There are a number of reasons to use surface pumping stations: stable system pressure, long service life and ease of maintenance. We will help you understand the installation, connection and integration into different types of water supply systems at home and cottage.

Choosing an installation location

Placing the station correctly is a top priority. On the one hand, in a heated and dry room, conditions are ideal for long and uninterrupted operation of hydraulic equipment. On the other hand, periodic noise from turning on the pump has little to do with comfort.

1. Well head. 2. Pumping station installed in the house. 3. The line between the well and the pumping station is laid at a depth below the freezing level

If there is a utility room between the house and the water intake point or not far from it, then it is better to perform the installation there. If possible, the length of the line between the well and the pumping station should be reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to install a pump with a hydraulic accumulator (HA) no further than 14-16 m from a well or well when the water surface is deepened to about 7-10 m.

1. Well. 2. Utility room. 3. Pumping station. 4. Home

If the well is very far from the house, you will need to install a technical well - a caisson. To install it, a pit is dug next to the well, the dimensions of which should allow the placement of a pump, a hydraulic pump, a primary filtration system and piping. A person, having descended into the caisson, must have access to all connections and functional elements for their maintenance.

1. Caisson with installed pumping station and well head. 2. Line from the pumping station to the consumer. 3. Home

It is necessary to connect a polyethylene pipe (HDPE) to the station with a diameter equal to the inlet pipe of the pump, the other end of which is lowered into a well or well, equipped with a check valve and a coarse filter.

When laying a pipe, do not miss an important point - it must be laid below the freezing depth or insulated. It is also important to supply this area with a heating cable: in severe frosts, it is the freezing of the suction pipe that is the main cause of breakdowns of water supply systems.

How the station is tied

The area between the water intake point and the inlet pipe of the pump, otherwise called the inlet line, should offer as little resistance to the flow as possible. For this reason, no fittings are mounted on it, only a second check valve is located next to the pump to compensate for water hammer when turned on. It is also possible to install a dry-running protection block next to the valve.

1. Coarse well filter. 2. Check valve. 3. Well or well. 4. Hydraulic accumulator. 5. Pump. 6. Line for filling the system with water. 7. Pressure switch. 8. Check valve. 9. Line to consumer

The pump outlet is connected to the HA with a short piece of pipe. If a braided hose is installed in the standard configuration of your pumping station, then remove it and pack a detachable coupling (American) onto the GA fitting, and tightly screw a brass tee into the outlet of the pump with an internal thread on one of the side outlets and an external one on the rest. Pack the second American pipe in a brass tee and connect it to the first polypropylene pipe, soldered through two swivel elbows.

An MPB coupling (with a metal internal thread) is attached to the free outlet of the tee, then a technical manifold assembled from a series of tees is soldered. The first tee has an MPV for an inch pipe thread for installing a water pressure gauge. The second tee is equipped with a ball valve and a pipe outlet raised vertically 30-40 cm above the station. This element of the system allows you to fill the system with water through a funnel after installation or maintenance of the inlet line. Another outlet is installed to drain dirty water or relieve pressure.

The pressure regulator is installed in any part of the technical manifold. Sometimes it is made in a “cross” housing, that is, after screwing it into the pump instead of a tee, two outlets also remain free. It is common to install a pressure regulator at the HA inlet; in some cases it is important to observe the recommended spatial position of the device.

The outlet from the technical manifold is separated by a ball valve, followed by an outgoing main or manifold for distributing pipes to water collection points. There can be an arbitrary distance between the technical and consumer distribution nodes. However, it should be taken into account that every 10 m of a horizontal pipeline creates a resistance to fluid flow equivalent to one meter, in which the pressure created by the pump is measured. It is only necessary to install a mechanical cleaning filter with a density of about 20 microns immediately after the shut-off valves of the station.

Electrical connection

Most household pumping stations are connected to a single-phase network, in which the functions of the neutral and protective conductors are separated. The protective equipment of the control unit is a motor protection circuit breaker with fine adjustment of the setting and a 30 mA residual current device.

