Where is it recommended to install a spread station?

Hello! I have a 10 meter deep well. The distance from her to the house is 45 meters. Where and how to install the station?

Alexander Beznosikov

Expert Answer

Good afternoon, Alexander!

When choosing a place to install a pumping station, you should first be guided by the type of equipment used and its power. Most units for autonomous water supply are designed for a suction depth of 7 to 10 m, and therefore require installation directly next to the well. Most often, the pit is equiped directly above the mine, at a depth of at least 1 m from the point of maximum freezing of the soil.
For pumping stations with a built-in or external ejector, the maximum height of the water rise is up to 50 m, so if you bought one of these units, then the equipment can be installed in the basement, boiler room or any other room directly in the house. By the way, this option is more preferable due to the fact that due to constant dampness in the pit, the equipment wears out and corrodes much faster. Of course, you can purchase a stainless steel accumulator, which is not afraid of high humidity conditions, but this will entail additional costs.
If the equipment has not yet been purchased, then for your conditions you can recommend the most preferred option - to assemble an almost perfect pump station with your own hands. All that is needed is a well pump designed for a minimum head of 40 m, a hydraulic accumulator of the required capacity, a pressure switch, a pressure gauge and a brass connector (the so-called five-point). Unlike a surface mounted centrifugal pump, a good depth unit has a three-time resource and can easily last more than 10 years. In addition, its supply will be enough to install the remaining nodes of the pumping station in the house. And the last - manually assembled equipment will be almost silent, so it can be installed even in the kitchen.
Finally, I would like to give a little advice on choosing a check valve. The reliability of the locking devices, which manufacturers complete with most systems for autonomous water supply, usually does not stand up to criticism. It is best to purchase this item separately. The shut-off valves of Italian manufacture possess excellent quality - their resource is enough to ensure the operability of the equipment for many years.