Which surface water pump to choose for a well

Many people in our country have country plots where they grow vegetables. Every gardener knows that you can’t count on good results if you don’t water your plants regularly. However, what to do if the water source is located at a considerable distance from the site?

Even if the water is only 10 meters away, such an obstacle can become serious enough to provide moisture to vegetables and shrubs growing on the site. You have to make a lot of physical effort and carry water in buckets. However, not everyone can do this , especially the elderly, who are the majority among the owners of summer cottages.

The problem of irrigating gardens in the country can be solved by installing a surface pump. With its help, you can ensure high-quality watering of plantings. This equipment is offered in a wide range ; various manufacturers offer their products. Models of surface pumps differ in their purpose and have certain design features. We will talk in more detail about this type of pumping equipment below.

What is a surface pump?

If we talk about this type of water supply equipment such as pumps, we note that they are divided into two types:

• superficial;
• submersible

Installations of the first type are mounted on the surface in close proximity to the water source from which the liquid will be drawn. Submersible models are used for pumping water from a well with a large water depth. This equipment is equipped with a multi-stage suction design , which, when using the pump, is immersed in water. This provides the opportunity to water the beds on your site over a long distance.

Surface pumps are often used in private homes as an additional component of the plumbing system. The surface pumps included in its composition are most often used for pumping liquids. With their help, water is pumped out from special reservoirs, which is then used to water vegetables and various plants.

This type of pumping equipment differs in its design. Each pump model of this type is designed for use in a well with a certain depth. The maximum depth from which such equipment can supply water reaches 10 meters.

The main difference between submersible pumps and surface pumps is that they do not have much power , so they can only be used for pumping water. It is prohibited to transport mineral oil, fuel and other dense liquids through pipes using them. Using this equipment for such purposes may result in pump damage or system malfunction.

Surface pumping stations - the best models

To completely solve the issue of water supply in a private home, it is better to use not a simple pump, but a pumping station. It is more functional and is often equipped with a storage tank - its volume can vary significantly. The check valve prevents water from pouring into the well or borehole after shutdown, which reduces the amount of idle work. Yes, the cost of such equipment is higher than that of standard pumps. But using them is much easier and more comfortable, which is appreciated by many owners.

VORTEX ASV-370/2 H

A simple but high-quality surface pumping station with a relatively low productivity - 2.7 cubic meters. at one o'clock. This is enough for a small family, but for a household or a large group of people you will have to look for a more powerful analogue. Thanks to a maximum pressure of 30 meters, it can deliver water to a house from a well located at a great distance. A plus is the nine-meter suction depth. Equipped with a small hydraulic tank - only two liters. In general, the station is designed to work with clean water, but the content is no more than 150 grams of sand per cubic meter. water won't be a problem. Works with a fairly wide temperature range - from +1 to +50 degrees Celsius.

Advantages:

• small dimensions;
• low price;
• powerful pressure;
• maintainability.

Flaws:

• very small hydraulic tank.

GILEX Jumbo 50/28 Ch-18

A very successful surface pumping station for a summer cottage and home. It has good throughput - up to 3 cubic meters per hour. water. The maximum pressure of 28 meters makes it possible to deliver water to the house from a remote well. And a suction depth of nine meters is quite enough for most regions of our country. The model is equipped with a fairly large hydraulic tank of 18 liters, which makes it possible to start the pump less often, and therefore increase its service life.

The built-in hydraulic tank allows you to have a certain supply of water on hand, so as not to turn on the pump every time you need to wash your hands.

The weight is quite large - about 15 kg, but for pumping stations this figure is rather modest. In general, the pump is designed to work with clean water, but a special filter efficiently retains particles up to 0.8 mm in size.

Advantages:

• good power;
• spacious hydraulic tank;
• high-quality materials and assembly;
• easy to purchase spare parts;
• small size.

Flaws:

• makes a lot of noise when working.

Grundfos MQ 3-35

Easy to use and reliable model. The risk of failure is almost completely eliminated by the overheating and dry-running protection function. Electronics monitor the water level, which is an additional advantage. A throughput capacity of three cubic meters per hour is enough for most small farms, not to mention summer cottages. The maximum pressure of 35 meters solves the problem of remoteness of a well or well. The pressure boost function is another major plus.

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly;
• low noise level;
• high degree of reliability;
• small size and weight;
• possibility of increased pressure.

Flaws:

• there is no hydraulic tank.

Criterias of choice

Before choosing a surface pump for drawing water from a well, you need to find out at what depth the water source is located on your site. The parameters of the equipment will largely depend on this. Since in most summer cottages the depth of the wells is shallow , for measurements it is enough to lower a fishing line with a weight inside the pipe.

This way you can find out the depth of your well. Next, based on this parameter, you can choose the right model that is suitable for your well. The technical data sheet for the pumping equipment indicates the maximum depth from which it can supply water. Therefore, familiarization with the technical data will allow you to select the right model.

Key parameters

When choosing a pump, you need to focus on:

• maximum height of water rise;
• take into account the distance of the water source from the house;
• take into account the volume of pumped water.

