Owners of suburban areas in most cases resort to an autonomous water supply system. As a rule, you have to organize water sources, and a reliable pumping station already supplies it to the house or to the garden. Often, private masters give preference to the product of domestic production "Whirlwind"
The design of the pump station Vortex and its purpose
Water supply equipment has several working nodes:
- centrifugal pump with an ejector (for more powerful models it is made remote);
- accumulator (membrane storage tank);
- pressure switch:
- pressure gauge to adjust it.
The station operates according to this principle:
- Initially, the system accumulates water in the accumulator, due to which the pressure in it rises to the maximum specified maximum;
- when you open the taps in the house, the water from the tank goes to the plumbing point, and the pressure in the accumulator drops;
- from this, the pump receives a “swing” command and enters the operation;
- a completely filled tank leads to an increase in pressure, and the unit shuts down until the valve opens again.
A vortex pump station is used:
- for irrigation, irrigation of private lands (garden);
- for transporting water from a well, well;
- to maintain constant pressure in private water supply systems.
In order not to render the equipment unusable and then not to search for spare parts for the Vikhr pump station, it is used only for clean water. Sometimes with a small amount of fine particles (their amount varies for different equipment modifications).
The lineup and specifications for each
There are several modifications of the Vikhr pumping stations on the market. Outwardly, they are almost all alike. However, the specifications are very different.
Whirlwind ASV-800/19
The model is ideal for both private use and for small industries. The station is installed horizontally. Technical indicators of the ASV-80/19 model according to the instructions:
- storage tank - 19 l;
- power - 800 W;
- maximum depth of water intake - 9 m;
- head - 40 m;
- productivity - 60 liters per minute;
- the temperature of the pumped medium from +1 to +50 degrees;
- case - plastic;
- the motor is single-phase, asynchronous.
The ASV-800/19 station 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 river closest to the site. Has protection against the dry course.
Model ASV-1200 / 24N
This modification of the Whirlwind station has the following operational parameters:
- case - cast iron;
- storage tank - 24 l;
- water intake depth - up to 9 m;
- equipment power - 1200 W;
- head - 40 m;
- productivity - 70 l / hour.
The model is also equipped with a single-phase, asynchronous motor. The mass of the collected station is 14.4 kg.
Whirlwind DIA - 800/50
The model has the following parameters:
- power - 800 W;
- permissible depth of the water mirror - 9 m;
- productivity - 3.6 m3 / hour;
- pressure - 24-40 m;
- the volume of the accumulator is 50 l.
A small amount of impurities is allowed in the pumped water (up to 150 g / m3).
DIA device - 370 / 2CH
This Whirlwind station has the following technical characteristics:
- 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 purchase of the 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 will cope with. For example, only to supply water to the house, you can take a station at 800 watts. If additional watering of the garden / garden in the country is expected, you need to buy a stronger unit.
- Suction depth. Take into account the remoteness of the source from the house.
- Tank volume. For a family of 2 people, 24 liters is 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 the plastic dampens noise more from a running engine.
- The presence of a remote ejector (if it is supposed to raise water from a great depth).
In addition, attention should be paid to the various protective functions of the equipment: dry running system, automatic control, leakage protection, etc.
Features of operation and maintenance
Whirlwind pumping stations are sold ready to use. 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 site. Experienced craftsmen prefer to additionally lay a rubberized mat under the unit and fix the station to the floor. This dampens the vibration.
If the equipment works year-round, water acts as a natural lubricant. If the station is operated only in the garden season, for the winter it needs to be dismantled, lubricated and cleaned.
For year-round use of the unit, it is better to equip a special relatively insulated room: a basement, ground floor or just a caisson. Such protection will protect the system from freezing in winter.
If the station fails (continuous operation, lack of power, etc.), it is advisable to contact a service center. As a rule, Whirlwind stations are characterized by good performance and reliability.
Advantages and disadvantages
Vortex pumping equipment has earned a reputation for being affordable, proven, able-bodied, thanks to these advantages:
- reasonable energy consumption, which is important for most families;
- the presence of automatic pressure support;
- asynchronous motor in each station, which is characterized by increased resistance to wear;
- built-in ejector;
- strength of the impeller, its resistance to abrasive impurities in water.
Whirlwind stations are understandable in operation, have a low weight, exhibit moderate noise in operation. An additional advantage is the constant availability of spare parts (repair kits) on the market if repairs are necessary. At the Whirlwind station, the manufacturer gives a year warranty.
A relative disadvantage, some masters consider Russian production. But Vikhr stations have been proving for several years that domestic products are no worse than European ones.
Customer reviews
Judging by the reviews of the Vikhr pumping station, the units prove to work in a good way.
Kostya, 33 years old. In the summer I bought an ASV-800/19 Whirlwind station for myself at the cottage. Initially, the calculation was only for watering the garden, garden and supplying water to the sink of the house. Later he attached a shower, put a washer. Even with increasing tasks, the unit copes with the work easily. Noisy, really. Although the neighbors do not complain. Maybe I'm finding fault. During the short operation of the station, no problems were identified.
Pavel, 38 years old. Our Whirlwind ASV-800/50 has been standing for the second year on the site (for house and watering). The house has three points of water intake - a sink, a bathtub, a toilet bowl. Well 6 meters from the cottage. A caisson was specially made for the station so that it would not rattle in the house. He insulated the inlet and outlet pipes and protected them from frost. The station is working properly. Even with two simultaneously open taps, the water pumps with good pressure. Electricity bills are quite acceptable.
Alexey, 41 years old. For parents, I bought a Whirlwind with a 2-liter tank for watering at the cottage. Installed myself, connected. There were no problems.Father and mother pump water from a pond nearby all summer. It turns out fine. True, I threw a filter at the inlet hose just in case. We clean the station for the winter. There are no complaints.
