Pumping station for private homes: types, options, installation

Accommodation in a private house requires a special organization of everyday life. Not always have the opportunity to perform a sidebar to the main thoroughfare to connect the pipe to the housing. The construction of housing is necessary to take into account. Pumping station for private homes will organize uninterrupted water supply from a well or wells for domestic or household purposes. We just need to sort out their forms, technical characteristics, nuances of calculation and choice. To help you - our today's review.

What is the pumping station water supply for private houses and its scope

From here it becomes clear that it is the common name of the whole supply or water pumping systems with auxiliary equipment complex. It can be installed for the organization of water supply from wells (wells), or connect to the central line in the event of inadequate water pressure. In the latter case, installation of an additional reservoir for storing fluid.

Equipment with automatic control system - is the ideal solution for independent water supply of individual houses. This station has a low weight, which is convenient for installation by one person. Main - a competent selection of the station, on the basis of individual parameters and quality installation.

Pumping station for private homes: the composition and structure

Design features of the equipment may vary by manufacturer. For example, pressure switch It can be connected to a flexible hose or fixed to the pipe or vessel. However, the overall design is the same for all.

The station consists of:

• Various kinds of pumps for increasing water pressure;
• auxiliary elements;
• hydraulic accumulator;
• pressure vessel;
• automation components.

Manufacturers offer equipment made of iron, stainless steel or plastic.

Cast iron

Pumping Equipment in the case of cast iron work almost silently. Low cost - the main advantage of these facilities.

Important! When choosing pumping equipment in a cast iron body should pay attention to anti-corrosion protection of the inner walls.

The main drawback of such a material can be considered heavy. In addition, he even with good corrosion protection coating can be produced in the form of rust.

Stainless steel

Covers made of stainless steel have no such disadvantages. Two points on which attention should be paid - noisy work and the high price.

high-strength plastic

Modern plastic for its strength characteristics is not inferior to cast iron or stainless steel.

Polymers have collected the main advantages of their predecessors:

• low noise levels;
• upon contact with water do not change their physical parameters;
• light weight;
• budgeted cost.

How does the pumping station

The principle of operation is quite simple. With the help of water pumping equipment is lifted and pumped into the storage tank, which is installed in the house.

The liquid level is regulated by means of a sensor, whereby power is consumed economically. When the water level falls below the allowable mark self station is included, and fills the reservoir. All the rest of the equipment is in working order.

For more information about station work principle can be in the following video:

Independent water supply pump station: the pros and cons

Stations for private home have a number of indisputable advantages:

• acceptable cost;
• easy installation;
• compact size and completeness;
• access to the sites for the maintenance and repair;
• can run on small diameter wells;
• the opportunity to water supplies, which is an advantage in the event of disruption of supply of electric energy.

Unfortunately, they share some disadvantages, to know which is best until you select the equipment:

• it may be overheating of the electric motor;
• necessary insulation and ventilation device of the room in which the pump is mounted;
• for a depth of more than 8 metrovnuzhno additional ejector apparatus;
• need for periodic maintenance;
• cleaning of storage tank and a check valve.

How to choose a pump station for private homes

When you select should pay attention to the following points:

• method of securing the installation at the site, the availability of arms and placement of racks;
• protection housing against dust and liquid splashes. This option is specified by the manufacturer in the form of IP marking. The higher this characteristic, the better quality of equipment protection. The most optimal value - IP54 and above. This means that the electrical components are protected as much as possible;
• Built water filtration system eliminates rapid wear or breakage of the pump in connection with a hit sediment from the borehole (well). Furthermore, not always water from an underground source meets the sanitary norms. In this case, the need to install a filtration system of coarse and fine cleaning of the inlet;
• If pumps are not permanently installed and is scheduled to be moved from time to time, carry handle is convenient device equipment.

The main technical parameters of the pumping stations

When choosing a water pump is necessary to perform some calculations for a private home. It is desirable to add the calculated values ​​of 10 ÷ 15% of the obtained parameters to increase the margin of safety and a longer lifetime.

