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How to choose the right self-priming water supply unit (pump station) for a country house, summer cottage
Our fellow citizens have long ceased to consider summer cottages only as a place for growing crops and short rest on weekends. Many are increasingly moving to suburban homes for permanent residence. This dictates the increasing demands on the quality of life in the country. There is a desire to surround yourself with amenities no worse than urban ones and for this to equip the house with the necessary engineering infrastructure. One of the important elements of a dwelling is water supply. In addition, a quick and effective supply of water in the required quantities is required for auxiliary facilities, for example, baths or showers, as well as for watering, because even if you do not grow vegetables and berries, the flowers in the country should still grow and water them . A comfortable permanent life in a country house is impossible without the installation of a water supply pumping station capable of providing an adequate amount of water for various needs. Consider the installation options for the pumping station for the house and its operational and technical characteristics.
Content
- Pumping station for a summer residence video
- Types of pumping stations
- Leading pumping station manufacturers
- Installation of a pumping station video
- Pump Station Operation
Pumping station for a summer residence
To provide water to a complex of summer cottages (a residential and guest house, a bathhouse, a pool, a free-standing summer shower), as well as for watering work in greenhouses and on the site, even a powerful submersible pump is completely insufficient. It is required to equip a full-fledged water supply system, the key element of which is a self-priming pump, consisting of an electric motor and hydraulic cylinders. The system also includes a battery tank (a tank for primary water intake, which allows you to constantly have a supply of liquid, it is recommended to select a larger hydraulic accumulator than is required for ordinary needs), a pressure switch to control the process of water transfer and hoses (suction and discharge).
The principle of operation of the pumping station is simple when you turn on the pump starts pumping water from the source (reservoir, well or well) into the accumulator, and the relay, depending on the pressure, regulates the flow of water into the discharge hose and turns the pump on or off. If the storage capacity is large, the pump is less likely to turn on, which extends its service life. The undoubted advantage of a water pumping station for summer cottages is the ability to maintain constant pressure in the water supply system, as well as relatively small dimensions and weight.
Types of pumping stations
Depending on the characteristics of the constituent components of the system, pumping stations can be of various types. According to the type of unit, well and well pumps are distinguished, with a suction depth from 5 to 150 meters. The figure shows the principle of operation of a downhole pumping station.
By the type of control, the stations can be automatic and semi-automatic; there are also electronically controlled systems. There are pumping stations with and without a hydraulic accumulator. The difference in the end is reflected in the price and with a careful analysis of the capabilities of both the technical and material plan, it is not difficult to make a choice, you just need to clearly (with some margin) determine the amount of tasks that the system will solve.
Leading pumping station manufacturers
Pumping stations of more than a dozen brands are represented on the Russian market. Almost all well-known brands produce their products in China, a skeptical person no longer applies to this, since high-quality products are also produced in China (well-known manufacturers have modern equipment and competent specialists in their Chinese enterprises who control the technological process and ensure high quality products )
The most famous brands of domestic pumping stations are Karcher, Metabo, Gileks Jumbo, Marina Speroni, AL-KO. All of them belong to approximately the same price category, economy class. But the best reputation and the most positive reviews were earned in Russia by Grundfos pumping stations, a manufacturer that has been producing such equipment for more than half a century (included in the category of so-called white equipment, that is, with a parent company in Europe, which implies a consistently high quality product). The share of Grundfos in the world market of circulation and centrifugal pumps exceeds 50%, so you can safely entrust the water supply of your summer cottage to this world leader.
However, the price of Grundfos products is higher than that of competitors, but the superior quality compensates for the extra costs more than. The acquisition of a water pumping station should be taken carefully, as it is a complex technique. The purchase should be made only from an authorized dealer of the selected brand, which has its own service center, in which the unit will subsequently be serviced.
Installation of a pumping station
Before installing the pumping station, you must carefully read the installation and operating instructions and clearly follow its recommendations in the future. Installation of the pumping station is carried out according to a certain scheme.
If the unit does not provide for outdoor use, you need to take care of the room where the station will be located, it should be dry and soundproof, since the engine will create a certain noise level during operation.
All pipelines located outdoors are buried in the ground to the depth of freezing of the soil or are well insulated. If you plan to connect to a drinking water source system, you must install additional filters.
Pump Station Operation
The room for the installation of the pumping station must comply with safety standards and have sufficient dimensions.
Most units have the ability to adjust the pumping station depending on the pressure in order to optimize the frequency of turning the pump on and off and thereby increase the efficiency of the system. We should not forget about the constant preventive maintenance of the pumping station in accordance with the periods specified in the operating instructions.
