Automatic pumps for wells: an overview of popular brands and

It can hardly be considered as comfortable that house in which there is no water supply system. Moreover, in this case, we can talk not only about the centralized network, but also about the local water supply, which serves one household.

To create it, you need to purchase an automatic pump for a well. Our article will tell you about the types of such devices and their correct selection.

Local water supply systems

Automatic well pumps are used to create local water systems, divided into two types:

1. Hydropneumatic system - in addition to the pump, it includes a hydroaccumulator and a relay that regulates the pressure in the pipes. They can be sold both separately and in a set. In the second case, the supplied device is called a pump station;

1. electronic system - equipped with an electronic unit installed in the pipe. The efficiency of such a water supply network is higher than the previous one, so it is more popular. In addition, in the latest models of such devices, the unit is mounted directly into the pump casing. This eliminates the need for additional installation work.

Tip! When choosing one or another type of construction, take into account that the hydropneumatic system, as a rule, has a lower capacity than the electronic version.

Types of automatic pumps

In autonomous water supply one of two types of pumps is used:

1. surface devices - are located at a remote distance from the well, the water from which is raised with the help of a connected hose. They provide great water pressure and, in addition, are easy to install and maintain. Their disadvantage is insufficient power, because of which they can lift water from a depth of not more than 9 meters;
2. submersibles - placed inside the well in the water column. Automatic submersible well pump capable of operating at great depths. In addition, it has a simple and reliable design that ensures a long service life.

Of the two types of devices mentioned above, we recommend that you choose the second type, because besides the advantages mentioned above, it has the following advantages:

• it is better suited for working in winter conditions;
• has a higher efficiency;
• provides more stable operation of the plumbing system;
• creates a low noise level.

Popular brands of automatic well pumps

Choosing an automatic pump for your well, you first need to look at the brands that are most popular with customers. Let's look at them.

Submersible pumps

Among the submersible well pumps used for automated water supply networks, the following brands are the most popular:

• “Kid” - working as part of a hydropneumatic system, devices under this name can consistently provide water to a small country house or a land plot. Due to the fact that their price is quite affordable, they enjoy particular success with summer residents;

• “Streamlet” is another brand popular with owners of personal plots. As in the previous case, it is used as an element of a hydropneumatic plumbing system. It has the best ratio of price and quality of products. Differs in trouble-free operation;

• "Aquarius" - the devices manufactured under this brand have a simple and reliable design. In addition, they are made from high quality and corrosion resistant materials;

• "Dzhileks" - such a submersible pump for a well with automation is equipped with a special control unit. Depending on the pressure in the system, it starts or stops the pump. The advantages of this brand include the good quality and reliability of its devices;

• "Grundfos" - produces models that are well adapted to work in both clean and polluted water, which has an admixture of sand. The distinguishing features of such pumps are their compactness and wear resistance;

• "Dab" - under this brand, devices are specifically designed to work in the well in automatic mode. These devices have built-in flow and pressure sensors. In addition, they are equipped with electromechanical control.

Surface pumps

Surface devices are easy to install and maintain. You can connect them by hand. Therefore, choosing a pump for your well, you can look at this option.

In this case, first of all, you should pay attention to the devices offered by well-known companies. Among the popular manufacturers of surface pumps for wells, there are already mentioned above "Dzhileks" and "Grundfos".

The first of them is more popular than the second, because it has a lower price and is better adapted for Russian conditions of operation.

In addition to these two brands, the following firms enjoy success with customers:

• Al-co is a famous German manufacturer that manufactures pumping stations. They have a head up to 60 meters and are capable of delivering up to 6000 liters of water per hour;

• Wilo is the oldest pump manufacturer in Europe. The pumps they produce are compact in size and silent in operation. Thanks to the installed automation, they are able to provide uninterrupted water supply to both the cottage and the country house;

• Awelco is an Italian company that has been producing water supply devices for more than 20 years. Offered to the buyer devices of this brand have high power and excellent build quality. In addition, their cost is quite affordable for the average Russian buyer.

Rules for selecting a particular pump model for a well

Having defined the type and brand of the pump, proceed to the definition of a suitable model. Instructions for choosing here will be next.

First, pay attention to the performance of the pump for the well. To create an autonomous water supply, this value should be from 3000 liters per hour or more. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the system in cases where several consumption points are simultaneously switched on. These include washing and dishwashers, faucets and toilet bowls.

After that, if we are dealing with a surface pump, we look at the feed height, if we buy a submersible device, then at the maximum head. At the same time, we take into account that 1 meter of vertical is 4 meters on the horizontal plane. The distance is calculated from the point of water intake to the most distant point to which the fluid will be supplied.

Tip! In order for the purchased device to last as long as possible, choose a device with a power reserve. That is, if you need a pump with a maximum pressure of 20 meters, take the one with this parameter equal to 40 meters.

When choosing a surface apparatus, be sure to take into account such a characteristic as the depth of absorption. Usually it is 8-9 meters. For the intake of water from a greater depth will require a deep pump.

It is necessary to take care of another problem. In the event that in your electrical network the amount of current is unstable, you should purchase a voltage regulator. It will help protect the equipment from sudden current surges and make the water supply uniform.

Conclusion

Automatic well pumps are used as part of a hydropneumatic or electronic water supply system for a well. In this case, their automation is an external relay connected to the pump, or an electronic unit mounted inside the device.

Pumps for wells with automatics can be of surface or submersible type. In the first case, they are equipped with a pressure accumulator and pressure switch. They can be purchased individually or as a single unit, which is called a pump station. As for the submersible devices, they have built-in sensors and electromechanical control.

Choosing a suitable machine, you should first pay attention to those brands that are popular with buyers. Their full list was given above.

It is necessary to choose a specific model based on its main technical parameters. These include performance, feed height and maximum head.

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