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A.Y. Boosters

Meet the world's most intelligent, yet simple boosting system. Designed to meet virtually all boosting applications – there's a model for your specific needs. Click on the model name below to learn more.

Residential

The residential booster can be run in three different modes, based on your boosting needs. In Pressure Mode, the pump starts with pressure drop and stops on low flow. In Flow Mode, the pump starts and stops by sensing flow. In Conservation Mode, the pump only operates during a peak demand, such as when multiple showers, bathtubs, or irrigation systems are running.

Product Literature

Submittals

Specifications

Quick Start Guide

Instruction Manual 3 Light Prior to 1-17

Instruction Manual 4 Light After 1-17

Troubleshooting Guide

 

E-Series

A.Y. McDonald’s E-Series DuraMAC™ Water Pressure Booster System is ideal for residential, irrigation, or light commercial applications. This pump comes complete with easy set-up instructions, all metal connections, a half-gallon pressure tank, and the inclusion of a check valve. In addition, experience a quiet operation due to the TEFC single phase motor, along with extra security because the electronics are separated and sealed from the waterway. Designed to shut off when no flow is detected, the E-Series DuraMAC™ Water Pressure Booster System gives that extra boost that you (and your water pressure) have been waiting for!

Product Literature

Submittals

Specifications

Quick Start Guide

Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Light Commercial

The light commercial / irrigation boosters can be run in three different modes, based on your boosting needs. In Pressure Mode, the pump starts with pressure drop and stops on low flow. In Flow Mode, the pump starts and stops by sensing flow. In Conservation Mode, the pump only operates during a peak demand, such as when multiple showers, bathtubs, or irrigation systems are running.

Product Literature

Quick Start Guide

Submittals

Specifications

Installation Instructions 3 Light Prior to 1-17

Installation Instructions 4 Light After 1-17

Troubleshooting Guide

Commercial

The commercial booster may be run in Pressure Mode, where the pump starts with pressure drop and stops on low flow. It may also be run in a conventional Pressure Switch Mode, where the pump starts and stops on pressure.

Product Literature

Modular Specifications

Simplex Specifications

Duplex Specifications

Submittals

Quick Start Guide

Installation Instructions

Industrial

A.Y. McDonald’s new DuraMAC Variable Speed Booster is a stainless steel pump that adjusts its speed based on the demand of the system, maintains a constant pressure, and is easy to install. The motor provides quiet operation, at optimal working capacity. Click on the information below to learn more about the most intelligent, yet simple, pressure boosting system on the market.

Product Literature - 1/20

Installation Instructions (1.5 - 3 HP) 2-20, 3210-652 - 2/20

Installation Instructions (3 - 10 HP) 3-18, 3210-552 - 3/18

Quick Start Guide (1.5 - 3 HP) 3-20, 3210-651 - 3/20

Quick Start Guide (3 - 10 HP) 3-18, 3210-555 - 3/18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submittals Dropdown (1.5-3 HP)5-20
Submittals Dropdown (3-10 HP)8-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A.Y. McDonald Product Certifications

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Trust in the No-Lead Experts

No-Lead Brass

In January 2011, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was signed into law, which reduced the allowable lead content of wetted surfaces in drinking water pipes, pipe fittings, and plumbing fixtures as of January 4, 2014. To ensure our customers bottom lines weren't impacted negatively by this transition to no-lead brass, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. launched a microsite with the reference materials below. Although this full site is no longer necessary, we remain committed to educating and assisting our customers. For this reason, we are providing the reference materials and resources regarding the no-lead legislation and transition below. For further information, please contact your sales representative or our factory at 1-800-292-2737.

