Y. McDonald equipment, factory-new in original packaging — sold and supported by Watermain Supply, an independent industrial distributor.

The DuraMAC Line

Three platforms. What separates them is how much water they carry, whether a tank comes with them, and whether the pump runs at one speed or varies it.

A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Residential booster pump with two gallon pressure tank

Tank-Mounted Boosters

Houses, apartments, irrigation

20–35 GPMMaximum flow
35–78 psiBoost
1/2 – 1-1/2 HPTEFC, single phase
0.5 or 2 galTank included

Three products on one platform. The E-Series is the compact one — a half-gallon tank, all-metal connections, flow-activated, and the only DuraMAC offered in all-304 stainless for RO and aggressive water. The Residential and Light Commercial models add a two-gallon tank, a pressure gauge and the three-mode digital control, and carry 20 and 35 GPM respectively.

Key specifications
  • E-Series: 20 GPM, 35 or 52 psi boost, 120V, brass or 304 stainless
  • Residential: 20 GPM, 35 / 52 / 70 psi boost, 120V or 230V
  • Light Commercial: 35 GPM, 40 / 62 / 78 psi boost, 230V
  • Residential and Light Commercial carry a 3-year limited warranty
Best forWhole-house supply, homes on a rooftop or storage tank, RO and filtration installations, multi-bathroom and multi-story houses, small commercial buildings and irrigation zones.
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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC Dual-Mode Duplex commercial booster skid with 20 gallon tank

Dual-Mode Commercial

Skid-built, up to 120 GPM

70–120 GPMMaximum flow
44 or 60 psiBoost
2 HPTEFC, 230V 1 Ph
20 galTank, Simplex & Duplex

The commercial platform, in three configurations of the same pump and control. Simplex is one pump, a 20-gallon tank and the piping already made up on a stainless base. Duplex puts two pumps on one skid with 2 in manifolds under lead/lag control, so either pump alone can carry the building. Modular is the bare booster for tying into a system that already has a tank and header — no skid, no tank.

Key specifications
  • Two control modes: pressure and flow. Stops below 3 GPM
  • Modular 56 lbs, Simplex 168 lbs, Duplex 252 lbs
  • 1-1/2 in NPT on Modular and Simplex, 2 in manifolds on Duplex
  • Configuration is chosen at purchase — a simplex cannot be paired later
Best forSmall to mid-size commercial buildings, apartment complexes, light industrial and process water, and any building where downtime is not acceptable and a second pump has to be able to carry the load.
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A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC VS Booster variable speed constant pressure pump

VS Booster

Constant pressure, variable speed

20 or 35 GPMMaximum flow
25–65 psiAdjustable setpoint
1 or 2 HP120V or 230V, 1 Ph
Built inVFD, tank, sensor

The inverter-driven member of the family. Instead of cycling between cut-in and cut-out, it varies pump speed to hold one discharge pressure, which removes the pressure swing at the fixture and uses very little energy at part load. The drive, the pressure tank, the discharge sensor and a suction check valve are all inside the pump body, so there is nothing to plumb up beside it. Self-priming, with dry-run, air-in-casing, small-leak and overload protection.

Key specifications
  • Shut-off 80 psi added; maximum working pressure 120 psi
  • 1 HP 120V / 5.6 A, 21.61 lbs; 2 HP 230V / 5.9 A, 28 lbs
  • NSF 61, UL listed, 2-pole induction motor, insulation class F
  • Continuous duty; liquid 32°F to 90°F
Best forInstallations where a steady pressure at the fixture matters more than headline flow — showers and multi-outlet homes, tight mechanical spaces, and any retrofit where a tank and separate controller will not fit.
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Every DuraMAC Model Side by Side

The deciding axis is flow. Choose the row that carries your peak demand, then check the boost covers the pressure you are short.

Model Part No. Boost at 0 GPM Max flow Power Voltage Tank PRV above Weight
18035R020PC1 · E-Series 6010-101 35 psi 20 GPM 1/2 HP 120V 0.5 gal 27.1 lbs
18052R020PC1 · E-Series 6010-102 52 psi 20 GPM 3/4 HP 120V 0.5 gal 27.7 lbs
18035R020PC1SS · E-Series 6010-110 35 psi 20 GPM 1/2 HP 120V 0.5 gal 27.1 lbs
18052R020PC1SS · E-Series 6010-111 52 psi 20 GPM 3/4 HP 120V 0.5 gal 27.7 lbs
17035R020PC1 · Residential 6010-006 35 psi 20 GPM 1/2 HP 120V 2 gal 45 psi 33 lbs
17052R020PC1 · Residential 6010-007 52 psi 20 GPM 3/4 HP 120V 2 gal 28 psi 37 lbs
17070R020PC2 · Residential 6010-008 70 psi 20 GPM 1 HP 230V 2 gal 10 psi 40 lbs
17040C035PC2 · Light Comm. 6010-014 40 psi 35 GPM 1 HP 230V 2 gal 40 psi 38 lbs
17062C035PC2 · Light Comm. 6010-015 62 psi 35 GPM 1 HP 230V 2 gal 18 psi 41 lbs
17078C035PC2 · Light Comm. 6010-016 78 psi 35 GPM 1-1/2 HP 230V 2 gal 2 psi 35 lbs
17044C070PC2-M · Modular 6011-005 44 psi 70 GPM 2 HP 230V Required, not supplied 36 psi 56 lbs
17060C070PC2-M · Modular 6011-006 60 psi 70 GPM 2 HP 230V Required, not supplied 20 psi 56 lbs
17044C070PC2-S · Simplex 6011-001 44 psi 70 GPM 2 HP 230V 20 gal 36 psi 168 lbs
17060C070PC2-S · Simplex 6011-003 60 psi 70 GPM 2 HP 230V 20 gal 20 psi 168 lbs
17044C120PC2-D · Duplex 6011-002 44 psi 120 GPM 2 × 2 HP 230V 20 gal 36 psi 252 lbs
17060C120PC2-D · Duplex 6011-004 60 psi 120 GPM 2 × 2 HP 230V 20 gal 20 psi 252 lbs
17080V022C-1 · VS Booster 6010-033 80 psi 20 GPM 1 HP 120V In pump body Not needed 21.61 lbs
17080V037C-2 · VS Booster 6010-034 80 psi 35 GPM 2 HP 230V In pump body Not needed 28 lbs
Quick rule. Under 20 GPM with a tank-fed or low-pressure supply, take a Residential; the E-Series where the space is tight or the water is aggressive; the VS Booster where a steady pressure at the fixture matters more than the headline number. Over 35 GPM, the Dual-Mode family is the only way up, and the Duplex is the only configuration that keeps the building running when one pump is down.

Boost figures are the pressure the pump adds at zero flow, which is the third group of digits in the model number. The PRV column is A.Y. McDonald’s own recommendation: above that incoming pressure, fit a pressure reducing valve so total boosted pressure stays under 80 psi. The VS Booster holds its setpoint instead, so it does not need one. Source: Baker Water Systems DuraMAC Booster Pumps catalog 9/25 and VS Booster brochure.

Rated Performance

Rated duty for the US 60 Hz models. A.Y. McDonald publishes these as plotted curves rather than tables, so the figures below are the rated points the literature states in print.

Platform Boost at zero flow Maximum flow Amps Control Certification
E-Series 35 or 52 psi 20 GPM 5.5 – 7.0 Flow-activated NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
Residential 35 / 52 / 70 psi 20 GPM 4.0 – 7.0 Digital, three modes NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
Light Commercial 40 / 62 / 78 psi 35 GPM 5.0 – 6.8 Digital, three modes NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
Dual-Mode Modular 44 or 60 psi 70 GPM 7.0 – 8.0 Digital, two modes NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
Dual-Mode Simplex 44 or 60 psi 70 GPM 7.0 – 8.0 Digital, two modes NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
Dual-Mode Duplex 44 or 60 psi 120 GPM, both pumps 7.0 – 8.0 per pump Digital, two modes, lead/lag NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
VS Booster 80 psi 20 or 35 GPM 5.6 – 5.9 Variable speed, 25–65 psi setpoint NSF 61, UL listed
Read the curve, not the headline. Every figure above is the boost at zero flow — a ceiling, not a working point. A pump rated 70 psi is adding closer to 42 psi by the time it is moving 15 GPM. Each product page carries the pressure-added figures across the whole flow range in both psi and feet of head, which is what you size against.

Boost in psi equals head in feet multiplied by 0.433. The Sizing Charts printed in the 9/25 catalog are incoming pressure plus nameplate boost, not curve data. For a certified curve at a stated duty point, request the manufacturer curve on 1-888.510.4036 and we will get it from A.Y. McDonald.

Sizing & Best Practices

How we size a booster, and what to check before it goes in.

1. Calculate required boost

Required boost = target pressure at the highest fixture + 0.433 psi per foot of elevation + friction loss − inlet pressure. A three-story house wanting 45 psi at the top floor, 28 ft above the meter, with 6 psi of friction and 25 psi arriving: 45 + 12.1 + 6 − 25 = 38 psi of boost. The 17052R020PC1 covers it with margin; the 35 psi model does not.

2. Estimate peak flow honestly

Use WSFU and Hunter’s curve (IPC Table 604.3) for residential, and the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator for light commercial — Hunter overstates demand badly on larger buildings. A three-bath house typically lands at 12–16 GPM; a twelve-unit apartment building at 35–50 GPM; a sixty-unit building well past what one pump carries.

3. Check the model limits before the curve

Four limits decide more fits than the curve does. Total pressure: incoming plus boost, which A.Y. McDonald advises keeping under 80 psi — the PRV column in the comparison table is where each model needs help. Power: 120V and 230V single phase are not interchangeable, and there is no three-phase DuraMAC in this range. Suction: the 18035R020PC1 and its stainless twin are not recommended in suction lift or flooded suction applications. Tank: the Modular ships without one and has to be sized separately.

4. Size the tank on a fixed-speed pump

Drawdown volume = pump capacity in GPM × minimum cycle time in minutes ÷ 4. At 15 starts per hour that works out to roughly one gallon of tank per GPM, which is where the old rule of thumb comes from. Precharge to 2 psi below cut-in with the system drained. Our pressure tank sizing calculator does the arithmetic, and a diaphragm tank covers 2 to 119 gallons.

Sizing rule of thumb. If the duty point lands past 70 percent of a model’s maximum head at design flow, step up a model. A booster running at the far right of its curve is one that will be replaced early — and most booster failures are pumps that were oversized or undersized for the building rather than pumps that wore out.

Which DuraMAC Do You Need?

Selection by application. Call with fixture count, floors and inlet pressure for an engineering-led pick.

Application Typical demand Recommended Notes
RO or filtration booster 3–8 GPM, 35 psi E-Series 18035R020PC1SS Specify stainless for low pH and RO permeate. Flooded inlet only.
Single-family home, rooftop tank 10–16 GPM, 35–52 psi Residential 17052R020PC1 Two-gallon tank included. 120V.
Multi-story house or villa 12–18 GPM, 60–70 psi Residential 17070R020PC2 230V. Intended for use with a holding tank above 10 psi incoming.
Steady pressure, tight mechanical space up to 20 GPM, 25–65 psi VS Booster 17080V022C-1 Tank and drive built in. No separate tank or PRV to plumb.
Irrigation zone or small commercial 20–35 GPM, 40–62 psi Light Commercial 17062C035PC2 230V. Two-gallon tank, 1-1/4 in outlet.
Small commercial building 40–70 GPM, 44–60 psi Dual-Mode Simplex Complete skid with 20-gallon tank. One pump, so no redundancy.
Existing tank and header in place 40–70 GPM, 44–60 psi Dual-Mode Modular Bare booster. Pressure tank required and sized separately.
Apartment complex or process water 70–120 GPM Dual-Mode Duplex Lead/lag. Either pump can be set to carry the building alone.
Downtime is not acceptable any, up to 120 GPM Dual-Mode Duplex The only DuraMAC configuration with a spare pump on the skid.

What Makes DuraMAC Different

The design decisions that show up on an installation rather than on a spec sheet.

Three Control Modes

Pressure mode starts on a pressure drop and stops on low flow. Flow mode starts on water movement, which suits a system with a slow leak that would cycle a pressure switch all night. Conservation mode only boosts at peak demand, leaving the city main to do the work the rest of the day. One dial, on the Residential and Light Commercial models.

Electronics Off the Waterway

The control and transducer are separated and sealed from the piping. A failed board is a part, not a pump, and it can be changed without breaking into the water side.

Stainless Wetted Path

304 stainless impellers and diffuser, 301 stainless casing inlet and outlet, silicon carbide and carbon seal faces. The E-Series is offered entirely in 304 for reverse osmosis permeate and low-pH water that attacks brass.

No-Lead Brass Throughout

Check valve, union connection and controller cross are no-lead brass, certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and 372 — two distinct marks, one for material safety in contact with drinking water and one for lead content.

Dry-Run Protection

The control shuts the pump down when the supply stops rather than letting it run dry, which matters most on tank-fed systems where an empty tank is a normal Tuesday rather than a fault.

Seven-Second Pressurize Delay

On the Dual-Mode control, the pump keeps running for seven seconds after flow past the sensor stops. It finishes pressurizing the system instead of dropping the load instantly, which is what eliminates water hammer on a commercial riser.

Staged in the Factory

The Dual-Mode Simplex and Duplex arrive assembled on a 304 stainless base with tank, gauge, check valve and manifolds already made up. There is no panel to build, no skid to fabricate and no field-assembled control sequence to commission.

Inverter Option at the Same Sizes

The VS Booster brings constant-pressure control into the same flow range as the Residential and Light Commercial models, with the drive, tank, sensor and check valve inside the pump body. Nothing plumbs up beside it.

How DuraMAC Compares to Other Brands

We sell every major booster line, so we can be straight about fit. Competitor specifications are taken from our own product pages and curve data, not from memory.

DuraMAC vs Grundfos SCALA2

Specification DuraMAC Residential 17052R020PC1 DuraMAC VS Booster 17080V022C-1 Grundfos SCALA2 3-45
Speed control Single speed Variable Variable
Maximum flow 20 GPM 20 GPM 18 GPM
Boost at zero flow 52 psi 80 psi 63.7 psi
Maximum setpoint n/a — fixed boost 65 psi 51 psi
Maximum system pressure 80 psi recommended 120 psi 145 psi
Self-priming No Yes Yes, to 26 ft
Motor 3/4 HP TEFC 1 HP, 2-pole induction 0.74 HP
Voltage 120V 1 Ph 120V 1 Ph 115V or 230V 1 Ph
Pressure tank 2 gal included Built into pump body None supplied
Warranty 3 years from install 1 year from install Per Grundfos published terms

Honest verdict: SCALA2 is the quieter machine and has the highest system pressure rating of the three, and its integrated self-priming design is genuinely good on a shallow well. It tops out at 18 GPM and brings no tank. If you want variable-speed behaviour in the DuraMAC family the VS Booster is the direct answer and holds a higher setpoint; if you want the longest warranty on a straightforward whole-house job, the Residential does that and includes the tank. Above 35 GPM none of these three is the answer — step to a Dual-Mode.

DuraMAC vs Davey DD Series

Specification DuraMAC VS Booster 17080V037C-2 Davey DD90-11NPT Davey DD60-10NPT
Speed control Variable Variable Variable
Maximum flow 35 GPM 36 GPM 24 GPM
Boost at zero flow 80 psi 80 psi 91 psi
Maximum setpoint 65 psi 80 psi 87 psi
Maximum system pressure 120 psi 145 psi 145 psi
Motor 2 HP 1.21 HP 1.07 HP
Voltage 230V 1 Ph 230V 1 Ph 230V 1 Ph
Pairing Single unit Up to 2 units Up to 2 units
Self-priming Yes No No

Honest verdict: the Davey DD units pair, which the VS Booster does not, and they hold a higher setpoint on a strong system — on a job that may need a second unit later, that flexibility is worth more than any spec in the table. The VS Booster is self-priming, which the DD units are not, and its 2 HP model carries the flow on a bigger house without a second machine. Where the building genuinely needs staged pumps rather than a pair, the Dual-Mode Duplex is a different class of answer at 120 GPM.

Tanks, Brackets & Service Parts

What completes a DuraMAC installation, and what keeps one running.

A.Y. McDonald diaphragm pressure tank

Diaphragm Pressure Tanks

2 to 119 gal, in-line, horizontal and vertical. Required on the Dual-Mode Modular.

A.Y. McDonald universal tank mounting bracket

Universal Mounting Bracket

Mounts an in-line tank off the pump and off the pipework.

DuraMAC E-Series booster pump repair parts

E-Series Parts

Seals, controls and hydraulic parts for the 20 GPM E-Series.

DuraMAC 20 GPM residential booster pump repair parts

20 GPM Residential Parts

Service parts for the 17035, 17052 and 17070 residential models.

DuraMAC 35 GPM light commercial booster pump repair parts

35 GPM Light Commercial Parts

Service parts for the 17040, 17062 and 17078 models.

DuraMAC 70 GPM commercial booster pump repair parts

70 GPM Commercial Parts

Service parts for the Dual-Mode Modular, Simplex and Duplex.

Genuine A.Y. McDonald spare parts available by model and serial — call 1-888.510.4036 with the nameplate and we will identify the correct part. On any system with a storage water heater, a separate thermal expansion tank is still required at the heater whatever tank the booster carries.

Why Source DuraMAC from Watermain Supply

Authorized Stocking Distributor

We are an authorized stocking A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems distributor. DuraMAC is held in Houston in the correct US 60 Hz build, with NPT connections and 120V or 230V single-phase power — not an import variant that needs a transformer and an adapter.

Engineering-Led Sizing

Send fixture count, floors, inlet pressure and required flow and we will come back with a sized selection, the tank to go with it and lead time. We would rather talk you out of the wrong pump than sell it.

Multi-Brand Perspective

If DuraMAC is not the right fit, we will say so and quote the one that is. We supply Grundfos, Davey, Goulds, Franklin Electric and DAB alongside it.

Complete System, One Order

Pump, tank, mounting bracket and service parts on a single purchase order and a single delivery, rather than three vendors and three lead times.

Account Terms Available

Net-30 for qualified contractor, property-management and municipal accounts.

Parts & Aftermarket

Service parts carried by family — E-Series, 20 GPM residential, 35 GPM light commercial and 70 GPM commercial — so a seal or a control board does not mean a new pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we answer most often on the phone about DuraMAC boosters.

Does the pump boost pressure to the number on the label, or add it?

It adds it. A 52 psi model adds 52 psi at zero flow on top of whatever arrives at its inlet. On a 30 psi main that is 82 psi total, which is why A.Y. McDonald recommends a pressure reducing valve above a stated incoming pressure on each model. The only exception is the VS Booster, where the drive holds a total setpoint of 25 to 65 psi instead.

What does the model number mean?

Reading 17044C070PC2-M: 17 is the series, 044 is the boost in psi at zero flow, C is commercial (R is residential), 070 is the maximum GPM, 2 is 230V (1 is 120V), and the suffix is the configuration — M modular, S simplex, D duplex. SS on an E-Series model means all-304 stainless.

How long is the warranty?

Three years from the date of installation on the Residential and Light Commercial models. Twelve months from the date of installation on the E-Series, the three Dual-Mode configurations and the VS Booster. Full terms are in the A.Y. McDonald Pumps & Accessories Price List.

Does a pressure tank come with it?

Half a gallon on the E-Series, two gallons on the Residential and Light Commercial, twenty gallons on the Dual-Mode Simplex and Duplex, and a tank inside the pump body on the VS Booster. The Dual-Mode Modular is the exception — it ships without a tank and one has to be sized and bought separately.

Can I add a second pump later?

No DuraMAC in this range is field-pairable. The configuration is chosen at purchase: if the building may need two pumps, specify the Dual-Mode Duplex now. A simplex cannot be converted to a duplex afterwards.

Will it work on a rooftop or storage tank?

Yes — tank-fed supply is the most common application for the Residential model, and dry-run protection shuts the pump down if the tank empties. One exception: the 18035R020PC1 and 18035R020PC1SS are not recommended in suction lift or flooded suction applications, so plan a pressurized inlet for those two.

What is the difference between pressure mode and flow mode?

Pressure mode starts the pump when system pressure drops, which suits most installations. Flow mode starts it when water actually moves, which is the right choice where there is a slow leak or where incoming pressure swings — a pressure switch would cycle all night on a system a flow sensor ignores.

Do I need three-phase power?

No. Every DuraMAC on this page is single phase: 120V on the E-Series, the 35 and 52 psi Residential models and the 1 HP VS Booster; 230V on everything else. There is no three-phase option in this range.

How much tank do I need for a fixed-speed booster?

Roughly one gallon of tank per GPM of pump capacity at fifteen starts per hour, more if you want fewer starts. Precharge to 2 psi below cut-in with the system drained. Our pressure tank sizing calculator works it out from capacity and the cycle rate you want.

Can you send a pump curve for a submittal?

Yes. Call 1-888.510.4036 or email sales@watermainsupply.com with the model number and we will get the factory curve and submittal data from A.Y. McDonald. Catalog plots are fine for shortlisting; a submittal wants the certified document.

Ready to Size Your Booster?

Send us your fixture count, number of floors, inlet pressure and required flow. We will respond with a sized selection, the tank to match, accessories and lead time.

Technical data on this page is taken from A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems US 60 Hz product literature and is subject to change by the manufacturer. Confirm against the current installation manual and pump curve before specifying.
A.Y. McDonald, DuraMAC, Baker Water Systems, Grundfos, SCALA and Davey are trademarks of their respective owners, used here for product identification only.
Watermain Supply is a DBA of E4 Industrial LLC, an independent industrial distributor based in Houston, Texas.