For a full-fledged installation of a water supply system in a suburban area, it is important to use a high-quality pumping unit. One of these is the Gardena Classic 3000/4 pumping station. A small but productive unit is affordable for the average craftsman. The cost of German equipment is about 12,000-15,000 rubles.
Purpose of the Gardena 3000 pumping station
Garden equipment is designed for the following purposes:
- maintaining a constant pressure in the water supply system;
- fluid supply from a well, a well, the nearest body of water to the taps of the house;
- watering / irrigation of a personal plot;
- drainage of flooded rooms;
- the ability to supply fluid from a nearby body of water.
Gardena station can equally well be used both in private estates and in small production facilities.
Device and principle of operation
The main distinguishing feature of Gardena stations from conventional pumps is that they operate in automatic mode. The main working nodes of the installation
- surface centrifugal pump;
- storage membrane tank (hydroaccumulator) made of stainless steel;
- pressure gauge for tracking and setting the optimal pressure in the system;
- relay - is responsible for turning on / off the station upon reaching specific performance indicators;
- in addition, the unit is equipped with a coarse filter that allows you to transport water with suspensions in it.
The Gardena 3000/4 station works like this:
- During installation, the system is filled with water. Doing a dry run is prohibited.
- 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 opens the tap in the house, the water begins to leave the accumulator and flow to the plumbing equipment.
- The pressure in the system drops, and the pump starts to turn on.
- When the tank is full, the station switches off again. The pressure is again at its maximum limit. Equipment cycles are repeated.
German Gardena stations are especially appreciated for maintaining the constant pressure in the autonomous water supply system.
Specifications
Gardena Station 3000/4 Classic Eco is the simplest and most affordable of all modifications of German equipment. The installation is distinguished by such technical characteristics:
- weight - 13 kg;
- productivity - 2.8 m3 / hour;
- power - 650 W;
- head - up to 40 m;
- maximum working pressure - 4 bar .;
- the volume of the storage tank is 25 liters;
- water intake depth - up to 8 m.
The station is equipped with a built-in filter and check valve. There is also a system to protect the pump from overheating.
Features of operation and maintenance
The German Gardena Eco 3000/4 station is being sold fully operational. 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 proper operation of the station, it is recommended to prepare a warmed room or caisson for it. They will prevent freezing of the water supply in winter.
If the unit operates year-round, you only need to monitor the water mirror in the source and check the system for leaks. If Gardena Classic Eco is used only for irrigation, before the cold it is dismantled, the work units are lubricated and cleaned in heat. Keeping the station in the cold is undesirable.
Advantages and disadvantages
The German pumping equipment Gardena 3000/4 is distinguished by such positive aspects:
- The undeniable German build quality ensures the reliability of the station. User reviews confirm this.
- The warranty on the accumulator is 5 years. Plus the long life of the pump itself.
- Automatic control system that supports continuous pressure in the system.
- The ability to independently install and connect the unit according to the instructions.
- Low noise.
- The presence in the basic configuration of the check valve station, fine filter. This reduces the wizard’s installation costs.
- The presence of a ceramic oil seal that can withstand high temperatures of the pumped media.
However, the Garden Eco Classic station has some disadvantages:
- The need to repeatedly fill and run water through the system when replacing the filter.
- Weak from the point of view of users thread on all nozzles for hoses (inlet / outlet). Here, craftsmen recommend installing brass bushings directly on top of the 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 incompletely drained water from the unit. Frozen ice tears rubber.
There is a risk of destroying the internal components of the installation with too high a temperature of the pumped water. Therefore, it is not recommended to load the station with media with an indicator above +35 degrees.
In some cases, masters attribute its high cost to Gardena's shortcomings. But European quality fully justifies the costs.
Owner reviews
Judging by the reviews of the Gardena pumping station, German installations are working well.
Peter, 38 years old. I have 6 acres in the country. Pure garden and a garden without a house yet. There is a well. I specially bought Gardena station for watering. Took the simplest 3000/4 Eco Classic. The model easily copes with the load. And it has been without fixation all summer. Not 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, lubricate and take to a warm garage.
Sasha, 45 years old. A well was dug at the site of the parents. He handed the pipes into the house. When the question arose about pumping equipment, they decided to take the station. Preferred German Gardena. Model 3000/4. A 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. Not much noise (standing in the basement). Slightly scared of weak hose connections. But during the installation, I used the fum tape. I regularly check the joints. Once again I do not touch. It's okay for now.
Michael, 33 years old. I bought Garden Eco Classic last summer. Took the ratio of price and European quality. Kum advised this German station. As for me, everything in her is good. 24 liter tank for two with a head. Energy draws sparingly. Even in the summer when there is watering. With continuous operation, it feels normal for 2-3 hours. Just as for me, the station is somewhat noisy. To remove the sound, he prepared a special caisson near the well. He insulated him. Now it's all full. I'll see how long the station lasts. I have already had a year of continuous work. Satisfied.
