The domestic brand of pumping equipment Vortex compares favorably with the quality and range of products. Pumps of this manufacturer can be used in all areas of everyday life - for installation in a well, well, in an autonomous private water supply, or simply for watering a summer cottage. Prices are for Russian users, and build quality meets international standards. It is safer and cheaper to buy Russian devices, as they are better adapted to operating conditions.
Types of pumps and their scope
In the line of devices for water supply Vortex there are different types of equipment designed for different sources - wells or wells. There are also units that work with dirty or viscous liquids - drainage and fecal.
The principle of operation of an individual pump depends on which water or substance you have to deal with. For clean drinking water, the manufacturer produces:
- Surface pumps. They are installed next to the well or well, connected through the inlet and outlet pipes and pump liquid into the house.
- Submersible models are designed to work in a liquid medium that cools them.
- Pumping stations - surface equipment, equipped with a hydraulic accumulator and automation. Used in autonomous water supply systems of a private house.
To service the sewer septic tank, models with a cutting mechanism are used. With their help, effluent is pumped out of the cesspool.
Dirty liquid can be removed from a flooded basement with a drainage pump with a lower intake. This model is used for watering a site from open water.
Unit device
Well devices are not designed for deep sea work. Their water column height is limited to 35 - 45 meters. The same characteristics at the Whirlwind pump station. It is rational to set it if the depth of the source does not exceed 4 - 5 meters. It is also necessary to consider the length of the pipe and the height of the house.
Submersible units are made in three design options:
- centrifugal;
- vortex;
- screw.
The centrifugal pump Whirlwind for the well allows you to get water from the deep layers of the soil. It has a lower water intake, so even with a minimum amount of liquid in the summer, the water supply will function.
Vortex models are available with an upper intake. Their efficiency is lower than that of centrifugal ones, but the height of the water column is higher due to the technical solution inside the housing, which enhances turbulence and accelerates the flow.
Whirlwind screw pumps also have only an upper intake. They differ from vortexes by strong pressure - up to 100 meters and immersion depth up to 35 meters. They cost more, but they are suitable if you need to pump liquid over a long distance or raise it to the height of a two or three-story house.
The screw pump is least sensitive to solid impurities. It is advisable to install a filter for a vortex.
Criterias of choice
Before buying a device, you need to identify your selection criteria:
- where the pump will operate - a well or a well, the shape of the body and the depth of immersion will depend on this;
- pressure characteristic - the higher you need to raise the fluid in the well or in the house, the higher this indicator should be;
- productivity per unit of time - depends on the amount of water in the well;
- engine power - affects power consumption;
- product price.
The Whirlwind company manufactures equipment that differs in temperature conditions. Some models are capable of pumping liquid up to 35 degrees, others work only with cold water.
The workmanship and build quality are at a high level: the internal parts are made of brass or stainless steel. The housing is protected against corrosion. Depending on the manufacturer, and the company has a lot of them - factories are located in China, the Baltic states - materials can be replaced with cheaper ones.
Installation and connection
Installation of the unit is usually done independently according to the instructions. Submersible models lower down on the cable, surface models are installed on the prepared site and fixed with bolts. The basic rule is to connect all the cables and the cable together so that none of them sag, otherwise the device may get stuck inside the casing.
The diameter of the body should be selected so that at least 2 cm remains to the sides of the pipe walls. Since the weight of the device is small, one person can handle the installation.
When connecting the pipes, pay attention to the tightness of the connections. This will determine how stable the pressure in the system will be. Leaks make the pump run longer and turn on more often.
After checking the connections, testing is carried out - to do this, turn on the equipment in the network and open the crane in the house.
Features of operation and maintenance
The device of the Vortex borehole pump differs little from similar models of other manufacturers. Any equipment must be checked from time to time for potential damage. To do this, the device is lifted and inspected for contamination. Well models are more located towards this, well models are clogged with sand less often. You can disassemble the Whirlwind submersible pump with wrenches.
It is important to monitor the condition of the eyes for which the cable is hooked. According to reviews of Vortex borehole pumps, one can judge a small drawback of manufacturers - material savings. The upper part of the device, intended for fastening, rusts faster and the equipment breaks down into the well. Only firms specializing in such work can get it from there.
Warranty and after-sales service is provided in the event of a breakdown, so you can contact specialists at any time and ask questions of interest or consult on installation issues.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of Vortex pumps is their ability to work without a hydraulic accumulator, that is, the parameter “allowable switching frequency” is very high.
The degree of protection according to international standards IP X8 is the highest for devices that operate in depth.
The engine can be selected depending on the needs, so as not to overpay for electricity.
Disadvantages:
- 17 meters of cable in some cases is not enough to connect, so you have to increase it;
- the cable mounting holes rust faster than the housing.
Value for money is one of the most optimal in the Russian market.
Popular models and specifications
The most popular models are screw CH90v and centrifugal CH50. Both options have a high pressure indicator - from 50 to 100 meters, which allows you to install it near a source located far from home. Such models are often bought for private two-story cottages so as not to lose pressure on the second floor.
The diameter of the CH90v is 9 cm, so it is often bought for wells with a casing diameter of 10 cm. The CH50 has a body width of 10 cm.
Engine power from 550 to 750 W - this is enough to make the system run smoothly. Electricity costs are small.
Automatic water supply station Whirlwind АСВ 1200 / 24н is popular in water supply systems of a private house.The volume of GA 24 liters allows you to make a supply of liquid in the event of a power outage. The cast-iron case does not rust, and the noise level allows you to install the station near residential premises.
The cost of Vortex devices consists of several characteristics. First of all, these are manufacturing materials. The stronger and more durable they are, the more expensive. The power of appliances also affects cost. The less the device requires maintenance, the more money will have to be paid for it.
Owner reviews
Andrew. My whole house is equipped with different whirlwind pumps - there is circulation for heating, it drives water through pipes well. When we built a bathhouse and an outdoor pool, I had to buy a regular depth unit to fill. I read somewhere that you can’t put a hydraulic tank for the pool, that it will kill the pump, so mine works directly. About 7 years ago I bought fecal for a septic tank, I have not yet repaired it, since we turn it on every 3 months. In general, I am satisfied with the goods, there is no need to repair them. There is an idea to replace the jet pump station, but this is in the future. I recommend, but choose not the cheapest.
Vera. Advised to the cottage Whirlwind the most low-power. Enough with interest, even a lot. I fill the shower, water it. There is no heating in the country, but I think that the appliance would have dealt with it. For two years of operation, not a single repair.
Vasya is a summer resident. I wanted to save money and bought a Chinese for a well. He worked, or rather, suffered for 1.5 months and began to smoke. I take it out, and black smoke comes out of it and stinks of rubber. So I think, what is the degree of protection of such a grief of manufacturers. As a result, he decided not to play with electricity and took our Whirlwind. It turned out to be reliable.
Svetlana When back problems started, I had to think about buying a pump. Now I remember the daily buckets of water, like a nightmare. I water immediately from a long hose, at the same time I fill the barrel for myself. I don’t put a tank, they said that it can turn on and off many times, and since I live alone, I rarely do something with water.
Arseny. Redid the heating system and water supply. The store advised not to overpay and buy a domestic station Whirlwind. It turned out that it was no worse than Italian, which we burned down due to a power surge. Now we’ve bought a stabilizer, it can work longer. There are no complaints about work so far - everything shakes properly.
