Manufacturers of pumping equipment offer a wide selection of models that differ in power and other indicators. The owner who has never encountered the problem of water supply of a private house, at first it will be difficult to figure out what is more suitable for his plot. It is important to study the selection criteria for beginners and become familiar with the popular models of pumping stations.
The main criteria for choosing a pumping station for a private house
To organize full-fledged water supply for a private house, a well (well) and equipment that will pump water and deliver it to consumption points: a heating boiler, household appliances and plumbing devices are needed.
It is recommended to first equip the well in order to know its characteristics (how deep the water mirror will be), potential (how quickly it will be filled and consumed), as well as the diameter of the pipe.
Based on the characteristics of the well or well, you can begin to deal with models of pumping stations. First you need to calculate the distance from the pump to the water mirror, as well as how many meters the pipe is horizontally and vertically. From these indicators depends on what engine power and the cost of the pumping station must be calculated.
To avoid frequent switching on the unit, you need to take into account the estimated number of inhabitants in the house and the daily water consumption. The volume of the accumulator in different models of pumping stations allows you to accumulate from 8 to 100 liters. If the family spends 100 liters per day, the pressure switch will trip 1 to 2 times a day. This mode of operation reduces the risk of premature aging of parts, so you can count on the long life of the equipment.
It must be borne in mind that the pumping station is not able to get water from a great depth - this is only possible for submersible equipment. For the station, the maximum depth is 10 meters. If the site is located poorly and you need to raise the water higher, it is better to buy a submersible pump.
Dry run protection
If the unit is equipped with protective mechanisms that work in adverse situations, it will last twice as long. Dry running protection shuts down the pumping station and prevents parts from wearing out without water.
Overheating of parts inside the unit begins when the cold liquid does not reduce the temperature of the running engine. Following it, the seals and the housing are heated, which subsequently can cause water to leak into the motor and short circuit. The membrane inside the accumulator is rubber. Its overheating and cracking adversely affect the pressure difference that must occur to supply water to the house.
Filters
Be sure to install a filter on the end of the pipe, which is lowered into the well. Small particles of sand act on the internal parts of the pumping station as an abrasive. Over time, they partially erase metal and make the device inefficient. Some models break faster, others work longer if there are stones and sand in the water. It is better to play it safe, especially when buying an expensive pump.
Ejector
The device makes it possible to get liquid from a depth of about 45 meters. At home, you can use artesian water - clean and healthy, without worrying about neighboring septic tanks and sewage. The pump station with the ejector is very noisy, so it is carried out of the premises. The best place is a basement or a street insulated barn.
It is desirable to choose a water pumping station for a private house so as not to overpay. To do this, write all the data on a piece of paper and go to the store. The department managers have extensive experience and, based on the records, can offer all models that match the characteristics of the house, the size of the plot, the number of inhabitants and points of water intake.
Browse Popular Models
20 years ago, Italian, German and Danish brands were the leaders in the pumping equipment market. These are high-quality models made of expensive materials using the latest technologies, protected from all overloads and situations. The life of such pumping stations is about 20 years of continuous operation. The cost of the units is appropriate, but it’s more profitable to pay for a good thing than to repair a bad thing often, sitting without water in the house.
Domestic manufacturers have mastered the process of manufacturing pumps, but offer them at a lower price, which makes people take risks and experiment.
Rating of the best pumping stations for water supply in a private house:
- Gilex. One of the very first models to appear on the Russian market. The manufacturer had a lot of time to develop and introduce new technologies, test materials, so these pumping station models are considered reliable, as evidenced by relevant reviews.
- Caliber. The disadvantage of the unit is the plastic case, which is weaker than cast iron or steel. It is cheaper, so it is taken mainly to summer cottages for seasonal work.
- The bison is one of the most powerful domestic installations, equipped with all the necessary protections. It has a powerful engine that can lift water to a height of 50 m, so owners of private two- and three-story houses prefer it.
The advantage of domestic technology is that it is well adapted to local climatic conditions and temperatures.
The leaders of the rating are German and Italian pumping stations:
- Grundfos. Manufacturer of many different pump models for small and large houses. Products are distinguished by the quality of material and assembly. According to reviews - they work long and confidently.
- Gardena is another German manufacturer. German quality can only be compared by specific characteristics. The rest - parts and materials - the pumps are no different.
- Vilo. The third most popular German manufacturer, which is successfully sold in Russia.
- Karcher. A brand that created all the conditions for operation in Russia. The company has representative offices and service centers to timely replace pump parts with original ones far from the factory.
- Marina - products of the Italian brand. It works without the need for repair for about 10 years with proper installation and suitable conditions.
- Pedrollo. The manufacturer constantly trains employees, so customers will not have to doubt the professional service. The plant produces about 2 million copies of pumping equipment per year, which indicates its growing popularity.
A large number of competitors encourages companies to care about the comfort of customers, so they are constantly expanding the range and pay attention to the timing of repair of their own equipment.
Reviews on choosing a pumping station for a private house
Max: I'm not lucky with pumps. The first instance burned down, the second was stolen. They advised a pumping station, gave 500 bucks. She worked for 2 years, the third went deeper. I had to take a submersible. Now there is no problem. Here I am waiting for more surprises.
Ivan: A two-story house was built - it turned out that not every pump will drive water to the second floor. As a result, I had to fork out a lot at the German station. It is already the eighth year. During this time, there was only one problem. Noticed that he began to turn on often. They called the master, looked - the rubber pear burst inside the hydraulic tank. Replaced - it works further.
Summer resident: I have deep water in my country house, since the house is on a mountain. Well 50 meters deep. I wanted to buy a station, but they advised a submersible pump. I bought grunfos. People know how to do it! Well, why do our rivets all nonsense? Is it really impossible to learn how to collect well? Or they intentionally make it so that after a year they buy from them again. The first pump - I don’t remember the brand - worked the season and burned out. In my opinion, even the Chinese are doing better now.
Sergei: I took Aquarius to the country - I could not cope with the load - I sold it. I bought an Italian Marina - I am satisfied, it only works loudly, but it is excusable.
