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During the summer period, summer residents have a hard time, because the garden requires constant care, and most of the work is done manually. Particularly difficult is a hot season, when you have to run around with watering cans and water plants daily. Well, if the house has a central water supply, but this is not possible at every dacha. More often owners use wells or capacities in which rainwater accumulates. But she herself will not run to the plants. It must be delivered. Wearing heavy buckets is unpleasant, and the spine will have a hard time. But the problem can be solved with the help of special equipment - pumps. We will understand what pumps exist for watering the garden and how to choose the right model for yourself.

Factors determining the choice of pump type

Pumps for watering suburban areas there are many varieties. True, they were not created specifically for summer residents, but they are united by one thing - working with water. But depending on what kind of water you are going to pump and where you will take it, depends on the selection of the device. For plants, water should not be perfectly clean and transparent. They require warm, preferably settled water without harmful impurities and chemical waste products. The ideal option - rain water, which the owners accumulate in different capacities throughout the site.

More often the water is taken directly from the well or well. But its temperature is quite cold, and if you constantly water plants with such water, then many cultures will begin to rot the root system (for example, in cucumbers). To warm the well water, summer residents raise it to the surface and allow several hours to warm up in some containers. And then they draw buckets and water them. The same system collects water and residents, whose cottages are located next to the natural reservoirs. They collect it in barrels, defend for a couple of hours and then start watering.

If the landscape of the site provided for artificial ponds (pond or home pool), you can use to water them with water. It will be warm, settled, but in this case the pool can not be cleaned with chemical preparations, otherwise all the "chemistry" will get with the vegetables to your table. This option of watering gives a double benefit: you will periodically update the liquid in the pond and find where to put the old one.

Water in all listed sources differs in degree of contamination. And when choosing garden pumps for irrigation necessarily take into account the place from which the water will be taken. For each source, separate types of surface, submersible, drainage and other aggregates have been developed.

Parameters of selection of technical characteristics of the pump

In addition to the type of pump, you need to take into account its technical capabilities: power, performance, etc. To do this, you will need to analyze in advance the following parameters:

How many meters from the source of water intake to the extreme point of your garden.
How many meters is the difference in altitude from the place where the pump will be installed to the last point of the garden.
How often do you plan to water your beds?
What area do you have garden and garden crops that need constant watering.
What type of irrigation you choose (under the root, sprinkling, drip, etc.).

Now let us dwell on the most important points.

Performance calculation

If you take the average indicators, then approximately calculate the characteristics of the pump can be as follows:

By the standards of SNIP for irrigation of 1 sq.m. beds or flower beds a day leaves 3-6 liters of water (depending on climate and soil conditions). So, if the area of your garden is 200 square meters, you need 200 X 6 = 1200 liters. water per day. Accordingly, the pump should be able to pump this volume of liquid per hour, because you do not want to spend more time on watering. The performance of a particular model can be found in the instructions or on the label on the device itself. It is designated by the letter Q and in our case should be approximated to the figures of 1.5-2 cubic meters. at one o'clock.

The second indicator is the height at which the unit can raise water from the river, well, well, etc. (ie head). The higher it is (in meters), the greater the distance between the pump and the point of intake. For example, if the maximum height of the model is declared as 40 meters, then your well or river can not be removed from the extreme point of irrigation of the site by more than 400 meters, since 1 vertical meter corresponds to 10 meters horizontally for hoses with a size of 1 inch.

The greater the distance or the height from the point of water intake to the beds, the weaker the productivity of the pump, as the water loss increases

Now let's make calculations on a concrete example, so you understand what figures you need to accurately calculate on the site, before going to the store for the pump. These calculations are suitable for any type of pump designed for pumping water from reservoirs, wells, wells.

For example, you plan to water the area with water from a well located 30 meters from the extreme point of the garden. Lower the pump to a depth of 6 meters.

We calculate the length of the pipeline: 30 + 6 = 36 m.
We make a discount on pressure losses inside the pipeline and in the places of connections, turns, etc. As a rule, it is 20% (0.2) of the total length of the hose or pipe. Hence, 36 X 0.2 = about 7 meters.
We add this figure to the height to which it is necessary to lift the water column, in this case 6 m depth, we get - 13 m.
To ensure that the pump operates without overload and the outlet pressure remains within normal limits, another 10 m are thrown in. Totally, 13 + 10 = 23 m. This will be the recommended head for the given conditions of use, which is indicated in the instruction as H (height, head) . Thus, in this situation it is possible to select pumps with H from 25 to 30 m.

The type of watering will depend on the power of the motor. For drip irrigation, low-power systems are used, and if sprinkling is used, on the contrary, systems that can withstand high pressures are needed.

