Types and choice of pump for watering the garden

Comparison of cost and performance of pumps

For different models of pumping equipment, prices are set depending on the country of manufacture, brand and brand.

The table shows the types of pumps used for watering the garden, their technical characteristics, estimated cost in Moscow.

Manufacturer	Type and name	Specifications	Price (in rubles)
China	surface, used to collect dirty water	Power consumption - 370 W Productivity — 2300 l/hour. The height of the water pressure is 35 m. Dimensions: 260×157×230 mm. Weight - 9 kg.	2950
Grunfos Unilift, Denmark	Drainage surface, can work with contaminated water CC 5 A1	Power consumption - 240 W. Productivity 6 m3/h. The height of the water pressure is 5 m. The maximum water temperature is +40˚С. Height - 306 mm. Diameter - 160 mm. Weight - 4.6 kg.	7400
Italy	Pedrollo PK-60, vortex, surface, for clean water	Productivity is 90 l/min. Head height up to 100 m. Ambient temperature up to +40 °C. The maximum pressure in the pump housing is 6.5 bar.	4242
VASO, Russia	"Irrigation", submersible, vibrating, for fresh water	Power - 220W. Productivity 900l/h. Maximum water head 60 m. Dimensions: 165×300 Weight -6 kg.	2500
Brook, Belarus	"Stream", submersible, vibrating, for clean water	Engine power, kW (hp): 0.225 (0.3). Maximum productivity: 150 l/h. Discharge height: 60 m.	880 — 1120
Promelectro, Ukraine	submersible pump "Vodoley-3", for clean water	Rated supply voltage: 220 V. Mains frequency: 50 Hz. Power: 220W. 1 class of protection against electric shock. Productivity: 0,432 m3/h. Water supply from depth: 40 m. Weight: 4 kg	1810

Pump types

Among garden pumps there are models both submersible and surface (self-priming).

Submersible

Centrifugal

The vast majority of all pumps are of the centrifugal type: in them, water is accelerated due to the centrifugal force of a rapidly rotating wheel. This design is economical, low noise, reliable and wear resistant.

Karcher

Irrigation kit from a BP 1 Barrel (Kärcher) barrel with a gun, 15 m hose and connectors (7,990 rubles)

Karcher

Garden pump 3000/4 (Gardena). Ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry.

Vibrating

There are also vibration pumps (“Kid” and the like), in which water is accelerated due to the reciprocating movement of the piston (diaphragm).

Pump Metabo P 3300 G

This design has the only advantage: low cost. But these pumps are less reliable, noisy and vibrate during operation, raising the bottom sediment.

Leroy Merlin

Submersible vibration pumps. Model NTV-210/10, power 210 W, flow rate 12 l/min, head 40 m (720 rubles)

Leroy Merlin

Model "Forest Stream" VP 12B (Patriot). Power 300 W, flow rate 18 l / min, head 50 m (1,900 rubles)

Surface

Surface is more convenient to use. A self-priming device (ejector) allows you to raise water from a great depth when the water surface (for example, a well) is 7-8 m below the pump level. And if the water tank is at the same level as the pump, then the remote ejector allows you to suck water from a distance 40-50 m. This is convenient, as it simplifies the intake of water from several containers. You do not need to drag the pump back and forth, just throw the suction hose from one container to another.

Grundfos

Water supply unit JP PT-H (Grundfos) with stainless steel body and composite wheels. It can operate at air temperatures up to 55 °C.

Leroy Merlin

Garden pump Tallas D-boost, 650/40, supply 3000 l/h (8 200 rubles)

At the same time, surface pumps are technically more complex devices. They are equipped with protection against dry running, overheating, power surges.In fact, they are the full-fledged basis of the pumping station, and they are often called that.

Pump STAVR NP-800 4.0

The price is higher than submersible. So, for example, high-quality JP or JP PT-H series equipment from Grundfos will cost customers 15-20 thousand rubles. Inexpensive pumping station - 5-10 thousand rubles. A submersible vibration pump of domestic or Chinese production costs 1-2 thousand rubles. A submersible drainage-type centrifugal pump can be bought for 3-4 thousand rubles. And for the same 8-10 thousand rubles. you will be offered a submersible garden pump with additional amenities. At Kärcher, for example, this is a special kit for supplying water from barrels, which includes a BP 1 Barrel pump with a filter, a hose with fasteners, a watering gun and other necessary parts. Gardena has a battery pump for rainwater tanks 2000/2 Li-18, which does not require a mains connection.

gardena

Rain water tank pump battery 2000/2 Li-18, powered by a removable 18 V battery

Karcher

Surface pumps are more convenient, since you do not need to lower them into the water or hang them on a cable, make sure that the tank does not run out of water and the equipment does not run dry.

Pump type	Surface	Submersible
Advantages	Ease of installation: they can be installed at a distance of up to several tens of meters from the source (using an ejector), installation inside the house is possible. Ease of maintenance	With a large depth of water (for example, a well with a depth of more than 8 m) may be the only available design option. Simplicity and low cost of construction
Flaws	More complex in design and, as a result, more expensive	Some models only work when completely submerged in water. No visual control of pump operation

Varieties of submersible pumps for irrigation in the country

By the name of submersible pumps, it is easy to guess their main feature: for operation, the unit must be completely or partially in the pumped medium. Hence the two main requirements:

• reliable sealing of the electrical part is necessary;
• all parts, both internal and external, must be made of materials resistant to corrosion and chemical attack (for special pumps).

• ease of operation: it is not necessary to fill the hose from the supply side before starting, as is the case with self-priming pumps;
• the possibility of lifting water from wells up to 300 m deep.

Unlike surface pumps, submersible pumps are not installed on a flat surface, but are suspended on a cable or chain.

According to the principle of operation, submersible pumps are divided into two groups:

1. Centrifugal: in the working chamber of such a pump, a wheel with blades is installed, which causes the liquid entering inside to move in a circle at high speed. In this case, the pumped medium is affected by centrifugal force, through which pressure is created in the outlet pipe.
2. Vibratory: pumps of this variety pump water using a piston moving reciprocating inside the cylinder. The piston is attached to a magnet and driven by an alternating electromagnetic field. The operation of such units is accompanied by increased vibration, which is the reason for their name. For this reason, vibration pumps are not recommended to be placed too low: due to vibrations, dirt and sand will rise from the bottom and the pump will begin to pump muddy slurry instead of clean water.

Borehole pump Pedrollo 4 SKm 100E

There is also a classification of submersible pumps by purpose:

1. Well (submersible pump for watering from a well): Most well submersible pumps have a suction nozzle at the bottom, so they can work without being completely immersed in water. Since the well, as already mentioned, is a fairly spacious structure with clean, as a rule, water, engineers use the simplest design, which has a low cost and is easy to maintain.
2. Downhole: a submersible pump designed for installation in a well has a narrow elongated shape. After all, a well can have a diameter of only 100 mm, while there should still be a gap of 5–10 mm between its walls and the pump. Due to the limited space, it is necessary to complicate the design and use special materials, which makes the well pump quite expensive.
3. Drainage: A submersible drainage pump can be called an omnivore. It easily pumps dirty liquid with a lot of large debris, while other types of pumps make rather high demands on water quality (usually the maximum size of solid particles is indicated in the specification). This remarkable ability of drainage pumps is due to the special design, as well as the presence of cutting nozzles and debris grinders. Such units are used to supply water from natural reservoirs.
4. Barrel pumps: submersible pumps for watering a garden from a barrel and other containers have to be removed quite often, so they are trying to make them light and easy to carry.Since this type of submersible pump is quite common, we will talk about it in more detail below.

Do not hang vibration pumps on metal cables, because. they transmit vibration well. Capron or nylon should be used, which serve as vibration dampers.

Pumps for watering from a well

These devices do a good job of providing water supply to small private houses. They are used to take clean water from a well, barrel and well. The presence of solid particles leads to breakage of devices. The advantage of such pumps is a large immersion depth and a good head

Experts VyborExpert carefully studied the characteristics of each of the 10 considered models. After comparing them, 3 winners were chosen

Livgidromash Malysh-M BV 0.12-40 10m

The well pump "Livgidromash Malysh-M BV 0.12-40 10m" of the submersible type perfectly copes with the supply of water from wells, wells and ponds. He is fixing the water supply for a small house. In order to avoid breakage, the incoming water must be clean with a maximum temperature of 35°C. It uses a vibratory mechanism that provides minimal energy consumption (240 W) and good performance (1.5 cubic meters / hour).

