How to properly connect the station. We connect the pumping station to the well

Today, quite often, owners of country houses choose an autonomous water supply system that allows them to meet the needs of the family for water, as well as to provide irrigation for the garden. To build such a system, it is not enough to dig a well or equip a well, you need to buy a pumping station, connect it correctly and start it for the first time. In addition, for efficient and durable operation of the system, the operation of pumping stations must be carried out in compliance with all rules. In our article, we will tell you how to properly connect and start the station, as well as use it throughout its entire service life.

In order for the first start-up and further operation of the water supply system to proceed normally, it is necessary to correctly install and connect the pumping station. First of all, you need to choose a suitable location for the station. It can be a basement of a country house, an extension to the house or a separate building, as well as a caisson. If you are installing the station in the basement, then the room must be well insulated and soundproofed. An extension or a separate building should also be well insulated. The installation of the caisson is carried out so that its bottom is located 2 m below the ground.

After that, you can connect to a well or well. In this case, depending on the depth of the hydraulic structure, a two-pipe or one-pipe connection scheme can be implemented. We will consider a more complex two-pipe connection option:

On the ejector, which should be equipped with a station that pumps water from a well or a well with a depth of more than 10 m, we find one of the three nozzles. It should be on the bottom of the part. We attach a coarse filter mesh to it.
On the socket located in the upper part of the ejector, we put on a 3.2 cm squeegee.
After that, it is necessary to select a squeegee for the diameter of the pipeline. Sometimes this requires the use of several parts with adapters.
We put a bronze coupling on the outlet of the drive. It will allow you to make the transition to a water pipe made of polyethylene. In this case, all connections are sealed with tow or a special paste.
Now, from the well to the house, it is necessary to dig a trench, the bottom of which will be below the freezing point of the soil. We lay the pipeline in the trench.

Tip: the length of the pipeline should be taken with a margin, since it will not be possible to accurately take into account all the turns and bends, in addition, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the foundation of the house.

At the outlet of the casing string from the well, we mount the head. Instead, you can use a knee with a smooth bend.
To connect the ejector to the water supply pipes, you will need a coupling.
The second end of the pipe before lowering into the well is passed through the knee at an angle of 90 degrees.
After that, with the help of mounting foam, we seal the space. We join the pipe with the corner adapter and the outer part of the water supply.
We fix the head on the outlet of the column with the help of reinforced adhesive tape.

Accumulator preparation

The hydraulic tank can be installed in the basement of the house, since this unit pressurizes the system, water can be supplied even from water intake points located above the installation mark of the accumulator itself.

Important: in order for the entire water supply system to function optimally, it is necessary to correctly select the pressure in the hydraulic tank.

If the pressure indicator is very high, then this can cause a very frequent start and stop of the pump, which will further lead to its rapid wear. The reduced pressure in the air chamber will cause the water bulb to overstretch, causing it to fail quickly.

Hydraulic tank preparation rules:

Before pumping air into the air chamber of the accumulator, you must make sure that the rubber bulb is empty. If there is water in it, it is drained by opening the bottom tap.
After that, using a car pump, air is pumped into the chamber. Pressure is also measured with a car pressure gauge. As a rule, the pressure in the hydraulic tank should be 10% less than the lower value. But since we have not yet set up the system and did not do the first run, we do the pressure adjustment as follows:

for a hydraulic accumulator with a capacity of 20 to 25 liters, the pressure should be in the range from 1.4 to 1.7 bar;
for a storage tank with a volume of 50-100 liters, the pressure is set in the range from 1.7 to 1.9 bar.

First start

Before starting the pumping station, it is necessary to fill the pump with water. To do this, do the following:

We unscrew the plug from the water filling hole on the pump housing. Sometimes a valve can be installed instead of it, we open it.
After that, the pump unit and the suction pipe must be filled with water. It is necessary to fill in the liquid until the water begins to pour out through the filler hole.

Before starting an automatic water supply station for a country house or cottage, you need to check the pressure in the accumulator. How to do this, we described above. If the pressure does not correspond to the norm, then it can be increased by pumping air with a car pump, or lowered by releasing air through a special nipple on the hydraulic tank.

