Davey Total Flo TF40J 40L/min Pressure Pump with Controller Supplied & Installed - Plumbing - Pump
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Davey Total Flo TF40J Supplied & Installed

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  • Brand: TotalFlo
  • Model: TF40J
  • Flow Rate: 35 L/min
  • Maximum Simultaneous Taps: 2
  • kW: 0.37
  • Electrical Connection Type: Single phase, 220-240 V ~, 50 Hz
  • LCD/LED Status Indicator: Yes
  • Minimum/Maximum Pressure: 350 kPa
  • WiFi Controller Built In or Compatible: No
  • Warranty: 2 Years
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DAVEY PRESSURE PUMP INSTALLATION

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Pressure Pump Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Davey TotalFlo TF40J pressure pump across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

The current TF40J-18 is the compact jet-pump model in Davey's TotalFlo domestic pressure-system range. It is designed for lighter household pressure boosting, rainwater or tank-water supply, garden watering and suitable low-pressure mains applications.

The system combines a conventional fixed-speed jet pump with Davey's TotalFlo automatic controller. It can operate in either suction-lift or flooded-suction installations and includes loss-of-prime protection to help protect the pump when the water source becomes unavailable.

Davey TotalFlo TF40J at a glance: current TF40J-18 model, up to 40 L/min manufacturer maximum flow, 35m maximum head, 370W motor output, 180kPa controller cut-in, 1" suction and discharge connections, 304 stainless-steel wet end, single-phase 220–240V power, 1.8m pre-wired lead with 3-pin plug and current 24-month Davey warranty.

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Supply & Installation at a Glance

Maximum Flow

Davey's technical data publishes up to approximately 40 L/min under low-head conditions.

Maximum Head

Approximately 35 metres, equivalent to roughly 343kPa of static water head.

Automatic Control

The TotalFlo controller starts the pump when system pressure falls to approximately 180kPa / 1.8 bar.

Compact Domestic Duty

JR currently positions the TF40J at approximately two taps for lighter household pressure applications.

What Is the Davey TotalFlo TF40J?

The Davey TotalFlo TF40J is a compact automatic jet pressure-pump system designed for clean domestic water.

The pump provides pressure, while the TotalFlo controller automatically responds to water demand. When a tap or fixture opens and pressure falls to the controller's cut-in point, the pump starts automatically.

When water demand ends, the controller stops the pump without requiring normal manual switching.

This makes the TF40J different from a simple transfer pump that is only intended to move water from one location to another.

Why Choose the Davey TotalFlo TF40J?

Compact Domestic Pump

The TF40J is designed for small-house, garden and lighter household pressure duties rather than high-flow multi-bathroom demand.

Automatic Operation

The TotalFlo controller starts and stops the pump according to household water demand.

Loss-of-Prime Protection

The controller includes protection intended to help prevent prolonged operation where usable inlet water has been lost.

304 Stainless-Steel Wet End

Davey uses corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel through the wet-end casing.

Suction Lift or Flooded Suction

The pump can suit both installation styles where the surrounding pipework is designed appropriately.

Simple Plug Connection

The current TotalFlo package is supplied pre-wired with an approximately 1.8m lead and C38 3-pin plug.

What Can the Davey TF40J Be Used For?

Rainwater Tank Supply

The TF40J can draw clean water from a suitable rainwater tank and provide pressure to compatible household or outdoor fixtures.

Small-House Pressure Supply

Davey positions the TotalFlo jet-pump models for gardens and smaller homes where moderate pressure boosting is required.

Garden & Irrigation

The pump can support suitable garden watering applications where required flow and pressure fit within its hydraulic performance.

Davey also identifies the TotalFlo range for boosting low or inconsistent mains pressure. Direct mains boosting must still comply with applicable plumbing and water-provider requirements.

PRODUCT SUITABILITY

Is the Davey TF40J Right for My Property?

A Good Choice If...

You need a compact conventional pressure pump for a small household, rainwater tank, garden or other moderate clean-water duty.

Consider the TF50J or TF117MS If...

Your property has greater simultaneous demand, more outlets or needs stronger flow at useful household pressure.

JR Should Check First If...

You have long suction lines, large elevation changes, poor source flow, undersized pipework, direct mains boosting or more than light-to-moderate simultaneous demand.

How Many Taps Can the Davey TF40J Supply?

JR's current product selector positions the TF40J at approximately two simultaneous taps.

This should be treated as a sizing guide rather than a fixed guarantee.

A low-flow garden tap and a shower do not place the same demand on a pump, and pipe friction, elevation and inlet conditions all affect available pressure.

Davey's manufacturer data publishes a 40 L/min maximum flow, while JR's live retail specification uses a more conservative 35 L/min figure for the installed product.