To power the pump, a power cable is laid in a protective braid and in a box. The cross-section and type of cable is selected in accordance with the instructions for the pumping station. Its end is inserted into the motor terminal block through a sealed input, the wires are crimped with fork or ring lugs. We traditionally screw the yellow-green one to the body, the rest are marked at our discretion: the phase is on the pin marked L or W2, and the zero is on N or V1. Markings may vary depending on engine type.

In the shield, the protective and neutral wires are connected to common blocks. The phase wire, after leaving the protection device, is broken by another two-wire wire, which goes to the pressure regulator, and from it to the dry-running protection unit. The device that has two sealed inputs is connected first. If they are not there, a separate cable runs to each. Both the protective block and the regulator have normally closed contacts and are connected in series. This is unlikely, but if the pump power is above 4 kW, then the load must be switched via a contactor.

Well, well: is there a difference?

A well and a borehole present completely different conditions for placing equipment. As a rule, surface stations are installed when drawing water from a sand well or an Abyssinian well, in which, due to the small diameter of the pipe, it is not possible to use a submersible pump. The disadvantage of a well is that it may require the installation of a caisson, while a well can sometimes place a compact station directly inside the rings, or under the superstructure.

Wells are often not as poor as boreholes. Of course, protection is provided in case the main drains, but filling the system with water every time is still a pleasure. It is necessary to take into account the one-time flow rate of the well so that when pressure is built up, the system has time to fill the hydraulic accumulator. The same applies to the dynamic level: select a pump with a lower capacity, or reduce the operating pressure and reduce water consumption.

Another difference lies in the fact that it is relatively simple to make an underground water supply to a regular well, while entry into a narrow well can only be done through the upper socket. The inlet pipe forms a U-shaped elbow, which needs to be insulated somehow, or a caisson pipe must be installed to install the rotary fitting.

To solve the water supply problem, many owners of private houses use pumping stations.

These devices are now available for sale ready-made or can be purchased separately. Moreover, every person can install a pumping station in their home. The main thing is to know what elements this device consists of, how exactly it works, how to start the pumping station and in what place it is better to install it.

What do you need to know to choose a pumping station?

In order for the selected station to cope well with its functions, the choice must be made taking into account your needs. In this regard, you can highlight the following criteria, which must be primarily taken into account by the owner:

• Technical characteristics of the pumping station;
• Features of the well.

When considering the technical characteristics, the first thing to highlight is the performance of the unit. The best option is a device capable of providing water pressure from a well, which can satisfy the needs directly in the house, as well as in the surrounding areas.

Based on practical experience, we can say that for normal living in a country house or residential building designed for 4 people, it is recommended to choose a device medium or low power. The design of such units includes a 20-liter hydraulic accumulator. Such a station is capable of supplying water from a well in an amount of 2-4 cubic meters. meters per hour and pressure 45-55 meters. An installation with such characteristics can fully satisfy the needs of a family of four.

When considering different installations, consideration should also be given to a number of other important indicators:

• productivity;
• size;
• water level when the pump is turned off;
• water level when the pump is running;
• type of filter;
• pipe width.

Any station has such a mandatory element as storage tank or hydraulic accumulator. It is worth saying that the installation with a storage tank is an outdated design due to the presence of a large number of shortcomings. First of all, the tank has a fairly large capacity. In addition, to regulate the water level and its pressure, a float is used, which ensures that the sensor is activated if the water level drops. In this case, the sensor sends a signal to turn on the pumping.

The main disadvantages the following can be mentioned:

• Water is supplied to the system naturally, which is why the pressure at the outlet is insufficient;
• Due to the large size of the unit, it is not always possible to find a suitable place to install it;
• The system installation process is accompanied by certain difficulties;
• It is important to allocate space for the storage tank at the station itself, and this is fraught with additional problems;
• If the water level sensor fails, it overflows over the edge of the tank.

Installations equipped with a hydraulic accumulator are the most reliable and practical. Their popularity is due small in size and the absence of installation difficulties. The system design contains a relay that performs the duties of regulating the ambient air pressure limit.

By creating water pressure, it is compressed in the hydraulic accumulator. At the moment when the pressure reaches the required limit, the pump automatically turns off, as a result of which water from the tank flows into the tap. If the level decreases, the pump turns on again and continues to operate until the required water level is again achieved.

