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Grundfos pumping stations for water supply systems of country houses and cottages. How to properly install, connect and start up a pumping station? Connection to a well

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The water supply system in private houses and cottages is installed first. Installation pumping station at the dacha will provide all residents with amenities in the form of a constant supply of water from the hydraulic system, regardless of the pressure in it. Another function of the pumping station is.

The durability of the structure and the quality of the fluid supply depend on the correct installation. Before proceeding with installation, it is necessary to study the information on this issue.

Classification of the station by location and method of installation

Depending on the source of liquid, the station can be connected to three types of sources:

  • well;
  • well;
  • water pipes.

The location of the unit can be:

In the first option, the unit is located on a hill. This is necessary to prevent contact Wastewater with the device. To prevent vibrations, the device should not touch the walls of the room in which it is located. The temperature in the room must be positive, that is, a heated room is necessary.

In the second option, placement occurs at a depth of two meters or more. This is due to soil freezing.

Station design options:

  • single-pipe;
  • two-pipe.

The first is used for well depths up to ten meters.

The second is installed at a well depth of ten to twenty meters. The model is equipped with an ejector. The estimate for the installation and location of the pipeline is calculated at the planning stage.

Design

The design of the pumping station consists of the following parts:

  1. A centrifugal pump that supplies water from a well or borehole.
  2. A hydraulic accumulator that regulates the pressure when the unit is turned off and on.
  3. A pressure switch that turns off the device when high blood pressure and turns it on if the indicators are underestimated.
  4. Manometer, pressure measuring device.
  5. Water intake system with check valve.
  6. Pipe connecting the blower to the water intake system.

How to connect a pumping station?

The very first step is to develop a layout diagram for the installation. The mechanism is located as close as possible to the source. Before installing the pumping station, it is placed on a rubber mat. This action will prevent vibrations of the device and prevent the device from falling into water. When placing the device in a well, it is bolted to the shelf on which it will be placed.


Connecting a pumping station to a well, as well as installing a pumping station in a well, consists of the following steps:

  1. The hole for placing the pipes is dug to a depth below freezing of the soil. The length of the pipes for the pipeline is selected with a margin. The pipeline is laid in the dug trench.
  2. At a depth below freezing of the soil, holes for the main line are made in the well and foundation of the building.
  3. On the opposite side of the hole in the well, a shelf for the unit is attached.
  4. The pipeline is being laid.
  5. The pumping station is attached to the shelf using bolts. This action prevents the apparatus from moving and falling into the well.

Pipeline laying and station installation

When installing a pumping station in a private house, it is necessary to take into account the length of the pipeline, including turns. Any connection must be tightened tightly using a wrench. When the pressure drops to 1.2 atmospheres, it is increased by compressors. The pressure of the accumulator is controlled using a pressure gauge. To do this, attach a pressure gauge to the nipple and measure .

The required pressure of the pumping station to create pressure is 1.5 atmospheres. If the water pressure in the system is higher, the user will be able to use the shower, but the load on the equipment will be increased, which will lead to wear. With reduced pressure, the system does not wear out, but the water supply will be at a low level of comfort. For comfortable performance it is necessary. The connection of the pumping station to the well is carried out after careful study of the diagrams.

Setting up and starting the unit

After securing the equipment and connecting to the main line, the connection is made. This operation consists of the following steps:


  1. For the proper functioning of the water intake pipe and the entire system, a filter mesh is attached to its end.
  2. The check valve ensures that the pipe is filled with water. WITH outside it is attached using a coupling.
  3. The end of the pipe is placed in a well or borehole.
  4. An intake hose is connected to the supercharger, and from it reverse side a check valve is attached.
  5. All joints are sealed using a special paste.
  6. The pump is connected to the pipeline.

After installation and connection are completed, the entire system is tested. To check, the pump, accumulator and line are filled with water. The motor turns on. The motor turns off when the pressure is reached; until this point, the system is filled with water. To provide automatic shutdown and the inclusion of a mechanism to achieve certain indicators is regulated.