The maximum immersion depth and head of the irrigation unit are 3 and 60 m. The absence of rotating parts and the use of an aluminum-silicon alloy provide reliable protection and extend its service life. The tightness of the collapsible parts of the device keeps the bolts securely tightened. Due to the upper water intake, the engine of the device is protected from overheating and the possibility of suction of mechanical impurities.

Advantages:

• Light weight - 3.4 kg;
• Compact dimensions - 9.9 x 25.5 cm;
• Easy installation;
• No special maintenance required;
• Protection class IPX8;
• The optimal length of the power cord is 10 m.

Flaws:

No dry run protection.

Grundfos SBA 3-35 A

The Grundfos SBA 3-35 A model with a single-stage suction system descends to a depth of 10 m. An 800 W electric motor at a speed of 2800 rpm provides a throughput of 3000 l / h and a liquid lift of 35 m. This pump is used for watering the garden from the tank, clean ponds, as well as for pumping it with a temperature of up to 40 ° C from wells and wells. It adjusts the pressure in the water supply network and provides liquid supply for private small houses.

This unit has protection against overheating and is equipped with a flow switch. It has a floating stainless steel suction filter with a 1 mm perforation and a non-return valve. It draws in a clear liquid that is below the water table. High protection of internal elements is provided by a reliable housing made of stainless steel and composite materials that are not prone to corrosion.

Advantages:

• Long cable - 15 m;
• Average dimensions - 15 x 52.8 cm;
• Small weight - 10 kg;
• Quiet operation - 50 dB;
• Protection against operation in the absence of liquid.

Flaws:

High price.

In the reviews, the owners of the product write a lot of positive feedback about its quiet operation and the presence of a suction floating filter.

Technopribor Brook-1, 10 m

The model "Technopribor Brook-1, 10 m (225 W)" with a vibration mechanism is equipped with a 225 W motor that provides a 60 m rise in water. When lowered to a depth of 1 m, its productivity is 1050 l / h. Using the maximum capacity of 60 m, the liquid volume is reduced to 432 l/h.The unit has proven itself in the intake of clean water from ponds, wells, wells and tanks.

There are no rubbing surfaces and rotating parts in the irrigation pump, so it is characterized by uninterrupted long-term operation. The device is equipped with a thermal relay that protects the engine from overheating. The upper fence is used here, this contributes to the constant cooling of the electromagnet system. For convenience of use of the device the long cord of 10 m is provided.

Advantages:

• budget cost;
• Unpretentiousness in service;
• Small weight - 3.6 kg;
• Compact dimensions - 10 x 28 cm;
• The best indicator of pressure in the rating.

Flaws:

There are often fakes.

The main types of pumps for irrigation

Modern pumps are very diverse in their functionality, so when choosing such a device, you should know exactly for what purposes it will be used.

Types of pumps for irrigation:

• Bochkova. This type of pump is convenient to use in the absence of a permanent source of water. It is enough to draw the required amount of water into any container, fix the pump on top and you can start watering. Included with the device are a watering hose with a comfortable handle, a flow regulator and a filter. Pumps of this type are lightweight (no more than 4 kg), which allows them to be carried without effort. Also, during watering, various additives can be mixed in the container, thus carrying out additional spraying.
• Surface. This type of device does not require installation, it is enough to install the pump on the surface, and bring the water intake hose into the well or well. Also, a pipe of the main line is connected to the device, through which watering will take place.The main disadvantage of this device is the impossibility of its installation in the open air, this will lead to its rapid failure.
• Submersible. Most often used for wells. The basic principle of operation of the device is to raise water from a depth. The deeper the well, the more powerful the pump must be. The main disadvantage is the need to dismantle the device during the winter and autumn period. Also, for installation, you will need to call specialists.
• Drainage. It is used very rarely for irrigation, since the functionality of this type of pump is designed to pump out fecal matter. But, many owners of summer cottages pick up a low-power device, which allows it to be used as an irrigation device.

