Davey XJ70T Torium Supplied & Installed

DAVEY PRESSURE PUMP SUPPLY & INSTALLATION

Davey XJ70T Pressure Pump Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water supplies and professionally installs the Davey XJ70T pressure pump across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

The Davey XJ70T is a jet-assisted surface-mounted pressure pump paired with Davey's Torrium2 intelligent controller. It is designed for clean-water applications where automatic pump operation, dependable domestic pressure and the ability to draw water from a source below pump level are important.

Typical applications include household water supply, rainwater and tank-water pressure, automatic water transfer, pressure boosting and suitable shallow-well or similar suction-lift applications.

JR services Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands, Moreton Bay and surrounding eligible South East Queensland areas.

Davey XJ70T quick answer: the XJ70T is a 70L/min-class jet-assisted home pressure system with a 1.15kW single-phase pump and Davey Torrium2 controller. It is particularly useful where water is being drawn from a rainwater tank, buried or partially buried tank, shallow source or other suitable low-pressure supply. Davey's current data lists a maximum suction head of 7m, 1-inch inlet and outlet connections and a 24-month manufacturer warranty.

Davey XJ70T Supply & Installation at a Glance

Maximum Flow

70 L/min

Davey's current XJ range identifies the XJ70T as the 70 litre-per-minute model in the series.

Pump Type

Single-stage, jet-assisted centrifugal pressure pump with Torrium2 automatic control.

Best Suited To

Domestic tank-water supply, pressure boosting, automatic transfer and suitable suction-lift applications.

Installation Type

Exact replacement, replacement with pipework changes or a complete new pressure-pump installation.

Who Is the Davey XJ70T Best For?

Tank-Water Homes

Suitable where stored rainwater or another clean-water source needs to be automatically pressurised for normal household use.

Suction-Lift Installations

Jet assistance makes the XJ range particularly relevant where the water level sits below the pump, including suitable buried or partially buried tanks.

Existing Pump Replacement

A practical option where an older domestic pressure pump needs replacement and the existing water source, pipework, power supply and demand suit the XJ70T.

PRODUCT SUITABILITY

Is the Davey XJ70T Right for My Property?

A Good Choice If...

You need automatic domestic water pressure from a suitable tank or low-pressure clean-water source and your expected demand fits the XJ70T performance range.

Consider Another Pump If...

Your property has unusually high flow demand, requires significantly different pressure performance, needs a submersible pump or uses a water source outside the XJ70T's intended clean-water applications.

JR Should Check First If...

The pump has a long suction run, difficult lift conditions, undersized pipework, unusual pressure requirements, uncertain electrical supply or is being installed as a completely new system.

Davey XJ70T Size & Physical Requirements

Davey's current XJ technical data lists the XJ70T at approximately 455mm along its main overall dimension and 265mm high, with a net pump-system weight of approximately 12kg.

Installation space should not be based on the bare pump dimensions alone. Additional room is needed for the suction and discharge pipework, valves, priming access, electrical connection, Torrium2 controller and future servicing.

Overall Length A

455 mm

Height B

265 mm

Dimension C

146 mm

Net Weight

12 kg

Davey's technical drawing should be used when exact mounting-hole and connection positions are required. Allow practical installation and service clearance in addition to the published pump dimensions.

How Does the Davey XJ70T Work?

Water source: the XJ70T draws clean water through the pump inlet from a suitable tank, shallow source or other compatible supply.

Jet-assisted pump: the single-stage centrifugal pump uses jet assistance to provide the pressure performance and suction characteristics of the XJ range.

Torrium2 control: the controller monitors pressure and flow, starts the pump when demand is detected and stops it once demand has ended.

Household supply: the resulting pressurised water is delivered through the property's suitable downstream water system to the connected fixtures or intended application.

What Does the Torrium2 Controller Do?

Torrium2 is more than a simple on/off switch. Davey describes it as an intelligent pressure controller using pressure and flow sensing to manage pump operation automatically.

Automatic Start & Stop

The controller starts the pump when pressure drops with water demand and stops it when flow falls away.

More Even Water Pressure

Torrium2 is designed to reduce irritating pressure variation and pump cycling during continuing household demand.

Pump Protection

Davey's controller includes fault protection and automatic retry functions for certain conditions, including loss of water supply or prime.

Key Davey XJ70T Features

Jet-Assisted Design

Designed for domestic pressure applications including situations where the water source is below the pump.

70 L/min Maximum Flow

The XJ70T sits between the XJ50T and XJ90T in Davey's current XJ pressure system range.

Torrium2 Controller

Intelligent automatic pressure and flow control is integrated with the pump package.

Clean-Water Applications

Designed around clean-water pressure supply, transfer and domestic applications.

AS/NZS 4020 Tested

Davey states the XJ water pressure systems have been tested and certified for compliance with AS/NZS 4020 requirements for products in contact with drinking water.

Compact Surface Pump

The complete XJ and Torrium2 package is designed as a compact surface-mounted home pressure system.

Davey XJ70T Specifications

Specification	Davey XJ70T
Brand	Davey
Model	XJ70T
System Type	Jet-assisted centrifugal home pressure system
Controller	Davey Torrium2
Maximum Flow	Up to 70 L/min
Input Power P1	1.15kW
Motor Output P2	0.8kW
Electrical Supply	220–240V ±6%, 50Hz, single phase
Full Load Current	5.1A
Motor Speed	2850rpm
Pump Enclosure Class	IP55
Insulation Class	Class F
Inlet	1" female BSP
Outlet	1" male BSP
Maximum Suction Head	7m
Maximum System Pressure	480kPa under the standard published XJ operating limits
Water Temperature Range	1°C to 50°C
Maximum Ambient Temperature	50°C
Overall Dimension A	455mm
Dimension B	265mm
Dimension C	146mm
Net Weight	12kg
Torrium2 IP Rating	IP56
Manufacturer Warranty	24 months, subject to Davey's current warranty conditions

Product specifications can change. Installation design should follow the current Davey installation instructions, hydraulic requirements and the actual conditions at the property.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

What Is Required to Install a Davey XJ70T?

Pressure-pump performance depends heavily on installation conditions. A suitable pump can still perform poorly when suction pipework, valves, priming, electrical supply or the water source are not properly set up.

Suitable clean-water source

Correct suction pipe sizing

Airtight suction-side plumbing

Suitable foot valve where suction lift requires one

Correct discharge pipe sizing

Appropriate isolation and valve arrangement

Stable mounting surface

Practical access for priming

Suitable electrical supply

Protection from unsuitable installation conditions

Access for future servicing

Commissioning after installation

Davey specifically notes that suction-lift installations require proper priming and a suitable foot-valve arrangement to prevent loss of prime.

Why Suction Conditions Matter

The XJ range is particularly useful where water is being drawn from below the pump, but the published maximum suction head should not be treated as a target for every installation.

Vertical lift, horizontal suction length, pipe diameter, fittings, water level, air leaks and valve resistance all influence actual pump performance.

Keeping suction pipework correctly sized, short and airtight where practical is important for reliable priming and day-to-day operation.

Maximum published suction head: 7m. Actual installation suitability depends on the complete suction arrangement, not only the vertical distance between the pump and water level.

Priming the Davey XJ70T

As a surface-mounted jet-assisted pump, the XJ70T needs to be correctly primed before normal operation.

Davey's installation information instructs that the pump body and suction line be filled through the priming point when establishing prime. Suction-lift installations also need to prevent water draining back from the suction line.

A pump that repeatedly loses prime should not simply be continually restarted. The suction line, foot valve, connections and water-source conditions should be checked for the underlying cause.

JR Davey XJ70T Installation Packages

JR's current live XJ70T selector separates installations according to how much work is required at the property.

Base — Essential Replacement

Intended for an exact Davey XJ70T replacement where the existing setup is already suitable.

Existing pump removal

Replacement pump reinstatement

Electrical disconnect and reconnect

Existing suitable installation retained

Silver — Replacement Plus

Intended for replacement of an existing pump where pipework needs alteration to suit the new XJ70T.

Existing pump removal

New pump installation

Electrical disconnect and reconnect

Pipework alterations within package scope

Gold — Complete New Installation

Intended for brand-new pump installations requiring a more complete installation pathway.

New pump installation

New power point within package scope

Valve and connection set

Required pipework upgrades within package scope

The live installation selector above is the final reference for current package inclusions, availability and pricing.

What's Included With a Standard XJ70T Installation?

The exact inclusions depend on the installation package selected, but a suitable installation pathway can include:

Genuine Davey XJ70T pump system

Torrium2 controller supplied with the pump

Removal of existing pump where applicable

Positioning and mounting of replacement pump

Connection to suitable water services

Electrical work according to selected package

Priming of the installed pump

Operational testing and commissioning

Pressure and flow checks within installation scope

Basic customer handover

What May Require Additional Work?

