Pumping station for a summer residence: rating of affordable and effective equipment

Automation of country water supply will allow you to completely forget about the lack of benefits of civilization outside the city.To implement this idea, you need an inexpensive, productive pumping station that can easily do all the hard and, admittedly, thankless work for the owners. You don’t want to always carry water in buckets, do you?

We will tell you which pumping station for your dacha will be the best purchase. Let us list what criteria the buyer should be guided by. Here you will find a description of the design features and specifics of connecting the equipment.

An excellent addition to the information is the rating of water supply stations, compiled based on the personal experience of summer residents in choosing equipment. With the help of the information we provide, supported by photos and videos, you can easily solve the problem of purchasing a unit and arranging the system.

Pump or pumping station: what is the difference?

Indeed, is a pumping station really necessary at the dacha? Isn't it easier to buy a regular one? submersible pump, which does not require special maintenance and costs less?

This option is the most common, in particular in summer cottages where owners live only in the summer, but it is far from the most effective.

The principle of operation of the pump is as follows: the device turns on and begins pumping water when the water tap is opened, the toilet tank is flushed, the watering hose is connected, and it turns off after the plumbing fixtures are turned off.

It is possible that once again, when you open the tap, you will not find any water in it. This can happen for two reasons:

• The water level in the well has dropped significantly, and the pump simply has nothing to pump.Until the source is filled to the required level, the device will be “silent”;
• the pump cannot operate effectively during power surges in the network, and often such surges lead to breakdown of the device.

When using a pumping station, water interruptions can be avoided because it includes a backup water storage tank. If the supply of liquid from the well stops, the pump automatically starts pumping water from the reservoir. In addition, pumping equipment creates stable pressure and provides good water pressure in the tap.

The submersible pump may stop working if the water level in the well or well is insufficient (+)

Another advantage of using a pumping station is the ability pump water from a well of a very small diameter, lowering a hose with a cross-section of 2.5 cm into it. This circumstance becomes especially important in a summer cottage, since there is no need to equip a capital artesian well.

Design features of the equipment

All produced pumping stations are divided into industrial and domestic. The former are distinguished by their high power and high efficiency; they are used for water supply to various industrial facilities.

The pumping station will ensure uninterrupted water supply to the house and site, even if the water in the well or borehole reaches a critical level

The power of household devices is an order of magnitude lower; in most models its indicators do not exceed 1200 W, which is quite enough to provide water for a country house, outbuildings and watering a garden.

Main structural elements pumping station are:

• pumping unit;
• water storage tank or hydraulic tank;
• pressure switch;
• pressure gauge

The most important element of the system is the pump; the functionality of the equipment depends on its characteristics.

Automated water supply schemes can be equipped with surface units installed directly on a hydraulic accumulator, or submersible ones, which are lowered directly into a well or well.

A standard pumping station intended for domestic use can satisfy the water needs of a small country house

Surface pumps, in turn, are also divided into several types:

• Self-priming with a built-in ejector, they allow you to get water from a depth of up to 45 meters. However, these units are quite noisy and have a high price.
• Self-priming with a remote ejector, which is installed in the well shaft.The devices can also extract water from great depths and produce minimal noise during operation, but they are sensitive to sand and silt;
• Vortex or centrifugal pumps without an ejector, capable of pumping water from a depth of no more than ten meters. Units of this type are much cheaper than their analogues and operate more economically.

For summer cottages with high groundwater levels, as a rule, the latter is the most economical and inexpensive option for a pumping station. Centrifugal units have a fairly high noise level, so they are usually installed away from residential buildings.

Vortex ones operate almost silently, but can break when frozen; it is better to place them indoors. If the depth of water in the well is more than nine meters, then it is advisable to use a station with a submersible pump.

A station equipped with a submersible pump allows you to pump water from great depths; when choosing equipment, you must take into account the diameter of the well and the power of the unit itself

Pumping stations are equipped with storage tanks or hydraulic accumulators. The first type of tank is equipped with a float mechanism that controls the water level.

The drives are inexpensive, but have recently been rarely used due to the complexity of installation (they are installed above plumbing fixtures), low performance and large dimensions.

Hydraulic tanks are a completely sealed compact reservoir controlled pressure sensor. They have high efficiency, provide stable pressure and good water pressure. Suitable for installation anywhere.

Despite its compact size, the pumping station with a hydraulic accumulator is characterized by high performance and allows you to organize an uninterrupted water supply (+)

Criteria for selecting pumping units

When choosing a pumping station, it is necessary to take into account both the characteristics of the equipment itself and the characteristics of the water intake source located on the summer cottage. One of the important parameters is the pump power, which varies in different models from 0.6 to 1.5 kW.

To calculate the optimal power of the station, you need to take into account a number of factors: how many water collection points are there in the house and on the property, at what distance from the pump the well is located, how much water the source can provide in a certain period of time.

To correctly calculate the power of the pumping station, it is necessary to take into account the number of plumbing fixtures into which water will be supplied.

Many people believe that the more powerful the station, the better, but this is not always the case. If the pump power is higher than the flow capacity water well, then it can dry out very quickly. In addition, an overly powerful unit requires a lot of electricity.

Closely related to this indicator is a parameter such as productivity (the volume of liquid that the device is capable of pumping per unit of time). When choosing a model, you need to take into account that its productivity should not exceed the capabilities of the well. For a seasonal summer residence, a pump with a capacity of up to 3 m3/h is sufficient.

Another important characteristic of the equipment is the volume of the water storage tank. Everything is simple here - you need to calculate how much liquid is consumed daily for household needs, watering, cooking and, based on the obtained indicators, select a station with a storage tank of the required volume.

Modern models are equipped with a hydraulic tank with a volume of 18 to 100 liters. The most popular units are 24-50 liters, which are the best option for a family of three to four people.

There are stations on sale with a tank volume of one and a half liters and a power not exceeding 600 W. They are mainly used for irrigation and pumping water. If you have a storage tank at your dacha, you can buy equipment without a tank, which will be much cheaper.

The service life of the unit largely depends on the material from which the accumulator housing is made. Manufacturers offer plastic, cast iron and metal tanks.

When choosing a pumping station supplied by the manufacturer, the type of pump is of no small importance:

Plastic containers are lightweight, operate almost silently, but their service life is short; cast iron structures are more cost effective, but they are heavy and can corrode. Steel drives are considered the most reliable and durable, but they are not without their drawbacks: they are noisy and expensive.

When choosing a pumping station, it is also necessary to take into account the nature of the source (natural reservoir or well, the degree of its filling, the depth of the water), at what distance the pump is located, the maximum height of water supply

Rating of inexpensive and economical units

The pumping equipment market today can offer summer residents very decent quality and affordable pumping stations from both domestic and foreign manufacturers. The choice is huge; any owner of a gardening farm will be able to choose a model taking into account his needs and financial capabilities.

Despite the fact that the leading positions in the industry are occupied by the German brands Metabo, Gardena, Karcher, AL-KO and the Italian brands Marina, Ergus, the products of the Russian companies Gilex, Kalibr, Vikhr, Zubr are also in high demand among domestic consumers.

The best domestic models

Rating of the most popular pumping stations for summer cottages automatic station opens Gilex Jumbo 50/28 h18. A reliable unit that combines good performance characteristics with an affordable price.

The automatic pumping system Gilex Jumbo 50/28 has a small power of 0.5 kW, it will do an excellent job of pumping water from a source up to 9 m deep

The pump body is made of cast iron, and the 18 liter hydraulic tank is made of painted steel. The station provides water rise up to 28 meters. Its productivity of 3 m3/hour is quite enough to water the garden and provide water to a country house.

You can watch a detailed review of the Gilex Jumbo 50/28 pumping station in the video:

Pumping station Bison ZNAS 800 – another worthy representative of Russian production. The equipment is available in two versions: with a plastic and cast iron pump body; the hydraulic accumulator with a capacity of 20 liters in both versions is made of plastic. The manufacturer provides a 5-year warranty for both models.

One of the advantages of the station is the presence of built-in thermal protection against overheating, which will turn off the installation if the pump operates at high speeds, which significantly increases the service life of the equipment. Summer residents who have tested this automatic system on their plots leave positive reviews about its reliability and quality.

With a power of 0.8 kW, the Zubr ZNAS 800 station has a productivity of 3.3 m3/hour and provides good pressure to a height of up to 40 meters

Pumping stations Caliber SVD 650 – economical and inexpensive automatic systems that allow you to organize a full-fledged water supply network in a small country house. The pump is manufactured in a plastic, cast iron or metal casing, as indicated by the model marking in the form of the letters “P”, “H” or “H”. The performance of the model also depends on this characteristic.

Thus, a station with a cast iron pump has a maximum productivity of 2.5 m3/hour, in a stainless steel case - 3 m3/hour, and in a plastic case - 3.5 m3/hour. The 0.65 kW unit provides water rise to a height of 35 meters.

Despite its inexpensive cost, the Kalibr pumping station is equipped with everything necessary for high-quality and stable operation; it is distinguished by its reliability and low noise level

For those who use their dacha only in the summer months and do not set themselves the task of organizing a full plumbing system, compact low-power units are ideal Caliber SVD 160 and 310, equipped with one and a half and two-liter hydraulic tanks.