The best surface pumps

Drainage pumping stations that are installed "on the shore" are great for pumping water from one reservoir to another. In addition, such models are often used in cases where access to liquid is difficult.

The hose can be submerged to a depth of several meters, which is convenient, for example, for pumping water from a basement or a pond.

Surface Pump GARDENA 3000/4 Classic

The GARDENA 3000/4 Classic Surface Pumping Station is an excellent device for pumping water from any reservoir. The pump delivers up to 2.8 cu. m / h, so that even large volumes of water will not create problems for him.The maximum suction depth of the device is 8 meters, which is a good indicator for a conventional country pump - you can pump water from a well. At the same time, the pump power consumption is only 650 W, which will slightly affect the increase in power consumption even with regular use of the device.

Advantages of GARDENA 3000/4 Classic:

• Quality assembly;
• Small dimensions;
• Ease of operation;
• High reliability.

Pump Disadvantages:

• Plastic fittings;
• Difficulties with draining residual water.

Surface pump AL-KO HW 3000 Inox Classic

The AL-KO HW 3000 Inox Classic drainage surface pump is one of the most reliable devices on the market. Thanks to a powerful engine and high-quality fittings, the device does an excellent job of pumping large volumes of liquid for a long time, while its performance is 3.1 cubic meters. m/hour. One of the main advantages of the pump can be considered the possibility of connecting it to a 220 V network - it can also be operated at home.

The built-in hydraulic tank of 17 liters helps to maintain the pressure at a constant level, which can reach 35 meters. The mass of the pump is about 11 kg, which allows you to easily transport it and install it in any place. The built-in mechanical relay prevents possible overloads.

Advantages of the AL-KO HW 3000 Inox Classic pump:

• Low noise level;
• Light weight;
• Quality materials;
• Easy operation.

Installation cons:

• Plastic centrifugal pump;
• Low build quality.

Surface pump Grundfos JPBasic 3PT

The Grundfos JPBasic 3PT multifunctional drainage surface pump is suitable for serious work in critical areas.Thanks to a powerful engine, the device has a suction height of up to 8 meters, which allows you to pump out water even from deep wells. At the same time, the throughput of the installation is 3.6 cubic meters. m/h, which is optimal not only for irrigation, but also for water supply.

Strengths of the drainage pump:

• Stable work;
• Low noise level;
• Affordable cost;
• Quality build.

Disadvantages of installing Grundfos JPBasic 3PT:

• Slow exit to a stable mode of operation;
• Inconvenient location of the pressure gauge;
• Poor set.

Surface drainage pump AL-KO HWA 4000 Comfort – Powerful compact unit

The AL-KO HWA 4000 Comfort drainage pump without hydraulic tank is an excellent solution for private houses that need to provide water supply. Due to the suction depth of up to 8 meters, the unit can be used to pump water from wells or wells, and the design features allow the pump to work with liquids whose temperature does not exceed 35 degrees.

The pump is installed horizontally, and the automatic regulator built into it, which monitors the water level, will prevent “dry” operation. The unit consumes a minimum of electrical energy even at a power of 1000 W, and at the same time it can be connected to a 220 V socket with an ordinary plug. It is recommended to operate a clean water pump.

Advantages of the AL-KO HWA 4000 Comfort pump:

• High build quality;
• Excellent reliability;
• Small dimensions;
• Ease of operation.

Weaknesses of the installation:

• High price;
• No hydraulic tank.

Types of pumps for irrigation

Consider all the main types of household pumps used for irrigation of small summer cottages and garden plots.

type of instalation

As mentioned above, depending on the installation location, pumps are divided into surface and submersible:

Surface equipment is called equipment that is installed next to a water source or at some distance from it. A suction hose is lowered into the source, and the device itself is on the surface, which is very convenient for its operation. You can install such a pump for irrigation from a barrel, well or reservoir, but it is not suitable for pumping water from a deep artesian well, since the lifting height does not exceed 8-9 meters. The advantages of such models include ease of maintenance, mobility and low cost, and the disadvantages are noise.

Surface pump installed near a pond

In the photo - a check valve with a strainer

Submersible pumps operate when completely submerged in water. In wells with a depth of more than 8 meters, only equipment that must be selected taking into account their diameter can work. But it is quite applicable to pumping water from other sources. Its advantages: high pressure characteristics, versatility, quiet operation. The disadvantage can be considered the complexity of maintenance, for which the device must be pulled to the surface.

Well submersible pump for watering the garden Brook and its device

When installing surface-type pumps, their location should be chosen taking into account the suction depth, the value of which should not be less than the sum of the distance from the surface to the water surface and a quarter of the distance from the source to the pump.

Example. If the depth of the well is 4 meters, and the suction depth of the pump is 8 meters, then the distance between them should be no more than 16 meters: 8 \u003d 4 + 1/4x16.

Power type

The most convenient for operation are electric pumps powered by 220 V. By equipping them with a membrane tank, a pressure switch and a pressure gauge, you can equip automatic pump watering stations that will make irrigation of plantings comfortable for you and will reduce energy consumption.

If electricity has not yet been supplied to the site or is supplied intermittently, it makes sense to think about purchasing manual or gasoline units.

Piston and rod type hand pumps are manually actuated by means of a lever that raises and lowers a piston located inside a cylindrical housing.

Pumping water is faster and more convenient than carrying buckets from a well

Four-stroke engines are used in the design of gasoline pumps and motor pumps. They can supply water from a depth of up to 10 meters.

Motor pump with gasoline engine

Irrigation type

If you live outside the city and you have the opportunity to irrigate as needed, after collecting water in containers for warming up and settling, you just need to decide on the required amount of water for one-time irrigation and choose equipment that will provide the necessary pressure and flow. Instructions for the pump with technical parameters will help you with this.

The pump must provide enough pressure to operate the sprinklers

Many summer residents use two pumps at once: one submersible for lifting water from a well or well and filling containers, and the second surface directly for irrigation.

And if you visit the dacha on short trips and worry that the plants will wither in your absence, it is better to choose pumps for drip irrigation.Such systems save both water and electricity, and your time, although at first they are expensive.

A pumping station for watering a garden in this way includes a submersible pump installed in a well or well, equipped with automation. Using the timer, you need to set the frequency of watering and set the desired pressure mode on the relay. 1-2 bar is enough for the system to work normally, and even a simple inexpensive pump can provide such pressure.

Much more important is its reliability during cyclic operation. In other words, he must calmly endure periodic switching on and off. At the same time, keep in mind that if the debit of the well and the power of the water-lifting equipment do not match, it will have to be turned off more often in anticipation of a new flow of water, which will lead to faster wear.

It is also possible to equip the system with a storage tank installed on a hill, into which water will be pumped, heated, and then flow by gravity into the distribution pipeline.

Types of pumps

Drainage pumps come in three structural types:

1. Surface.
2. Semi-submersible.
3. Submersible.

Surface

The device has two hoses. One is lowered into the reservoir, the other - to drain the liquid to the garden. The pump itself remains dry and is placed near the water source.

Peculiarities:

• large dimensions, heavy weight;
• high noise level;
• prevent the ingress of water (including rain);
• it is required to make a flat stand.

Surface pumps are entire pumping stations. They are rarely used for domestic needs.

Semi-submersible

The pump part of the device is lowered into the water, and the motor part remains on the surface.Its body is at the right depth and in the right position, thanks to a special float. Semi-submersible pumps can handle particles up to 15 mm.

Submersible

This is a mobile small device that descends directly into the reservoir. The body (cast iron or stainless steel) hermetically protects all parts. Peculiarities:

• The motor is cooled by the water in which it is immersed - the device does not overheat.
• Works very quietly! Only the sound of water through the pipes can be heard.
• Lightweight and compact.
• The float can turn the pump on and off depending on the water level.

Submersible pump Gileks

It is submersible pumps that are best suited for use in the country.

Determining the parameters of the best pump

As for productivity, we have already decided - it needs a small one - about 3-5 cubic meters per hour (this is 3000-5000 liters per hour), which is more than enough for watering the garden.