To make it clearer, let's explain this with a specific example. Let’s assume that there is a well on the site 10 meters deep, located 15 meters from the country house. The owner's water consumption is 60 liters per hour. This means that when you come to the store, you need to consider models that have a capacity of 60 liters with a lifting height of at least 12 meters. The resulting calculation of water consumption will be the main parameter when choosing a surface pump.

Features of Russian-made submersible units

The components inside the pumps depend on the operating principle and the type of electric drive motor installed. All deep well pumps contain :

• Electric drive of built-in or external type, located at the bottom of the device.
• Multi-stage shaft located above the engine. The shaft has blades that direct the pumped water into the pipe.

The type of device determines the presence of additional parts:

1. Vibration pumps are equipped with a special glass and a mechanism that produces vibrations . Under the influence of vibrations, water rises upward. The main parts of the vibrator are a rubber shock absorber, washers and an anchor. The rubber shock absorber, compressing during operation of the device, creates pressure.
2. Centrifugal devices, due to their more complex design, are durable in operation .
   The main component is a blade outlet mounted on an electric drive. Centrifugal pumps are not subject to overheating due to the contact of the operating mechanisms with water, which naturally cools them. Most equipment is equipped with an automatic system that turns it off if there is no water.

Well cross section and pressure

When creating a well, pipes of a certain cross-section are used. Taking into account their diameter, it is necessary to select pumping equipment. If the owner will submerge the installation to supply water, then in this case its size should be slightly smaller than the cross-section of the wells. Currently, the most common cross-section of casing pipes is 4 inches, which in terms of the more familiar measurement system is equal to 100 mm. Therefore, when choosing a pump, it is necessary to focus on this size.

Before purchasing a device, it would be a good idea to consult with specialists who will be drilling wells. They can give you recommendations on which well pump is best for your shallow well. You should also know which models are best for sand wells. If you do not take this point into account when purchasing pumping equipment, then during operation it can quickly fail due to the strong influence of sand fractions on its operation.

For example, if the owner decides to use the most popular model of the “Rucheek” pump, then he will be able to ensure efficient water supply in a well up to 15 meters deep. With its help, you can organize a stable water supply in your area at low cost.

When choosing a pump, you should pay attention to the maximum pressure it can support. To do this, you need to refer to the technical documentation. The value of this parameter in the passport for the pump is indicated in bars. The most important parameter is the suction depth. To determine the maximum pressure, it is necessary to use the suction depth characteristic. To this value you need to add 30, and for greater reliability add an additional 10%. If the well has a total depth of 15 meters, then to ensure water intake using a pump, a device is needed that provides a pressure of 50 bar.

The best brands of centrifugal well pumps. Review of budget brands.

If you already know what characteristics
your well pump should have, but have not yet decided on
the brand
, this article is for you.
Having worked for more than 10 years in this field (selection, installation, repair) and without claiming to be the ultimate truth
, the author will try to accumulate all the facts, statistics, design features, advantages and disadvantages of pumps for wells from various manufacturers known to him.

Let me clarify that this article applies only to submersible centrifugal household pumps

(the most popular and widespread) -
screw, vortex, surface and especially vibration
are not included in the consideration.

I do not have any clear statistical data expressed in numbers (in this area I think this is impossible), all my conclusions are based on my own experience and information received from clients and drillers.

The main criterion

to determine the best pump brands, I choose
reliability and resource
.
Sorry
- not noise, not energy consumption, or lift height, or smooth running (
ahhahaaah)))
) - as
copywriters like to write articles about the Top 10 pumps.
And yes... I write the articles myself.

So, let's go.

At the moment, in the Russian Federation you can find products from more than 30 manufacturers of well pumps, and their number is growing every year. The author will limit the review to 10 brands that have been present on our market for a long time, are well-known and sell well.

For a more correct comparison, I will conditionally divide all pump brands into 2 categories - budget and premium

. And I will already compare different brands of pumps within each category separately. But first, let's figure out how these two categories differ from each other. The differences between these groups are quite arbitrary and vague; for simplicity, I divide them according to two criteria:

• price - a premium pump is at least twice
  (actually three and more)
  more expensive than a budget pump
  (with the same performance and water lift height);
• country - ( budget
  - China, Russian Federation with Chinese components, Ukraine, Belarus,
  premium
  - EU countries).

Budget pumps

participating in the review, in order of
brand awareness (not to be confused with reliability) -
in the subjective opinion of the author:

• Gilex
• Aquarius
• Aquario
• Belamos
• Aquatech
• Unipump
• Watercourse (Vodotok)
• Vortex
• Pumpman
• Jemix

Premium - pumps

Those participating in the review read a separate article.

The most important criterion for determining the rating of a pump will be its
reliability and longevity
(repeat).

No. 1. Gilex Vodomet.

Perhaps the most popular brand of pumps in the Russian Federation. The pumps are assembled in our country from Chinese components.

*Unique Gilex pump design.

A unique design feature of the pump - the electric motor is located at the top, the impellers at the bottom (this design is extremely rarely used, I can also remember the brands ESPA, Gardena

).
Because of this, the water intake is located at the bottom of the pump, which is not good (it can lift sand and silt from the bottom of the well). Due to the same design feature, an electric motor of a narrower diameter is used, since the pumped water passes into the cavity between it and the outer casing. Again, complication due to the double housing around the electric motor. All metal parts that the brilliant engineers of Gileks
have been replaced with plastic ones.
As a result, Gilex lighter than any similar pump from another budget brand
. But for some reason it didn’t become more reliable.

*On the left is the design of the Gilex pump, on the right is a classic centrifugal pump.

Two pump diameters 4″ and 3″.

The price category of Gilex pumps is slightly above average

.
Retail prices for pumps (and for all Gilex products) are the same in the Russian Federation, and the manufacturer monitors them very carefully. So, if you want to buy this particular pump, there is no point in looking for a cheaper one - the price in different stores will be the same to the nearest ruble.
Now a little about the pleasant things.

The warranty period for Gilex
is 3 years.
The funnier is my conclusion - a very brittle and unreliable pump. I absolutely do not recommend buying.

Most often, oil leaks into the well, the housing falls apart, the motor burns out

. Yes, and very often.

A year after the start of Gilex sales...mmm, I was horrified by the unexpected explosive energy of calls from former friendly buyers.

Buy any other pump from this review and you will be better off. Or at least cheaper.

From real

advantages - the marketers of this brand
are brilliant
(they managed to promote an unreliable device) and Gilex pumps
are very widely represented in stores
(although in the last year
there has been a noticeable total reduction
).

No. 2. Aquarius BCPE.

Brand straight from the USSR. The pumps are assembled, as before, in Kharkov (Ukraine) from Ukrainian and German components. Very reliable and unpretentious

pumps.
The average lifespan of a pump is 10-12 years (under normal operating conditions). The only pumps known to me from the budget category that can withstand long-term closing of the water flow with a valve
(the so-called “suffocation”) to reduce productivity without consequences. This is usually done if the pump capacity is greater than the well flow rate. Of course, it’s better if the pump is selected correctly, but anything can happen….

*External view of the AQUARIUS pump. Prize for the creepiest design!

A nylon safety cord is included in the kit.

, which can be used in any way. I laughed at this configuration for a long time, because I thought that the safety cable should only be stainless. But after talking with drillers who have been operating Aquarius pumps for more than 20 years, I changed my mind. According to them, the nylon cable dies later than the pump. It can just stretch out a little.

Unlike the vast majority of pumps of other brands, it does not have a built-in check valve

.
This is neither a plus nor a minus - sometimes its absence is desirable (for example, to simplify winter drainage of water, although operating a pump without a check valve is a risk of water hammer
).
In addition, on budget category pumps, the built-in valves do not guarantee tightness
and
an additional valve must be installed.
Another design feature is that the starting capacitor is located in a special sealed box next to the electrical plug (most pumps have a capacitor inside the pump housing). This simplifies the replacement of the capacitor in case of failure and continuity of the electric motor windings (no need to remove the pump from the well). On the other hand, if it is necessary to increase the cable length, you will have to spend a little more money, since after the capacitor a four-core cable

.

The peculiarity of the Aquarius pump is that it does not tolerate low voltage ( performance and lifting height

).
If your network voltage is below 200 volts, it is for this pump that you must install a stabilizer.

*My friend's Aquarius pump from the last century (both the pump and the friend). Worked for 22 years. At the age of 17, the capacitor was replaced.

Unfortunately, Aquarius

can only be used for wells with an internal diameter of
at least 115 millimeters
.
That is, the pump housing has only one diameter - 95 mm. plus a channel for the cable of another 8 millimeters. True, there is a modification of Aquarius BTsPE U
, in which the cable is hidden inside the housing, but for normal cooling of the pump a gap to the well wall of 10-15 mm is required, so it is still suitable for operation in wells from 115 mm.
(although it can be lowered into a 100 mm well - but this is at your own peril and risk
).

Four lines of Aquarius pump with a capacity of 3, 3.6, 9.4, 12 cubic meters per hour. Lifting height from 25 to 200 meters.

Let me clarify about the diameter of the Aquarius pumps.

In fact, two years ago short lines of 3″ and 3.5″ pumps appeared.
But the price is approximately 15-20% higher than similar pumps in the budget category; it is difficult to find them in the Russian Federation and I have no information about reliability
. Therefore, we will assume that they do not exist)).

Serious limitation

— the maximum immersion depth
of the Aquarius pump is only 10 meters
from the water surface (most pumps of other brands
are 30 -80 meters
).

Aquarius pumps are the average price in the budget category of pumps.

2 year warranty.

Once again I will express my opinion, Aquarius is one of the best brands of pumps in the budget category

.

No. 3. Aquario.

A manufacturer that positions its pumps as the development of Italian engineers from Italian components at budget prices. parent company there

, registered in Italy by Russian beneficiaries and selling pumps developed in China. But the marketing ploy works.