Pumps for pumping water from tanks

Among all the devices, the barrel irrigation pump is considered to be the easiest in maintenance and connection. It is ideal for recreational purposes: weighs little (up to 4 kg), works with containers, the depth of which does not exceed 1.2 meters, produces little noise and is easily fixed. Fix the pump directly on the barrel, insert the plug into the socket - and start watering. You can manually set the proper head of the jet with a pressure regulator. The pumps have a built-in filter that will not let rubbish and solid particles pass, so you can immediately pour fertilizer into the barrel and start watering the finished solution.

Pumps for tanks are lightweight and easy to install, so they can be freely moved around the site during watering

But practice shows that the built-in filters do not always completely stop the particles of solid fertilizers that do not have time to dissolve. Even the most expensive systems will become clogged, and they will have to be cleaned. But you can avoid this if you think of a self-made additional filter. Make it simple - from the old tulle. Looking for a canvas, larger than the volume of your barrel (so that the edges hang out). The pump is poured into the tubes, and the edges of the material are tied to the edge of the container. Do not be afraid that the fabric will tighten into the pump, because the motor is protected at the outlet by a filter. It will also protect the system from sucking tulle, but the problems with the technique will be reduced.

Alternatively, you can hang the pump to a board placed on the container, so that it does not reach the bottom of centimeters by 5. Then all the rust and sediment will remain at the bottom, and will not go into the system.

The filter elements of the pump are located in the lower part of the housing, therefore, sediment and fertilizer residues have every chance of clogging the system

On sale there are models with different power levels. If you have a large area under the garden, then take pumps with a two-stage mechanism. Although they are more expensive, they are designed for large amounts of work and do not overheat with prolonged use. For several beds there is enough and a low-power apparatus.For example, such famous manufacturers as Gardena and Karcher, there are not too expensive options, the price of which starts from 2.5 thousand rubles. They are able to pump about 2 thousand liters. per hour, which for small plots is more than enough. If the area is large, then look for more powerful options. The maximum capacity of drum pumps of these firms is 4 thousand liters per hour. For those who are looking for something cheaper, it is worthwhile to look at Belarusian pumps brand ZUBR. They all come with a float, the characteristics are similar to Gardena, but the price is 1.5 times lower and the warranty is 5 years.

Most drum units are sold without a hose, so it's more convenient to buy a kit. It immediately has a watering hose (length - approximately 20 m), 2 nozzles, outlet nozzle and nozzle-sprayer, and in cheap devices some spare parts have to be bought separately.

Important! If you select a system with a float switch, you do not need to control how much the barrel is emptied. The pump itself will shut off as soon as the water level drops to the minimum. Accordingly, the risk of breakages during dry running is excluded.

Reservoirs + wells = surface pump

Surface pumps are used to draw water from wells with shallow shafts or reservoirs (clean rivers, basins). Their capacity is designed to lift liquid from shallow depths (not exceeding 10 meters). These pumps work on the surface (hence the name). The device itself is placed on the ground, and the hose is lowered into the pond. For such purposes, rubber hoses can not be used, because during the pumping process, rarefied air is formed inside the walls, and the hose is compressed, blocking the passage to water.

To connect the pump, you must put it on a solid base and attach the hoses. But be prepared that during operation the system will make a lot of noise. You can suppress the noise level with a rubber mat, but if it is not, then hide the unit in some shed. When watering, it is necessary to install surface pumps on a solid base, and to reduce it less noise, to put a rubber mat

Many summer residents are wondering whether it is possible to put such a pump on the site, and to pull the long hoses to the source of the water intake (ie the river), because some systems are quite heavy, and they can not be dragged back and forth by everyone, and they can steal, until you reach it. Definitely, you can not. The maximum distance to water is 9 meters (including hose immersion). For more such devices are not calculated.

Of the two types (vortex and centrifugal), the first is created only for clean water, and therefore in the reservoirs it can not be used. The second is not as sensitive to impurities, and if it is equipped with an additional filter, it can also be shaken from a shallow river. Efficiency vortex - does not exceed 50%, but with similar centrifugal characteristics, it will create 5 times more pressure, which for some types of irrigation (for example, sprinkling) plays a decisive role.

Of the obvious advantages of surface pumps, it should be noted their ability to work normally with frequent starts, i.e. You can turn off and turn on the watering gun, without fear that the engine will burn.

Drainage pumps - for polluted water bodies

If you plan to take water from a swamp, a pond, it is better to give preference to a drain pump. They are produced especially for pumping heavily polluted waters, in which there is a lot of debris. The pump is equipped with filters and a chopper, grinding the solid particles almost into powder. For pond watering drainage pump will suit perfectly, because it will not clog, and all the "good" picked up from the bottom (silt, shells, etc.), in a shredded state, will send to your beds, thereby fertilizing them.