For the pump, you can choose a place directly in the house or in the caisson. The last option is structure built in the ground. This design provides it with protection from moisture, groundwater and low temperatures. It must be built under the soil freezing line. However, this option has several disadvantages. First of all, such a structure requires proper arrangement. In addition, in areas where harsh climatic conditions are observed, it is difficult to insulate the caisson, as a result, when exposed to low temperatures, there is a risk of pump failure.

The most practical solution seems to be to install a pump in the house. It is best to install it in the basement. However, one important point needs to be mentioned here: you should be prepared for the fact that groundwater can create threat of basement flooding. Therefore, during spring floods, when the room is filled with water, it is recommended to install the station on a hill so that water does not reach it. You need to choose a place for the station so that it is away from the walls, which will prevent unnecessary vibrations during operation. When placing the pump in the basement, you need to constantly monitor the temperature conditions throughout the year in order to thereby protect the installation from the effects of negative temperatures.

Rules for choosing a place

To select a suitable location for a pumping station, installation in which should take place in accordance with the technology, you need based on the following criteria:

• The distance at which the station will be removed from the well;
• Temperature and humidity conditions in the location chosen for installation;
• Availability of free space so that you can easily repair and maintain the unit;
• Carrying out work to insulate the premises to limit the spread of noise towards residential premises.

Pumping station connection diagram

To properly install a pumping station with your own hands, you need stick to the following order doing this job:

A prerequisite for the installation technology of the pump is its placement on a special basis. The legs must be fixed to the base using anchors. As a result, it will be possible to ensure increased stability of the structure. To minimize vibrations, the pump should be mounted on a rubber mat.

Connecting a pumping station with your own hands in a private house with remote ejector is performed in accordance with the following algorithm:

Installation errors

During the installation of the pumping station there is risk of making mistakes:

Conclusion

Owners of private houses solve the problem of providing water somewhat differently than owners of city apartments. Having a pumping station in the house, they can always use water in the required quantity by connecting it to a well. However, to do this, you need to correctly install the pumping station in a private house with your own hands. The installation process itself does not seem so complicated, but here there are certain nuances, which many owners are most often unaware of. Therefore, you need to very carefully study the main points of station installation technology, while performing preliminary calculations.

After purchasing a water supply device, the question arises of connecting it to. How labor-intensive is this and how can I make sure everything works exactly? How to connect a pumping station to a well with your own hands, without the help of specialists? All this can be learned from the article.

Choosing an installation location

There are two options.

First. If water from the well is used only in the summer, and there are no options in the house, you can connect the pumping station to the well according to a temporary (seasonal) scheme. This means that during the winter some of the pipelines that might have thawed can be disassembled and reassembled in the spring. It is possible not to disassemble the water supply system, but then it is necessary to provide drainage fittings for emptying the pipelines for the winter, and also carefully maintain the slopes of the pipes to eliminate the possibility of incomplete emptying of the pipes. In this case, there are no requirements for placement in an insulated room. Water points can be located wherever it is convenient. The main thing is that in this case there is no need to lay a stationary anti-freeze pipe and, most importantly, there is no need to install this pipe into a well in the ground.

Second. In the case of year-round use of water and its use in the home plumbing, it is necessary to install a water pipe into the house. The pipe should be buried below the soil freezing level; this level should be determined based on whether the installation site belongs to a specific geographic area. If this is not possible, you can use various methods of electrical heating of pipelines. The pipe insertion into the well must be absolutely sealed. It is better to supply water to the house after the final formation of the well, simultaneously with the installation of a well clay castle.

When installing a pumping station based on a surface pump outside the well shaft, it should be taken into account that even if the required level difference between the pump and the water level is maintained, the additional load on the suction pipeline is exerted by the length of its horizontal section. It is advisable to minimize the distance in order to properly connect the pumping station and well. To make approximate calculations, keep in mind that one meter vertically is equivalent to four meters horizontally. For example, when installing a pumping station in a well, the horizontal length will be 8 meters, then the suction depth is reduced by two meters.

When connecting a pumping station to a submersible well, the same principles remain. The only difference is that the automation is installed indoors, and the pump itself is lowered into the well.

The figure shows the pump configuration.