The pressure switch is adjusted as follows:

  1. When self-assembly the station needs to set the shutdown and on indicators. There are two springs under the top cover. The large one is responsible for regulating the lower pressure, the small one for the pressure difference.
  2. The device turns on. After the hydraulic accumulator reaches the required parameters, the tank is connected to the system and turned on. The pressure gauge readings are monitored. The permissible pressure values ​​must not be exceeded. If it is exceeded, the home pump is switched off.
  3. After the supercharger is turned off, the relay is adjusted. To adjust the shut-off pressure, rotate the nut marked “P” clockwise or counterclockwise. If the pressure indicator needs to be increased, rotate it clockwise. To decrease, go counterclockwise.
  4. To adjust the lower pressure limit and then turn on the supercharger, you need to rotate the nut with the “DP” indicator. To decrease the reading, rotate it clockwise, to increase it, rotate it counterclockwise.

There is a rule for setting pressure indicators, which allows you to prevent rapid wear of the membrane . The difference between the switch-on and switch-off pressure indicators of the unit is ten percent in favor of the switch-on indicator.

Installation and launch of a pumping station in the basement (video)

How to connect the pumping station to the water supply?

Installing a pumping station with your own hands plumbing system Suitable for insufficient blood pressure common system water supply If it is necessary to connect a boiler or home water heater to the system, the pressure must be sufficient.

To connect to the main line, use the tapping or tee method. If the water supply is polyethylene pipe with a diameter of thirty-two millimeters (this is the standard for such material), in this case the method with a tee is used. If the water supply consists of steel pipe, and its diameter is more than thirty-two millimeters, in this case the method of inserting into the system is used. Be sure to seal all connections with a rubber band to prevent leaks.

To connect the station, a ball valve is attached to the insert. A pipe is connected to the tap, connected to couplings at both ends. The extreme coupling is attached to the apparatus.

A ball valve is attached to the outlet of the unit using a fitting. A collet is screwed into it, suitable for a plastic pipe, and the pipe itself leading into the room is attached.

Nuances when connecting

Installation is carried out with storage tank. The storage tank must be connected to the general water supply system. Before entering the home, water, passing through a container, goes to the pumping station. After this, the wire and equipment settings must be installed. The installed water pump unit is being configured. Connecting a pumping station to a water supply without regulated pressure will not function.


Pressure adjustment at the pumping station is carried out as follows: after filling the cochlea with two liters of water, control the shutdown and activation of the device. The switch-off indicator is three bars, the switch-on indicator is up to two bar. Screw P is used to adjust the switching pressure, and screw DR is used to adjust the shutdown pressure. The screw is used as a pressure regulator.

When installed, the pumping station must be provided with a filter for pre-purification of water. The filter is installed on the suction unit. Installation of a pumping station is accompanied by cleaning the filter, since its contamination will lead to contamination of the entire system and a decrease in pressure in it. The adjustment of the pumping station is carried out painstakingly to ensure high-quality operation of the entire mechanism.

By installing a pumping station in the country, the user receives constant pressure in the tap and comfortable use of water. A properly adjusted and tuned unit will last a long time.

Since the issue of water supply directly affects life support country house, then when choosing equipment, the consumer gives preference first of all to reliable devices, and in this series the leadership, of course, goes to Danish products trademark, especially since the offered range allows each homeowner to choose a station model taking into account his needs. And the scope of application of the equipment is quite wide and is not limited only to supplying water to the house: with the help of a pumping station, you can easily organize an automatic watering system in a garden or greenhouse, provide maintenance for a swimming pool, and owners of city apartments with weak or unstable pressure in the city can also show interest in pumping stations. system.

For a private home optimal choice could be a Grundfos 45 MQ series pumping station, which can be used for sources with a depth of up to 8 m, while the device’s power is sufficient to pump water over a distance of up to 45 meters. The model of the same series, MQ 3-35, has a lower power and is installed if the distance to the water intake does not exceed 35 m. You can also use these models to increase the pressure, both for a home with autonomous system water supply, and for an apartment with a centralized supply. An excellent choice for summer residents or gardeners can be models of the Grundfos JP series with productivity sufficient for organizing autonomous water supply in the house and for automatic watering or filling special reservoirs of swimming pools on the site. It is important to pay attention to the fact that products in this series differ not only in power and performance, but also in the volume of the hydraulic tank.

The Scala2 pumping station has also gained rapid popularity among consumers, providing excellent pressure in a private house with average water consumption. It can be used with a large number water collection points - up to 8 units, while the installation is characterized by a low noise level, which does not create discomfort in the house. The power of the device is 2 kW, with a productivity of 3.6 m2/h, the maximum depth of water rise is 8 m. A head of 45 m allows you to install such stations as in one-story houses, and in two-story cottages.

The Grundfos CMB and CMBE series of equipment are self-priming models, the important difference of which is the presence of a frequency converter. The main functions of this device are to adjust engine operation depending on the intensity of water consumption.

Grundfos brand products are presented in a wide range in the ALFATEP online store, and our specialists are always ready to help you choose the right pumping station model for your home, taking into account the characteristics and volumes of water consumption. You can contact them by phone hotline, and also by asking a question on the online store website, in the feedback section.

At the request of clients, delivery of equipment to the buyer’s site can be carried out by the transport service of the ALFATEP company, and if assistance is required in installing and connecting the pumping station, we recommend contacting our experienced craftsmen.

After consultations, I purchased a Grundfos MQ 3-45 pumping station. I heard a lot of different things from managers...
For proper operation, I’m trying to understand the algorithm of its operation (that is, how it turns on/off).
I carefully studied the attached “Installation and Operation Manual”. This manual did not provide much clarity.

Excerpts from the "Installation and Operating Instructions".

2. General information

The pump automatically turns on when water consumption occurs in the water supply system and turns off when water consumption stops.
The MQ pump has built-in protection against overheating and dry running.

5.2 Switching off the pump

The pump has a built-in safety function electronic system control, which gives the command to turn off the pump in the following cases:
when working dry,
when overheated,
when the electric motor is overloaded,
when the electric motor/pump is blocked,
frequent starts/stops (the "Alarm" indicator flashes), this may occur due to:
- leaks in the suction pipe,
- a running tap or - a toilet.

Excerpts from the "Service instruction" provided more clear information.

Available sensors

Pressure switch. P< 2 bar =>open contact. (Tolerance: 1.8 - 2.2 bar)
P > 2 bar => closed contact. (Tolerance: 1.8 - 2.2 bar

Pressure switch.
P<2 bar =>contact is open. ( tolerance: 1.8 - 2.2 bar)
P> 2 bar => contact. closed. (permissible deviation: 1.8 - 2.2 bar

Flow sensor (Flow sensor)

4.2 Start
The pump starts when
the consumption is higher than 1.2 l/min or
the pressure is lower than 2 bar.

4.2 Switching on
Pumping starts when
consumption higher than 1.2 l/min or
pressure lower than 2 bar.

4.3 Stop
The pump stops when
the consumption is lower than 1.2 l/min.

4.3 Shutdown
Pumping stops when
consumption is lower than 1.2 l/min.

4.4 Alarm
The pump stops in case of
dry running (if the pressure falls below 2 bar and the consumption below 1.2 l/min, an alarm will be given
after 60 seconds)
overtemperature (thermal switch in motor)
overloaded motor (thermal switch in motor)
seized-up motor/pump (thermal switch in motor).

4.4 Accident
Pumping stops when
dry running (if the pressure drops below 2 bar and consumption below 1.2 l/min, an alarm will be given
after 60 seconds)
overtemperature (thermal switch in engine)
overloaded motor (thermal switch in the motor)
motor/pump stuck (thermal switch in motor).

To check the above, I assembled a simple stand.
Suction line – HDPE pipe 32, compression fittings, check valve with a protective mesh at the end.
Pressure line - HDPE pipe 32, compression fittings, ball valve at the outlet.
The bathtub imitates my inexhaustible source of water supply (hereinafter referred to as a well).
I poured about 5 liters of water into the NS housing according to the manual.

Inclusion #1. (photo 1)
The outlet valve is open.
I plug the station into an electrical outlet and, with a trembling hand, press the main (one and only) button On\Off. The enemy device came to life, buzzed, gurgled and spat out the whole Niagara back into the well.
Hurray, happy I'm going on a smoke break.

Inclusion No. 2.
The outlet valve is closed.
I press the magic button. The pump hums, seconds seem like an eternity, the rubber plug on the extra hole of the compression tee bends, the station creaks and won’t turn off. I was afraid. I turned it off forcibly with a pump.
I'm going for a smoke break.
I move my gray cells - the decision, don’t drift, wait a little longer, nothing will happen to her - comes by itself.

Inclusion No. 3.
I turn it on, wait - YAY! With a loud click, the station switched off.
Conclusions - the device seems to be working. The fairy tale about the smooth start and stop of the engine, which many “managers-consultants” rubbed in, smoothly evaporated like water in a well with a poor flow rate.

Inclusion No. 4. (photo 2) (pissing Grundfos)
The “managers” tale is about NOT TURNING ON the station and its falling into a comatose state (Alarm) at a very low flow rate.
I turn it on - the girl raises the pressure - it turns off. I open the tap a little. The water is peeing in a thin stream (like a needle stream). The station does not turn on from the flow sensor. When the pressure drops below 2 bar (approximately, there is no pressure gauge), the motor turns on, builds up the pressure and safely extinguishes. In 27 seconds the pressure is released and in 7 seconds it builds up. I left it in this mode for 3 hours - not a single failure!
The experiment fully confirms point 4.2 of the Service instruction - when the flow rate is more than 1.2 l/min, the station is turned on by a flow sensor.
At low flow – turns on the pressure switch when the pressure drops below 2bar.

Inclusion No. 5
Checking dry running.
The water mirror was lowered lower check valve. The outlet valve is slightly open. I turn on the station. Gurgling, grunting and exactly after 60 seconds, according to paragraph 4.4 Service instruction, the station turns off with the “Alarm” indication

My impressions of the station.

Positive:
Cute appearance, immediate switching on by the flow sensor during flow.
Clear (for now) work in situations described in the Service instruction, powerful...

Negatives:
It makes noise. The assurances of some “consultants” that it will buzz no louder than a modern refrigerator are, to put it mildly, lies.
Plastic pressure fitting and nut (locksmith Uncle Vanya with his gas wrench and tow on the paint is fraught).
When draining water through the standard drain hole, at least 0.5 liters of liquid remains in the housing. You have to tilt the station body to completely drain the water.
Switching off the station by flow sensor.
It’s scary to look at the MQ, or rather listen to its last strained revolutions to achieve maximum pressure and stop the movement of water in the body to stop the miserable sensor.

The Grundfos pumping station is a product of the company of the same name from Germany. The authority of the manufacturer is high, the demand for products is 50% of the world demand. When invariably high quality products, the company opens subsidiaries. Their products are adapted to the climatic characteristics of the region. In Russia, a branch operates in Istra; the quality of Grundfos is under the control of specialists from Germany. With high reliability, the equipment is sold at an affordable price.

Model range of pumping stations from a German manufacturer

Pumping stations are used in water systems for domestic and industrial purposes:

  1. Fire extinguishing pump stations are characterized by high performance and high pressure.
  2. Grundfos household pumping stations are used in private homes. They are compact and silent in operation.
  3. Boosting pumping stations are used in municipal water mains and in industry. They are called second lift stations.

Any of the listed equipment series is presented in various designs and meets specific tasks. The manufacturer has simplified the installation of the equipment as much as possible. An inexperienced summer resident can cope with the installation, following the instructions for servicing the Grundfos pumping station.

