Pressure Booster Systems
Exact water pressure may be critical
R. L. Deppmann Company works with building owners, contractors, and engineers to provide pressure boosting solutions that meet your capacity, control, communication, space, and budget requirements.
We've categorized product choices below based on the specific need and complexity of the application. These categories - Point of Use, Good, Better, and Best - are not statements about the quality of the products, but rather designations intended to help you identify the right product for your specific application.
Point of Use Pressure Boosting Applications
When you need to get more flow or pressure for a specific application, point of use pressure boosters are ideal.
Does your Medical Office Building (MOB) Autoclave have enough pressure during some hours of the day, but not during others? Would your hospital cart washer work faster if it just had 15 PSIG more? Do the penthouse occupants in your building need more water in their deluge shower?
Cost Range
Features/Highlights
- Inline pump requires no floor space
- Variable or constant speed models
- Lower installed cost than other systems
- Immediate delivery
- Good for retrofit
- Fast installation
- Simple controls
Capacity Ranges
Obviously, the capacity must match the need. We find many of
the commercial and health care needs are simple 5-50 GPM
systems with a quick 20-40 PSIG boost. In process systems,
the needs rise substantially.
Optional Accessories
- Low suction pressure cut out switch
- Low capacity tanks
- Miljoco pressure gauges
- Danfoss VLT variable frequency drives
- McDonnell-Miller flow switches
- Starter panels and pressure switches
Additional Information
- Learn more about Point of Use Pressure Boosting solutions here.
GWT ResiBoost Complete Packaged Variable Frequency Systems
The ResiBoost provides constant water pressure to the system utilizing a small variable frequency drive, a stainless-steel multi-stage pump and a small bladder tank in a self-contained, easy-to-install package. The system comes with the pump, motor and controller already assembled and fully programmed.
Features/Highlights
- Plug and play system for easy install
- Variable speed energy savings
Capacity Ranges
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"Good" Pressure Boosters
Bell & Gossett Model "MiniBoost Extreme" Pressure Booster Package
When your project requires a domestic water pressure booster with lower flow rates and just a little more pressure increase, the Bell & Gossett MiniBoost Extreme, may be your package of choice.
Larger than a Point of Use pressure booster, this cost-effective system is perfect for smaller two- or three-story commercial structures, healthcare medical offices, and apartment buildings. This low profile packaged system uses stainless steel pumps and a Xylem-designed controller for reasonably steady delivery pressure at an attractive price. Exclusive Multi-Master Control feature allows duplex units to continue operation if one pump or its control fails.
The system-mounted transducer will adjust the speed to provide a constant pressure as the load varies and the suction pressure changes. Reducing the speed will reduce the energy used and the electrical operating costs.
Cost Range
Features/Highlights
- Simplex or duplex
- Variable speed energy savings
- Stainless steel grooved manifold for ease of installation
- Multi-Master Control allows duplex units to continue operation if one pump or its control fails
- Quadratic pressure control (in lieu of linear) promotes more efficient operation closer to system resistance
- Dual pressure sensors for better pressure control
- BMS communications offer Modbus or BacNet options
Capacity Ranges
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Optional Accessories
- Low suction pressure cutout switch. We may supply this optional switch and ship it loose for installation and wiring by others.
- Bell & Gossett No Flow Shutdown Tank. We recommend this tank for steady pressure operation at low or no flow rate.
- Miljoco Suction Pressure Gauge PLF2598L-PBF-05
- Metraflex flexible pipe connectors (BBSC-1-1/2”, 2”, 3”). Duplex units match the pipe size of the booster system. Simplex units use 1-1/2” to 50 GPM, 2” to 90 GPM, and 3” above 90 GPM.
Additional Information
- Learn more about MiniBoost Extreme Packaged Booster System
- Read about Capacity Sizing for Domestic Water Pressure Booster Systems
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"Better" Pressure Boosters
Bell & Gossett Model "TechnoForce e-HV" Booster Package
Welcome to the cost-effective TechnoForce e-HV Booster Package from B&G, a larger domestic water pressure booster with all of the features of the "Good" selection (Bell & Gossett Mini-boost Extreme Pressure Booster Package) plus more. Up to 4 higher efficiency multistage pumps. This system is for the larger plumbing systems up to and over 10 stories. Tighter PLC controls give smooth operation and constant pressure.
This system is designed with the building owner in mind. Easy start menus and diagnostics through a LCD panel. Exclusive Multi-Master Control feature allows duplex units to continue operation if one pump or its control fails. The system is able to continue to function while a pump is being repaired. Motors are not proprietary allowing purchase locally and faster delivery. Pump seals are replaced without moving the motor.
Cost Range
Features/Highlights
- BMS communications off Modbus or BacNet option
- Single point wiring connection with fused disconnect and separate pump circuit breakers
- Variable speed energy saving meets ASHRAE 90.1-2013 energy standards
- Standard low suction pressure cutoff
Capacity Ranges
Optional Accessories
- Bell & Gossett No Flow Shutdown Tank. We recommend this tank for steady pressure operation at low or no flow rate.
- Signal splitters for use of remote mounting of pressure transducers
- Metraflex flexible pipe connectors: bronze braided copper sweat series (BBSC 2”, 3”); stainless steel flanged series (MINI 4”, 6”).