Rules for the first start of pumping equipment:

After filling the suction line and the pump unit with water, tighten the plug tightly or close the valve.
Connect the pump to the power supply.
Slightly open the valve on the unit body to ensure the removal of residual air from the pumping equipment.
The pump should run for 2-3 minutes. During this period of time, water should flow from the outlet of the pipeline or an open tap.
If the liquid does not flow out of the pipe, turn off the pumping equipment and add water again to the filler hole on the body.
After that, the launch attempt is repeated.

Automation check

After starting the pumping station, you need to check whether the automation is working correctly. If you purchased a pressure switch with factory settings, then it should turn off the pumping equipment when the upper system pressure threshold set on the relay is reached. After opening the tap and water flowing out of the hydraulic tank, the pressure switch should start the pump again when the pressure in the system drops to the set minimum. If necessary, the factory settings can be changed by setting the relay to the desired cut-in and cut-out pressure. This is done like this:

We turn off the pumping equipment and drain the water from the hydraulic tank by unscrewing the bottom tap in the system. Open the cover on the pressure switch with a screwdriver or wrench.
We start the pumping equipment, which will begin to pump water into the hydraulic tank.
We detect and record the pressure gauge readings at the moment the pump is turned off. This will be the top pressure.
Now we open the tap farthest from the pump or the tap that is at the highest mark. As water flows out of it, the pressure will drop and the pump will start again. It is necessary to fix and record the pressure gauge readings at the time the pump is started. This will be the down pressure. We find their difference.
During testing, attention should be paid to the pressure of water flowing from the farthest or highest faucet in the system. If it does not suit you, then the pressure needs to be increased. To do this correctly, the pump must be turned off and tighten the nut on the large spring in the relay. To reduce the pressure, on the contrary, loosen this nut.
Now let's set the pressure difference. You have already found it by subtracting the recorded pressure gauge readings. If this number is equal to 1.4 bar, then nothing needs to be adjusted. If the value found is lower, then this can lead to more frequent pump starts and uneven pressure, which will cause premature wear of the equipment. If the value is higher, then the operation mode of the station will be more gentle, but the difference between the maximum and minimum pressure will become noticeable. To adjust this parameter, tighten or loosen the nut on the small spring in the relay. To increase the pressure difference, tighten the nut more, and to reduce it, loosen it.
When you have adjusted the pressure, you need to check the operation of the system again by repeating the previous steps. If necessary, the adjustment can be repeated.

If your pressure switch has no settings at all, that is, all springs are completely weakened, then the adjustment is done like this:

We start the pump and pressurize the pipeline so that the water pressure from the farthest or highest tap in the system is satisfactory. We note the readings of the manometer and turn off the pump. Let's assume that the device showed at this moment a pressure equal to 1.3 bar.
Turn off the power to the station and open the cover on the pressure switch. We begin to tighten the nut on the large spring. When you hear a click of the closure of the contacts, the rotation is stopped.
Replace the cover and turn on the pump. We bring the pressure in the system to 2.7 bar. We got this value by adding our indicator of 1.3 bar with the recommended value difference of 1.4 bar.
We disconnect the pump from the network, remove the cover and tighten the nut on the smaller spring. When the contacts open, you will hear a click. At this point, the rotation must be stopped.
After our settings, the pressure switch will start the pumping equipment when the pressure in the system drops to 1.3 bar, and turn off the pump when the pressure rises to 2.7 bar. Now all settings are done. We put the relay cover in place, and connect the pump unit to the power supply.

Attention: the setting of the upper pressure on the switch must not exceed the limits for this pumping equipment in specific conditions of use.

Operating rules

The operation of pumping stations must be carried out in compliance with the following rules:

Once a month, as well as after a long downtime or storage for the winter period, it is necessary to check the air pressure in the accumulator.
Periodically it is necessary to clean the coarse filter installed on the horizontal section of the suction pipeline. If this is not done, then the water from the tap may come in jerks, the performance of the pumping station will decrease, and a completely clogged filter may cause the unit to not be able to pump water and will work “dry”, from which it will quickly fail. The frequency of cleaning the coarse filter depends on the concentration of impurities in the water pumped from the well or well.
The station should be located in a special dry and warm place.
The water supply pipe must be protected from freezing in winter. To do this, the bottom of the trench where the pipes are laid must be below the freezing point of the soil. Otherwise, the pipeline is insulated and additionally heated with an electric heating cable, which is also laid in the trench.
If you do not use the station in winter, then all the water from the system must be drained before the onset of frost.

Video instruction for starting and operating the pumping station:

In terms of living conditions, private houses have always lost somewhat to apartments in multi-storey buildings. This mainly concerned communications, which were not present in all buildings. The problem of water supply was especially acute. Modern man fights this with the help of a pumping station.

These units are sold assembled or assembled independently. Any owner can install a pumping station, you just need to figure out what kind of unit it is, how it works and where it is installed.

What you need to know to choose a pumping station

The station should be chosen based on your needs. There are two important selection factors:

technical characteristics of the pumping station,
well features.

The technical characteristics include the performance of the unit. It should give such a pressure of water that can cover its consumption both in the house and in the adjacent territories.

Practice shows that if it is necessary to install a pumping station in a country house or in a residential building where 4 people are constantly located, it is rational to opt for medium or low power devices. Such stations are equipped with a hydraulic accumulator with a volume of 20 liters. The productivity of the station is 2-4 m 3 per hour, the pressure is 45-55 meters. This is enough to cover the needs of a family of four.

When evaluating a well, it is necessary to take into account the following indicators:

productivity;
size;
water level when the pump is off;
water level when the pump is running;
filter type;
pipe width.

How is the pumping station

The general design of the station includes either a storage tank or a hydraulic accumulator. The unit with a storage tank is an outdated option, it has many disadvantages. Firstly, the tank itself is a rather voluminous structure. Secondly, the water level and its pressure are controlled by a float, which is responsible for triggering the sensor when the water level drops, the sensor starts pumping. Flaws:

water leaves the system by gravity, so the output is low pressure;
the whole installation has large dimensions and is not always convenient for placement;
installation of the system is complex;
the storage tank must be installed above the station itself, which creates additional problems;
if the water level sensor breaks, it overflows over the edge of the tank.

Designs with a hydraulic accumulator are more reliable and practical. This unit is relatively small and easy to install. The system is supplemented by a relay that controls the ambient air pressure limit. It compresses it in a hydraulic accumulator under the pressure of water. When the pressure level reaches the required limit, the pump automatically turns off and water from the tank is supplied to the tap. As soon as the level drops, the pump starts to work again, until the required level is established.

Not only the device of the station differs, but also the pump itself. This is the device:

with built-in ejector;
with a remote ejector;
without ejector.

The principle of operation of the ejector - water is supplied from the well due to the created vacuum. These modifications have a slightly higher cost, but they do not raise water from 9 m, like classic stations, but even from 20 or 45 m. Ejector pumps are very productive, there is only one drawback - they create a lot of noise during operation. This drawback is smoothed out by installing a pump with an ejector outside the living quarters.

Pumps with a remote ejector are convenient in that the pump itself is lowered into the place of water intake. Water is supplied to the ejector through a pipe in which a suction jet is created. According to the characteristics and further operation, this design loses to pumps with a built-in ejector. If air or sand is present at the water intake, this leads to a quick breakdown of the pump. The advantage of a station of this design is that it is easy to place it in a house, even at a distance of 20-40 m from housing.

Pumps without ejectors deliver water a little differently. In such an apparatus there is a complex multi-stage design, which refers to the hydraulic part. An ejectorless station works without noise and consumes less electricity.

These three types of pumps are the main ones, they are most often used in residential buildings. However, there are many other types of pumps, on the basis of which the pumping station is installed.

Location of the pumping station

The pump is installed in the house or in the caisson. A caisson is an equipped recess in the ground. The caisson for the pump is protected from moisture, groundwater and low temperatures. Equip it under the line of soil freezing. This option has a couple of significant drawbacks. Firstly, it is the need to equip this room for the pump. Secondly, it is quite difficult to insulate it in a harsh climate, and under the influence of low temperatures the pump fails.

The equipment of a pumping station in the house is the most practical option. The best location is the basement. It is necessary to take into account only one factor - the probability of flooding the basement with groundwater. If during spring floods it is filled with water, the station must be placed on an elevation where it will not be accessible to moisture. During installation, the station should not touch the walls in order to avoid unnecessary vibrations from its operation. The basement also monitors the temperature of the room at any time of the year to protect the station from frost.

When choosing an installation site, consider the following factors:

distance from the place of water intake to the station;
humidity and temperature at the place of its installation;
the availability of free space for the convenience of performing repair and maintenance work;
isolation of station operation noise from living quarters.