Drainage pumps are equipped with elements that filter and crush small particles, so they do not clog in the heavily polluted water of a natural pond or pond

But keep in mind that the pressure in such systems is weak, and you can water only by gravity. If you connect a nozzle, like a spray gun or a pistol, then the water does not go at all. The best option the use of drains - the injection of dirty water into the container, so that it is settled, it becomes cleaner, and even from the barrel it can be watered with a surface or submersible pump, providing protection against ingress of sediment from the bottom.

When is it better to take a submersible unit?

If a well is punctured on the site or a well is excavated, a submersible pump will be a convenient option for taking water from them. It is placed completely in the water, and the choice of a particular model will depend on how high it is capable of raising the water column.

Weak-power submersible pumps are designed for use in wells and water bodies with sufficient depth. The simplest variants are vibrational models such as "Brook", "Rodnichok", etc. They are good for lifting water from a shallow well or a nearby pond, since they are immersed in water to a depth of 3 meters. At the same time, at least half a meter from the beginning of the water mirror, so, unfortunately, these pumps are unsuitable for shallow water. The maximum height of the water column is 50 meters, which means that the length of the hose with a maximum immersion of 3 meters should not exceed 450 meters. The figure was calculated as follows: each vertical meter = 10 horizontal. 50 - 3 = 47 m; 47 X 10 = 470 m. We take 20 meters to the reserve so that the unit will work without tension. The result is 450 meters of hose. If the distance to the river is more - vibrating pump not suitable.

On the maximum height of the water lift, it is easy to find information on the pump label: it is denoted by the Latin letter H and is indicated in meters

With an average output of 20 liters per minute, you will deflate 2 thousand liters. for 1.5 hours, and if we take into account the pressure loss at the hose connection points, this figure will be even smaller. Plus - consider all the adapters, if you connect the hoses. They reduce the pressure, which means that the flow rate will decrease. As a result, for irrigation under the root of Brooks and the like are quite suitable. But if you expect to use sprinklers - vibratory systems will not work. They are too sensitive to pressure changes, and when overloaded, the engine quickly burns out.

Advice! More practical models with an upper water intake, as they have a reduced probability of siltation and ingress of particles of sand and bottom sediment.

Some practical summer residents get by "streams" when watering from tanks. They first pumped them into the barrel, which heats up. And when necessary, immerse the device in a container and use it instead of a special barrel. The only, but significant minus is a strong noise. While you are watering, neighbors will be forced to listen to the roar of the engine.

If the distance to the pond is more than 200 meters, the most reliable submersible centrifugal pumps with a maximum head from 70 m and above. To organize the supply of water to the beds, lay the HDPE32 or 40 before the start of the pipe section, since it is not very convenient to unwind the hose at this distance every time. Well, if you still use a hose, then only three-layer PVC 3/4 "with additional reinforcement. Simple hoses can stick together due to pressure drops, and the system will stop functioning.

Watering hoses must be dense, multi-layered and reinforced to withstand the rarefied atmosphere during watering and not stick together

Downhole (or deep) pumps are difficult to install and maintain, therefore require professional handling. In addition, for the winter they have to be dismantled. But if there is no other source of water on the site, it is more convenient to pump the water in the tank with such a system, and afterwards, heated, dilute the section with a less powerful and complex pump (the same surface or barrel).

Water from wells is always very cold, so by lifting it to the surface with a submersible pump, do not water directly on the plants, but let it warm in the tanks

Drip irrigation: the best special equipment

The owners, who prefer to spend water sparingly, pour water gardens drip. This saves time and does not waste water resources. For drip irrigation there are special submersible pumps equipped with automation. The owner exposes a certain mode on and with the help of a timer sets the watering time. The rest of the system takes care of itself.

Such equipment is not cheap, but it frees the dacha owner a lot of time, which was previously spent for watering.

If you can not find a pump with automatic in one set, you can buy a submersible pump and complete it with the necessary details

However, practice shows that any inexpensive pump can create the necessary operating pressure in 1-2 bar. It's another matter where water comes from. From reservoirs without systems of additional filters to take a liquid you can not, as the built in filter will quickly be hammered. Therefore, there remains either a central water supply, or a well, or a well. Variants of aggregates for these sources of water supply have already been considered above. True, it is worth adding that the most reliable type of pump for drip irrigation is centrifugal. Only he is able to deliver a large amount of water throughout the day under high pressure without overheating of the motor.

In order to select the pump with the optimum capacity, it is necessary to estimate the hourly water flow in your area. Do this as follows: draw a grid of the location of the drip tapes on paper and calculate the total length of the water pipe. Then multiply it with the number of droppers pierced on 1 running meter. This figure will be performance. For example, if you lay just 100 m of tape with 5 droppers on each meter, then all the droppers will be 500. Each of them on average spends an hour a liter of water. Accordingly, the required pump capacity is 500 l / h.

