Pump station for increasing pressure in the water supply of private housing

In places of residence outside the city limits, often there is no main water supply, therefore, to provide personal buildings with drinking water, a booster pump station for water supply is installed. Structurally, it looks like a complex of equipment that provides a constant supply of water from a separate tank, as well as transportation through a pipeline to the points of intake in the house.

Many of the users do not know what such a station looks like, not to mention the specifics of its activity. To fill these gaps, we strongly recommend that you read this article carefully, where you will find answers to many questions.

What is this design, why is it needed

Pumping equipment specialists distinguish between two types of similar installations: domestic, which are used in the private sector, because the volumes of pumped water there are relatively small, and production, used in the water supply system, as well as heating of apartment buildings or very large industrial enterprises, where it is necessary to create a lot of pressure inside a branched water pipe.

The main task of a household pressure boosting station is to increase the pressure in the pipes so that the water can rise to the top floor of, for example, a 16-story building and have a normal pressure. They are produced with manual or automatic control, in the second case they are delivered fully loaded and ready to work after connection. Installation is very simple, and in the process of operation does not require constant supervision.

A special sensor autonomously regulates the on / off of the pump, which directly depends on the regular use of water. For more efficient operation of the equipment using multi-stage boosting units that operate in automatic mode. Manual control stations require the presence of the user in order to visually control the pressure parameters and carry out adjustment, maintenance is difficult, and the cost is lower than that of the automatic version.

Main settings

Productivity is the main characteristic of a pressure boosting pump station; on average, it varies between 324–468 l / h. An equally important role is played by the pressure, which must be created in a closed home water supply system, so that water flows to any point of the water intake not only of the structure, but of the entire household plot.

In household systems of a standard type, the pressure is at least 0.5 atm., If there is one point of water intake, this is quite enough, and a conventional pump equipped with a pressure sensor will cope with the task. If the family lives permanently in the house, then there will be much more water intake points, so we need a station that will provide normal pressure so that water flows to any point in the house.

At the same time, the water pressure level becomes at least 1.5 atmospheres in order not only to pump the liquid from a depth of 8 meters, but also to supply it with a normal pressure to the second floor, and a pressure of 1.5 atm. corresponds to 10 m of lifting up. Many users use this equipment for installation in the private sector to provide their homes with water constantly and in any weather season.

Features, Pros, Cons

This equipment is used to organize the supply of drinking water to a private structure, while the pressure inside the pipeline is normalized, and the uninterrupted operation of all the systems involved in the process is ensured.Piping schemes are determined directly by the user, the main condition is tightness, so that there are no leaks or air leaks anywhere, which reduces the quality of water supply.

It is not difficult to connect the pump station to the domestic water supply, but all work must be done without haste and carefully processed pipe joints and connection elements. It is very important to arrange the equipment in a separate utility room, to arrange good sound insulation and heat insulation for the winter, if the room is not heated, so that in any frost the temperature does not drop below zero, optimally - + 1-2 C.

The advantages of the booster station include:

• functioning occurs in automatic mode;
• installation of equipment does not require special knowledge and skills from the user;
• the station, if desired, can be equipped with an additional set of equipment;
• equipment does not require constant maintenance;
• the possibility of simple movement to any point, because the mass of the station, with rare exceptions, does not exceed 20 kg.

How to choose the right

The main criteria for the purchase of pressure-boosting pumping stations for home water supply systems powered by an external source of liquid are:

1. Productivity is the amount of water that the unit pumps in one hour.
2. Power - it can be consumed and rated; it is selected from the number of people living in the house. The main thing is that it does not exceed the natural filling of a well or well, so that at some point the pump does not work without water.
3. The model should correspond to the cross section used in the home water supply pipes, as a rule, the output diameter of modern products is equal to one inch (2.54 cm).
4. The maximum height to which water is raised is this parameter is especially important when using the station for private buildings, as well as when water is supplied to multi-story buildings.
5. The dimensions of the product must fully correspond to the area of ​​the room where it will be installed, so that unimpeded access to all parts and components is ensured in case of repair.
6. The noise level, it occurs due to the rotation of the cooling fan of the device, some manufacturers produce products with a wet rotor, so noise is minimized.
7. Water temperature range - devices can pump cold water or be universal.
8. The type of installation depends on the room, basically all models come with horizontal placement.
9. The reputation of the manufacturer is of great importance when buying, some little-known companies from Asia sell cheap equipment, but there are no service centers.

It is better to buy a reliable station from a well-known manufacturer that will work for at least 10 years, the less expensive the product, as they say - a pig in a poke.

2019 rating

Jeelex Dzhambo 60/35 H-24

• Type: surface pump station
• Case Material: Stainless Steel / Cast Iron
• Depth to water mirror: 9 m
• Maximum head: 30 m
• Flow rate: 3 600 l / h (3.3 cubic m / h)
• Power Consumption: 600 W
• Design:
• hydraulic tank volume - 24 l
• built-in ejector
• installation - horizontal
• Weight: 15.1 kg
• Country of manufacture: Russia

This effective model of a pumping station of Russian design is quite compact and reliable, with proper operation it does not cause any trouble for users.

JILEX Jumbo 70/50 N-50

• Type: pump station
• Material: case - stainless steel
• Water Depth: 9 m
• Head: 50 m
• Productivity: 4,200 l / h
• Power consumption: 1.1 kW
• Design:
• hydraulic tank volume - 50 l
• pump - centrifugal
• outlet diameter - 1 inch (2.54 cm)
• control automation
• protection against overheating and dry running
• Dimensions / Weight: 490x520x290 mm / 16.6 kg
• Country of manufacture: Russia

Another domestic development, it features a large hydraulic accumulator and high pressure - it copes with the continuous supply of water to the shower on the second floor of a country cottage.

DAB AQUAJET 102 M

• Type: surface pump station
• The case is made of stainless steel
• Depth to water mirror: 8 m
• Maximum head: 53.8 m
• Throughput: 3.6 cu m / hour
• Power:
• consumption - 1.15 kW
• rated - 750 W
• Design:
• hydraulic tank volume - 20 l
• outlet diameter - 2.54 cm (1 inch)
• overheat protection
• Dimensions / Weight: 300x543x509 mm / 20 kg
• Country of manufacture: Italy

The Italian model during assembly requires refinement - you must immediately replace the plastic check valve with a stronger one made of brass, otherwise it will burst due to high pressure.

Grundfos Hydrojet JPB 6/24

• Type: pump station, surface location
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Water Depth: 8 m
• Head: 48 m
• Productivity: 5 419 L / h
• Power consumption: 1.4 kW
• Design:
• hydraulic tank volume - 24 l
• input diameter - 1 inch (2.54 cm)
• Dimensions / Weight: 280x500x665 mm / 20.4 kg
• Country of manufacture: Grundfos, Denmark

GRUNDFOS is famous for its high reliability of the equipment, with proper operation, the pump installation has been operating for many years, you only need to change the seals in time and carry out preventive maintenance.

Marina CAM 80/22

• Type: surface pump station
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Depth to water mirror: 8 m
• Maximum head: 32 m
• Flow rate: 3 927 l / h
• Power Consumption: 800 W
• Design:
• hydraulic tank volume - 22 l
• electronic water level control
• protection against overheating and dry running
• Dimensions / Weight: 280x500x500 mm / 12 kg
• Country of manufacture: Italy

This model must be connected through a voltage stabilizer so that the engine runs smoothly, according to user reviews, it has been working properly for more than 10 years.

findings

Whichever model of the pumping station you want to increase the pressure, you need to connect it correctly so that the voltage drops that often occur in the mains can not adversely affect expensive equipment. With proper operation, these unique water management assistants in your home will provide you with clean water at any time of the day.