The safer way to size the pump is therefore to compare the actual required flow and pressure at the same operating point.

Davey TF40J Hydraulic Performance

The TF40J has a maximum head of approximately 35 metres and a maximum flow of approximately 40 litres per minute.

These two maximum figures do not occur at the same time.

At zero flow the pump can develop its highest head. As flow increases, the available pressure decreases along the pump curve.

Likewise, maximum flow occurs when the pump is operating at comparatively low head.

This is why a 40 L/min maximum-flow pump should not be described as delivering 40 L/min at 350kPa.

Jet Pump Design

The TF40J uses a jet-pump hydraulic design.

Jet pumps are widely used for domestic tank-water and suction-lift applications because their hydraulic arrangement can provide reliable self-priming-style operation where inlet conditions are suitable.

The TF40J is intended for lighter duties than Davey's TF117MS multistage model.

That makes the TF40J more appropriate where the goal is a straightforward economical pressure system rather than very high household flow.

Automatic TotalFlo Controller

The TF40J-18 is supplied as a pressure system with Davey's TotalFlo automatic controller.

The controller has a published cut-in pressure of approximately 180kPa / 1.8 bar.

When water is used and pressure drops to the cut-in point, the pump starts automatically.

The controller then shuts the pump down when water demand stops.

Davey identifies the replacement controller for TF40J, TF50J and TF117MS systems as TF-CONT180B.

Loss-of-Prime Protection

A surface pressure pump relies on having usable water available at its inlet.

If a rainwater tank becomes empty or a suction line loses prime, a conventional pump can otherwise continue attempting to operate without adequate water.

The TotalFlo controller includes loss-of-prime protection designed to help protect the pump in this condition.

This feature does not replace correct suction plumbing, adequate tank-water level or proper commissioning, but it provides useful protection against common domestic pump faults.

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Specifications

Brand Davey
Range TotalFlo
Current Model TF40J-18
Product Type Automatic jet pressure-pump system
Manufacturer Maximum Flow 40 L/min
JR Live Product Flow Rating 35 L/min
Maximum Head 35m
Approx. Maximum Static Pressure Equivalent 343kPa
JR Rounded Pressure Specification Approx. 350kPa
TotalFlo Cut-In Pressure 180kPa / 1.8 bar
Motor Output 370W / 0.37kW
Electrical Supply 220–240V AC / 50Hz single phase
Running Current Approx. 1.95A
Nominal Speed Approx. 2820rpm
Motor Insulation Class F
Protection Rating IP45
Power Lead Approx. 1.8m
Plug C38 3-pin
Suction Connection 1" BSP female
Discharge Connection 1" BSP male
Wet-End Casing 304 stainless steel
Maximum Water Temperature 35°C
Maximum Ambient Temperature 40°C
Published Noise Rating Approx. 69.4dB
Installation Arrangement Suction lift or flooded suction
JR Tap Guide Up to approx. 2 taps
Wi-Fi No
Variable Speed No
Current Davey Warranty 24 months

Davey's technical data publishes 40 L/min maximum flow and 35m maximum head. JR's live product currently displays 35 L/min and approximately 350kPa. The manufacturer figures describe separate hydraulic endpoints, while JR's more conservative flow figure better reflects the fact that maximum flow is not available at maximum pressure.

How Loud Is the Davey TF40J?

Davey's TotalFlo technical data publishes approximately 69.4dB for the TF40J.

That means the phrase “low noise” should be read relative to conventional surface-pump operation rather than interpreted as near-silent performance.

The actual sound experienced at a property depends on mounting surface, surrounding walls, pipe vibration and distance from occupied areas.

If very low pump noise is a major priority, a premium enclosed variable-speed system such as the DAB E.sybox range may be worth comparing.

Suction Lift or Flooded Suction

Flooded Suction

The water source supplies the pump inlet under positive head, such as where the tank outlet sits above the pump inlet.

Suction Lift

The pump must draw water upward from a lower source, making suction-pipe diameter, vertical lift and airtight plumbing especially important.

Davey approves the TotalFlo jet-pump range for both arrangements.

In a suction-lift installation, excessive horizontal distance, undersized pipe, air leaks and restrictive fittings can reduce pump performance and cause repeated loss of prime.

Tank Water vs Mains Pressure Boosting

Tank-Water Supply

The TF40J can provide pressure from a suitable rainwater or storage tank where the suction system is correctly designed and the water is suitable for the pump.

Mains Pressure Boosting

Davey markets TotalFlo for low or inconsistent mains pressure, but direct mains boosting requires the installation to comply with applicable local plumbing and water-provider rules.

The pump can increase pressure, but it cannot compensate for an incoming water source that does not provide enough volume for the property's demand.