What will need to be considered is the pressure of the pump. This is the amount by which water can be pumped. The pressure usually consists of two components - vertical and horizontal. Vertical - this is the depth from which you have to raise water. Here, as it is, it is so - each meter of depth is equal to one meter of pressure. Only in the technical specifications for pumps is there such a line as “maximum suction depth”. So, it should be at least 20-25% more than the existing depth. You can take it back to back, but only branded equipment, since Chinese indicators are usually significantly overestimated.

Garden pump for watering BP 4 Garden Set

The horizontal component of the pump head is the distance that the raised water will have to be transported to the irrigation point (when calculating, take the farthest point).When using inch piping or hose, it is considered that 1 meter of lift is required for 10 meters of horizontal piping. As the diameter decreases, the figure becomes smaller - for example, 3/4 inch counts 7 meters of pipe / hose per 1 meter of lift.

Example of pressure calculation. The water mirror is located at a distance of 6 meters from the surface, we will pump from a depth of 8 m, it will be necessary to transfer from the intake point to 50 m. The pipe is an inch, therefore we consider the horizontal head to be 10 m.

How to choose a pressure booster pump for a summer residence

If your summer cottage is located near a reservoir and you only need a pump for watering the garden, then feel free to purchase a surface model. In the case when you need to "extract" water not only for the garden, but also for drinking, it is better to choose submersible models.

Water source

The choice of a pump for a summer residence greatly depends on the nearby source of water. For example, if there is a reservoir near your site or a low well (no more than 9 meters), then you can safely choose surface products.

With the help of submersible models, it is possible to pump water from deep wells and wells, and the suction source is located directly in the water.

Type and temperature of liquid

Also at the time of purchase, it is necessary to take into account the temperature and type of pumped liquid. It’s just that some models for watering the garden can only be used to suck clean water, and some can also pump dirty water. In addition, any type of equipment implies a certain temperature of the liquid. For example, if you start working with dirty water with a pump that is designed for clean water, then its service life will be significantly shorter.

Specifications

An important indicator when choosing a pressure booster pump is its technical characteristics. Performance, number of users, compactness, pressure level, noise, economy - these and many other criteria must be carefully analyzed when purchasing equipment.

Submersible pumps

All submersible models are divided into three drainage, for wells and wells.

Well aggregates of vibration type

Vibratory pumps are widely used due to their attractive characteristics. You can choose an inexpensive model for many reasons:

• The absence of rotating elements makes the design extremely reliable. The only parts that periodically need to be replaced are the rubber piston and check valves.
• Compact dimensions do not affect the height of the water column, which reaches tens of meters.
• Light weight allows you to fix the garden pump even on a nylon cord.
• If you choose a model with thermal protection, overheating of the unit is excluded. Although the water around in itself is a good means of cooling.
• Minimizing clogging of the filters or the inside of the pump can be achieved by choosing a top-intake design.

Numerous advantages of a vibrating garden pump are accompanied by some disadvantages:

• High noise level, even when immersed in water.
• Productivity is lower than centrifugal units.
• Vibration vibrations can provoke the destruction of the walls of the source on clay soils.

Important! Optimally, vibration-type pumps are suitable for wells decorated with pipes or reinforced concrete rings. The scheme of the device of the vibration unit is presented below:

The scheme of the device of the vibration unit is presented below:

Drainage mechanisms

The presence of a reservoir of natural or artificial origin near the garden plot allows you to choose submersible drainage equipment. Scope of the garden unit:

• drainage of cellars, pits, trenches;
• pumping water from tanks;
• cleaning of sewer wells;
• emptying of storage tanks.

A significant advantage of the unit is the ability to operate in a submerged or semi-submerged state. A drop in water level triggers an automatic shutdown, so there is no risk of overheating. When the level returns to an acceptable level, the operation of the garden pump resumes.

Attention! Before choosing a drainage type, you should know one feature: the main purpose of the unit is to pump liquid in large volumes. The pressure created at the same time is small, so it is not very convenient to irrigate the garden, especially if it is equipped with irrigation systems.