DAB vs Lowara:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DAB had more branded searches than Lowara among water pumps in New Zealand. DAB had about 110 branded searches, while Lowara had 20. DAB made up 13.3% of all water pump searches we track, and Lowara accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about water pumps, DAB appeared in three of the five answers and Lowara in two. DAB was mentioned before Lowara in every answer.
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Top water pumps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DAB was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Lowara was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DAB was listed before Lowara in every answer.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Grundfos4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Davey3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DAB3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lowara2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pedrollo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which water pump brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best water pump brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best water pump brand in New Zealand for reliable water pressure?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house water pump nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water pump for farm”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is DAB or Lowara more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DAB and Lowara by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five water pumps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DAB, Lowara. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Grundfos | Davey | DAB | Lowara | Pedrollo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.2% | 26.5% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.9% | 29.2% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.2% | 32.3% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 59% | 26% | 9% | 4% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.4% | 22.6% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.7% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 25.3% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 57.8% | 25.3% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.1% | 22.1% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.8% | 16.1% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.4% | 22.6% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.8% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
How has the DAB and Lowara comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DAB was ahead of Lowara in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DAB’s share of searches among water pumps in New Zealand moved from 7.1% to 13.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lowara’s share of searches among water pumps in New Zealand moved from 4.1% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand water pumps in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DAB gained share of searches among water pumps in New Zealand, from 9.7% to 13.3%.
In September 2026, Lowara lost share of searches among water pumps in New Zealand, from 3.2% to 2.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DAB’s and Lowara’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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