TF40J vs TF50J vs TF117MS

Specification TF40J-18 TF50J-18 TF117MS-18
Pump Type Jet Jet Multistage
Motor Output 370W 600W 750W
Maximum Flow 40 L/min 50 L/min 117 L/min
Maximum Head 35m 41m Higher-flow multistage duty
Running Current 1.95A 2.7A 4.0A
Published Noise 69.4dB 72.8dB 67.8dB
Controller Cut-In 180kPa 180kPa 180kPa
Typical Positioning Light domestic duty Moderate domestic duty Higher-flow pressure duty

The TF40J is therefore best suited to properties that genuinely fit its lower-flow hydraulic envelope rather than installations that would be better served by a larger model.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

What Is Required to Install the Davey TF40J?

Suitable clean-water source
Correct suction-pipe sizing
Airtight inlet plumbing for suction-lift applications
Suitable delivery pipework
1" suction and discharge connection planning
Appropriate isolation valves
Non-return or backflow protection where required
Suitable 220–240V electrical supply
Stable pump mounting position
Weather protection appropriate to the installation
Correct pump priming before commissioning
Compliance assessment for direct mains boosting

Pipe Sizing Matters

Even a smaller domestic pump can perform poorly if the surrounding pipework is too restrictive.

The TF40J uses 1-inch suction and discharge connections.

Reducing the suction line below an appropriate size, using excessive fittings or running a long suction distance can increase friction losses and reduce the amount of water available to the pump.

Long delivery pipework and large elevation changes can also reduce the pressure available at the final fixture.

JR therefore assesses the whole hydraulic system rather than treating the pump alone as the solution to every pressure problem.

What's Included With Davey TF40J Installation?

Standard Replacement

Where the property qualifies for the selected JR package, installation can include supply of the TF40J, removal of the old pump where included and connection to suitable existing plumbing and electrical services.

Priming & Commissioning

The pump is correctly primed, controller operation is tested and the system is checked under normal water demand before handover.

Possible Additional Work

Suction-pipe changes, delivery pipework alterations, valves, backflow protection, electrical changes, mounting improvements or changes to the water source can increase the installation scope.

How Much Does Davey TotalFlo TF40J Installation Cost?

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

The final Davey TF40J installation cost depends on whether the job is a straightforward like-for-like replacement or requires changes to suction plumbing, delivery pipework, valves, electrical supply, mounting or backflow protection.

A simple replacement using suitable existing services can be substantially easier than a new suction-lift system drawing from a remote rainwater tank.

JR's current live pump collection lists the Davey TotalFlo TF40J as one of its active supplied-and-installed pump options.

BRISBANE INSTALLATION

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Installation Brisbane

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Davey TotalFlo TF40J in Brisbane for suitable tank-water, garden and domestic pressure-boosting applications.

The TF40J can be a practical option where the required flow is modest and the property does not justify a larger pressure pump.

JR checks water source, suction conditions, pipe sizing, elevation, available source flow and expected demand before confirming the final installation.

Eligible service coverage extends across Greater Brisbane and surrounding areas including Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and Moreton Bay.

GOLD COAST INSTALLATION

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Installation Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water also supplies and installs the Davey TotalFlo TF40J on the Gold Coast across eligible service areas.

For a light domestic or tank-water application, its compact 370W jet-pump platform can provide a straightforward alternative to larger multistage or variable-speed systems.

JR assesses the water source, suction layout, pipework, available power and required fixture pressure before commissioning the system.

This helps ensure the pump is matched to the property rather than selected solely because it has the lowest upfront price in a range.

Can the Davey TF40J Replace My Existing Pump?

Replacing Another TF40J

Usually the simplest pathway where the existing water source, pipework, mounting position and electrical connection remain suitable.

Replacing a Small Jet Pump

Often possible where the required flow and pressure remain within the TF40J's hydraulic capability.

New Rainwater Tank Supply

Requires properly sized airtight suction plumbing, electrical power, isolation and correct priming.

Replacing a Larger Pump

The TF40J should not automatically replace a higher-flow system unless the property's actual demand confirms the smaller pump is adequate.

Mains Pressure Boosting

Requires assessment of available source flow, existing pressure and applicable local plumbing requirements.

Upgrading to Variable Speed

Customers prioritising quieter operation and more constant pressure can compare inverter systems such as the DAB E.sybox Mini3.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Installation FAQs

What is the current Davey TF40J model number?

The current TotalFlo pressure-system model is TF40J-18.

How much water can the TF40J pump?

Davey's technical specification publishes a maximum flow of approximately 40 L/min. JR's current live product uses a more conservative 35 L/min sales rating.

What is the maximum head?

Davey publishes approximately 35 metres maximum head.

What pressure does 35m of head equal?

Thirty-five metres of water head is approximately 343kPa. JR rounds the live product specification to around 350kPa.

