The owners of suburban areas in most cases resort to the device of an autonomous water supply system. As a rule, it is necessary to organize water sources, and a reliable pumping station is already supplying it to the house or garden. Often, private craftsmen give preference to the domestic product "Vikhr"
The structure of the Vortex pumping station and its purpose
- a centrifugal pump with an ejector (for more powerful models it is made portable);
- hydroaccumulator (membrane storage tank);
- pressure switch:
- pressure gauge for adjusting it.
The station works according to the following principle:
- initially, the system accumulates water in the accumulator, due to which the pressure in it rises to the maximum specified maximum;
- when the taps in the house are opened, the water from the tank goes to the plumbing point, and the pressure in the accumulator drops;
- from this, the pump receives the command to "pump" and is included in the work;
- a completely filled tank leads to an increase in pressure and the unit shuts down until the tap is reopened.
Vortex pumping station is used:
- for watering, irrigation of private lands (garden / vegetable garden);
- for transporting water from a well, a well;
- to maintain constant pressure in private water supply systems.
In order not to render the equipment unusable and then not to look for spare parts for the Whirlwind pumping station, it is used only for clean water. Sometimes with a small amount of fine-grained impurities (their amount differs for different equipment modifications).
Model range and technical characteristics for each
There are several modifications of the Vortex pumping stations on the market. Outwardly, they are almost all alike. However, the specifications differ significantly.
Whirlwind ASV-800/19
- storage tank - 19 l;
- power - 800 W;
- maximum water intake depth - 9 m;
- head - 40 m;
- productivity - 60 liters per minute;
- temperature of the pumped-over medium from +1 to +50 degrees;
- body - plastic;
- motor - single-phase, asynchronous.
Station ASV-800/19 is capable of pumping water with a small amount of impurities (up to 150 g / m3). It can be used to lift water from the nearest river to the site. Has protection against dry running.
Model ASV-1200 / 24N
- body - cast iron;
- storage tank - 24 l;
- water intake depth - up to 9 m;
- equipment power - 1200 W;
- head - 40 m;
- productivity - 70 l / h.
The model is also equipped with a single-phase, asynchronous motor. The mass of the assembled station is 14.4 kg.
Vortex ASV - 800/50
- power - 800 W;
- permissible depth of the water mirror - 9 m;
- productivity - 3.6 m3 / hour;
- head - 24-40 m;
- the volume of the accumulator is 50 liters.
A small amount of impurities is allowed in the pumped water (up to 150 g / m3).
ASV device - 370 / 2Ch
- power - 370 W;
- head - 30 m;
- liquid intake depth - up to 9 m;
- productivity - 2.7 m3 / hour;
- tank volume - 2 liters;
- weight - 6 kg.
Like all previous models, the ASV-370/2 station is equipped with dry running protection.
Criterias of choice
At the time of purchasing a pumping station, the master must rely on the following operating parameters of the unit:
- Power. The larger it is, the greater the number of tasks that the equipment can handle. For example, only for supplying water to the house, you can take an 800 W station. If additional watering of the garden / vegetable garden in the country is planned, you need to buy a stronger unit.
- Suction depth. Take into account the distance of the source from the house.
- Hydraulic tank volume. For a family of 2, 24 liters will be enough. For 3 or more residents, you need to take a station with a tank of 50 liters or more.
- Body material. Cast iron and steel can be operated in more field conditions than polymer. Although plastic dampens noise from a running engine more strongly.
- The presence of a remote ejector (if water is expected to rise from a great depth).
Additionally, you should pay attention to the various protective functions of the equipment: dry-running system, automatic control, protection against leaks, etc.
Features of operation and maintenance
Vortex pumping stations are sold ready for operation. It is only important to correctly install and connect the equipment. In order for the unit to work fully, it is advisable to mount it on a flat prepared area. Experienced craftsmen prefer to additionally lay a rubberized mat under the unit and fix the station to the floor. This dampens vibration.
When the equipment is operated year-round, water acts as a natural lubricant. If the station is operated only during the gardening period, it must be dismantled, lubricated and cleaned for the winter.
For year-round use of the unit, it is better to equip a special relatively insulated room: a basement, basement or just a caisson. Such protection will protect the system from freezing in winter.
If the station fails (continuous operation, no switching on, etc.), it is advisable to contact the service center. As a rule, Vortex stations are distinguished by good performance and reliability.
Advantages and disadvantages
Vortex pumping equipment has earned a reputation for being affordable, proven, able to work, thanks to the following advantages:
- reasonable energy consumption, which is important for most families;
- availability of automatic pressure support;
- asynchronous motor in each station, which is characterized by increased wear resistance;
- built-in ejector;
- the strength of the impeller, its resistance to abrasive impurities in water.
Vortex stations are understandable in operation, are lightweight, and exhibit moderate operating noise. An additional advantage is the constant availability of spare parts (repair kits) on the market in case of need for repair work. At Vortex station, the manufacturer gives a one-year warranty.
Some craftsmen consider Russian production to be a relative disadvantage. But Vortex stations have been proving for several years that domestic products are not worse than European ones.
Customer Reviews
Judging by the reviews about the Whirlwind pumping station, the units show themselves in a good way.
Kostya, 33 years old. In the summer, I bought a Vortex ASV-800/19 station for my dacha. Initially, the calculation was only for watering the garden, garden and supplying water to the sink of the house. Later I added a shower room and a washing machine. Even with an increase in tasks, the unit copes with the work easily. Noisy, really. Although the neighbors don't complain. Maybe I'm finding fault. During the short-term operation of the station, no problems were identified.
Pavel, 38 years old. We have Vortex ASV-800/50 for the second year on the site (for home and watering). The house has three points of water intake - a sink, a bath, a toilet. Well 6 meters from the cottage. I specially made a caisson for the station so that it would not rattle in the house. The pipes for the entrance and exit were insulated, protected from frost. The station is working properly. Even with two taps open at the same time, the water is pumped with good pressure. Electricity bills are quite reasonable.
Alexey, 41 years old. For the parents at the dacha I bought a Whirlwind with a 2-liter tank purely for watering. I installed it myself, connected it. There were no problems. Mother and father have been pumping water from a nearby pond all summer. It turns out fine. True, I threw a filter on the inlet hose just in case. We remove the station for the winter. No complaints.
For only a year, the station stood and died. Just a little longer than the warranty period. Of course, I will repair it, but the sediment remained unpleasant. The former station was in operation for 10 years.