Major suction-line replacement or rerouting

Long or undersized suction pipe rectification

Tank repairs or tank modifications

Major discharge pipework changes

Pump relocation outside selected package scope

Extensive electrical upgrades outside package scope

Structural bases or major mounting construction

Complex mains-water integration

Specialist filtration or treatment equipment

Work required to correct unrelated plumbing defects

Non-standard pump setups, unusual pipework, access limitations and relocation work may need assessment before the final installation scope can be confirmed.

How Much Does Davey XJ70T Installation Cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown through JR's live package selector above rather than being hardcoded into this long-form description.

The final installation pathway depends on whether the job is an exact XJ70T replacement, a replacement requiring pipework alterations or a completely new pump installation.

Water-source conditions, suction pipework, electrical requirements, valves, access and pump location can also affect the installation scope.

BRISBANE INSTALLATION

Davey XJ70T Installation Brisbane

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs Davey XJ70T pressure pumps throughout Greater Brisbane for suitable household water-pressure, tank-water and replacement-pump applications.

Brisbane installations can range from straightforward replacement of an existing pressure pump through to complete new tank-water pressure systems. Before installation, JR considers the water source, suction conditions, pipework, expected demand, electrical supply, pump location and future service access.

JR also services Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and Moreton Bay, subject to current service-area and installation availability.

GOLD COAST INSTALLATION

Davey XJ70T Installation Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water provides Davey XJ70T supply and installation across eligible Gold Coast service areas for homes and properties needing reliable automatic pressure from a suitable clean-water source.

Existing pump installations can vary considerably in pipe size, valve layout, tank position, suction lift and electrical setup. A replacement that appears simple can therefore require additional work when the new system is assessed against the existing installation.

Where the installation is compatible with one of JR's defined packages, the appropriate live option can be selected above.

Can the Davey XJ70T Replace My Existing Pump?

Replacing Another XJ70T

This is generally the simplest pathway where the existing pump position, pipework, electrical supply and water source remain serviceable.

Replacing a Different Surface Pump

Often possible, but inlet and outlet positions, pipe sizing, valves, electrical requirements and pump performance need to be checked.

New Pump Installation

Requires planning of the complete system including pump location, suction plumbing, delivery plumbing, valves, electrical supply, priming and servicing access.

Davey XJ50T vs XJ70T vs XJ90T

Davey's current XJ range includes three flow classes, allowing the pressure system to be matched more closely to the expected property demand.

Model	Maximum Flow	Motor Input	General Position in Range
XJ50T	Up to 50 L/min	0.84kW	Lower-flow XJ model
XJ70T	Up to 70 L/min	1.15kW	Mid-range XJ model
XJ90T	Up to 90 L/min	1.4kW	Higher-flow XJ model

The larger model is not automatically the better choice. Pump sizing should be based on actual flow demand, pressure requirements, suction conditions and pipework rather than selecting the highest-capacity pump available.

Davey XJ70T vs a Basic Transfer Pump

A basic transfer pump is primarily selected to move water from one location to another. A domestic pressure system needs to manage changing household demand automatically while providing useful pressure at fixtures.

The XJ70T combines a jet-assisted pump with the Torrium2 controller, making it more suitable for automatic household pressure applications than a simple transfer-only arrangement where no pressure controller is provided.

The correct choice still depends on the job. If the only requirement is moving water between tanks, a simpler pump may be more appropriate than a full home pressure system.

Pressure, Flow & Real-World Pump Performance

A pump's maximum flow rate is not the same as the flow it will deliver at every property or at every pressure.

Pump performance changes along the hydraulic curve: as the required total head and system resistance increase, available flow changes. Pipe length, pipe diameter, vertical lift, filters, valves and fixtures all contribute resistance.

For that reason, the published 70 L/min figure should be treated as a maximum performance reference rather than a guaranteed household delivery rate at every installation.

Electrical Requirements

Davey's current XJ70T technical data specifies a single-phase 220–240V, 50Hz supply with a 1.15kW input rating and 5.1A full-load current.

The Torrium2 package is supplied as part of the pressure system, and Davey's literature identifies a power lead with an Australian three-pin plug on the controller arrangement.

Existing power still needs to be suitable for the installed location. A brand new pump position requiring a new power point or other electrical work should be matched to the appropriate JR installation package.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Davey XJ70T Installation FAQs

What is the maximum flow of the Davey XJ70T?

Davey currently rates the XJ70T at a maximum flow of up to 70 litres per minute. Actual flow at the property depends on total head, pipework, suction conditions and system resistance.

What is the Davey XJ70T used for?

Typical applications include household water supply, pressure boosting, automatic water transfer, suitable tank-water systems, shallow-well irrigation and other compatible clean-water pressure applications.

Can the XJ70T draw water from below the pump?

Yes. The jet-assisted XJ range is specifically suited to applications where the source water level can sit below the pump, subject to the installation remaining within the pump's hydraulic limits.

What is the maximum suction head?

Davey's current XJ technical data lists a maximum suction head of 7 metres. Actual suitability also depends on horizontal pipe length, pipe size, fittings, water level and the complete suction arrangement.

Does the XJ70T include the Torrium2 controller?

Yes. The XJ70T home pressure system combines the XJ pump with Davey's Torrium2 intelligent pressure controller.

What does Torrium2 do?

Torrium2 monitors pressure and flow to start and stop the pump automatically, assists with more even pressure under household demand and includes pump protection and fault-management functions.

Does the Davey XJ70T need priming?

Yes. As a surface-mounted pump, correct initial priming is required. Suction-lift installations also need a suitable arrangement to prevent loss of prime.

What size pipe connections does the XJ70T use?

Davey's current data lists a 1-inch female BSP inlet and 1-inch male BSP outlet.

How powerful is the XJ70T motor?

The current manufacturer data lists 1.15kW input power and 0.8kW motor output for the XJ70T.

What electrical supply does the XJ70T require?

Davey lists a 220–240V, 50Hz single-phase supply with a 5.1A full-load current for the XJ70T pump.

How big is the Davey XJ70T?

Davey's current technical drawing lists the XJ70T with a 455mm main overall dimension, 265mm height and approximately 12kg net weight. Additional room is required for connections and servicing.

Can the XJ70T replace my existing pressure pump?

Often, yes. Suitability depends on the water source, required pressure and flow, suction conditions, pipework, pump location and electrical supply.

What is included with an exact XJ70T replacement?

JR's current Base pathway is designed around exact replacement of an existing XJ70T, including pump removal and reinstatement together with the applicable electrical disconnect and reconnect.

What if my existing pump is a different model?

JR's current Silver replacement pathway allows for replacement of an existing pump with pipework alterations within the package scope where the XJ70T is otherwise suitable.

Can JR install an XJ70T where there is no existing pump?

Yes. JR's current Gold pathway is intended for a complete new pump installation and includes a broader connection, pipework and power scope.

Can the XJ70T pump drinking water?

Davey states that XJ water pressure systems have been tested and certified to comply with AS/NZS 4020 requirements for products in contact with drinking water. The source water itself still needs to be suitable for its intended use.

Can the XJ70T boost mains water directly?

Direct mains-water boosting can involve specific pressure limits, plumbing requirements and system design. It should not be assumed that every property can connect an XJ70T directly to the mains without assessment.

What warranty does the Davey XJ70T have?

Davey's current XJ pressure system information lists a 24-month manufacturer warranty, subject to the current warranty terms and installation conditions.

Can JR install the XJ70T in Brisbane?

Yes. JR provides suitable water-pump supply and installation throughout Greater Brisbane and surrounding eligible South East Queensland areas.

Can JR install the XJ70T on the Gold Coast?

Yes. JR provides water-pump installation across eligible Gold Coast service areas.

How much does Davey XJ70T installation cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown through JR's live package selector above. The final amount depends on whether the installation is an exact replacement, replacement requiring alterations or a complete new installation.

Davey XJ70T Warranty & Maintenance

24-Month Davey Warranty

Davey's current XJ product information lists a 24-month manufacturer warranty, subject to its current warranty terms and conditions.

Keep the Suction Side Sound

Air leaks, blocked valves, poor foot-valve operation or loss of prime can affect pump performance even when the pump itself is serviceable.

Maintain Service Access

The pump, Torrium2 controller, valves and priming point should remain accessible for checking, servicing and future replacement.

Why Choose JR Gas & Water for Davey XJ70T Installation?

LICENSED

Plumbing and associated installation work completed through appropriately licensed tradespeople.

3 PATHS

Defined Base, Silver and Gold installation pathways for exact replacement, altered replacement and new installations.

PUMP PLANNING

Water source, suction conditions, pipework, pressure demand and service access considered before final installation.

SEQ

Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service coverage.

A pressure pump should be selected and installed around the actual property, rather than treated as a standalone appliance. JR considers the water source, suction conditions, expected demand, pipework, valves, power and installation location so the complete pressure system makes sense for the job.

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READY TO INSTALL

Install the Davey XJ70T With JR Gas & Water

The Davey XJ70T is a practical domestic pressure system where the property needs a jet-assisted surface pump, automatic Torrium2 control and performance suited to the 70L/min XJ model.

Before installation, confirm the water source, suction arrangement, required pressure and flow, pipe sizes, pump position, power supply and whether the job is an exact replacement, altered replacement or complete new installation.