{"product_id":"davey-dcs-series-submersible-sump-pump-stainless-steel-dirty-water-automatic-or-manual-nz","title":"Davey DCS Series Submersible Sump Pump - Stainless Steel, Dirty Water, Automatic or Manual NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Davey DCS Series is a heavy-duty submersible dewatering pump built for dirty water removal — sump emptying, basement drainage, septic effluent disposal, flood water removal, and waste water containing small soft solids. The 304 stainless steel outer casing and strainer handle tough, ongoing applications where corrosion resistance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA double mechanical shaft seal in an oil bath with hard-faced silicon carbide\/ceramic seal on the pump side provides added motor protection and long service life. A sand slinger lip seal adds a further layer of protection. The double case design channels discharge flow past the internal motor shell — better motor cooling and the ability to operate in partially submerged installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn open impeller, semi-vortex centrifugal design passes small soft solids in suspension and is less susceptible to blockage than a closed impeller design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in seven models from 0.4 kW to 1.5 kW. Automatic (A suffix) models include a float switch for unattended operation. Manual (M suffix) models operate on demand. Select your model from the dropdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: DCS75A, DCS75M, and DCS150 carry a 1-year guarantee. All other models carry a 2-year guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not use this pump for recirculating or filtering swimming pools or spas where people are in the water while the pump is operating. Do not lower or retrieve the pump using the power lead — use a rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specs at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOuter casing: 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaft seal: Double mechanical, silicon carbide\/ceramic, oil bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutlet: 2\" BSP F (all models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVoltage: 220–240V, single phase, 50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP rating: X8 (fully submersible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower lead: 10m HO7RNF oil-resistant, standard 3-pin plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable fluids: Sewage or grey water, neutral pH, up to 10% soft solids \u0026lt;10mm OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHose tail included for temporary installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuarantee: 2 years (DCS40, DCS55) | 1 year (DCS75, DCS150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A suffix models include a preset float switch for automatic operation. M suffix models have no float switch and must be operated manually or via an external level control. DCS150 is manual only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCS40A \/ DCS40M — 0.4 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull load current: 2.70A | Weight: 14 kg | Guarantee: 2 years\u003cbr\u003e\nSuited to domestic sump drainage and moderate dewatering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCS55A \/ DCS55M — 0.55 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull load current: 4.00A | Weight: 25 kg | Guarantee: 2 years\u003cbr\u003e\nHigher flow capacity — suits heavier domestic and light commercial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCS75A \/ DCS75M — 0.75 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull load current: 7.50A | Weight: 25 kg | Guarantee: 1 year\u003cbr\u003e\nHigher output for demanding dewatering, basement drainage, and semi-commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCS150 — 1.5 kW (manual only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull load current: 13.00A | Weight: 26 kg | Guarantee: 1 year\u003cbr\u003e\nThe highest-capacity model — suited to large-volume dewatering, construction sites, and commercial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which model suits your application? Get in touch and we'll help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Kiwi homeowners and contractors choose the Davey DCS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e304 stainless steel outer casing and strainer — corrosion resistant, built for ongoing use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-vortex open impeller passes soft solids without blocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble mechanical shaft seal in oil bath — added motor protection and long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSand slinger lip seal for additional protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble case design allows partial submersion and improves motor cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic resetting thermal overload — protects against overloading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn-built automatic thermal overload — protects against blockage and voltage issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP X8 rated — fully submersible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOil-resistant HO7RNF leads — longer life in dirty water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHose tail included for lay-flat hose temporary installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDCS40A\/M\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDCS55A\/M\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDCS75A\/M\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDCS150\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e220–240V, single phase, 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull load current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.70A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.00A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.50A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.00A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocked rotor current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.50A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.00A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e2,850 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eX8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA = yes, M = no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA = yes, M = no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA = yes, M = no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e2\" BSP F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e441mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal height C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e370mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e531mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter casing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump casing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft seal — pump side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eSilicon carbide\/ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft seal — motor side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eCarbon\/ceramic mechanical seal in captive oil bath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower lead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e10m HO7RNF oil-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable fluids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eSewage\/grey water, neutral pH, up to 10% soft solids \u0026lt;10mm OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Davey DCS Series submersible sump pump (model per selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHose tail for temporary lay-flat hose installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10m HO7RNF oil-resistant power lead with standard 3-pin plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the A and M suffix models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suffix models include a preset float switch — the pump starts automatically when water rises to the trigger level and stops when it drops to the safe operating level. M suffix models have no float switch and must be started and stopped manually, or controlled via an external level switch. DCS150 is manual only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does semi-vortex open impeller mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open impeller design allows small soft solids in suspension to pass through without blocking the pump. A semi-vortex flow pattern further reduces the risk of clogging. It's why this pump handles grey water, effluent, and waste water with soft solids — not just clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fluids can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewage or grey water of neutral pH containing up to 10% small soft organic solids under 10mm OD. Some wear should be expected when pumping hard solids in suspension. Do not pump abrasive materials like sand and grit — these accelerate wear significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in a swimming pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for recirculating or filtering pools or spas where people are in the water while the pump is operating. It is not approved for that use. It can be used to empty a pool when no one is in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I retrieve it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use a rope. Never lower or retrieve the pump using the power lead — this can damage the cable entry seals, causing water ingress and unsafe operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the warranty differ between models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDCS40 and DCS55 models carry a 2-year guarantee. DCS75 and DCS150 models carry a 1-year guarantee. This is as stated by Davey on the product datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the hose tail for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hose tail adapts the 2\" outlet for use with lay-flat hose — useful for temporary dewatering or flood removal where you need to run a hose across a floor or out of a window. A hose clamp is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-year guarantee on DCS40 and DCS55 models. 1-year guarantee on DCS75 and DCS150 models. Backed by Davey's NZ dealer network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border:1px solid #ffc107;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#856404;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer – Collective \/ Dropship Product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#856404;\"\u003eThis product is supplied \u0026amp; shipped directly by the brand via Shopify Collective. Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days NZ-wide. 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