Water Pumps

EPA Lead water in Drinking Water FAQs - 12/2013

Important No-Lead Letter - 09/2013

Leaded Brass Disclaimer - 06/2011

No-Lead Basics

No-Lead Brochure - 01/13

No-Lead The Engineering Basics - 09/11

NSF ANSI FAQ's - 06/11

Read the California Health and Safety No-Lead Legislation

Read the California No-Lead Legislation

Read the Federal Legislation

Read the Louisiana No-Lead Legislation

Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation

Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation FAQ

Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation - 11/10

Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation FAQ

Return Goods Notice - 10/2011

Technical Specifications - 02/13

Vermont's Attorney General on Enforcing VT Act 193 - 11/09

Plumbing Supplies

EPA Lead in Drinking Water FAQs 12/13

Important No-Lead Letter - 09/13

Leaded Brass Disclaimer - 6/11

No-Lead Brochure - 01/13

NSF ANSI FAQ's - 06/11

Read the California Health and Safety No-Lead Legislation

Read the California No-Lead Legislation

Read the Federal Legislation

Read the Louisiana No-Lead Legislation

Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation - 13/12

Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation FAQ

Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation - 11/10

Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation FAQ

Return Goods Notice - 10/2011

Vermont's Attorney General on Enforcing VT Act 193

Water Service

EPA Lead in Drinking Water FAQs - 12/13

Important No-Lead Dates Letter - 10/2012

Important No-Lead Letter - 09/2013

Lead vs No-Lead Packaging - 09/11

Lead vs No-Lead Packaging - 04/12

No-Lead Basics - 09/11

No-Lead Brochure - 01/13

NSF ANSI FAQ's - 06/11

Read the California Health and Safety No-Lead Legislation

Read the California No-Lead Legislation

Read the Federal Legislation

Read the Louisiana No-Lead Legislation

Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation - 13/12

Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation FAQ

Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation - 11/10

Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation FAQ

Return Goods Notice - 10/11

Technical Specifications - 02/13

Vermont's Attorney General on Enforcing VT Act 193

THE PROBLEM: NON-REVENUE WATER

Every water system has to cope with non-revenue water. Main leaks, theft, tank overflows and unmeasured flow through water meters all contribute to a system's non-revenue water problem. According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), 14% of indoor household usage in North America can be attributed to leaks. As residential water meters aren't designed to register low-flows such as leaks and drips, much of this usage goes un-metered and un-billed. This type of non-revenue water is called "apparent loss" and is valued at the retail water rate. For systems in which waste water is also billed based on water consumption, this apparent loss is valued at the retail rate for water and waste water combined. Apparent losses through residential water meters can add up to millions of dollars annually in non-revenue water and sewer.

THE SOLUTION: UNMEASURED-FLOW REDUCER (UFR)

The UFR captures this low-flow water and forces it through the meter in a way that causes nearly every drop to be registered. Apparent losses are reduced and customers are held accountable for their actual usage.

HOW THE UFR WORKS

The UFR works by changing the way water flows through the meter at low flow rates. At low flow rates there is not enough energy in the flow to activate the water meter. With the UFR installed, the low, linear flows are divided into batches that are forced through the meter at a higher flow rate. These higher flows can now be registered by the water meter, reducing apparent losses and increasing revenue.
At normal household flow rates, the UFR is fully open, allowing water to flow normally with minimal head loss. As flow is reduced, the UFR returns to its operation of batching the water flow.

THE RESULTS

UFR installations can increase the measurement of billable water between as much as five and ten percent. Customers are held accountable for their actual usage and the system's apparent losses are reduced considerably. Customers that are held accountable for their usage are more likely to fix leaks and conserve our most precious resource, clean water.

Product Literature

Tools

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THE NATURAL GAS
METER SET ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

 


 

You Spoke. We Listened.


Since 1856, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. has had the pleasure of providing quality solutions for the industries we serve. We are a family business that, at our core, believes the customer is the boss. One of the fundamental jobs that A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. does for our boss is to listen to their needs. Even more important than listening is to have the wherewithal to act on those needs, such as the decision to produce Natural Gas Meter Set Assemblies (MSA), which is an idea that stemmed from one of our own Innovation Summits. Adding this solution to our natural gas product line means that the customer will receive consistent timelines and lead times, along with open communication and customer service from our team to yours.


Demand in the Market

The natural gas distribution market has seen an increase in demand for meter set assemblies due to utilities looking to have consistency in assembly. Meter set assemblies not only provide time savings but also cost savings in labor for utilities. In addition, there’s an added safety factor to meter set assemblies since they are tested prior to being installed. It’s worth pointing out that A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.’s meter set assemblies in particular are tested by an electronic machine, not water tested, thus eliminating human error in the process.
 

Customer Focused

    -    Consistent lead times    
    -    Quality meter set assemblies    
    -    Pressure testing for safety and quality    
    -    Top notch customer service
    -    All parts under one roof - except regulator
    -    Traceability
 
 

Pressure Testing

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. meter set assemblies are tested electronically, eliminating the chance of water getting in the regulator or initiating rust prior to painting. Each meter set assembly goes through three tests, which include the following steps:
    -     The regulator is pressurized to ensure it is the correct regulator and is set properly.
                    *Not a flowing set point per regulator specification
    -     The inlet of the meter set assembly is pressurized according to the customer’s
                     required specification so leaks can be detected.
                    *We do detect lockup – not at designated pressure
    -     Joints after the regulator are tested to ensure all joints seal well.
    -     The outlet side of the meter set assembly is tested at about 40 psi.
 
 
 

Robotic Painting

A brand new paint line was installed to coat the meter set assemblies. The focus for this new paint line is efficiency, quality paint output, and taking into account the vast volume of meter set assemblies that can be completed.

- Paint Specifications (relates to color and gloss, not to material (paint)):

- Fabrication Paint - 2-part epoxy primer applied by eletrostatic air spray, ANSI 49 gray 2-part Urethane topcoat applied by electrostatic air spray, Approximately 6-10mil total DFT (dry film thickness).

- The paint chosen provides excellent corrosion resistance and durability for this application. Salt spray tests have been performed in order to ensure the protection is acceptable. The paint, along with an efficient process, provides a quality meter set assembly. 

- Coating Test Documents 

 - Salt Spray Test per ASTM B117, measuring failure at 4% rust

- Cleaning specification

- Pipe will be free of chips and debris using a solvent wash per SSPC-SP1 standards

- Protection in paint process (masking, etc.)

- Threads and open ends will be plugged or capped to prevent any paint entering the meter set assembly

- Custom masks will be applied for tags and other areas that need to remain unpainted