Additional Information
- Learn more about TechnoForce e-HV
- Learn more about Understanding Domestic Water Booster Systems and Discharge Pressure
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"Best" Pressure Boosters
Bell & Gossett Model "TECHNOFORCE e-MTX Package Booster System"
The B&G TechnoForce e-MTX has all the features and benefits of the "Better" Bell & Gossett TechnoForce e-HV Booster Package but with enhanced diagnostics and servicing help. This system also includes upgrades that are normally required on more critical applications. It also includes NEMA-1 standard mount VFDs. The 10” color touchscreen offers information on fault history, service, and trending. This system also increases the communication options.
The e-MTX is perfect for your client who has a need to understand what is happening with the system through the touch screen and remote BMS. If your client has service staff on the payroll and needs information quickly to solve an issue, the amount of information available in the e-MTX is worth the additional cost.
Cost Range
Features/Highlights
- 10” diagnostics color touchscreen with trending and event log
- Single point wiring connection with individual drive fused disconnects
- Variable speed energy saving meets ASHRAE 90.1-2013 energy standards
- Alarm | Setpoint | Service | Energy | COM tabs on touchscreen
- Remote sensing plus redundant sensing option
- Generator mode for proper operation while using a generator
- BMS communications offer Modbus or BacNet options
- Emergency transfer switch allows each individual pump/VFD be operated or isolated for servicing
- Up to 8 pumps with Jockey Pump optional
- NSF-61 certified isolation valves aid in serviceability of a single pump
Capacity Range:
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Optional accessories:
- Bell & Gossett No Flow Shutdown Tank. We recommend this tank for steady pressure operation at low or no flow rate.
- Redundant pressure transmitter
- Flanged connections
- NEMA 12, 3R, 4, 4X
- Metraflex flexible pipe connectors
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Jockey pump for better low load operation
Additional Information:
- Learn more about TECHNOFORCE e-MTX Package Booster System
- Learn more about Pump Options for Domestic Water Pressure Booster Systems
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Design Tools
Now that you’ve identified whether you need Point of Use, Premium, Best, Better, or Good solution to fit your client’s needs, let's talk about the design and engineering of the system.
Deppmann pressure booster design tools can help you determine the capacities you need for your specific system.
Features/Highlights
- Do you know what pressure your system requires? This R.L. Deppmann handy tool will guide you through the steps to determine the scheduled suction, discharge, and differential pressures which the B&G pressure Booster will need to provide.
Additional Features/Highlights
- The no flow shutdown tank is used to avoid cycling of the pressure booster, to maintain the minimum flow required for trouble free and long life of the operating pump, and to save energy. Do you know the capacities and B&G model number for the no flow shutdown tank you require? This tool will help you figure out exactly what you need.
- Do you know how many pumps you should select to do the job? Do you know what the design flow rates are for those pumps? (Do you need 100%/100% or 50%/50% or something else?) This program helps guide you through the decision making process.
Pressure Boosters "Parts & Service"
R. L. Deppmann Service Techs have to expertise to troubleshoot and repair our most complex pressure boosters down to the simple point of use products.
Have you had a Pressure Booster “Tune-up” in the last three years?
Pressure Boosters, like many most other pieces of equipment, require periodic maintenance. We recommend a troubleshooting service visit to adjust the parameters to match current needs and well as a review of any service trips or error messages. We check the operation of the sensors, controls, pumps, motors, and valves. If your system is an older constant speed system we can clean and repair the PRV/check valves and even offer an analysis of energy savings to convert to variable speed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does my system need maintenance?
- There is a list of maintenance requirements which varies depending on the model you have. The pumps in general do not need much attention. The older constant speed pressure boosters do have pressure regulating valves that should be cleaned and reset every 3-4 years.
Are parts available for my system?
- Most parts are available for the pumps, valves, and sensors. Some of the electronic parts in older Technologic 1000, 2000, and 5500 series are no longer available due to upgrades in microprocessors. We can offer upgrades.
How much money will I save if I upgrade to the newer variable speed technology instead of my constant speed unit?
- The actual savings depends on the size of your system and the varying suction pressure from the city in your area. Our sales engineering department can do a free analysis and give you an idea. Here is an example of energy savings.
Example of savings converting to variable speed.
Assume you have a larger 10 story apartment building with (2) 20 HP 3500 RPM constant speed pumps on your Domestic water pressure booster. Assume you pay 14 cents per KWH and the system was designed on the 1980s normal minimum suction pressure default of 30 PSIG. If the city pressure is normally 50 PSIG, how much can you save with a R. L. Deppmann variable speed conversion kit?
- Before = $7,700.00 operating cost per year
- After = $3,800.00 operating cost per year
- SAVINGS EXAMPLE: $3,900.00 PER YEAR
Find your model and serial number
Models - Newest to oldest. We have parts and model information for the newest e-MT Technoforce Pressure Booster through the very old 35M pressure boosters. Here is a listing of some of them.
Legacy Bell & Gossett 70E Constant Speed Pressure Booster
Bell & Gossett 70M Constant Speed Pressure Booster
Bell & Gossett 70X VARIABLE SPEED Pressure Booster
Bell & Gossett 70MS Constant Speed Pressure Booster
Bell & Gossett 35M Constant Speed Pressure Booster
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