Do-it-yourself pumping station connection
Good water supply makes any building comfortable. Previously, there were no problems with its installation; after all, it was necessary to mount only pipes with taps, but now everything is different. Modern technologies have made water supply more efficient, eliminating its disadvantages.
For settlements, the solution to the problem of lack of water is drilling a well. In order for such a system to work efficiently, it is necessary to properly connect the pumping station, which supplies water to the building constantly with good pressure.
Station selection
In order to choose the right pump, you need to know its operational characteristics. The modern market offers two types of this product - domestic and industrial. To connect the latter, you will need a special tool, and you cannot do without qualified help.
Domestic stations are connected simply enough, so you can cope with this work yourself. Moreover, such a pump is sufficient to meet the needs of the average family, so we will choose such equipment.
Choice of place
Familiar for pumping stations location - 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 under it. With it, you protect the equipment from groundwater. The station should not be further 10 meters from the well.
Installation
First of all, be sure to read the instructions attached to the equipment.
Work should begin with the preparation of tools and the acquisition of materials. Is it done? Then we start to prepare a place for our equipment.
If there is such a need, then build some kind of pedestal for a substation under construction from cement mortar or a simple brick. Secure the installation site with prepared formwork and fill with cement. After the solution hardens, we proceed to the drilling of mounting holes. It is necessary to fasten the pumping station as reliably as possible. A rubber gasket under the base of the equipment will help reduce vibration.
Installation of communications
Upon completion of the installation of the station, connect it to electricity and do the wiring of the pipeline. When working with electric wires, do not forget about grounding, and when laying pipes - about reliability. The main task is to eliminate the possibility of air entering the system. If there is a vacuum in the equipment, auto power off will work. To make connections even more reliable, you can use a fum tape.
Modern pumps are made with an integrated inlet valve. Also, quality products have protection against dry running. For the installation of such equipment you only need to connect the required holes to the correct pipes. If your station does not have such built-in devices, it means that the installation will be different.
The check valve should be placed at the outlet of the water source, and the receiving valve - on the suction pipe. Between the two valves must be installed protection against dry running. All places where connections were made, fasten with connecting fittings and fum-tape.
Pump connection
- To properly connect, you need to collect the ejector. In fact, this is a tee with pipes, which later will be connected to other branches. A metal filter is installed at the bottom of the ejector.
- Now you need to collect sgon. Often it is made of two pipes with different diameters, connected by a special adapter. Sgon is attached to the top of the ejector (on its plastic socket).
- To ensure that the connection to the water mains is reliable, a bronze clutch is fixed to the outlet of the sgon.
- Now we lay the connecting pipes on the place intended for them, connecting, thus, the well with the pump. The trench needs to be prepared prudently.
- The plastic tube, which later will be installed on the casing, should be smoothly bent at a certain angle.
- Having put the pipe into the knee, it is possible to lower it into the top. In order to maintain the tightness of the connections, use a mounting foam. After that, using adapters make connections to the highway.
- The finished ejector must be lowered to the pre-marked depth in the well.
- Reinforced with adhesive tape fasten the cap to the casing.
Filter
Regardless of the purpose of the water, the filter is better to install. This will help to clear the liquid from the sand.
The absence of a filter may render the pumping station unusable.
The filter element is mounted on the suction device. After all procedures, adjust the pump according to the instructions.
Total
The pumping station will facilitate everyday work by delivering water from the well directly to the house. Moreover, the liquid will come under the pressure necessary for the efficient operation of kitchen appliances (washing and dishwasher machines). Connection of such equipment can be carried out independently, saving on expensive specialists.