Performance

For performance parameter necessary to calculate the amount of fluid that can be supplied to the draw-off point for a certain time unit. It is possible to take the average of the table below, multiplied by the number of pixels and sum received indicators.

For the average home, you can stop the choice on the size of plants capacity of 3000 ÷ 6000 l / h. But for more accurate calculations suggest use the calculator below.

A calculator for calculating the required capacity of the pumping station

Calculation fluid sampling depth

To determine this value, it is necessary to know the physical quantities wells (wells) and the distance to the installation site.

The main parameter - the distance from the water surface to the pump device. In order to correctly perform the calculations necessary to determine the average uplift of liquid within 1 ÷ 3 day adjusted about 10 ÷ 15% of the pipeline resistance parameters of the check valve and filter system.

Another indicator - the ratio of the vertical to the horizontal pipe. His take 1:10. If the distance from the wellhead to the accumulator 30 m depth of the well - 7 m, thus the required sampling depth: 7 + 30/10 = 10 meters.

To facilitate the calculations suggest the use of a specially designed calculator below.

Calculator for calculating the necessary depth of the suction pump station

We select the volume accumulator

The volume of the accumulator for water supply system is directly proportional to the fluid supply. The higher it is, the more liquid will be in store in case of power cuts.

Furthermore, the magnitude of the amount depends on switching frequency of pumping equipment. The rarer it is turned on, respectively, the power consumption will be smaller and will increase the life of the equipment. The cost also depends on the volume.

It should know! In order to save money for the purchase of a larger accumulator volume, the installation of the expansion tank is not recommended. It is not adapted for storing liquid, and serves to stabilize the pressure in the lines of the pipeline. In addition, it quickly fails. Water stored in the expansion tank, gets an unpleasant taste and becomes undrinkable!

How to calculate water pressure

Operation of the station will be most comfortable when the water in the water consumption of each point to be supplied with the required pressure. This means that the pressure is calculated correctly for a comfortable use.

• . Crane installed in the kitchen, a desired pressure of 1 ÷ 1.5 atm, it is equal to 1 ÷ 15 m water column;
• bath with jacuzzi or shower head should be higher.

It is important to take into account the number of storeys of the house, length, material and diameter of the horizontal pipework. To calculate the pressure, you can use a special calculator below.

A calculator for calculating the required pressure for pump station

power and voltage parameters: what to look for

The following factors should be considered when selecting power:

• the distance from the source to the installation location;
• number of user points;
• fluid flow rate, which can be lifted out of the well (well).

For suburban housing suitable plant with capacity of 600 ÷ 1500 watts.

The main devices are powered by mains voltage of 220 V. Parameter stations connecting to 380 V can be found in industries or high-rise buildings.

Availability of automation systems

Automatic control automatically monitors the level of liquid in the tank. When reaching the minimum performance launches the installer. If the station is acquired for a suburban area, a control can be replaced by a hand, since the additional costs in the case of inexpedient.

Protection against "dry running" and engine overheating

This is an optional feature that disables the operation of the equipment at the termination of water supply flow, thereby protecting the engine from idling, therefore, motor overheating and output it from system.

Producers in some stations have provided the motor off when operating at higher speeds. This greatly extends the life of, at least, and increases the cost of equipment.

Types of pumping stations

When you select should first pay attention to the company-manufacturer. This acquisition is done for many years, it costs a lot, so the savings at this stage can lead to endless problems in the future.

surface system

Surface units are designed to operate at depths of up to 8 meters. Stations cope with contaminated streams without fear ingress of air in the system. The main negative point faced by users, increased noise level, which is solved by the installation of pumping equipment in the caisson, or in the annexe.

Surface stations are divided:

• on centrifugal, which can raise the water from a depth of 9 m;
• eddy. They can be used to increase the fluid pressure in the system. They can operate in shallow waters. Their main advantages - compact size, simple installation, accessibility to the nodes or elements for maintenance or repair, and low cost.

Submersible systems

Submersible equipment capable of lifting water mass with a depth of 50 m from the main difference analogues -. Install directly in the well (the well). This point is somewhat impairs access to sites for troubleshooting pumping stations for private home.

The cost of the immersion station is high enough, but as a bonus the equipment has a number of positive aspects:

• installation with a long enough period of operation;
• ability to work with greater depths;
• a wide range of models of different specifications;
• fixed installation;
• work in silent mode;
• protection against dry running and overheating;
• increased reliability.

Step by step installation of a pumping station with their own hands

After careful selection of equipment and its acquisition, you can proceed to the main stage - installation and connection to the water system. Run yourself this type of work is easy. Offer see a step by step process of the pump group installation:

Photo	Description of work
	Before the work necessary to prepare the following equipment and materials: pumping station; water purification filter (if it was not in the base equipment); Corrugated hose for intake of liquid; a check valve with a filter; a hose for feeding liquid; Tape-fum; connectors; Gun irrigation, screwdriver, wrench, knife stationery.
	Develop a diagram of a pumping station in a private home.
	We carry out consolidation on the basis of equipment in the farm building or in the back room of the house.
	The diameter of the corrugated tube must be not less than the pump inlet diameter. fum-use tape to seal the threaded connections.
	Connect a hose to the pump inlet prepared. If the pump was not originally provided for cleaning the filter, it must be installed between the hose and the station.
	At the other end of the hose, you must install the intake check valve.
	It is necessary to make the connection with the supply station system via connectors.
	In order to avoid vibration of the pump, it is possible to use corrugated hose.
	To prepare for operation of the pump to be filled vodoycherez supply hole-pass filter or cover the filler neck.
	After filling the outlet connection must wrap.
	Connect the cable to the outlet.
	To protect against dry-running you need to connect a portable float.
	Before you begin, you must open the valves to release air.
	After switching on the pump and the water supply valves should be closed.
	A complete system of water supply in the house.

For more details on this process can be seen in the video below:

Review of popular models and manufacturers

Manufacturers offer a sufficiently wide range of models with different characteristics. You can easily choose to work in a private home optimal for individual parameters of the model.

Of domestic manufacturers have worked well installation "JEELEX". They are adapted to our conditions. Good reviews from the equipment "Vortex" and "Zubr". It is a joint production of Russian manufacturers in China.

German manufacturers are considered to be leaders in this market segment. The following companies are:

• «Wilo SE»;
• «Gardena»;
• «Grundfos»;
• «Metabo»;
• «Kärcher».

We have earned high popularity and well-known brands from Italy:

• «Marina»;
• «Pedrollo»;
• «Ergus».

In order to decide on the choice of the pump for the water in a private home, we offer an overview of the most popular stations with the description of the distinctive characteristics.

Equipment "SVD-Caliber 410/2"

«Quattro Elementi Automatico 601" model

Pump station "Jumbo JEELEX 60/35 P-24 4021"

Station «Metabo HWW 3300/25 G»

Pumping station «Grundfos Hydrojet JP 5/60»

Where can I buy pump stations for private home?

Pick up the pumps on the required parameters can be in retail outlets, which are engaged in the implementation of home appliances. Alternatively, refer to the direct producers, which are placed on their sites directories, giving types and prices of household pumping stations for water supply.

When buying should ask the manufacturer's warranty, the possibility of maintenance and availability of spare parts for a particular model in your area.

Finally, a few tips

Selecting the station depends on the family budget. However, to save at this stage should not be. It is important to pick up the equipment with good volume accumulator. This will help extend the life of the plant. In addition, the purchase must be made only from approved manufacturers. We hope that all the tips in this article will help you choose a high quality and reliability of the plant.

If the article still have questions, we suggest the following video to see how to choose a pump: