Which type of pump is most commonly used for boosting water pressure in the water supply systems of tall buildings?
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Sign in to submit a reportCentrifugal pumps are most commonly used in building booster systems because they provide smooth continuous flow, are available in multistage high-head configurations and work well with variable-speed pressure control.

Building pressure booster → centrifugal/multistage centrifugal pump.
Choosing reciprocating pump despite pulsating flow and lower suitability for typical building booster service.
Submersible pumps are common for wells/sumps; booster duty is different.