For a full-fledged device of a water supply system in a suburban area, it is important to use a high-quality injection unit. One of these is the Gardena Classic 3000/4 pumping station. A small but productive unit within the pocket of an ordinary craftsman. The cost of German equipment is about 12,000-15,000 rubles.
Purpose of pumping station Gardena 3000
Garden equipment is designed for the following purposes:
- maintaining constant pressure in the water supply system;
- supplying liquid from a well, a well, the nearest reservoir to the taps of the house;
- watering / irrigation of the personal plot;
- drainage of flooded premises;
- the ability to supply liquid from a nearby reservoir.
The Gardena station can be used with equal success both in private premises and in small production.
Device and principle of operation
The main distinguishing feature of Garden stations from conventional pumps is that they operate in automatic mode. The main working units of the installation:
- surface centrifugal pump;
- storage membrane tank (hydroaccumulator) made of stainless steel;
- pressure gauge for monitoring and setting the optimal pressure in the system;
- relay - is responsible for turning on / off the station when specific performance indicators are achieved;
- in addition, the unit is equipped with a coarse filter, which allows transporting water with suspensions in it.
The Gardena 3000/4 station works like this:
- During installation, the system is filled with water. Do not start dry.
- When turned on, the station draws water into the storage tank until the pressure reaches the maximum limit set by the master.
- As soon as the user turns on the tap in the house, water begins to leave the accumulator and flow to the plumbing equipment.
- The pressure in the system drops and the pump is activated.
- When the tank is full, the station switches off again. The pressure is again at the maximum limit. Equipment operation cycles are repeated.
German Garden stations are especially appreciated for maintaining a constant pressure in an autonomous water supply system.
Specifications
The Gardena 3000/4 Classic Eco station is the simplest and most affordable of all modifications of German equipment. The installation is distinguished by the following technical characteristics:
- weight - 13 kg;
- productivity - 2.8 m3 / hour;
- power - 650 W;
- head - up to 40 m;
- maximum working pressure - 4 bar .;
- storage tank volume - 25 liters;
- water intake depth - up to 8 m.
The station is equipped with a built-in filter and a non-return valve. There is also a pump overheating protection system.
Features of operation and maintenance
The German station Gardena Eco 3000/4 is being sold ready-to-use. You just need to install it and connect it. When installing the equipment, it is advisable to fix it on the floor - this will exclude strong vibration.
For the correct operation of the station, it is recommended to prepare an insulated room or a caisson for it. They will prevent the water supply from freezing in winter.
If the unit works all year round, you just need to monitor the water mirror in the source and check the system for leaks. If Gardena Classic Eco is used only for watering, it is dismantled before the cold weather, the working units are lubricated and put into heat. It is undesirable to store the station in the cold.
Advantages and disadvantages
German pumping equipment Gardena 3000/4 has the following positive aspects:
- Undeniable German build quality ensures the station's reliability. User reviews confirm this.
- The hydraulic accumulator has a 5-year warranty. Plus a long service life of the pump itself.
- An automatic control system that maintains a continuous head in the system.
- The ability to independently install and connect the unit according to the instructions.
- Low noise level.
- The presence of a check valve, a fine filter in the basic configuration of the station. This reduces the cost of the wizard to install the equipment.
- The presence of a ceramic gland that can withstand high temperatures of the pumped media.
However, the Gardena Classic Eco station also has some disadvantages:
- The need to repeatedly fill and run water through the system when replacing the filter.
- Weak thread from the point of view of users on all hose nozzles (inlet / outlet). Here, craftsmen recommend installing brass bushings directly on top of polymer ones.
- Complaints about the rupture of the internal connecting pipe during storage of the station in the winter. As a rule, this is due to the water not completely drained from the unit. The frozen ice tears the rubber.
There is a risk of destroying the internal components of the installation due to too high temperature of the pumped water. Therefore, it is not recommended to load the station with environments with an indicator above +35 degrees.
In some cases, the craftsmen attribute its high cost to the disadvantages of Garden. But European quality fully justifies the costs.
Owner reviews
Judging by the reviews about the Gardena pumping station, German installations are doing well.
Peter, 38 years old. I have 6 acres in my dacha. Purely a garden and a vegetable garden without a house for now. There is a well. I specially bought the Gardena station for irrigation. I took the simplest 3000/4 Eco Classic. The model easily handles the load. And it stands without fixing all summer. Doesn't make much noise. There is protection against dry running and overheating. Do not mind the money for such a unit. For the winter I drain all the water, grease it and take it to a warm garage.
Sasha, 45 years old. A well was dug at the parents' site. He extended the pipes into the house. When the question arose about pumping equipment, they decided to take the station. Preferred German Gardena. Model 3000/4. Small but productive device. For two old people the most is (take a shower, wash the dishes, start the machine). The pressure in the system is constant. Doesn't make much noise (stands in the basement). Slightly frightened by the weak connections for the hoses. But when installing, I used fum tape. I regularly check the joints. I don’t touch it again. It's okay for now.
Mikhail, 33 years old. Bought Gardena Eco Classic last summer. I took it according to the price-European quality ratio. Kum advised this German station. As for me, everything in her is good. A 24 liter tank for two with a head. Pulls energy economically. Even in summer when watering is in progress. When working continuously for 2-3 hours, it feels normal. Only as for me, the station is somewhat noisy. To remove the sound, I prepared a special caisson near the well. He insulated it. Now, in general, complete. I'll see how long the station will last. I have been working continuously for a year now. Satisfied.
