Jet Pumps

Jet pumps, also known as "pressure pumps", are water pumps that contain and drive an impeller/centrifugal pump. The impeller moves water; through the jet pump and increases the pressure of the water; to assist in areas where high suction lift is required, such as double-storey homes.

For water tanks including rainwater harvesting systems, Bromic Waterboy™ jet pumps can be installed below or above the tank.

Installing a water pump below the tank aids the water flow and hence has minimal installation requirements. If a Bromic Waterboy™ jet pump is installed above the tank, it should have a foot valve (not supplied by Bromic) installed at the bottom of the pipe in the rainwater tank. This is to prevent water from flowing back down to the tank.

Bromic Waterboy™ pumps can be used for many applications, including:

• Residential wells: Waterboy™ pumps can be used to draw water out of residential wells, allowing natural water to be accessed. Efficient performance helps provide a reliable water source, perfect for remote or off-grid properties. Ensure you comply with local laws and regulations when using well water.
• Aquariums: Waterboy™ pumps provide consistent flow and filtration in aquariums. This helps to support aquatic life in a range of settings.
• Garden irrigation: Power your garden irrigation system with a Bromic Waterboy™ pump. Supply adequate water to your plants while reducing your reliance on mains supply.
• Domestic and commercial properties: With a huge range of products, Bromic has the pump you need for domestic and commercial properties. No matter your project or task, you'll enjoy reliable performance and excellent technical support.
• Caravan and RV pumps: Make use of a compact and reliable Bromic Waterboy™ pump to supply water for your on-the-go lifestyle.
• Swimming pools: Circulate and filter water in your swimming pool with a Bromic Waterboy™ pump, keeping it clear and free of debris or contaminants.
• Water tanks: Bromic Waterboy™ pumps are an excellent solution for water tanks and rainwater harvesting. Use them to efficiently transfer water from tanks to usage points, enabling you to save money on your water bill.
• Draining well or sump: Need to remove water from a well or sump? Bromic Waterboy™ pumps are an effective option for managing wells or sumps in flood-prone or low-lying areas.
• Lifting or elevating liquids: With an array of pump types available, you can find the right solution for lifting or elevating water in multi-storey buildings or uneven terrain.
• Aeration or agitation: Use Bromic Waterboy™ pumps to manage ponds, water treatment systems or other bodies requiring oxygenation.
• Boosting suction pressure to a centrifugal pump: Bromic Waterboy™ pumps can work in tandem with other pumps to increase suction pressure. This makes the range an ideal option for high-pressure applications.

Shouldn’t use this pump if its in a place where water freezes. Water will expand when it freezes inside the pump and will cause the pump to crack. The water should be fully drained from the pump and pipes during these periods. 

No, they are not required to have watermark approval. They have AS4020 approval for drinking water.

Unscrew the metal bolt at the back near the bottom of the metal part of the pump to drain water out. Can also tip the pump without breaking connections to drain more.

Check on the flow vs head chart. If you decrease the flow the pressure will increase. More pressure can also be achieved with less bends and height in the piping. Pressure=head*9.81*specific density

There are instructions in the instruction manual which include pictures of where the metal bolt at the top of the metal part of the pump next to the outlet hose, unscrew and fill up with water with a jug.

Either there is no controller connected or it is not plugged in correctly. Read instruction manual to see how to connect the controller.

It will work when it is primed with water and the power is plugged in.

We have a 3kW pressure controller (7575372) which controls the pump supply for the rainwater. We have a hydro switch (7575029) which can be added to this controller to allow the mains water to be connected so water can be supplied even if there is no tank water. 

Contact a plumber to calculate the required flow rate and pressure for the installation (which depends on, the length, height, and diameter of pipes and how many taps it will serve) and from there we can advise which pump will suit. 

The jet pumps do produce some noise when in operation, although if the noise sounds odd or uneven, there may be a problem. The impeller could be damaged (due to the pump running dry, or something stuck), or bubbles could be present (cavitation) which causes noise and also damage. Prime and purge pump with water so there are no bubbles present.