Well accumulator for accumulator: which is better to choose

The manufacture and operation of wells is a rather specific process that requires a certain amount of knowledge from the user. The fact is that we have to deal with special equipment that is being developed and used specifically for these systems.

Therefore, among the novice masters, the question often arises of how to connect the hydroaccumulator to the well and which type of this device is best to choose.

Types and purpose

First you need to say that there are a huge number of products of this type. All of them differ in design, scope of action and other parameters. At the same time, you should not purchase exactly the same unit that your neighbor uses, but rather choose a design that is ideally suited to specific conditions.

Purpose

• First of all, it is necessary to understand what this device is for, as the choice depends on it.
• The main purpose of the hydroaccumulator is the ability to maintain a certain pressure without using a pump. This is very useful for frequent power cuts.
• Also volumetric products allow you to get a certain amount of water, which can be useful in emergency situations.

• Some masters argue that the use of such structures has a positive effect on the lifespan of the pump. However, it is designed for a certain amount of water and therefore this opinion can be called erroneous.
• The only positive effect on the electric motor of the pump, which has a hydroaccumulator, is that it will run less, which means that a large current of the primary winding will be used less frequently.

Tip! Designs with a large tank are recommended to be purchased for those areas where frequent power cuts are common. Otherwise it will be an extra cost overrun.

Balloon type design

• This type is considered one of the most popular and practical.
• Typical instructions for use may argue that it can be classified as a membrane product, but recently it has been divided into a separate group. That is why it is recommended to consult with the seller in advance, not paying attention to the inscriptions on the package.
• Arranged such a product is quite simple. It looks like a metal tank, inside which is placed a rubber balloon.

• Air is pumped into the space of the tank under pressure, which will create a certain pressure.
• The tank itself is filled with water, which, filling it, occupies the inner space of the tank. When this air is compressed, creating pressure.
• It should be noted that the pressure in the system will decrease to a certain level and only then the pump will turn on to fill the tank.

• Professional craftsmen believe that such designs are the most practical, because they are easy to maintain, do not need to be cleaned and are easy to install with your own hands. However, after a certain time it is necessary to replace the cylinder, which is also quite simple.

Tip! Products of this type are used in household systems, creating a small pressure. For special applications with high pressure, they are not suitable.

Membrane type construction

• This type of product is also a large tank, but which is divided into two sections using a membrane.
• Air is pumped into one of them under pressure, and water is supplied to the second. As a result, the membrane bends in the desired direction and works, as well as the balloon.
• The main advantage of this design is that it can create a fairly large head, albeit for a short time.

• Among the shortcomings of products of this type, it should be noted that the membrane needs to be cleaned periodically, and this is not always convenient or easy.
• It is also worth noting that the price of a hydroaccumulator of this type may be slightly higher. This is unreasonably motivated by increased output characteristics that do not affect the cost in manufacturing.
• Special attention should be paid to the fact that the balloon device inside does not have direct contact with water, since the liquid is located in a rubber casing. Membrane systems often corrode, which shortens the life of the tank.

Tip! Currently, there are a lot of various additions to devices of this type. They are usually not listed in the title and are not described in the technical specifications. Therefore, purchasing such a unit, it is worth getting additional advice from the seller, so as not to overpay for functions that you never have to use.

Recommendations of the masters

• It is better to acquire the entire pumping stations for the arrangement of wells. They are easy to maintain, do not require a specific connection and are fully automatic.
• If the volume of the tank does not meet the requirements of residents in performance, then you can always buy another hydroaccumulator. The pressure in the system will not change due to this, but the duration of its maintenance will increase significantly.
• It is worth buying those devices that use bronze or brass fasteners, screws and adapters. They are more practical and have a long service life.

• Immediately it is worth asking the seller about the presence of replaceable elements to the purchased device for the well. If they are not currently in stock, then it is better to refuse the purchase, since there is no guarantee that they will appear at that moment when they are needed.
• Professional masters advise to pay attention to well-known brands. The fact is that they can always be found membranes or cylinders, and small companies often make them only to order.

Conclusion

Watching the video in this article, you can get visual information about the accumulators. At the same time, on the basis of this text, it should be concluded that there are several types of these products that can be modified and supplemented by various systems and tanks. Given this to acquire a specific device, it is necessary based on your needs and characteristics of the well.

It is worth noting that two adjacent water well points may have different technical characteristics and even depth. At the same time, they serve not the same number of consumers, which means that the hydroaccumulator on them can be applied with a different principle of operation or a different volume.