Davey BT30-30 Torrium2
#2 in Fixed speedFull review
For a large home or a house plus irrigation that needs a lot of flow at a moderate boost. Plan for a 240 V outlet.
Amazon $1,420$1,420
The Davey BT30-30 Torrium2 rates 3.6 among fixed speed water pressure booster pumps; the Aidpath EVO BOOST5 rates 3.5 among variable speed ones. The Aidpath EVO BOOST5 costs $898.12 less ($521.88 vs $1,420).
Aidpath EVO BOOST5
A strong, outdoor rated inverter booster for a larger home with weak pressure. The short warranty is the trade off for the price.
Amazon $521.88$521.88
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drive classes (fixed speed and variable speed), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drive peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Davey BT30-30 Torrium2 | Aidpath EVO BOOST5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 12 $47.33 per gpm ($1,420, 30 gpm) | 55 $19.69 per gpm ($521.88, 26.5 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 100 30 gpm maximum | 84 26.5 gpm maximum |
| Pressure 15% | 44 113 ft maximum head (about 49 psi) | 100 197 ft maximum head (about 85 psi) |
| Protection 10% | 100 dry-run and overheat protection | 60 dry-run protection |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) | 80 50 dBA |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Davey BT30-30 Torrium2 | Aidpath EVO BOOST5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Drive | Fixed speed | Variable speed |
| Maximum flow | 30 gpm | 26.5 gpm |
| Maximum head | 113 ft (49 psi) | 197 ft (85 psi) |
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 1.2 HP |
| Input power | 1,440 W | - |
| Ports | 1.2 in | 1 in |
| Protection and build | ||
| Built-in tank | No | - |
| Dry-run protection | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat protection | Yes | - |
| Outdoor rated | - | Yes |
| Voltage | 240 V | 120 V |
| Noise | - | 50 dBA |
| Weight | 16.2 lb | 20.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |