Davey BT20-40 Torrium2
#3 in Fixed speedFull review
For a large or multi-storey house with a very weak supply. Plan for a 240 V outlet.
Amazon $1,287$1,287
The Davey BT20-40 Torrium2 rates 3.5 among fixed speed water pressure booster pumps; the DAB Esybox Mini3 rates 3.4 among variable speed ones. The Davey BT20-40 Torrium2 costs $260 less ($1,287 vs $1,547).
DAB Esybox Mini3
A compact, quiet inverter booster for a single home that wants a large pressure range and room to add a second pump. Check the voltage and shop around on price.
Amazon $1,547$1,547
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 BT20-40 Torrium2 | DAB Esybox Mini3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $64.35 per gpm ($1,287, 20 gpm) | 0 $73.32 per gpm ($1,547, 21.1 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 55 20 gpm maximum | 60 21.1 gpm maximum |
| Pressure 15% | 97 176 ft maximum head (about 76 psi) | 100 180 ft maximum head (about 78 psi) |
| Protection 10% | 100 dry-run and overheat protection | 100 dry-run and overheat protection |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) | 100 45 dBA |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Davey BT20-40 Torrium2 | DAB Esybox Mini3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Drive | Fixed speed | Variable speed |
| Maximum flow | 20 gpm | 21.1 gpm |
| Maximum head | 176 ft (76 psi) | 180 ft (78 psi) |
| Motor | 1.2 HP | 1.1 HP |
| Input power | 1,100 W | 850 W |
| Ports | 1 in | - |
| Protection and build | ||
| Built-in tank | No | Yes |
| Dry-run protection | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat protection | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 240 V | - |
| Noise | - | 45 dBA |
| Weight | 27.3 lb | 32 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |