Water station for summer residence

People living in rural areas are partly devoid of the civilized goods of citizens. In most cases, the private building sector does not have a central water supply. Today, it is not difficult to fix the situation and adjust the way of life with comfortable living in any place - in the country, in the village house. How to install, operate and repair water-supply stations for the home, read this article.

Purpose of water station

• Each installation performs three functions: pumps the water from the well, maintains the appropriate pressure and continuously provides an uninterrupted flow of liquid into the house. And for these functions, different nodes are responsible.
• The first option is implemented using a pump and a monitoring sensor. The water is supplied by the pump, and the sensor turns it on and off.

• Completely different nodes are responsible for stabilizing the pressure. This work is done by a hydraulic accumulator and a control sensor that monitors the pressure in it. The battery itself maintains the water pressure in the water supply. This is achieved due to its own excess pressure.
• The third option is implemented with the help of all the nodes, but the main role is played by the accumulator. It contains all the water reserves renewed by the pump, whose operation is controlled by a pressure and level sensor.

Where to drill a well?

If the house is not yet built, the location of the well is determined by the boundaries of the future home. It must be in the basement or basement. This arrangement of the well is very convenient. It is easier to protect the pipeline and pump from freezing. But very often it is necessary to drill a well when the house is built. Then it is located at a closer distance from the basement. This reduces the length of the mains and the costs associated with the insulation of pipelines.

Depth of well

From this indicator depends on how the water will rise to the surface. If the well is more than twenty meters, the water is raised using a deep pump and an intermediate tank equipped with sensors for measuring the water level. From the tank, water enters the input of such a device, which will maintain the pressure in the water supply network. It is called hydrophore.

At a depth of wells less than twenty meters, a compact automatic water pump station is installed. For the dacha it is quite suitable. This installation is reliable and combines two units in one - a deep pump and a hydrophore. In this case, there is no need for an intermediate tank and an automatic system that controls its filling. Raised from the bowels of the ground water immediately sent to the water.

Installation of equipment

• The trench digs below the layer of frozen ground. The pipe is laid on a sand cushion.
• The pump station is placed in a heated or insulated room. For this, the basement of the house is suitable.
• It is better to install the station in an elevated position. This will protect the pump if the basement for some reason is flooded with water.
• The pump should not touch the walls, otherwise they will be affected by vibration during its operation.
• Pumping water station is installed at a small distance from the water intake.

• The well must be closed and insulated.
• At the end of the pipe, sucking water, a non-return valve is installed. This is necessary to prevent water leakage in the event that the pump shuts down.
• When connecting water pumping stations, you must follow all the rules for working with electrical equipment.

How does the water pumping station work?

The principle of operation is very simple. If water enters the house from the well, then the hose drops into it. When the station is turned on, water flows through it into the tank. When it is filled to the required volume, the station automatically turns off. During the opening of the tap in the bathroom or in the kitchen, water comes under certain pressure to it. During the use of liquid, its pressure and level fall. When these indicators reach a certain point, the water station is switched on again and the tank is filled with water. All this happens automatically. The station itself is cooled by cold water, which constantly circulates in the system.

Types of installations

Water pump stations are of several types. Vortex plants are placed on the surface. The operation is carried out due to the pressure created in the system using a wheel with blades. Without initial pressure, the station will not operate.

Therefore, you need to create it, for which the water is poured into the tank before the start of the first start. These water pumping stations are very sensitive to temperature changes in water. The price increases due to the fact that the premises where the installation will be located, it is necessary to insulate. And this is additional costs.

For the operation of centrifugal stations , the pressure created by the centrifugal wheel of the pump is used.

They, in turn, are divided into two types:

• Submersible when the pump is completely in the water.
• Semi-submersible - the pump can be installed above the water level. This option is more suitable for drilling and artesian wells. A water station of this type withstands severe temperature changes in water. This is achieved through design features.

Types of pumping stations

• They are divided according to the purpose. To pump water from a well or well, dug to a shallow depth, and also to increase the pressure in the water supply system, use a pumping station for water supply. This installation is small in size, has a low noise level, is powered by an electrical network and pumps a small amount of water. Deservedly in demand water station for the house. The price of such an installation is acceptable for a family with any income (from 5000 rubles.).
• If you need to drain water from the pond, drain the area or drain the drainage liquid, it is better to use a pumping station that pumps groundwater. The priority task of this installation is pumping a large amount of liquid in a shorter period of time.

• Pumping station for waste pits is used for pumping sewage. This installation differs from previous stations with the material from which the pump body is made and with powerful knives.

Installation faults

• It happens that the water station works, but the water does not swing. First you need to check the pipelines for leaks, especially the joints and check valve. Do not forget to check the presence of water between the pump and the well. If the installation is functional, it should be there. The pump must always have water. If it is not necessary, fill the tank with a special hole. It happens that the water is running out in the well. In this case, the hose must be lowered deeper. Such a malfunction occurs when the voltage in the network is low. You should check the engine performance. If it is defective, replace it.
• Sometimes the pump is turned on too often and the water is pumped. Such malfunctions in the water station are due to malfunction of the manometer. Perhaps, there was a rupture of the membrane in the tank. This is easily verified using a nipple. If you press water, the membrane needs to be changed, it is faulty.

• Often, when the pump is running at full capacity, water is intermittent. The cause of such a malfunction is the air that comes from somewhere to the pump. To eliminate this problem, you need to check the water level in the well. If his readings do not correspond to the norm, then a hole has formed in the pipeline, through which air streams leak. If this place is found, it urgently needs to be closed.
• If the pump does not turn on but pumps water, the pressure switch is faulty. The fact is that it consists of two springs. The upper and lower levels are regulated by a larger spring, and the pressure difference between the spring levels is only lower. Pay attention to this and replace the relay in case of malfunction. Such a breakdown can happen due to blockage of the inlet with salts if the water is bad. In this case, the relay must be simply cleaned.
• When the pump does not work at all, check the relay contacts. Perhaps they burned out. This fault occurs if the engine is blown. It can be understood by smell. In this case, it is better to repair water-pressure stations to a specialist.
• The pump may hum, but do not spin. This happens when the pump is not used for a long time. To start it, it's enough to take a hand on the impeller of the engine and twist it, and then turn on the unit into the network.

Choosing a pumping station

Water supply station for cottages has some limitations on its operation. Not pumped:

• Sea water, as it contains a lot of sand and debris.
• Water, the temperature of which is more than thirty-five degrees.
• It is inadmissible to operate the unit without water.

When choosing a water station, one should pay attention to:

• For the presence of a non-return valve. It protects the plant if it is without water. This extends the life of the station.
• On the state of the input filter, which serves to protect the check valve and the entire pump from dirt, which contributes to the extension of the service life. If necessary, the filter is quickly removed and easy to clean.