Until 2016, production in China, currently large-scale assembly in the Russian Federation.

*Typical Italian.

Among the features is a very wide range of models in terms of lifting height and performance - although only with a diameter of 3″, 3.5″, 4″ ( there are no narrow pumps

).
There are pumps with a built-in capacitor in the electric motor block, and there are pumps with a built-in capacitor in the control box. In addition to the capacitor, the control box contains a circuit protection unit against overcurrent. By the way, it doesn't always work correctly
.

*Control block.

A built-in valve that does not provide complete sealing (as is the case with all budget category pumps that have it). Not all models of pumps of this brand have brass pipes - there are also ones with cast iron

(which is strange for an “Italian” brand).

Aquario pumps are a high price in the budget category of pumps.

1 year warranty.

Despite the games with the “Italianization” of pumps (or maybe just because of them), Aquario pumps are of good quality and long durability

.
Just be prepared that they will cost 15-30% more than similar good pumps from other brands
.
Well, what do you want - Italy
))).

No. 4 and 5. Belamos and Aquatek.

Unrelated

Russian brands representing
the same Chinese manufacturer interact with each other.
The pumps are structurally identical. If I don't look at the nameplate, I can't tell the pumps of these brands apart from each other. Yes, this happens too))!

*Belamos pump.

Naturally quality and reliability

These pumps, assembled with one hand, are the same.
But in terms of performance, lift height and partly in diameter, the pumps of these brands do not match
, as I understand it, so that there is no direct competition.

*Aquatek pump.

Together, these two brands provide perhaps the widest range of pumps (Belamos 70 percent). Diameter 2″, 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″, 5″, 6″ - everything is there. Three to five performance levels for each diameter. There are 380 volt pumps.

Built-in valve, built-in condenser for all. 2 year warranty for both brands.

All Aquatek

Includes electrical tape and heat-shrink sleeves for extending the electrical cable. A small thing, but nice.

*Heat shrink for four cores, although Aquatek has a three-core cable.

But Belamos has a short line of centrifugal pumps Junoir (3JNR)

— with a cheap cast-iron pipe, without a check valve and with a reduced 1-year warranty.
The pump is assembled from the same components as the older lines (except for the pipe). But the price is at the level of screw pumps!

*Centrifugal pump at the price of a screw pump! True, they saved on the cable - only 15 meters.

The prices of pumps of these two brands are approximately the same and average in the budget category.

The difference in pump prices in retail stores is explained by different pricing policies of brand owners.
Aquatek sets prices based on the current dollar exchange rate
for each day, Belamos
changes its price list quite rarely.
Therefore, depending on fluctuations in exchange rates, in retail stores you can sometimes find Aquatek cheaper than Belamos, and sometimes vice versa.

Very high quality and reliable pumps from both brands.

No. 6. Unipump.

Russian brand since 2002, until 2014 pumps were assembled in China, currently some models are produced in the Russian Federation. A very wide range of manufactured pumps, comparable to the combined Aquatek-Belamos brand

.
By the way, Unipump has pumps with a diameter of 5″ and 6″

Belamos
has in this review .

*For a change, the photo is not of the pump, but of the box.

So :

• 2″ - 0.8 cubic meters/hour, lift 50 meters;
• 3″ - 2.8 cubic meters/hour, 3.8 cubic meters/hour, 5 cubic meters/hour, 6 cubic meters/hour, rise 38-173 meters;
• 3.5″ - 3 cubic meters/hour, 6 cubic meters/hour, lift 40-165 meters;
• 4″ - 4.5 cubic meters/hour, 5.8 cubic meters/hour, 8 cubic meters/hour, 9 cubic meters/hour, lift 35-184 meters.

In some models, the capacitor is built into the pump housing, in others it is placed in a separate unit. Models EKO-0, EKO-1, EKO-2, EKO-3, EKO-4 with a built-in capacitor have a two-wire power cable (without grounding)!!

The same “savings” are available on ultra-budget pumps
Oasis
.
No comments.
For some reason the top pipe is made of cast iron

(this is usually used in the cheapest pumps).

*Cast iron pipe, which will add a little rust to the well.

Pump impellers are made of transparent polycarbonate on all pumps with a diameter of 2″, 3″, 3.5″, and on some 4″ ones. Very unstable to heat.

The warranty for various pump models is either 1 year or 2.

The price of Unipump pumps is average in the budget category.

A noticeable percentage of factory defects.

Quite a common story. Twice when installing Unipump pumps I found myself in this situation (when the power supply was connected, the pump did not start).
Moreover, there was a refusal of replacement or warranty repair - it turned out that the impellers were melted in the area where the electrical cable passed, although the voltage was connected only briefly (that is, for me it is clear that it was a factory defect). Therefore, when purchasing, be sure to test the Unipump pump
by briefly turning it on.

My opinion regarding pumps of this brand is very ambiguous (especially since there is something personal involved here, perhaps I won’t be objective). For myself, I would buy this pump only if I could not find a pump from another brand with suitable characteristics

(because Unipump has the widest range of pumps).

No. 7. Vodotok BCPE.

“Vodotok” is a trademark of the huge Chinese holding Zhejiang Danau Machinery Co., Ltd. Within the holding, the LEO company is engaged in pumping equipment. You may also be familiar with the Leo brand - in the Russian Federation it is widely represented by various pumping equipment and is rated as inexpensive and reliable.

*Ukrainian Aquarius gave birth to Vodomet, Vodomet gave birth to Watercourse (almost a biblical story)….

What else can you think of? Water splash? Water carrier?

I suspect that when promoting borehole submersible pumps in the Russian Federation, LEO marketers simply copied and pasted and slightly changed the well-known brand Aquarius BCPE

— and
Vodotok BTsPE
.

The range includes 3 main groups of pumps:

• for clean water (diameter 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″ of different performance);
• for dirty water with the abbreviation GW
  (diameter 3″, 3.5″, 4″ of different performance,
  10-15% more expensive than conventional analogues)
  ;
• with bottom water intake (diameter 4″ of different capacities).

I will specifically focus on pumps for dirty water

— since Vodotok is the only brand (known to me) that produces products with this feature (
according to passport data
).
It is known that centrifugal pumps really do not like it when the percentage of suspended solid particles in the pumped liquid is more than 0.15 - 0.2% (this is usually sand) - the impellers wear off. In fact, this percentage is indicated by most manufacturers in the instructions as the maximum permissible. Moreover, the difference is small, the impellers are synthetic or stainless steel. Vodotok BCPE GW
pumps, the maximum permissible percentage of suspended solids is 1 or 3% (two different lines of pumps). It must be said that this is also not a lot, and this pump cannot be used for the initial cleaning of a well from sand - 3% is 30 kg of sand in 1 cubic meter of water. But still not 2 kg, as for unprotected pumps.

*The problem with all submersible pumps is sand. King GRUNDFOS surrenders. Only Vodotok knows how to deal with this.

Author's rap

I would like to note that the sand protection of this line of pumps

remains on the conscience of the manufacturer - it is very difficult to check, there is zero information from Vodotok and
I do not have any confirmation during operation
(by the way, the impellers cost exactly the same as those of a pump for clean water, but they are the ones who suffer first of all) .
I’ll even say this - I’m worried about bad doubts.
For some Vodotok

there is no thermal protection for the electric motor (
the only brand considered here that does not have it
).

retail prices for clean water and with lower intake

- one of the
lowest in the budget segment.
1 year warranty. The most famous school of Vodotok pumps

— the use of studs for fastening the pump housing not made of stainless steel, which is actively subject to corrosion.
Under certain conditions, after 2-3 years of operation, these studs may turn into dust and the pump may fall apart into two halves.
Perhaps they have now been replaced with stainless steel ones; I haven’t used these pumps for a year and a half.

Oddly enough, despite everything stated above, these are not the worst and quite reliable pumps (if you replace the studs)

.
Of course, this is not AQUARIUS BCPE
, but due to its
lower price and wide range, it is quite popular.

Vodotok pumps for dirty water, I warned you.

No. 8. Whirlwind.

Russian brand, made in China. In addition to pumps, it presents a wide range of electric and hand tools, goods for the garden, compressors, concrete mixers and so on. The brand is quite well known in the Russian Federation.

But let's talk about pumps. Interestingly, the first electric pumps of this brand were produced in the early 70s of the last century in Kuibyshev (the author lives in Samara, and is almost the same age). But actually there is no connection with the Vortexes considered here)).

Whirlwind pumps are widely represented in almost all major chain stores for construction, tools and household appliances (Leroy Merlin, All Instruments, Kuvalda.ru, 220 Volt, Eldorado, etc.).

The range of centrifugal submersible pumps for wells Vikhr is very small

( 8 pieces) . Nevertheless, due to the breadth of presentation in stores and the popularity of the brand, it sells quite well.

The prices of this brand are slightly higher than the average price in the budget category.

Warranty - 1 year.

Pumps of this brand do not have any particular outstanding defects.

(like
Vodotok
).
They are simply not very reliable and short-lived pumps
that are at the very
bottom of the budget category in terms of quality
, but
with an above-average price tag
.
All of the above, by the way, is also suitable for pumps of the brands Khozyain, Kalibr, Oasis
(they are not so widely represented in stores, so I did not include them in the review).
Although, to the credit of the Oasis
, it should be noted that it has a minimal price.

The only plus of these pumps

— they can be easily and quickly purchased at any chain hardware store and have a loyal customer service — almost all pump breakdowns are covered by a warranty (
within 1 year, of course
).

PS

I discovered that the cordless screwdriver with which we built a gazebo, covered the walls, ceiling, partitions in the basement with plasterboard, built a sauna and much more - the Whirlwind brand. Three years in perfect harmony.

*What I’m saying is that the not-so-disingenuous things apply specifically to the Vikhr submersible well pumps.

No. 9. Pumpman.

The Chinese brand of pumping equipment has existed for more than 35 years, has long established itself and sells well in the EU, Asia and America. But in the Russian Federation only since 2016.