Connecting the pumping station

1. You need to assemble an ejector; it is a unit with three output connections.
2. Insert a filter into the lower connection.
3. We selected a 32 mm diameter rod of the required length and now we put it on the upper connection of the ejector.
4. To connect the parts correctly, we assemble a bend of the required diameter. This can be done from a pair of parts that are connected together with an adapter.
5. After assembling the flow, we install a bronze coupling at its outlet. With its help, access to the pipe will be provided.
6. We will seal the connections. To do this, you can use flax or sealing paste.
7. If the installation of the station takes place outside, then at this stage laying the pipeline in trenches is required.
   • When making calculations, do not forget to slightly increase the required pipe length for some margin;
   • a cap must be placed at the end of the casing; if it is difficult to find, you can replace the part with an elbow with a non-sharp angle;
   • now insert the other end of the pipe at an angle of 90 degrees into the elbow and lower it; for sealing, use foam for installation;
   • We also connect the pipe with the corner adapters located on it at angles of 90 degrees, and the adapters are the connecting link with the outer pipes;
   • To connect the pipes to the ejector, use couplings.
8. When installing the station underground, the ejector is lowered into the well to a pre-marked required depth.
9. The connection to the casing pipe is made using plumbing tape.

The ejector immersion mark should be at the same height as the casing outlet.

The installation points for the pumping station in the well remain the same for the option of a surface station location. Only the moments of installing a pipeline in a trench and an ejector underground are excluded.

First start-up and verification of correct installation

For initial start-up, the pump must be filled with water. To do this, you should provide a special filler funnel, cut off from the pump by a shut-off valve. A more convenient option for initial filling is pumping the pumping station with a manual piston pump connected at the outlet of the station.

The pump is controlled by a pressure switch.

It is connected to the hydraulic system and has a spring-loaded diaphragm (bellows) that transmits water pressure to the electromechanical part of the relay. The relay ensures that the contacts close when the pressure drops below the set one (switch-on pressure) and open when the switch-off pressure is reached. Usually the value of the lower pressure is directly adjusted by adjusting the compression force of the corresponding spring. The second adjustment is responsible for the pressure difference between turning the pump on and off.

You can determine what pressure values ​​are set by looking at the pressure gauge on the supply pressure line. If there is no flow (closed taps), turn on the station and wait until it turns off. The pressure gauge will show the cut-off pressure. Open the water tap (it’s more convenient to be near the station), and slowly release the pressure. When the station is turned on, record the turn-on pressure. If the measured values ​​do not suit you, remove the cover of the pressure switch and adjust the pressure values ​​by rotating the corresponding nuts.

During the initial installation of the station and during its operation, it is necessary to maintain real parameter values ​​in the operating range specified in the station passport. It is not recommended to force the pump to work, as they say, to wear out by increasing the pressure on the relay. This mode usually reduces the time between starting and stopping the pump. If the set pressure is significantly increased, the pump may go into mode without turning off at all, this means that the pump power is not enough to create the set pressure.

A simple tire pressure gauge is used to determine the available pressure. Naturally, before checking with a pressure gauge and installing the station, check the nipple. If air does not try to escape from it, then there may be a malfunction of both the nipple and the membrane itself. Be sure to keep in mind that it makes sense to measure air pressure only if there is no water pressure in the membrane, for which it is necessary to bleed it off with the pump turned off.

The preset air pressure should be slightly higher than the pump activation pressure. Then, by the time of start-up, there will still be a small amount of water left in the tank.

The check valve ensures that water moves in the system only in one direction. The automation of the pumping station controls the pressure or the presence of flow in the pressure part of the water supply. This means that the check valve should always be installed so that the pressure at the installation site of the automation cannot spontaneously decrease. Depending on the specific conditions, the check valve can be installed directly at the inlet of the pumping station or at the end of the water intake pipe lowered into the well. Sometimes they are installed at both points.

When starting, the pump must be filled with water. This should also be taken into account when choosing a location to install a check valve. To protect the pumping station from sand, filters are sometimes installed on the water intake line. A check valve is often mounted at the end of the water intake pipe, combined with a mesh filter into one unit. Surface pump stations are sometimes supplied with a rope filter at the inlet. Of course, you need to monitor its condition; as it becomes clogged, the suction depth will gradually decrease.