Algorithm for installing a pumping station

Do-it-yourself installation of a pumping station consists of the following steps:

Digging trenches for pipes, it should have a slope relative to the place of water intake.
Pipe passage equipment in the wall of the house.
Laying pipes in a trench.
Connecting pipes to the pump.

Useful advice: you should pay attention to groundwater, if they are high, then the pipeline is laid above a critical level. Pipes are insulated from low temperatures.

The pump is installed on a special base. The legs are screwed to the base with anchors, this will give the entire system a stable position. Also, to dampen vibration, a rubber mat is placed under the pump.

How to install a pumping station with a remote ejector:

Mount the ejector. It looks like a cast iron assembly with outlets for connection, there are three such outlets.
In the lower section of this assembly, a coarse filter in the form of a grid is attached.
A sling of the required length is selected, it is attached to a plastic socket at the top of the assembly.
Sgon has two parts, each of which contains adapters. It must be assembled to the required diameter.
A bronze sleeve is put on the outlet of the drive, it makes the transition to a polyethylene pipe.
To ensure the tightness of all connections, flax or sealing tape is used.
Further laying of pipes and digging trenches, they are dug below the level of soil freezing.
Pipes are laid in ready-made trenches, they are taken with a margin. For the casing pipe, a head or elbow with a smooth angle is used.
The pipe and the ejector are connected by means of a coupling.
The lower end of the tube is put on the knee at a right angle, and then lowered. All free space is sealed with mounting foam. The pipe is attached to the 90° adapter and to the pipeline.
The assembled ejector is lowered to the desired depth at the place of water intake. This value is marked at the beginning of all work, the mark is indicated at the level of the casing.
The head is strengthened on the casing pipe, for this purpose reinforced plumbing tape is used.

Errors to avoid when installing a pumping station:

When installing pipes, all values \u200b\u200bmust be taken with a margin. Often, during installation, all bends, turns, and the thickness of the foundation are not taken into account if the station is installed in a house.
Tighten all parts only with a wrench, hand-tight and insulated connections may leak.
The hydraulic accumulator must not be left unattended. If the pressure indicator is below 1.2-1.5 atmospheres, it is increased using a compressor or a car pump.

How to connect the station to the water supply

The need to connect the pump to the central water supply system may arise for various reasons. Often this is the imperfection of the plumbing system and low pressure in it. The installation scheme of the pumping station to the water supply system looks like this:

In the selected place, the water supply pipes are disconnected and connected to the storage tank.
From this tank, water is supplied to the pumping station.
From the pump, the pipe is diverted to the place of water supply.
Electrical wiring is being installed.
The pump is adjustable and adjustable.
The equipment setting is the adjustment of the optimal pressure in the system.

About 2 liters of water are poured into the snail and they monitor how much the pump turns off and on. The optimal indicator for turning off is 2.5-3 bar, turning on is 1.5-1.8 bar. To adjust the pressure, use a screw with the designation "DR" or "P".

How to install a pumping station, a video on this topic tells in detail and clearly. Also, each manufacturer supplies its pumps with diagrams and detailed instructions. The general installation algorithm is suitable for all units, but there may be some nuances and deviations that must be clarified before connecting.

To install or not to install a filter for a pumping station

An important factor that should be taken into account when connecting the station is the chemical composition of water and its physical qualities. Harmful impurities are contained in water from any source; they cannot be allowed into the pumping station. To eliminate this problem, the device is equipped with a filter.

The filter prevents the accumulation of mechanical impurities in the accumulator and increases the service life of the pump. This is the undeniable advantage of filters.

There are negative sides in the installation of the filter. Firstly, it creates additional resistance to the flow of water, reduces head and pressure. Secondly, a dirty filter can completely block the access of water to the station and disable it. To avoid these troubles, the cleanliness of the filter must be monitored very carefully. In general, installing a filter is just a necessary event.

Common malfunctions in the operation of the station and their elimination

The pump rotates but no water enters the system. The reason for this malfunction is the depressurization of pipelines, and this situation also occurs due to incorrect operation of the check valve, lack of water in the system. To fix this problem, you need to check the presence of water in the system. If there is no water, it must be added through a special hole at the station or change the depth to which the pump hose is lowered. If the problem persists after this, check the valve and all connections for tightness. If this does not help, then it is necessary to check the health of the pump itself.

The pump turns on very often and runs unevenly, jerkily. Most often, the cause of such a malfunction is damage to one of the parts of the hydraulic tank. There is a nipple on the back of the tank, if water flows after pressing it, then one of the pump membranes is torn and it needs to be replaced. Also, the cause of the malfunction may be depressurization of the housing. If the described malfunctions are not found, then pumping air into the tank using a conventional pump can help solve the problem.
The pump does not start. Often this happens due to a lack of power. To eliminate the cause, it is necessary to check the winding and contacts on the pressure switch.
The pump turns on but does not rotate. The reason is a breakdown of the condenser, the impeller stuck to the pump housing. Often this situation occurs after a long break in the operation of the pump. To eliminate the impeller, it is necessary to scroll manually several times, but if this does not help, then the capacitor is broken and it needs to be replaced.
The pump operates continuously, does not pause in operation. The cause of this failure is a malfunction of the control relay. It must be adjusted using two springs located on the relay itself. The larger one regulates the minimum pressure, the smaller one controls the difference between the lower and upper readings. Also, the cause may be blockages at the inlet of the relay. All work with this part of the pump must be carried out very carefully.

Connecting a pumping station to a well makes it possible to solve the problem of supplying water to private houses outside the city and within the city limits. Such an operation is easy to carry out with your own hands. And we will tell you how to do it.

If there are no centralized communications for water supply at your dacha or in a private house, this does not mean at all that you will have to carry water in buckets. A similar problem today is solved very simply - through the arrangement of wells. Their depth may vary. It all depends on how far from the surface of the earth the aquifer lies. To form in a private water supply network the pressure necessary for the operation of sanitary devices and fixtures on an ongoing basis, special downhole equipment is used - pumping stations.

Various options for pumping stations

They provide uninterrupted lifting of water from wells up to 20 m deep. In addition, such equipment distributes (evenly) the raised liquid between all points of its consumption in the dwelling. As a result, a private house is constantly provided with water. At least as long as there is electricity (pumps run on electricity). But even in situations where there are power outages in your area, you will not be left without water from the well. Small power plants or special power generators of compact size help to solve this problem.

Installation and connection of a household pumping station is carried out only in cases where they drill a depth of no more than 20 m. If the aquifers lie in the ground below, there will be no sense from a compact pump. In such situations, a special submersible pump should be installed. When selecting the equipment of interest to us, one should pay attention to its technical parameters and modes of operation, and not only to the cost of the pumping station. First of all, it is necessary to determine the type of suction pipeline.

Pumping station

It happens:

ejector (in other words - two-pipe);
single-pipe.

Single tube stations are very simple in design. In them, the liquid from the well enters the body of the pumping equipment used through the only available line. Do-it-yourself installation of such a unit is done without problems, and quickly enough. Pumps with two pipes are structurally more complex device. But the efficiency of its functioning is many times higher and more reliable than single-pipe equipment.

In the ejector pumping station, the rise of water is provided by a vacuum, which is formed due to a special wheel. It was originally installed in the unit. The increase in rarefaction is due to the inertia of the fluid, which makes a circular motion when the equipment is turned on. Due to this scheme, pumps with two pipes are always characterized by low power, while having a high efficiency. They are able to lift liquid from great depths. Therefore, the installation of a two-pipe pumping station is recommended for depths of 10–20 m. If the depth of the well is less than 10 m, feel free to install equipment with one line. It will do its job one hundred percent.

So that connecting pumping equipment with your own hands does not cause you serious difficulties, it is advisable to know its design in advance and understand the principle of its operation.

Connected pumping station

Everything is not so complicated here. The main elements of the pumping station are given below:

Centrifugal pump. The basis of the whole structure. He is directly responsible for lifting fluid from the well, as well as for its supply to the residential building.
Electric motor. It is connected to the pump and to a special pressure switch. The latter is of great importance for the normal operation of all equipment. The relay starts the engine when the pressure in the system decreases and turns off the engine when an excess load is detected.
Hydraulic accumulator. This assembly is assembled from two separate parts. They are separated from each other by a special membrane. The only task of the battery is to smooth out the water hammer that occurs during the operation of the pumping station.
Water intake element. This piece of equipment must be equipped with a check valve. It is located directly in the well.
Pressure gauge. It monitors the pressure in the system and transmits data to the relay, which turns the pump on / off.

