The popularity of country houses and detached cottage settlements has led to the spread of systems that ensure the autonomy of communication content. The disconnection from the central water supply is forcing many private homeowners to turn to alternative sources of a vital resource. At the same time, it is not a traditional well or tanks with coolers that come to the fore in such searches, but a water pumping station that operates from its own well. Automatic fence saves the user from constant monitoring of equipment - the main thing is to choose a unit of sufficient power and correctly install it with a connection. But first of all, you should understand what such systems are and what their work is based on.
Design and principle of operation
Although such equipment is significantly different from the usual devices for pumping water, their basis is still formed by the pump. It is also worth noting the presence of a hydraulic accumulator, pressure sensors, a control relay and a pressure tank. Small water stations for the home have a membrane tank in the design, which is divided into two halves. One of themunder pressure is filled with air, and the second part receives water.
The relay indicates the upper level of air pressure in the tank. When this limit is reached, the pump automatically switches off and the collected water can then be used. There are different approaches to operating modes. For example, if small volumes of water are consumed, then the pump does not start after each consumption session. It turns on when the lower pressure limit is reached. In order for the water station to operate in the optimal operating mode, you should initially determine the volume of the accumulator. The frequency of activation of the pump will depend on its value - accordingly, the larger the volume, the less often the unit turns on.
What are water stations?
For a private house, you can use a domestic or sewer station. In the first case, it is possible to ensure uninterrupted water supply to a summer house or cottage. The supplied resource is used for domestic use, for heating systems, watering works and other household purposes. These are water stations for the home, which supply clean water with a minimum content of foreign impurities. But there are also sewer stations that carry out the removal of polluted and fecal masses. Typically, such units are installed in the local area, after which they are also operated in automatic mode. If necessary, a sewer station can also be used to supply water from a well or well, but use itit will be possible only for household needs.
Also, similar equipment is divided into console and monoblock installations. Monoblock station is equipped with an electric motor, which is located on the same shaft with hydraulics. Console models have a similar device, but they are more often used to service aggressive environments. One way or another, the water station must provide the possibility of lifting to a sufficient height. There are units capable of taking water to the ground level, to the first floor, and so on.
Installing the unit
When installing the station, certain conditions must be met. First, the unit should be located as close to the water as possible. Secondly, it should be isolated from mechanical influences as much as possible. As a rule, the equipment is placed in the basement or a special room. The main thing is that the installation of the water station is carried out on a special stand. It must protect the system from direct contact with groundwater. Also make sure that the unit and its components do not come into contact with the walls, so that there is no risk of vibration transmission. The room itself must be heated - depending on the model, it may be necessary to maintain a certain temperature regime.
Connection
Work begins with the assembly of the ejector, to which the strainer is connected. This is followed by the connection of the socket of the required length - thus, a drive of the optimal diameter is formed, which infurther reduced with a plastic pipeline. In parallel, ditches are being dug, in which an eyeliner to the well will be laid. It is important that the connection of the water station is carried out in compliance with the complete tightness of the connections. The assembled ejector is plunged into the well to a depth corresponding to the design parameters. The mark to which the structure will be lowered must coincide with the level of the casing outlet. The final strengthening of the head is made on the casing pipe using sanitary reinforcement.
Producers and prices
Small house owners should pay attention to the offer from Neoclima - a unit from the GP series, capable of lifting up to 45 m. The capacity of this station is 60 l / min, while the equipment is equipped with engine overheat protection, and control is realized by means of an electronic system in automatic mode. The cost of this model is 10 thousand rubles. For more complex tasks, a water station from Grundfos is offered in the basic JP modification. This unit costs 22 thousand rubles, but for this money the owner gets a capacity of up to 3600 l / h, automated control, the ability to lift 42 m and the presence of a built-in pressure gauge.
Reviews on water stations
Mostly, reviews of modern domestic water supply stations are positive. The equipment is praised for its reliability, ease of installation, low maintenance and, most importantly, continuous performance.main task is to supply clean water. The advantages of modern electronic control, which are equipped with water stations, are also noted. Reviews with criticism mainly indicate a discrepancy between the declared data and the actual indicators, but the difference in most cases is insignificant. Actually, for this, manufacturers recommend initially choosing stations with higher performance so that there is a supply of water supply volumes.
Conclusion
Like any communication equipment for a private home, such units require considerable investment. In addition to the costs of the equipment itself, the user must also calculate investments in installation work, not to mention geodetic measures and well drilling. And yet, as practice shows, the water station fully pays for itself. The supply of clean water is only part of the benefit, since in some cases the maintenance of such equipment is cheaper than the cost of using the services of specialized organizations. In addition, automatic pumping stations are often used by homeowners who simply have no alternative but a well.