Three lines of pumps 3″ and 4″ of different performance with synthetic impellers and 4″ with stainless steel. By the way, for Pumpman with stainless impellers

the percentage of suspended solids is increased, but is
only 0.25%
.
I believe in this statement, in contrast to the data on the Vodotok pump for dirty water.
Remote control box with starter protection device.

The price of pumps with synthetic impellers is in the middle of the budget category.

2 year warranty.

5 years since the first sale of the Pumpman brand in the Russian Federation

— It’s natural to draw conclusions
about durability and reliability
. But information about completely small numbers of calls to service centers (by the way, open in all fairly large cities of the Russian Federation) inspires optimism, as does sales in the EU and America. Pumpman is not yet very widely represented in the Russian Federation, but the dynamics are positive every year.

Bottom line - Pumpman pumps in the Russian Federation are still a dark horse

, has not stood the test of time.
But
in my opinion, worth

No. 10. Jemix.

A Russian brand of pumping equipment appeared in 2005, manufactured in China.

Three lines of pumps 3″ - 3.1 cubic meters/hour, 3.5″ - 4.5 cubic meters/hour, 4″ - 4 cubic meters/hour. Lifting height from 35 to 120 meters.

Cast iron pipe. No built-in check valve. 1 year warranty.

It is clear from the configuration that this is an attempt to make the most budget-friendly pump.

That’s exactly what happened (almost 40% cheaper than the similar
Aquarius BTsPE
).
And relatively good reliability and durability (taking into account the price).
For home

I don’t recommend this pump for year-round use - but for
a summer house or garden plot with infrequent watering
, it’s a good choice (unless, of course, you want to save N thousand rubles).

These are the conclusions based on my experience, familiar drillers, service providers and information from clients who want to buy a new pump to replace a dead one. In fact, ranking pump brands that reflect the real state of affairs is incredibly difficult, even with large statistical data.

Yes, actually they are not on the Internet.
For one simple reason - as a rule, you do not know under what conditions the pumps operated.
The best
pump can be killed
by a well with a large amount of sand, a mismatch between the technical characteristics of the pump and the water supply system, insufficient cooling of the pump, an incorrectly selected hydraulic accumulator, power surges, water hammer, and so on.
And you only see the result - the pump died after N years
.

I hope it didn’t turn out like in the g@news articles

on the Internet, like
the top 10 pumps in 20….
year, where they usually compare watermelon with pork cartilage. (“pros: quiet pump”, “my Gilex has been flying normally for three months”, “smooth running of the engine”, etc.).

PS

An attentive reader may think - well, again,
a veiled advertising article
- after all, the author praises
the Aquarius, Aquatek, Belamos
, which he sells.
This is slightly wrong.
Over the course of 10 years, there were attempts to work with many brands;
brands of pumps
that turned out to be
insufficiently reliable
.
There are those left that are not ashamed to sell.
In short, I do not promote the assortment
that is available,
but sell what, in my opinion,
deserves respect.
Read other articles:

“How to choose a hydraulic accumulator. Debunking myths and life hacks.”

“How to choose the right submersible pump for a well.”

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You can find out which pump is best to choose for a sand well only after a detailed analysis of the model has been carried out. The choice should be made in favor of one that suits the technical characteristics. Such wells place high demands on filters , which are included in the pumping equipment.

In order to ensure high operating efficiency when using a well pump, it is necessary to use various components. To do this, you need a cable for a submersible pump, and a hose for a surface pump. In addition, to connect the equipment you will need an electrical cable and circuit breakers. The latter will be needed in case of an emergency shutdown. The control of the pumping equipment must be located outside. It should be placed in a room that will be protected from external influences.

If the surface pump does not pump water from the well, then it is necessary to turn it off and then carry out initial diagnostics. If a malfunction is detected, repair work must be carried out. In this case, it will be possible to restore its functionality.

To carry out repairs, it is better not to try to do something yourself. It is best to contact specialists from a service organization that provides warranty and post-warranty maintenance of pumping units.

If there is a surface well on the site, then during operation water may enter it. Pumps used in wells for water with sand must be equipped with additional filters to prevent dirt and sand from entering the water supply system.

Areas of application

The operation of deep well pumps is determined by its main characteristics:

• Dimensions allow use inside the casing;
• creation of high pressure during ascent, regardless of the depth of water;
• corrosion resistance;
• ability to work in water with mechanical impurities;
• long service life.

Reference ! The cylindrical design and small dimensions allow the pump to be used in small diameter wells.

Pumps are widely used in agriculture, industry, and during research by ecologists and epidemiologists.

Main Applications:

• Private houses. Providing residents with clean water. The compactness of the equipment allows installation in narrow wells.
• Water supply system at enterprises. Consumption of water resources for drinking and domestic needs.
• Transportation of process water.
• Use in creating fountains and artificial reservoirs.
• Farms and private gardens. Irrigation and watering of cultivated crops.
• Fire protection sphere. Excellent technical characteristics allow the supply of water to quickly localize the source of fire.
• Pumping of salty sea water is possible due to increased corrosion resistance.
• Construction sector. Pumping groundwater from pits and mines.

