Davey TotalFlo TF117MS Pressure Pump Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Davey TotalFlo TF117MS pressure pump across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

The current TF117MS-18 is the higher-flow multistage model in Davey's domestic TotalFlo pressure-system range. It is designed for clean-water pressure boosting from tanks or suitable mains-water supplies where a property needs stronger household pressure and automatic pump operation.

The system combines a multistage surface pump with Davey's TotalFlo pressure controller. It can operate in either suction-lift or flooded-suction applications and incorporates loss-of-prime protection to help protect the pump if the water source becomes unavailable.

What Is the Davey TotalFlo TF117MS?

The Davey TotalFlo TF117MS is a multistage domestic pressure pump system designed to provide automatic clean-water pressure for residential applications.

Unlike a basic transfer pump, the TF117MS is paired with a pressure controller so the pump can automatically start when water is demanded and stop once demand ends.

The multistage hydraulic design allows the pump to deliver higher pressure and stronger household flow than Davey's lighter TotalFlo jet-pump models.

Davey positions the TotalFlo pressure range for both water-tank supply and suitable mains-pressure boosting applications, subject to the property's hydraulic conditions and applicable plumbing requirements.

What Can the TF117MS Be Used For?

The TotalFlo TF117MS can suit a range of domestic clean-water pressure applications.

Any direct mains-pressure boosting installation still needs to comply with the applicable plumbing and water-provider requirements.

How Many Taps Can the Davey TF117MS Supply?

JR currently positions the TF117MS at up to approximately seven taps.

That should be treated as a residential sizing guide rather than a guarantee that seven fixtures can all operate simultaneously at maximum flow.

The actual number of outlets that can operate satisfactorily depends on shower and tap flow rates, required pressure, pipe diameter, elevation, suction conditions and how many fixtures are used at the same time.

A pump should therefore be selected from the property's real peak flow and pressure requirement rather than tap count alone.

Automatic TotalFlo Controller

The TF117MS pressure-system package uses Davey's TotalFlo controller to provide automatic operation.

The controller starts the pump when pressure drops to approximately 180kPa / 1.8 bar as water demand begins.

Once water demand stops, the controller shuts the pump down automatically.

Loss-of-prime protection also helps protect the pump when the water source becomes unavailable or the pump cannot maintain normal operation.

The replacement controller for the TotalFlo pressure range is identified by Davey as TF-CONT180B.

Maximum Flow vs Working Pressure

Headline pump specifications need to be interpreted correctly.

The TF117MS may be rated to approximately 117 L/min maximum flow, but this occurs toward the lower-pressure end of the pump curve.

Likewise, maximum pump pressure occurs at very low or zero flow.

The important figure for a real installation is the pressure the pump can provide at the flow the property actually requires.

This is why JR assesses simultaneous household demand, pipe losses, elevation and suction conditions rather than selecting the pump from maximum flow alone.

Tank Water vs Mains Pressure Boosting

The correct installation arrangement depends on the source pressure and available source flow. A pressure pump cannot create additional water volume if the incoming supply itself cannot deliver enough flow.

304 Stainless-Steel Wet End

Davey uses 304 stainless steel through the TotalFlo pressure-system wet end.

This provides corrosion resistance for normal clean-water pressure applications and distinguishes the system from lower-specification pumps built primarily around less durable wet-end materials.

The pump should still be used only with water suitable for the manufacturer's application.

Abrasive sediment, grit and unsuitable water chemistry can shorten pump life regardless of stainless-steel construction.

Pipe Sizing Matters

The TF117MS has a relatively high flow capability, so surrounding pipework needs to be capable of supporting that demand.

Davey provides a 1¼-inch female suction connection and 1-inch male discharge connection on the TF117MS.

Reducing the suction pipe excessively can increase friction losses and restrict the water available to the pump.

Long delivery lines, undersized pipework, restrictive fittings and large elevation changes also consume available pump pressure.

JR therefore looks at the complete hydraulic system rather than treating a higher-flow pump as a cure for restrictive plumbing.

How Much Does Davey TotalFlo TF117MS Installation Cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown through JR's live product and installation selector.

The final Davey TF117MS installation cost depends on whether the job is a straightforward like-for-like pressure-pump replacement or requires changes to suction plumbing, delivery pipework, electrical supply, valves, mounting or backflow protection.

A simple surface-pump replacement using suitable existing pipework is generally easier than a new suction-lift system drawing from a remote rainwater tank.

Any mains-pressure boosting arrangement may also require additional plumbing assessment and compliance work.

Davey TotalFlo TF117MS Installation Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water also supplies and installs the Davey TF117MS on the Gold Coast across eligible service areas.

The TF117MS can be a practical replacement where an existing pressure system is undersized, worn out or no longer providing suitable household pressure.

JR assesses suction conditions, pipe sizing, water source, available electrical supply and expected peak demand before finalising the installation.

This helps ensure the property gets an appropriately sized pressure system rather than simply choosing the largest pump in the range.

Davey TotalFlo Pressure Pump Comparison

The TF117MS is therefore best chosen where the property actually requires its higher flow capability rather than simply because it is the largest TotalFlo pressure model.

Davey TotalFlo TF117MS Warranty

Manufacturer warranty and JR installation warranty are separate. The Davey warranty documentation supplied with the actual product should be used when determining manufacturer coverage.

Why Choose JR Gas & Water for Davey Pump Installation?

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs domestic pressure pumps across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

The best pressure pump depends on more than maximum flow. Water source, suction conditions, inlet pipe sizing, delivery pipework, elevation, simultaneous demand and required fixture pressure all affect the final result.

JR assesses the existing setup and property requirements before confirming whether the TF117MS, a smaller TotalFlo model or a different pressure system is the better fit.