Video about connecting the station

The plot provides information necessary for clarity. How to assemble the station, as well as how to properly connect it to the well.

If the water in the well is deep enough, and the well shaft is made reliably and firmly, then the pumping station can be installed directly in the shaft.

To do this, a shelf is made in the shaft and carefully fixed to the wall, the size of which would allow the pumping station to be securely fastened. It is advisable to install rubber gaskets under the legs of the pumping station to reduce the impact of vibration of the operating station on the structure of the well. The level at which the shelf for the pump is made should be such that the vertical distance between the pumping station and the water level in the well does not exceed 6-8 meters.

A check valve with a strainer is attached to the end of the suction line, protecting the pump from large debris. It is recommended to make all threaded connections using FUM tape or synthetic sealing thread (for example, Tangit Unilock).

At the first moment there is no water in the pump, the pipes are dry, therefore, if you turn on the pump in this state, it will overheat and may fail. For initial start-up, our circuit provides a filling funnel. At the initial moment, with the pump disconnected from the power supply, by opening the initial filling tap and closing the tap on the pressure line, we fill the pump and suction line with water through a funnel. A check valve on this line will prevent water from flowing out of the pump. Having filled the system so that the water is in the filling funnel, close the tap on the filling line and turn on the pump.

Air pockets may occur in the cavity being filled. If everything is in order, the pump will immediately begin to suck in water and create pressure after itself. When the pressure rises to the set value, the pressure switch will turn off the pump. If the pump does not start to create pressure the first time, the procedure for initially turning on the pump must be repeated. Usually it has to be repeated several times, each time adding water through the funnel.

Is it possible to install a pumping station in a structure on the surface, without lowering it into a shaft? In the case where the water in the well is high, this can be done. The figure shows a diagram for switching on the station using a complete suction hose with a check valve installed on it and a threaded fitting for connection to the pump. The procedure for starting the station is similar to that described in the previous paragraph.

How to install a pumping station in a well may not always be clear. Moreover, when purchasing it, the consultant is unlikely to be able to reveal all the subtleties. Using the detailed information from the article, you can make the connection yourself.

Of all the communications that are installed in a private household, the water supply system is the very first to be created. Moreover, for a long time it has been something more than a banal pipeline ending with a water tap. Modern technologies make it possible to create an effective water pipeline that meets all the needs of the residents of the house, regardless of what is chosen as the source of water supply. That is why the current topic is how to set up a pumping station with your own hands, which is an essential element of a well-thought-out functional plumbing system.

Which station do you need?

Depending on operational tasks

Today, consumers are offered two types of pumping stations - domestic and industrial. We will leave the second type to the professionals; we are more interested in installing a pumping station for domestic use.

The tasks that a household pumping station must solve: providing drinking water, watering the garden, hot water supply in the house, satisfying household needs (bathroom, toilet, washing machine, dishwasher), providing water for the heating system.

You need to clearly understand what tasks the pumping station should solve, further choice will depend on this

Depending on the water source

Connecting a pumping station depends on what source of water supply is planned to be installed or is already available in the individual yard. In principle, choosing this equipment based on this criterion is not difficult, since water can be supplied to the house from three sources: a well, a well or a centralized water pipeline.

Depending on the optimal operating mode

The station can operate in manual or automatic mode. If necessary, you can choose a mobile model. In addition, you need to understand how much pumped water per hour is needed in a particular case. That is why, before going to a specialized store, it is worth making simple calculations.

Thus, it is believed that one person uses 250 liters of water per day to satisfy all his needs in a private home. Installation of a pumping station at the dacha can be carried out taking into account lower indicators.

Where to install the station - in a caisson or basement?

The station can be installed in one of two places - in a caisson or in a special room in the house. However, the most practical option is still considered to be installing the equipment indoors, for example, in the basement. In this case, the installation must be arranged in such a way as to protect the station from damage due to a possible rise in groundwater. That is, the pumping station must be installed on a stand or shelf, and care must be taken that there is no contact with the walls, which will avoid their vibration when the equipment is operating. The basement must be heated.

If the decision is made in favor of the caisson, then it must be insulated, and the station itself must be installed below the ground freezing level. That is, the depth of the caisson will be at least 2 m.