Also, the described equipment for taking water from a well is equipped with a line. It combines a pump and a water intake into one system. The cost of the stations we are considering for installation on a well depends on the quality of all the nodes described above, on the capacity of the equipment (it can be 1.5 cubic meters of water per hour and 5), on the maximum head and power of the unit. Also, the price of the pump is affected by the promotion of the company that produces it.

Experts recommend installing equipment for water intake in a separate building from the house. It is desirable that it be at some distance from the home, since during operation the pump makes quite loud sounds. They can interfere with the sleep of the inhabitants of the house. The installation room must be dry. Remember that the unit is powered by electricity. So, high humidity has a detrimental effect on the pump. Servicing the equipment under such conditions is life threatening.

Pumping station in its designated area

The station should be installed on a special pedestal made of wood blocks or bricks. The unit can also be placed on a solid, well-leveled concrete base. A suitable rubber mat must be placed under the pump without fail. It will protect you from possible electric shocks, as well as dampen vibrations that occur during the start-up and operation of the unit. The station, in addition, must be attached to a concrete (brick, wooden) base. Anchors are used for these purposes. They are installed in the pump legs, which are initially available in the equipment of all manufacturers.

If the water intake equipment cannot be placed in a separate building, it is allowed to install it in the basement. But in such situations, pump models should be selected that produce a minimum of noise during operation.

There are two outlets on the pumping equipment. They allow it to be connected to the water supply of the dwelling and directly to the water intake point (in our case, to the well). First you need to connect the station to the well. This is done with a 32mm . You connect one of its ends to the pump, and the other is immersed in the well. It is desirable to insulate the pipe product using a good insulation. Suitable branded products Thermoflex.

Station operation after connection

At the end of the pipe, which is immersed in the source of water intake, it is necessary to mount a coarse cleaning filter. Its function is performed by a thin metal mesh. Place a non-return valve on top. It will ensure that the tubular product is constantly filled with water. If there is no liquid in the pipe, the station will not be able to pump it out of the well. Fix the metal filter and valve with a coupling having an external thread. Similar fasteners are used for mounting the second end of the pipe. The fastening scheme in this case looks like this: connect an American (faucet) to the pump outlet, then put the coupling and connect it with a collet fixture to a plastic tubular product. All work is done by hand without the slightest difficulty.

The next step is to connect the equipment to the water supply. For these purposes, the station (in its upper part) has a special entrance. An American crane is first connected (to the thread) to it, and then a 32-mm combined sleeve (usually polypropylene) is screwed in. Be sure to solder the coupling and pipe. Then their connection will be truly strong. You have connected all the elements of the pumping station. You can run it and enjoy the uninterrupted supply of water to your home from the well!

Pumping stations are mounted wherever there is no way to connect to the central water supply system. In such situations, they become the only reasonable way out. However, it is not enough just to buy a station, it still needs to be properly mounted and connected to.

This article will discuss in detail the connection of the pumping station, its stages and important nuances. Advice will also be given on its choice, and reviews of people with many years of experience in using this equipment will be given.

1 What is a pumping station made of?

Well pumping stations consist of the following functional elements:

In the arrangement of do-it-yourself pumping stations, two types of pumps are most often used for water intake - vibration pumps (such as "Kid", "Brook", and the like), or centrifugal units. It is worth choosing a vibration pump if water is taken from a shallow source - a well, or a sand well, the depth of which does not exceed 10-15 meters.

The advantages of vibration devices include minimal cost, simple repair, and sufficient productivity for undemanding domestic use.

However, if you own an artesian well that is over 30 meters deep, you will need a submersible centrifugal pump. Such units are an order of magnitude more expensive, but their power and service life are incomparably higher than those of the pumps "".

Surface pumps are also often used, but they have a relatively low possible water intake depth (about 12-15 meters), and therefore are not suitable for use inside deep wells or wells.

Hydraulic accumulator

A hydraulic accumulator for pumping stations is a container that performs the function of water accumulation. In addition to the fact that the house will always have the required amount of water, such a tank will protect the entire system from water hammer and ensure the optimal operation of the pump.

2 What is important when connecting pumping stations?

Now that we have figured out the design of pumping stations, let's turn to a detailed study of the specific stages of its installation.

2.1 Stage number 1 - choose a place

The installation of a pumping station begins with determining its location. There are two options, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages: in a borehole caisson, or in the basement of a summer residence.

