How to choose a pumping station Alco

One of the most important issues of concern to owners of suburban real estate is the organization of uninterrupted water supply. The solution to the problem of water intake can be the use of a pumping station. For many years, the German company Alco has been producing easy-to-use devices that work reliably and for a long time.

The device and principle of operation of Alco stations

Unlike conventional pumps, Alco stations consist of a hydraulic accumulator and an electric pump. They perform several tasks at the same time, controlling the flow of the supplied water and simplifying the control process:

  • Safe operation of the engine is ensured by a dry running sensor. In the absence of water, turns off the pump.
  • The hydraulic accumulator extends the life of the system by preventing water hammering.
  • The water supply from the source is provided by a pump. Until the moment it is turned on, a centrifugal-type pump pumps liquid into a special compartment.
  • The pressure switch is responsible for starting and stopping the pump. When it drops to extremely low values, it turns on. When the water reaches the upper level, the pump turns off.

In Alco pumping stations, the water purification function is performed using filters that retain the sediment at the outlet from the system. With regular use, they should be changed every 4 months.

The general principle of operation is the relationship between the pressure inside the station and the water level in the hydraulic tank. When the tap is open, the pressure drops, causing water to flow. When the minimum values ​​are reached, the contacts are closed and the pump is turned on. When the tap closes, water begins to flow into the hydraulic tank and when the pressure rises to the highest values, the pump turns off after the contacts open.

Model range and technical characteristics

Houses and lots of different sizes require different pumping systems. Alco stations are subdivided according to the type of power:

  • Low-power. They are capable of distilling up to 3100 liters of water per hour, lifting from a nine-meter depth and delivering to a distance of up to 30 meters. They have an 800 W motor and are equipped with a 20 liter tank.
  • Medium power. Pump out up to 4000 liters per hour. The feeding distance is increased - it is up to 50 m. The work is provided by a 1000 W motor. Tank volume and depth are unchanged.
  • Powerful. Productivity increased to 6000 liters. per hour with the help of a 1400 W motor up to a delivery point of 60 m. The capacity of the hydraulic tank and the distance to the water intake level are unchanged.

The HW series is designed for irrigation and water supply for summer cottages and houses with small areas. The pumping station for the Alco dacha is equipped with a protective mechanism against operation without water. In the event that the pump delivers an insufficient amount, the automatics trips to shutdown. It is used in ready-made water supply systems to control the pressure level.

The HWF range is produced for use in large mansions or farms. The stations are multifunctional complexes with high power and productivity. Equipped with a filter that prevents impurities from entering the water. The check valve protects the line from leaks.

Criterias of choice

To select a pumping station, you need to plan the number of points and the number of water users. When using water for a family of three to four people, a supply of 50 liters is enough. per minute. If the number of participants increases to five or six, the amount of water consumed can increase to one hundred liters.If you have a garden plot that needs watering, you need to choose a model with a higher productivity.

The maximum lifting height is 9 meters. When the water mirror is located deeper, it is worth making a choice in favor of other models.

Features of operation and maintenance

A separate room should be equipped for the pumping station

Alco pumping systems can only be operated on flat, dry surfaces, well protected from the effects of atmospheric precipitation and mechanical damage. It is advisable to equip a special outbuilding with supplied communications.

To ensure stable operation of the system, the battery must be equipped with an uninterruptible power supply device. The water temperature at which the station can be operated is from 0 to 35 degrees, the voltage is 230 V. It is forbidden to pull the power cable and suspend the system.

Advantages and disadvantages

In pumping stations of the Alco concern, consumers value a set of technical characteristics that ensure reliable operation and ease of use. Among them:

  • low noise level;
  • the ability to filter;
  • Ease of Management;
  • high level of productivity;
  • small size.

The disadvantages include rare shortcomings identified during the operation of individual models: leaks and deformation of individual elements. In some stations of the budget segment, the plastic case causes dissatisfaction.

Careful use and adherence to operating rules will ensure high-quality work without repairs for many years.

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