Domestic brand of pumping equipment Vortex favorably differs in quality and range of products. Pumps of this manufacturer can be used in all areas of everyday life - for installation in a well, a well, in an autonomous private water supply system, or simply for watering a summer cottage. Prices are for Russian users, and the build quality meets international standards. It is safer and cheaper to buy Russian devices, since they are better adapted to the operating conditions.
Types of pumps and their scope
In the Vortex water supply line, there are different types of equipment designed for different sources - wells or wells. There are also units that work with dirty or viscous liquid - drainage and fecal.
The principle of operation of a separate pump depends on what kind of water or substance you have to deal with. For clean drinking water, the manufacturer produces:
- Surface pumps. They are installed next to a well or a well, connected through inlet and outlet pipes and pump liquid into the house.
- Submersible models are designed to work in a liquid medium that cools them.
- Pumping stations are surface equipment equipped with a hydraulic accumulator and automation. They are used in autonomous water supply systems of a private house.
To service the sewer septic tank, models with a cutting mechanism are used. With their help, wastewater is pumped out of the cesspool.
You can remove dirty liquid from a flooded basement with a drain pump with a bottom water intake. This model is used for watering a site from open water bodies.
Unit device
Well tools are not designed for deep sea operation. Their height of the water column is limited to 35 - 45 meters. The Vortex pumping station has the same characteristics. It is rational to install it if the depth of the source does not exceed 4 - 5 meters. You also need to consider the length of the pipe and the height of the house.
Submersible units are made in three design options:
- centrifugal;
- vortex;
- screw.
The vortex centrifugal pump for a well allows you to get water from deep layers of the soil. It has a lower water intake, therefore, even with a minimum amount of liquid in the summer, the water supply system will function.
Vortex models are available with top water intake. Their efficiency is lower than that of centrifugal ones, but the height of the water column is higher due to a technical solution inside the housing, which increases turbulence and accelerates the flow.
Vortex screw pumps also have only the upper intake. They differ from vortex by strong pressure - up to 100 meters and immersion depth up to 35 meters. They are more expensive, but suitable if you need to pump liquid over a long distance or raise it to the height of a two or three-story house.
The screw pump is least sensitive to solid impurities. For a vortex, it is advisable to install a filter.
Criterias of choice
- where the pump will operate - a well or a well, the shape of the body and the immersion depth will depend on this;
- pressure characteristic - the higher you need to raise the liquid in a well or in a house, the higher this indicator should be;
- productivity per unit of time - depends on the amount of water in the well;
- engine power - affects power consumption;
- product price.
The Vikhr company manufactures equipment that differs in temperature conditions. Some models are capable of pumping liquid up to 35 degrees, others only work with cold water.
The materials of workmanship and the workmanship are of a high standard: the internal parts are made of brass or stainless steel. The body is protected against corrosion. Depending on the manufacturer, and the company has many of them - factories are located in China, the Baltic states - materials can be replaced with cheaper ones.
Installation and connection
The diameter of the body should be selected so that at least 2 cm is left on the sides to the walls of the pipe. Since the weight of the device is small, one person can handle the installation.
When connecting the branch pipes, pay attention to the tightness of the connections. This will determine how stable the pressure in the system will be. Leaks cause the pump to run longer and turn on more frequently.
After checking the connections, testing is carried out - for this, they turn on the equipment in the network and open a tap in the house.
Features of operation and maintenance
The device of the Vortex borehole pump differs little from similar models from other manufacturers. Any equipment must be checked from time to time for potential breakdowns. To do this, the device is lifted and inspected for contamination. Well models are more disposed to this, wells are clogged with sand less often. You can disassemble the Whirlwind submersible pump using wrenches.
It is important to monitor the condition of the lugs on which the cable hooks. According to the reviews about the Vortex borehole pumps, one can judge about a small flaw of the manufacturers - the saving of materials. The upper part of the tool, intended for fastening, rusts faster and the equipment falls into the well. Only firms specializing in such work can get it from there.
Warranty and service are provided in the event of a breakdown, so at any time you can contact the specialists and ask questions of interest or consult on installation issues.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of Vortex pumps is considered to be their ability to operate without a hydraulic accumulator, that is, the parameter "permissible switching frequency" is very high.
The degree of protection according to international standards IP X8 is the highest for instruments that work at depth.
The engine can be selected depending on the needs so as not to overpay for electricity.
Disadvantages:
- In some cases, 17 meters of cable is not enough for connection, so you have to build it up;
- the cable holes rust faster than the body.
The price-quality ratio is one of the most optimal on the Russian market.
Popular models and specifications
The most popular models are screw CH90v and centrifugal CH50. Both options have a high head pressure - from 50 to 100 meters, which makes it possible to install it near a source located far from home. Such models are often bought for private two-story cottages, so as not to lose pressure on the second floor.
The diameter of СН90в is 9 cm, therefore it is often bought for wells with a casing diameter of 10 cm. СН50 has a body width of 10 cm.
Motor power from 550 to 750 W is enough to keep the system running smoothly. Electricity costs are small.
The automatic water supply station Whirlwind ASV 1200 / 24n is popular in the plumbing systems of a private house. The volume of 24 liters of HA allows you to make a supply of liquid in case of a power outage. The cast-iron body does not rust, and the noise level allows the station to be installed near living quarters.
The cost of devices of the Vikhr brand consists of several characteristics. First of all, these are the materials of manufacture. The stronger and more durable they are, the more expensive they are. The power of the appliances also affects the cost. The less the device requires maintenance, the more money you will have to pay for it.
Owner reviews
Andrew. My whole house is equipped with different Vortex pumps - there is a circulation pump for heating, it drives water well through pipes. When they built a bathhouse and an outdoor pool, they had to buy an ordinary deep-water unit to fill it. I read somewhere that you cannot put a hydraulic tank for the pool, that it will kill the pump, so mine works directly. About 7 years ago, I bought a fecal for a septic tank, I have not yet repaired it, since we turn it on once every 3 months. In general, I am satisfied with the goods, there is no need to repair. There is an idea to replace the jet pumping station, but this is in the future. I recommend, but don't go for the cheapest ones.
Vera. They advised the least-powerful Whirlwind to go to the dacha. Enough with interest, even a lot. I fill the shower, water it. There is no heating at the dacha, but I think that the device would cope with it. For two years of work, not a single repair.
Vasya the summer resident. I wanted to save some money and bought a Chinese for the well. He worked, or rather, suffered for 1.5 months and began to smoke. I take it out, and black smoke comes out of it and stinks of rubber. So I think, what is the degree of protection for such grief manufacturers. As a result, he decided not to play with electricity and took our Whirlwind. Turned out to be reliable.
Svetlana. When back problems started, I had to think about buying a pump. Now I remember the daily buckets of water like a bad dream. I water it straight away from a long hose, at the same time I fill the barrel for myself. I don't put the tank on, they said that it can turn on and off many times, and since I live alone, I rarely do something with water.
Arseny. The heating system and plumbing were redesigned. The store was advised not to overpay and to buy the domestic station Vikhr. It turned out that it is no worse than the Italian one, which we burned out due to a power surge. Now we bought a stabilizer, it may work longer. There are no complaints about work yet - everything is pumping properly.
