A budget inverter booster for a small house or apartment with weak pressure. Bigger homes need more flow.
Amazon $179.99The Etespie 70 PSI Booster Pump rates 4.2 among variable speed water pressure booster pumps; the Davey BT14-30 Torrium2 rates 3.0 among fixed speed ones. The Etespie 70 PSI Booster Pump costs $971.01 less ($179.99 vs $1,151).

For a house of one or two bathrooms on a weak city supply that wants a stainless, serviceable pump on plain 120 V.
Amazon $1,151Prices 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 (variable speed and fixed 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 | Etespie 70 PSI Booster Pump | Davey BT14-30 Torrium2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $9 per gpm ($179.99, 20 gpm) | 0 $82.21 per gpm ($1,151, 14 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 55 20 gpm maximum | 27 14 gpm maximum |
| Pressure 15% | 73 148 ft maximum head (about 64 psi) | 23 88 ft maximum head (about 38 psi) |
| Protection 10% | 100 dry-run and overheat protection | 100 dry-run and overheat protection |
| Noise 10% | 100 45 dBA | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Etespie 70 PSI Booster Pump | Davey BT14-30 Torrium2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Drive | Variable speed | Fixed speed |
| Maximum flow | 20 gpm | 14 gpm |
| Maximum head | 148 ft (64 psi) | 88 ft (38 psi) |
| Motor | - | 1 HP |
| Input power | 500 W | 920 W |
| Ports | - | 1.2 in |
| Protection and build | ||
| Built-in tank | - | No |
| Dry-run protection | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat protection | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | 45 dBA | - |
| Weight | - | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |