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A.Y. McDonald
A.Y. McDonald
A.Y. McDonald
A.Y. McDonald
A.Y. McDonald
Variable-speed vertical multistage booster packages that hold constant pressure across changing demand — for commercial and multi-story buildings. Available simplex, duplex and triplex across two control tiers.
Vertical multistage booster systems stack multiple impeller stages to build high pressure in a compact footprint, then pair that with variable-speed control to hold steady pressure as demand rises and falls through the day. The result is city-water feel and energy-efficient operation for buildings that can't tolerate pressure swings.
These systems come in two control tiers — Micro for entry-level commercial duty and IQ1000 for advanced control and larger demand — each available in simplex, duplex or triplex pump configurations. Compare them below, then choose the system that matches your building from the products listed underneath.
All share the same variable-speed vertical multistage platform. Choose by control tier, pump count and redundancy — then select the system below.
| Configuration | Tier | Pumps | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplex VMS Micro | Micro | Single | Small commercial, steady demand, constant-pressure upgrades |
| Duplex VMS Micro | Micro | Two, lead/lag | Light-commercial buildings needing standby redundancy |
| Simplex VMS IQ1000 | IQ1000 | Single | Mid-size commercial with advanced control and monitoring |
| Duplex VMS IQ1000 | IQ1000 | Two, lead/lag | Commercial and mid-rise, variable demand, required redundancy |
| Triplex VMS IQ1000 | IQ1000 | Three, staged | Large commercial, high-rise, wide flow ranges, pressure-critical |
Both deliver variable-speed constant pressure. The tier sets the level of control, scalability and redundancy.
| Consideration | Micro | IQ1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Size | Small / light commercial | Mid-size to large / high-rise |
| Configurations | Simplex, Duplex | Simplex, Duplex, Triplex |
| Control | Entry-level variable speed | Advanced control & monitoring |
| Redundancy | Up to duplex standby | Up to triplex staged |
| Best Fit | Steady, predictable demand | Variable demand, pressure-critical |
These systems are sized to the building, not pulled off a shelf. Give us these and we'll confirm the right tier, configuration and lead time.
Variable-speed control holds steady pressure as demand changes — city-water feel and efficient operation.
We size to your actual flow, head and building conditions using validated pump curves — not guesswork.
Micro or IQ1000, simplex through triplex — we match the system to the building, not the other way around.
Houston-based distributor with a live technical sales desk, M–F 8 AM to 5 PM, and nationwide delivery.
Spec sheets and documentation for permitting, plan review and your records.
Replacement components and ongoing support for the systems we supply.
Send your building's flow, pressure, voltage and redundancy needs and we'll confirm the right tier and configuration — with pricing and lead time.