Selecting a pump model

In order for the choice of a well pump to be correct, when searching for equipment, it is necessary to focus on the most important parameters of the equipment. In some cases, for effective water supply on the site, it is necessary to install powerful high-power pumping equipment. With the help of such devices, it is possible to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water to the area. However, you should know that such models are not cheap , and you will have to spend significant amounts of money to purchase them.

If the pump works to pump water out of a well with sand, then you will have to spend money on protecting the water from sand. And for this you will need to purchase:

• settling tanks;
• filters.

An exact list of additional accessories that ensure efficient, long-lasting operation of the pump can be obtained from specialists.

Surface equipment can be used for wells located at a depth of no more than 20 meters. If the water source lies at a greater depth, then the best solution in this case would be to install a submersible pump.

For shallow well depths, using an inexpensive pump model will be sufficient. Before purchasing a device, you need to decide on the purpose of its use. To ensure water supply on the site, some models of pumping equipment are used, but for agricultural purposes the choice is made in favor of completely different ones.

Where can I order?

You can order deep well pumps from Quad LLC . The company has been on the market since 2000, providing a whole range of various services in the field of electricity, water and heat supply. The delivery conditions offered by the company are the most favorable in comparison with competitors.

Important ! Our own production, qualified personnel, and a well-developed system for supplying components allows us to make offers to customers at very competitive prices.

In addition, the ability to fulfill consumer orders in a short time has been developed. Most contracts are executed within 1–2 weeks from the moment the contract is signed.

Which garden pump is best?

Surface pumps for providing water supply at a summer cottage are offered by many companies whose specialization is the production of installations for water supply systems. Several companies are currently market leaders.

• Jumbo;
• Whirlwind;
• Neoclima;
• Grundfos;
• Wilo.

You can purchase the pump needed for water supply in one of the specialized stores or by visiting the online store. The price for them is quite consistent with the quality of the devices.

Popular surface pump models

Among all the pump models, we can highlight those that are in greatest demand among consumers today.

• Elitech NS 600P. The peculiarity of this installation is that its design includes a self-priming pump , and also has a steel frame. This pump can be used for pumping clean water in conventional and drip irrigation systems. The power of the model is 620 W. As for its productivity, it is at the level of 50 liters/hour. The depth from which these installations can supply water is 8 meters.
• "Jumbo 70 50 P." This model is able to work at a maximum depth of up to 9 meters. The power of this model is 1100 W. The pump capacity is 4.2 cubic meters. meters/hour.
• "Whirlwind PN 1100N". The power of this pump is 500 W. Its performance is the same as the previous model.
• "AQUARIUS BC-1.2-18U. The peculiarity of this pump is its vertical position. The power of the equipment is 690 W. It has a capacity of 4.5 cubic meters of water per hour. This model can operate at a maximum depth of 8 meters.

If in a summer cottage the source of water supply is located far away, then in this case, in order to ensure constant watering of plants and beds, it is necessary to drill a well and install a pump. Choosing a pump is a responsible matter, since there are quite a few models and each has its own performance and purpose of use. For irrigation, you need to choose a suitable model , taking into account not only the price, but also performance parameters and water supply depth.

In order not to make a mistake with your choice, you must first familiarize yourself with the types of pumping equipment and then make a choice. To avoid mistakes, it would be useful to consult with specialists who will not only help you choose an installation, but also give advice on operation.

How to choose a water supply device?

Before purchasing equipment, you need to accurately determine the diameter of the well line . Typically this parameter is specified in the technical documentation. The diameter of the pump body should be 2-3 mm smaller. Then the device will not touch the walls of the well and will be able to work with maximum productivity.

Another important point is the type of engine of the unit. Centrifugal motors are the most popular. They easily connect to a standard 220 V network, operate stably and do not produce noticeable noise.

We have another article on our website in which we have ranked the best centrifugal pumps.

Vibration has a bad effect on the well shaft and provokes shifts and cracks in the walls. To avoid this unpleasant moment, you should buy a pump with a centrifugal engine. Despite its high power, it practically does not vibrate and does not violate the integrity of the well even during long-term intensive operation

For a house with 2-3 water intake points, it is not at all necessary to buy the most powerful pump available for sale. It will cost much more and will “eat up” a lot of electricity. It is better to take the middle option with some reserve of working power. Then the pressure in the tap will be normal, and you won’t have to spend extra money on utility bills.

High-capacity pumps are suitable for wells with high flow rates. They will pump out all the water from low-performance tanks too quickly and begin to run dry. Ultimately, this will lead to breakdown and subsequent failure of the equipment.

Devices from brands with a good reputation are somewhat more expensive than nameless analogues made in Asia, but they function more reliably and rarely break down. You can always find original parts on them and get quality service at branded service centers.

Do not forget about the quality of water in the selection process. The majority of pumps operate only with clean liquids, without fibrous impurities, chemicals and insoluble particles. If the quality of water from your well leaves much to be desired, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the best purification methods.

When there is sand in the main line, you need to make a control fence and determine the approximate volume of solid components in one cubic meter of water. The information obtained will help you choose the right pumping equipment according to the parameters.

Conventional deep-well pumps easily pump a water stream containing from 20 to 40 grams per cubic meter of hard additives. More powerful, durable models freely pump water containing 100-150 grams of solid elements

We provided more tips on choosing the best pump for a well in this article.

Equipment Features

Industrial deep well pumps

are represented by a wide range of equipment, which differ in their design features and operating principles, and the selection of the optimal option is carried out in accordance with the existing operating conditions and the chemical composition of the water.

During operation of the equipment, the housing of submersible pumps is constantly in water, so it is made of materials that are resistant to corrosion, and its design itself is characterized by tightness. The connection of the pump to the surface is ensured by an electric cable, which is responsible for the operation of the motor, and a pipe through which the pumped liquid rises from the well and circulates through the system.

How to choose the right pump for a well

When deciding how to choose a pump for a well, pay attention to a number of factors, which can be divided into several groups:

• Location. All types of pumps for wells are divided into two large groups: those installed on the surface of the earth or submerged in water. In the first models, cooling of the electric motor winding occurs naturally due to a large mass or a fan located on the rear wall; submersible models are cooled by an aqueous medium.
• Principle of operation. The vast majority of household electric pumps for water intake operate on the centrifugal principle - such units have high performance and the highest efficiency. To work with contaminated water environments, screw and vibration models are widely used; the latter are in great demand among the population due to their low cost. Much less often on the market you can find vortex types intended for use only in clean water without impurities.
• Specifications. The parameters of the electric pump are the most important selection criterion, the main ones being: the volume of pumped liquid, the pressure and depth of immersion under the water surface, the size of the particles passed through. Sometimes it is useful to pay attention to the power of the pump, the class of protection against penetration of moisture and dirt (standard value IP 68), and the presence of a power cut-off relay inside the unit in case of winding overheating.

Well pump calculation

If the experimental determination of the amount of liquid pumped out by an electric pump does not cause much difficulty, then simple formulas are used to find the required pressure. There are several options for formulas for calculating pressure, one of them looks like this:

H(m) = P x 10.2 + Hb + Np, where

H(m)—determined height of liquid rise in meters;

P is the pressure that must be created in the consumer line, indicated in atmospheres or converted to bars;

Hb is the height difference between the suction filter of the electric pump and the consumer line;

Нп - pressure loss due to hydraulic resistance of the pipeline.

Rice. 11 Table for calculating losses in the pipeline

Let's consider choosing a suitable electric pump for a water well using the example of a family of 5 people, to meet their needs a supply volume of about 3 m³/h is required, with a maximum pressure in the system of 3 bar. It is assumed that the height difference is 30 m, and the water main is made of plastic pipe with an internal diameter of 1″ inch (outer diameter 32 mm) for a standard electric pump outlet, its length is 50 meters.

The main difficulty in these calculations is the determination of hydraulic losses in the pipeline. The fact is that they depend not only on the material used to make the pipes, but also on the volume of liquid passing through them, so when calculating, this indicator is easier to determine in accordance with the table in Fig. 11.

The columns contain two rows of numbers; we are only interested in the lower figure indicating losses on a 100-meter section of the pipeline (data are given in meters). For more accurate calculations, the table shows losses in elbows, shut-off valves, tees, and check valves (the required parameter is also indicated in meters).

Let’s assume that our system has one check valve, a tee, a shut-off valve and 3 elbows at an angle of 90 degrees, the total length of losses on which, based on the table, is 12 m.

So, we determine the losses:

Np = (50 + 12) x 11 \ 100 = 6.82 (m)

And we get the general result:

H(m)= 3 x 10.2 + 30 + 6.82 = 67.42 (m)

To determine which pump to choose, let’s use, for example, the table for Grundfos models (Fig. 12). It shows that the modification SQ 3-65 is most suitable for the given pressure and volume of pumping. In the absence of such tables, the electric pump is selected according to pressure characteristics and flow (point 1 in Fig. 13).

It should be noted that the closer to the center of the curve the desired point is located, the greater the efficiency (efficiency) of the selected electric pump.

Rice. 12 Table for Grundfos pressure characteristics

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offers the widest selection of centrifugal submersible well pumps, designed specifically for operation in difficult conditions. The catalog of deep-well pumps includes models with diameters from 4 to 10 inches and productivity from 1 to 290 m³/h, so the user can always choose the device that best suits the design solution, well parameters and individual needs for the volume of water consumed. Our equipment is designed for the water supply needs of industrial, administrative, commercial and residential facilities, for urban and agricultural water supply, for completing water fire extinguishing and pressure boosting stations, watering and irrigation systems.

Long service life, reliability, proven over the years, the highest energy efficiency - this is only a small part of the advantages that characterize water intakes intended for completing deep water intake sources. Contact our specialists to find the optimal solution for arranging an autonomous well water supply.