Installation in the basement of the cottage.

If you have the opportunity to install a pumping station in the basement of the cottage, then you need to use it. Since, due to the fact that the station is always at hand, you can constantly monitor its operation, and, if necessary, carry out repairs yourself.

In addition, the basement of the cottage, even in the coldest season, will have a higher temperature than even a well-insulated caisson, which allows you not to worry about the possible freezing of equipment. The place inside the cottage for the station must be selected taking into account the fact that the equipment during operation will create quite serious noise.

Installation in a caisson.

The caisson, in most cases, is planned at the well design stage as a future reservoir for pumping stations. This is the best option for those who cannot install it in the basement of the cottage, or in any other room, due to lack of free space.

2.2 Stage number 2 - laying the pipeline

When equipping the pipeline, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the water supply of the cottage will be carried out all year round, and therefore care must be taken that the pipes do not freeze through in winter.

There are two options for solving this issue: the first is to dig a trench for pipes with your own hands to a depth lower than the level of soil freezing; the second -, this can be done with mineral wool, or any other similar insulation.

As practice and reviews show, it is better to combine these two options - only in this case you can be sure of the effectiveness of insulation. Direct laying of the pipeline is carried out in the following sequence:

2.3 Stage No. 3 - work with submersible equipment;

If you want to install a ready-made industrial pumping station in which the capacity of the accumulator is combined with a surface pump, then you need to prepare a water intake pipe that will go down into the well. With your own hands, it can be made from a piece of an ordinary polymer pipe.

To do this, on the lower section of the pipe we install (a metal mesh with a small mesh size), which will perform the primary filtration of water from the main mechanical impurities.

Also, it is necessary to install a check valve on the bottom of the water intake pipe, it will not work to make it yourself - it is purchased in specialized stores, at a price of one hundred to five hundred rubles. After completion of the preparatory work, we connect the pipeline to the water intake pipe, and place it inside the well.

2.4 Stage 4 - installation and connection of the station

Having chosen the site of the dacha on which the pumping station will be connected, you need to take care of its preparation. The station itself must be mounted on a special base - a low platform made of wood, brick, or concrete, the main thing is that it dampens vibrations (for this, it is necessary to lay a rubber mat on its surface) and be stable.

The equipment on the base is fixed with anchor bolts. After fixing the equipment to the station, it is necessary to connect the pipe coming from the well. To do this, you will need a coupling with an external thread, a corresponding pipe corner, a check valve, and a stopcock. Having connected all the details, we proceed to connect the station to the water pipes of the dacha.

We do it in the same way: a shut-off valve is installed on the pressure pipe of the station, a coupling is connected to the valve, into which a plastic pipe is soldered. The presence of shut-off valves at the inlet and outlet of the well is required so that in the event that equipment needs to be repaired, you can quickly turn off the water and disconnect the unit with your own hands.

2.5 Stage number 5 - checking the health of the system

Before starting the station for the first time, it is necessary to prefill the pump and . After turning on the equipment, make sure that the pressure indicator on the pressure gauge is within the normal range, which is individual for each pumping station (usually 1.5 - 3 atm.)

You can pump water into the house from a well or a well in different ways - for example, equip a water source with a deep or surface pump, or equip it with a manual column and carry water into the house in buckets, or you can assemble a full-fledged water supply by assigning the responsibility for transporting water to the house at the pumping station . In the latter case, you are guaranteed complete automation of the water supply system. About it, and to be more precise, about how the pumping station is installed in the country, and will be discussed in this article from the site site.

Proper installation of the pumping station photo

Do-it-yourself installation of a pumping station in the country: choose a place

In principle, it is not so difficult to decide on the place of installation of a pumping station for a summer residence - there are not many options, unless, of course, reinventing the wheel. In most cases, it is mounted either in a pit near a well or a well directly in, or a separate room is allocated for it. In any case, it is impossible to get rid of laying an underground water supply. The only option that allows you to do this is to punch a well in the basement of the house - you yourself understand that this will not work with the erected building, so we will leave this option alone and deal with the features, or rather with the advantages and disadvantages of the three previous places pump station installations.

You can see how the installation of the pumping station in the country with your own hands and the principle of its operation can be seen in this video clip.