With a power of 0.16 and 0.31 kW, they have a very decent productivity of 1.8 m3/hour, which is quite enough for irrigation and pumping water from a source to water collection points. The price of the devices is about 4,000 rubles.

Pumping station Whirlwind series ASV 800 presented in two versions with a hydraulic accumulator with a capacity of 19 and 24 liters. A productivity of 3.6 m3/hour is provided by a 0.8 kW centrifugal pump.The device is suitable only for pumping clean water, is characterized by silent and reliable operation, and is affordable.

The pumping system allows you to organize a continuous supply of water with good pressure at a distance of up to 40 meters from the water supply source

The automatic station is also very popular among summer residents. Whirlwind ASB 370 with cast iron pump and hydraulic tank, capacity 2 liters. In terms of price, it is comparable to low-power Kalibr units, but in terms of productivity, which is 2.7 m3/hour, it significantly exceeds them.

The following video will introduce the model range of Vikhr pumping stations:

The rating of the best pumping stations for summer cottages includes a universal automatic installation Aquarobot JS 60. Its price is slightly higher than the previously mentioned models, but it is worth it.

The device is equipped with multi-stage protection against overheating and dry running, automatically turns off when any critical situations arise in the system, and operates stably during voltage surges.

Aquarobot JS 60 is suitable for organizing an autonomous water supply for a private home with permanent residence and for installation in a small garden plot for seasonal use

The pump is made of stainless steel, and its impeller is made of brass. The power of the model is 0.45 kW, productivity is 3 m3/hour. The volume of the hydraulic accumulator is 24 l. An adaptive model, equipped with a 5-liter hydraulic tank and having similar characteristics, can be purchased cheaper.

Pumping unit Belamos XK 06 ALL - a product of joint Russian-Belarusian production. The model has good workmanship and very decent characteristics at a very low cost.With a power of 0.6 kW and a productivity of 2.8 m3/hour, the station provides a water rise of 33 m. The pump impeller is made of brass.

The inexpensive Belamos automatic station is equipped with a 20-liter tank, the capacity of which is enough to meet the water needs for seasonal living in the country.

Pumping equipment of foreign brands

Among foreign brands, the Italian-made pumping station is in greatest demand among summer residents Marina SAM 40/22 HL. The unit is equipped with protection against overload and dry running, there is also a built-in pressure gauge that monitors water pressure, pressure switch, thanks to which the system can operate in automatic mode.

The compact model is quiet and does not require special maintenance. It is easy to install and easy to operate

The installation power is 0.8 kW, productivity is 3 m3/hour. The volume of the hydraulic tank is 22 liters. These parameters allow you to organize an uninterrupted water supply to several water collection points in the house and at your summer cottage.

Automatic pumping station Gardena 3000/4 Classic - a product of a famous German manufacturer of pumping equipment. This model has a very affordable price, so it is often purchased for use in dacha farming. Reliable and safe equipment is produced with well-known German scrupulousness and impeccable quality.

The installation is endowed with a small power, 0.65 kW, but, nevertheless, it easily ensures the rise of water to a height of up to 40 m. The volume of the hydraulic accumulator is 19 liters, which is quite enough to cover the water needs at the dacha.

The compact and low-noise unit will provide comfortable and convenient living in the summer in the summer cottage

Another representative of the German company, which has firmly established itself in summer cottages in Russia, is a pumping station AL-KO HW 3000. Silent operation, ease of operation, and reliability in operation are the distinctive features of this pumping unit.

With a relatively low power of 0.65 kW, the unit provides a productivity of 3.1 m3/hour. The hydraulic accumulator also has a very modest volume - 17 liters, which is fully compensated by the impeccable workmanship and excellent technical characteristics of the equipment.

The unit not only demonstrates excellent performance, but also has a stylish and ergonomic design

Considering models of foreign brands, one cannot fail to mention the products of Chinese manufacturers, whose pumping equipment has become quite widespread in the vastness of Russia.

For example, a pumping station from a Chinese company with American roots Patriot PW 850 24 Inox very often purchased for summer cottage use due to its low price and very good quality.

The power of the installation is 0.85 kW with a productivity of 3 m3/hour, which allows lifting liquid to a height of 30 meters (+)

The system is equipped with a hydraulic tank with a capacity of 22 liters, the pump is made of stainless steel, which ensures its long-term and reliable operation. The unit’s engine is fully adapted to the conditions of Russian electrical networks.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The operating principle of the pumping system is described in the following video:

The review provides a far from complete list of effective and inexpensive equipment for organizing the water supply of a summer cottage.

There are still quite a lot of high-quality and affordable pumping stations, both domestic and foreign. But in any case, when choosing a specific model, you must proceed from your needs and the characteristics of the water intake source.

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