Pump for increasing water pressure in the country

Often, the pressure in the existing water supply system in the country is insufficient. This is a common occurrence if the system is based on a storage tank and enters the system by gravity. In the best case, we have a head of 0.8-1 atm. This is not always enough even for a shower, and you can only connect a boiler or washing machine at 2 atm. There are two ways to solve the problem. First - by installing a pumping stationwhich automatically supports the given parameters. The method is good, but there is not always the required amount of money. The second outlet is a pump built into the system, which increases the pressure in the water supply system in the country. This option is much less expensive. Booster pumps and how to use them will be discussed further.

The booster pump for the water supply in the country will increase the pressure in the system

Booster pump for giving: what are

It is a small device that raises the already low pressure. That is, they cannot create it from scratch. This device cuts into the existing water supply system and pumps up water, raising the pressure by 1-3 atm. There are several types of pressure boosting pumps:

• By cooling type:
  • with a dry rotor - they have a higher efficiency, but they are more noisy and have large dimensions;
  • with a wet rotor - the noise level is low, the dimensions are small, but not very effective, although they will cope with an increase in pressure in the country water supply system (and not only) by 100%.
• By way of inclusion:
  • manual activation - when it is necessary to increase the pressure, turn it on, if it is not needed - turn it off; not very convenient: you need to make sure that the pump does not overheat;
  • automatic switching on - the presence of flow is controlled by the flow sensor; when a tap or other consumer is opened and there is a certain flow rate per second, the pump is turned on, when there is no flow, the pump is turned off;
  • combined models, which by switching the switch work in one or another mode.
    

    Booster pumps with horizontal and vertical arrangement

• By installation method:
  • horizontally;
  • vertically;
  • in both positions.
• By the presence of speeds:
  • single-stage - have one pumping speed;
  • multistage - can work with different intensity, which depends on the flow rate.
• By construction type:
  • in-line - compact, but low-performance models built into the supply pipeline;
  • vortex - productive, but noisy and requiring special piping.

How to bring water into a house from a well, read here, about the organization automatic watering can be read here.

How to choose

In order not to get confused, the booster pump for the water supply system in the country is usually taken in-line (built-in) with a wet rotor. This is the most optimal summer cottage option: low noise, ease of installation.

The type of installation is vertical or horizontal - depends on the place in which you will install it. Regarding speeds, of course, multistage adjustment is better, but such pumps cost a lot, therefore they are rarely installed in the country water supply system.

You can also pay attention to the material of the case. It can be made of cast iron or stainless steel. Of course, stainless steel is better, but also more expensive. You need to pay attention to the material from which the pump impeller is made. In the cheapest models, it can be made of plastic, in more expensive ones, it can be made of bronze or brass.

Vortex pump to increase pressure in the country

Specifications and their meaning

First of all, you need to remember that the pump is powered by electricity and needs a normal power supply.They are mainly demanding on voltage. If, suddenly, the selected boost pump does not deliver the required pressure, check the voltage. Perhaps it is low and the required operating power is simply not achieved.

The main technical characteristics that determine whether the pump that increases the pressure in the water supply system in the country can cope with the task at hand - these are maximum working pressure... This is the value that the equipment can give out at the output.

The following characteristics are also important:

• Maximum feed. Shows how much water the pump can pump per unit of time. It is measured in liters per minute (l / min) or cubic meters per hour (m3 / hour). To make it easier to compare, convert l / min to liters per hour - multiply the figure by 60, divide the resulting liters by 1000 and get cubic meters per hour. For example, we convert 30 l / min into cubic meters / hour: 30 * 60 = 1800 liters per hour, 1800/1000 = 1.8 cubic meters / hour.
• Maximum head... This is the amount by which the boost pump can raise water relative to the installation site. This is important if the dacha has two or more floors, and the pump is installed, say, in the technical floors or basement.
  

  Booster pump WILO PB-089 EA and its technical characteristics

Please note that these are usually maximum values. To find out the real indicators, divide the declared parameters by 2. Then you definitely won't be mistaken.

It is also important - at what amount of flow the automatic booster pump is turned on for giving. The values ​​can be different: both 0.12 l / min and 0.3 l / min. It depends on this figure whether the pump will turn on when, for example, a tank in the toilet is filled, or it will start working only after the tap in the shower opens.

A few words about what modes the pump should operate to increase the pressure in the water supply system in the country. It is best to take those models that can work in both manual and automatic modes. Here's why: Not all parsing points generate the flow required for automatic switching on. If the device has only automatic mode, you will not help anything. But if you can switch it to manual, you turned it on before use and enjoy the normal pressure. Just remember to turn it off.

An example of installing a vortex pump to increase water pressure in the country

The next parameter is maximum and nominal power, measured in watts (W). Shows how efficient the motor drives the impeller. In principle, the more powerful the pump, the more pressure it is able to provide, but much still depends on the design and materials used.

Working environment temperature. Measured in degrees. Everything is more or less clear here. There are pumps for increasing pressure only for cold water, there are for hot water. This is what this indicator displays.

Also important connection dimensions... The installation of the booster pump takes place in a cut - a piece of pipe is cut out, a device is installed in this place with fittings. The connection nuts should ideally be sized to match the pipe diameter.

About the device of the country water supply system (on the site) - the choice of pipes, the development of the scheme and the connection - read here.

Installation of a pump that increases water pressure

The installation location of the pumps depends on the specific situation. For normal operation of the tap and shower, it is enough to put a pump at the outlet of the storage tank, if we are talking about such a system. If you want in the country put the boiler on or a washing machine, other pressure-demanding devices will most likely have to be placed in front of them. With sufficient power (with sufficient flow), one pump can be enough for two devices. Only then it is necessary to think over the scheme accordingly.

Where can I install a pump that increases the pressure in the water supply system in the country when using a system with a storage tank

In any case, when developing a circuit, consider the possibility of removing or bypassing the pump. This is done using a bypass (there must be a shut-off valve in the bypass).

Installing several low power boost pumps is not always the best idea. In this case, it may be worth considering more powerful and efficient models that can stabilize pressure at a significant flow rate. Some of them even provide for the raising of water from a well or reservoir, replacing, in a sense, a pumping station.

How not to freeze the water supply in the country, we read here.

Pumping station for pressure increase

This is a very convenient way out, but not very cheap, although there are inexpensive models (for example, Jilex Jumbo installations cost from $ 130). These installations can lift water from a well or borehole, but you can lower the suction hose into the tank. Then the storage tank can be located anywhere, not necessarily at the top.

Their plus is that the pressure is maintained constantly, without human intervention (as long as there is electricity). The main thing is to choose the right parameters. They can even be used to increase the pressure when connected to a centralized water supply. If you have this option in your country house:

• water is supplied through pipes, but its pressure is not even enough for a shower, not to mention other needs,
• the supply goes by the clock, and you cannot always be at the dacha at this time, and accordingly, everything remains without watering, then such a luxury as a shower is not a question.
  

  The issue of increasing pressure in the country can be solved with the help of a pumping station and a storage tank

Everything can be fixed by installing a volumetric tank (liters per 1000) and a pumping station. You will have a supply of water and showers whenever you want. For irrigation, such a container may not be enough, but no one bothers to put a larger one or a little smaller. We read about the choice and installation of a pumping stationhere.