As mentioned above, the only thing that neither one nor the other option, or rather the installation site of the pumping station in the country, eliminates, is earthworks. This is something you have to put up with if you don't want to deal with problems like freezing plumbing in the winter. By the way, this is another reason to refuse to install the station in a pit. No matter how you insulate it, but if it does not work all the time, it is guaranteed to freeze.

Instructions for installing a pumping station: sequence of work

To make it easier to understand how the pumping station is installed in the country, we will consider the entire progress of the work in the form of a certain sequence of actions.

Earthworks and pipeline laying. Everything is quite simple here - a trench is dug from the water source to the house (to the installation site of the pumping station) or from the pit to the house (to the internal water supply). Taking into account the average temperature in winter, it will have to be buried at least 1.2 m. Further, too, is not difficult. A pipe is laid in the trench, well insulated and buried - first it needs to be covered with clean soil, but there is no need to throw construction waste there. Ideally, the pipe should be placed in a sleeve (in another pipe of a larger diameter) - in this case, if it breaks, it will simply be enough to replace it with a new one. The most difficult moment is lowering the pipe into the well - things are somewhat simpler with the well. You simply punched a hole in the casing rings and lowered the pipe into the water, having previously equipped its end with a special filter element and a check valve, the arrow of which is directed from. The presence of a check valve is mandatory - it will keep water in the pipe and sediment and prevent it from returning back to the source. You can’t do this with a well - you need a special adapter here. In principle, it is also not difficult to install, although you will have to tinker with it. The second end of the pipeline at this stage of work is simply brought out to the installation site of the pumping station.
Installation of a pumping station in a well photo
Installation of a pumping station. Everything is also elementary here - at this stage of work, you just have to fix the station to the floor through the holes in its base. To make less noise, it is better to lay thick rubber under the fasteners. There are no other nuances, except for reliable fastening.
Piping of the pumping station. By and large, this stage of work is by no means difficult, especially if you have at least elementary concepts in the plumbing craft. Of the main nuances, only a couple of points can be distinguished. First, it is a shutoff valve. Some may consider it unnecessary, but as soon as you face the filling of the system, everything will immediately fall into place. In the case of repair, after the dismantling of the pumping station, in the absence of a tap, the water from the pipe will slowly but surely go back to the source, and then after installing the already repaired station, you cannot avoid re-filling the system. And so they closed the faucet, installed, again, at the water inlet to the station, and that was the end of it - the water from the pipe would not go anywhere. It is desirable to install a crane with an American - a detachable connection will allow for repair work without resorting to cutting pipelines. The valve is mounted directly at the inlet to the pump. Secondly, an American will also be needed to connect the pipeline at the outlet of the water from the pumping station. By the way, the tap will not hurt here either - it will block the water in the wiring around the house, and after installing the repaired pumping station, it will go to the pump, and the system will not have to be filled at all. The installation of shut-off valves should be carried out with the help of tow - there is no way to do without sealing the threaded connections.
Installing a check valve at a pumping station photo

And, of course, filling the system with water. For this purpose, you need to install a tee in front of the outlet tap and equip its branch with another small tap - it is through it that you will have to fill the system with water. Slowly, through the watering can, so that air can escape from the system. By the way, in order to effectively fill the system with water, it is better to lay all the pipelines going from the source to the pumping station under a slope - in this case, the poured water will run down better, and the air will be more efficiently removed from the system. After the pumping station is filled with water (you will determine this moment when the water being poured will no longer pass into the pipe), it can be put into operation and enjoy the result, or rather the presence of water in.

Do-it-yourself installation of a pumping station in the country house photo

At the end of the topic, a few words about how to choose a pumping station for a summer residence. There are only three factors to take into account here. Firstly, this is the purpose - there are domestic and industrial pumping stations. The latter are best left alone, they will not be needed for a summer residence due to the high cost - they are not intended for those volumes of water supply. Secondly, it is a source of water, the features and type of which do not need to be paid attention at all, and if someone says differently, then he is a person far from the device and principle of operation of the pumping station. Modern equipment of this type can pump water from anywhere, even from the main water conduit - they are also used to increase the pressure in the system. Thirdly, the optimal modes of operation are daily fluid intake, the presence of manual and automatic modes of operation. In all other respects, modern pumping stations are unpretentious units.

Basically, everything. As you can see, choosing and installing a pumping station in a country house with your own hands is a very simple matter. If you thoroughly understand the principle of her work, then every man with skillful hands can cope with this task.