Does the TF40J deliver 40 L/min at 350kPa?

No. Maximum flow and maximum head occur at opposite ends of the pump curve. Pressure decreases as flow rises.

What is the cut-in pressure?

The TotalFlo controller has a published cut-in pressure of approximately 180kPa / 1.8 bar.

How powerful is the TF40J?

The pump uses a 370W / 0.37kW motor.

How much current does it draw?

Davey's technical data publishes approximately 1.95A running current.

What power supply does it require?

The TF40J-18 uses 220–240V, 50Hz single-phase power.

Does it come with a plug?

Yes. Davey supplies the current TotalFlo pressure systems with an approximately 1.8m pre-wired lead and C38 3-pin plug.

What size pipe connections does the TF40J have?

The pump uses approximately 1-inch BSP female suction and 1-inch BSP male discharge.

Can it draw from a rainwater tank?

Yes. Davey approves the TotalFlo range for clean tank-water applications in both suction-lift and flooded-suction configurations.

Can the TF40J boost mains pressure?

Davey identifies mains-pressure boosting as an application. The final installation must still comply with applicable plumbing and water-provider requirements.

Does it have dry-run protection?

Davey describes the controller as providing loss-of-prime protection.

Is the wet end stainless steel?

Yes. Davey specifies 304 stainless steel for the TotalFlo wet-end casing.

How loud is the TF40J?

Davey's technical data publishes approximately 69.4dB. Installed noise depends on mounting, pipe vibration and surrounding structures.

How many taps can it supply?

JR currently positions the TF40J for approximately two taps. Actual suitability depends on simultaneous flow, pressure, elevation and pipework.

Is the TF40J variable speed?

No. It is a conventional fixed-speed jet pump with automatic pressure control.

Does the TF40J have Wi-Fi?

No. It uses a conventional TotalFlo pressure controller rather than connected smart controls.

What is the maximum water temperature?

Davey's technical data publishes a maximum pumped-water temperature of approximately 35°C.

What is the maximum ambient temperature?

Davey publishes approximately 40°C maximum ambient temperature for the TotalFlo pressure-system range.

What warranty does the TF40J have?

Davey's current Australian TotalFlo product page publishes a 24-month warranty.

Can JR install the TF40J in Brisbane or the Gold Coast?

Yes. JR installs suitable pressure-pump systems across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

Davey TotalFlo TF40J Warranty

Davey Product Warranty

Davey's current Australian TotalFlo pressure-system page publishes a 24-month manufacturer warranty.

TotalFlo Controller

The automatic controller forms part of the pressure-system package and should be assessed under the warranty documentation supplied with the pump.

Correct Installation Matters

Priming, clean-water quality, suitable suction conditions, pipework and electrical installation remain important to reliable pump operation.

Older international TotalFlo technical sheets may still display a 12-month replacement guarantee. Davey's current Australian product page now publishes a 24-month warranty, so the current Australian warranty is used here.

Claims Strengthened or Cleaned Up From the Existing TF40J Copy

Added current TF40J-18 model identification
Added manufacturer 40 L/min maximum flow
Separated Davey's maximum flow from JR's 35 L/min sales rating
Added verified 35m maximum head
Added 370W motor output
Added 1.95A running current
Added 2820rpm nominal speed
Added IP45 protection rating
Added 35°C maximum water temperature
Added 40°C maximum ambient temperature
Added verified 69.4dB manufacturer noise figure
Added 1" suction and discharge connections
Added 304 stainless-steel wet-end specification
Added 180kPa controller cut-in
Added loss-of-prime protection
Qualified JR's two-tap rating as a sizing guide
Clarified maximum flow versus maximum pressure
Removed generic claims that cheaper pumps are inherently less reliable

Why Choose JR Gas & Water for Davey Pump Installation?

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

The right pump depends on more than its motor size or maximum litres per minute. Water source, suction conditions, pipe diameter, elevation, available inlet flow and simultaneous fixture demand all influence the finished result.

JR assesses the existing system and property requirements before confirming whether the TF40J, TF50J, TF117MS or another pump arrangement is the more appropriate fit.

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Install the Davey TotalFlo TF40J With JR Gas & Water

The Davey TotalFlo TF40J-18 combines a compact 370W jet pump, automatic pressure control, 304 stainless-steel wet-end construction and loss-of-prime protection in a practical entry-level domestic pressure system.

Its strongest fit is smaller homes, rainwater systems, gardens and lighter pressure-boosting applications where a larger multistage or variable-speed pump is unnecessary.

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs suitable Davey TF40J systems across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast service areas. Choose the applicable live installation package above, or use JR's quote pathway where the job involves difficult suction conditions, direct mains boosting, substantial pipework changes, electrical alterations or a non-standard water source.

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