The basement must be heated, and the station in it, as a rule, is arranged on a stand

Two-pipe option for connecting equipment to a well or well

If the depth of the well (well) does not exceed 10 m, then a single-pipe station model will be relevant. At a depth of 10 to 20 m, preference should be given to a two-pipe station with an ejector. Naturally, before proceeding with installation, a pumping station installation diagram must be developed, which will be implemented in practice.

The procedure for performing connection work

Option #1 - connection to a well or well

The algorithm is usually the same:

• The ejector is assembled - a cast iron unit with three outlets for connections.
• A mesh filter is installed in the lower sector of the ejector.
• The rod of the required length (diameter 32 mm) is placed on a plastic socket in the upper part of the ejector.
• The required diameter is assembled. As a rule, it consists of two parts equipped with transition connections.
• At the outlet of the flow, a coupling (bronze) is installed, through which a transition to a polyethylene pipe is made.
• You can ensure the tightness of threaded connections by using flax or sealing paste.
• Trenches are dug to a depth below the soil freezing threshold.
• The water pipeline is laid in the trenches - the length of the pipes must be generous.
• The casing pipe must be equipped with a specially purchased head. However, in practice, such parts are not easy to find on sale, therefore, as an option, an elbow with a smooth angle can be used.
• Couplings are used to connect the pipe to the ejector.
• Before lowering the second end of the pipe, it is inserted into the elbow at an angle of 90°. To seal the space, it is filled with polyurethane foam. The pipe is then connected to angle adapters (90°), which in turn are connected to the outside of the pipeline.
• The ejector assembly is lowered into the well to the required depth, which is marked in advance, while the mark is made at the level at which the casing pipe emerges.
• The pipe head is secured to the casing using reinforced plumbing tape.

Possible installation errors:

• When laying pipes to the house, a certain length reserve is not taken into account, that is, bends and turns are not taken into account, and possibly the thickness of the foundation through which the pipeline will pass.
• The threaded connections are not tightened with a wrench. Simply sealing and tightening by hand is not sufficient. During operation, water leaks are possible.
• The hydraulic accumulator was not given due attention. If the pressure drops below 1.2-1.5 atmospheres, then it needs to be increased using a compressor or car pump.

Read more about setting up the hydraulic tank and adjusting the pressure switch.

Option #2 - connecting to a water supply

The need to connect a pumping station to a centralized water supply usually arises when there is not enough pressure in it for the correct operation of heating equipment. This, in turn, can be caused by several reasons:

• changed hydrogeological conditions;
• outdated equipment;
• increase in water consumption due to population growth, etc.

It is important to note here that before connecting the pumping station, you need to take care of purchasing and installing a storage tank.

So, the algorithm of work:

• The water pipe is disconnected at a predetermined location.
• The end, from the city highway, is connected to the storage tank.
• From the tank, water is directed to the pump inlet, and the end of the pipe leading to the house is connected to the outlet.
• Electrical wiring is being installed.
• Setting up/adjusting equipment.

Setting up a pumping station is primarily aimed at setting the optimal pressure in the system. To adjust the equipment, first about 2 liters of water are poured into the snail through a special hole. Now you need to track at what stage the pump turned off, and then when it turned on. Shut-off pressure – 2.5-3.0 bar, switch-on pressure – 1.5-1.8 bar.

If it is noted that the station turns off earlier than necessary, it is worth reducing the pressure created. In general, setting up the equipment is quite simple. You need to open the relay cover and turn the screw marked “DR” towards “+” or “-”. And to specifically regulate the switching pressure, a screw marked “P” is used.

Another detail that should definitely be taken into account before properly connecting the pumping station is the chemical and physical characteristics of water. Regardless of the source of water supply, it contains harmful impurities that must be eliminated before the water reaches the pumping station. The simplest and most effective way to solve this problem is to install a station on the suction device.

What happens if you don't install a filter? Mechanical impurities in the form of sand, clay, etc. will gradually accumulate in the hydraulic accumulator, which will ultimately lead to breakdown of the pump, which is an integral element of the pumping station. This problem is especially relevant when using a vibration pump.

On the other hand, one cannot help but focus on the negative aspects of installing a filter. Thus, additional resistance to the flow of water is created, the created pressure and pressure are reduced. To avoid such problems, the filter must be constantly cleaned. And a situation may arise when a dirty filter does not allow water to pass through it at all, which can cause the pump to fail.

By installing a pumping station yourself, you can save significant money, which will be used to purchase truly high-quality equipment. And this, along with proper installation and configuration, will allow you to forget for many years that there may be any problems with the water supply system. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that you can not only buy the station ready-made, but also assemble it yourself.

Good water supply makes any building comfortable. Previously, there were no problems with its installation, because it was only necessary to install pipes with taps, but now everything is different. Modern technologies have made water supply more efficient, eliminating its shortcomings.

For populated areas, the solution to the problem of lack of water is to drill a well. For such a system to work effectively, it is necessary to correctly connect the pumping station, which ensures a constant supply of water to the building with good pressure.

Station selection

To choose the right pump, you need to know exactly its operating characteristics. The modern market offers two varieties of this product - household and industrial. To connect the latter, you will need a special tool, and you cannot do without qualified assistance.

Household stations are connected quite simply, so you can handle this work yourself. Moreover, such a pump is enough to meet the needs of the average family, so we will opt for such equipment.

Selecting a location

The usual locations for pumping stations are basements and caissons. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that the distance from the equipment to the wall remains large, since during operation the pump may be damaged due to strong vibrations. Also, it should not be affected by mechanical factors.

If expensive equipment will be located in the basement, then you need to make a pedestal-type stand for it. With its help you will protect your equipment from groundwater. The station should not be located further than 10 meters from the well.

Installation

First of all, be sure to read the instructions included with the equipment.

Work should begin with the preparation of tools and the acquisition of materials. Ready? Then we begin to prepare a place for our equipment.

If there is such a need, then use cement mortar or simple brick to build some kind of pedestal for the substation being constructed. Protect the installation site with prepared formwork and fill it with cement. After the solution has hardened, we begin drilling holes for fastenings. The pumping station must be secured as securely as possible. A rubber pad under the base of the equipment will help reduce vibration.

Upon completion of the installation of the station, connect it to electricity and do the piping. When working with electrical wires, do not forget about grounding, and when laying pipes, do not forget about reliability. The main task is to exclude the possibility of air getting inside the system. If there is a vacuum in the equipment, an automatic shutdown will work. To make connections even more reliable, you can use fum tape.

Modern pumps are manufactured with a built-in foot valve. Also, high-quality products have protection against dry running. To install such equipment, you just need to connect the right holes to the right pipes. If your station does not have such built-in devices, then the installation will proceed differently.

The check valve must be placed at the outlet of the water source, and the intake valve must be placed on the suction line. Dry running protection must be installed between the two valves. We secure all places where connections were made with connecting fittings and fum tape.

Pump connection

• To make the connection correctly, you need to assemble the ejector. Essentially, this is a tee with pipes that will subsequently be connected to other branches. A metal filter is installed at the bottom of the ejector.
• Now you need to collect the squeegee. Often it is made from two pipes with different diameters, connected by a special adapter. The ejector is attached to the upper part of the ejector (on its plastic socket).
• To ensure a reliable connection to the water main, attach a bronze coupling to the outlet of the drain.
• Now we lay the connecting pipes in the place intended for them, thereby connecting the well with the pump. The trench must be carefully prepared.
• The plastic tube, which will subsequently be installed on the casing, must be smoothly bent at a certain angle.
• By inserting the pipe into the elbow, you can lower it into the head. To maintain the tightness of the connections, use polyurethane foam. After this, connections to the main line are made using adapters.
• The finished ejector must be lowered to a pre-marked depth in the well.
• We secure the head to the casing pipe with reinforced tape.

Regardless of the purpose of the water, it is better to install a filter. This will help clear the sand from the liquid.

The absence of a filter can render the pumping station unusable.

The filter element is mounted on the suction device. After all procedures, adjust the pump operation according to the instructions.

Bottom line

The pumping station will make everyday work easier by delivering water from the well directly to the house. Moreover, the liquid will flow under the pressure necessary for efficient operation of kitchen appliances (washing machine and dishwasher). You can connect such equipment yourself, saving on expensive specialists.

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