Characteristics of Grundfos products

The greatest demand is for equipment famous manufacturer in the world agriculture. Here they are required for irrigation of land, to increase pressure in systems located far from water supply sources. The user can select equipment for irrigation or home water supply.

A special feature of Grundfos pumping stations is the well-thought-out arrangement of units that form a single system. The special steel housing reliably protects the working element. The complex can pump water from open reservoirs, wells and wells. The MQ and JPB series are developed using the company's technology, but are produced by subsidiaries only for their region, without the right to export.

JP pump series

The JP series represents centrifugal self-priming pumps, which are equipped with Grundfos JP Booster pumping stations. The pump is supplied with a hydraulic tank with a capacity of 24-60 liters, depending on the performance. The best watering system is an ejector-type station that supplies water from open reservoirs and pools.

The injection system lifts water from a depth of 25 meters, while the engine is located on the surface, and the lifting mechanism is lowered into the well. At the same time, the system operates almost silently.

The most famous of this series of equipment are the grundfos JP Basic 3pt pumping stations. The self-priming pump with a submersible ejector has best ratio price-quality of all household pumps from this company. High performance, 3.6 cu.m. m/hour, water pressure 47 m. Art. And membrane accumulator characterize the demand for equipment. During operation, the pump supplies water saturated with air without reducing productivity. Most often, the pump is used in private farmsteads.

Equipment series Grundfos Hydro jet JP is highly durable. Anti-corrosion coating is applied outside and inside. Reliable automation conducts the process in an economical mode. If water flows for a long time, the pump turns off completely.

The pumps operate by creating a pressure of 5 or 6 atmospheres in the system. The station is equipped with membrane-type battery tanks of various capacities. The grundfos hydroijet jp5 pumping station for residential buildings is equipped with a 24 liter tank. But the system, in which a hydraulic accumulator with a capacity of 60 liters is installed, keeps the parameters more evenly. With a power of 0.75 kW, the pump has a head of 43 m and costs 13,800 rubles.

MQ pumps

Pumps complete with membrane tanks represent a series of stations for household use. The battery tank is separated by a membrane partition. In one part there is water, in the other part air is supplied under pressure. As a result, the pressure in the water system will always be stable, and the pump is less likely to receive a command to turn on. The equipment is produced with or without a hydraulic tank.

The grundfos mq 3-45 pump series works with membrane tank drive. The system creates a pressure of up to 4.5 bar or 45 m of water. Art. Designed for organizing water supply to private houses. The device can be used as a booster. The productivity of the device is 3 cubic meters / hour. The system has self-priming from a depth of up to 8 meters. Pump weight 13 kg. The Grundfos 3-35 pumping station has similar characteristics, 35 meters of water column.

For the operation of these particular pumping stations, pressure drops are critical. The equipment operates stably at a voltage of 220-240 V; in other ranges the pump will fail. To ensure the safety of the equipment, it is necessary to use a voltage stabilizer. For rare switching, an additional storage tank is used.

Types of Grundfos pumping stations used in industry

The fire extinguishing station consists of pressurized water and foam supply systems. Type Grundfos pumps Hydro MX has more than 60 models. Equipment can be selected for different systems fire extinguishing:

  • productivity – 1.1-55 kW, s automatic system launch;
  • productivity – up to 120 cubic meters / hour;
  • head – 145 m.

Grunfos pumping stations, capable of supplying foam, are the main tool in fire extinguishing installations. Such systems are expensive, starting from 882 thousand rubles.

Grundfos Hydro booster stations present new type equipment. The stations serve to increase pressure in the water supply system. Grundfos Hydro 2000 pumping stations are in demand in the public utilities sector. The station is small-sized, operates in automatic mode, turning on when the pressure in the system decreases. The compact installation has technical characteristics:

  • productivity – 600 cubic meters. m/hour;
  • head – 144 m;
  • maximum agent temperature - +70 0 C;
  • working pressure – 16 bar.

The pump can be installed in a heating system.

The manufacturer supplies not only surface equipment, but also submersible pumping stations. Their cost is much higher, but the systems are the most reliable in operation.