Brands

Who sells into Australia.

These are the brands we can rank, because each publishes both a rated output and a rated draw. Each takes a different bet on the pump, and that bet sets the Wh/L before anything else does.

Rainman
Sydney, Australia
Conventional high-pressure pump

The default in Australian marinas. Portable, modular and framed versions of one pump platform, in AC, DC and petrol. Big output in a short window; efficiency depends entirely on which membrane pack you choose.

Wh/L range across the range9.8–19.7
01020
23
systems
31.5–222
L/hr
$4,402–$15,089
indicative
20 verified Australian stockists · see who →
Schenker
Naples, Italy
ERS energy recovery

Modular DC systems built around Schenker's Energy Recovery System. The most efficient litres in the table, aimed squarely at solar-powered liveaboards and long-passage boats without a generator.

Wh/L range across the range3.7–4.8
01020
4
systems
30–150
L/hr
$6,300–$9,600
indicative
1 verified Australian stockist · see who →
Spectra
California, USA (Katadyn Group)
Clark pump energy recovery

The original energy-recovery brand. Clark pump systems from 24 L/hr up, all DC, all in the 4 to 5 Wh/L band. Widely serviced, strong parts network, premium pricing.

Wh/L range across the range4.5–4.5
01020
4
systems
24–64
L/hr
$6,000–$14,500
indicative
No verified Australian stockist listed yet. Know one?
Dessalator
France
Conventional high-pressure pump

A long-established French manufacturer with DC, AC and dual-power ranges. The DUO models switch between the battery bank and mains at a switch, which is unusual and useful on a boat that sometimes has shore power.

Wh/L range across the range7.0–9.2
01020
3
systems
60–100
L/hr
on request
no published price
2 verified Australian stockists · see who →
LEDI
Southport, Queensland
Conventional high-pressure pump

An Australian manufacturer of small portable 12 V systems built around off-the-shelf filters and a standard 2521 membrane, aimed at small cruisers and off-grid use.

Wh/L range across the range10.0–10.0
01020
1
systems
20–20
L/hr
on request
no published price
1 verified Australian stockist · see who →
Verified in Australia, not yet ranked

These brands have verified Australian stockists but do not publish both a rated output and a rated draw at a stated voltage, which is what the ranking needs. Each has a page saying who sells it here and exactly what figure is missing.

Sell or install one of these and have published specs? Send them through and we’ll table them with your dealership named as the source. Our sourcing standard is on the methodology page.