When choosing pumps, it is not necessary to search for names of famous brands. It is much more important to study their power, operating conditions and the level of popularity in your area. The latter will be needed when the unit breaks down: it is easier to find spare parts for popular models, and they are more willing to repair them.

Watering beds in hot summer weather can turn into the biggest problem for site owners. Central water supply system - a great rarity for holiday villages. And if it still functions, it is difficult to detect a normal pressure during the peak season in a public pipeline. More often, the water can hardly flow from the faucets.

Autonomous water supply is also not always able to solve the problem. A well or a well may have low productivity, and most of the crop plants are extremely demanding of temperature - you can not water the garden with cool water. The owners have only one reasonable solution to the situation - to purchase a separate pump for irrigation. Water such an aggregate is able to take both from the nearest reservoirs, and special tanks serving to warm well or well water.

In fact, there are many sources for watering.

As a sprinkler, a pond, a river, a home pool and a large storage capacity for collecting rainwater can serve. The purity of water for irrigation does not play a special role - the main thing is that it does not contain chemical impurities harmful to plants. That is, pumping chlorinated water from the pool for irrigation beds can not. But ordinary water will have to be pumped out often - a pool or a home pond requires a regular mechanical cleaning, and, therefore, the replacement of water. Old water can and should be used for irrigation. It contains small organic impurities, useful for plant growth.

Consequently, the choice of pump and the task before it is determined by the degree of water pollution. Four types of pumping equipment are suitable for irrigation:

drum units;
drainage, insensitive to contaminated liquids, pumps;
aggregates of surface type;
immersion devices.

Pumps and Applications

Each of these types of pumping equipment can only be used under certain operating conditions.

If the owners have a well or with a high production rate (debit), they can pump water into special tanks for heating in the sun - tanks or barrels, and then use it for irrigation. To work with storage tanks manufacturers produce special barrel models, working with a depth of up to 1.2 meters.

Such an aggregate has many advantages:

compactness and mobility;
low weight (on average up to 4 kg);
low noise during operation;
possibility of fastening on the edge of the tank;
presence of a pressure regulator;
complete set of filter and water intake hose;
the possibility of working with liquid fertilizers.

Disadvantage:

low power, the unit only works with shallow depths.

If it is planned to take water from a not very deep artificial water basin - a pool, pond or small well, the best choice will become a surface model. Such a pump without problems raises the water from a depth of 10 meters.

Pluses:

good performance;
maximum head to 40-50 meters;
small size and weight;
mobility;
easy maintenance;
low cost.

Disadvantages:

pronounced noise in operation;
limitation on working with depth;
some models have a short electrical cable.

It is recommended to install the pump on a perfectly flat surface, and to reduce vibration, use a rubber mat. As a water intake pipe, you can not use a soft hose. The pump operates according to a self-priming principle - a vacuum zone can form in the hose, which will close the hose wall and block the access of water.

Units of the type are used for irrigation rarely, since they are intended for working with wells or boreholes, the depth of which is more than 10 meters. If for some reason the owners decided to water the beds cold water, such a pump will be the best assistant. The unit is lowered into the source of water supply below the liquid level and supplies water through the hose. A very important technical parameter is the maximum head that a device can create. At a depth of 10 meters, a head of 30-40 meters is suitable, deeper sources require a pressure of at least 80 meters.

Pluses:

high performance;
quiet operation;
durability and reliability.

Disadvantages:

complex maintenance and installation;
seasonal use requires dismantling for the winter period;
sufficiently high cost.

For working at depth, centrifugal and vibratory aggregates. The first are expensive, the second will cost owners a little cheaper. However, vibration models there is one significant drawback - the pumps are afraid of getting ground dirt and quickly fail when silt.

If you plan to recruit water from a natural reservoir, you will have to buy a drainage model. Such pumps are quite versatile devices that are not afraid of mechanical impurities in the water. They can be used to clean sewage, drainage of basements and building pits. The presence of a shredder allows you to safely immerse the pump on the bottom of the pond - the mechanism can easily cope with small organic and mechanical impurities.

Pluses:

universality;
reliability;
sufficient power.

Disadvantages:

high cost of some models.

The main benefit to plants pumps bring their ability to grind organic impurities - as a result, organic fertilizer gets to the beds.

If the owners do not have time to control the watering process, you can also purchase special pumping stations, equipped with a timer for programming irrigation and a hydraulic accumulator with a pressure switch. The function of smooth regulation of pressure will allow to adjust the system to specific requirements. The only thing to pay attention to is that these pumps do not work with water containing mechanical impurities. They are designed for wells, wells and clean storage tanks.

Models overview

Karcher

A well-known brand in the world supplies quality pumps to the markets for working with storage tanks (barrels, eurocubes).

Main characteristics:

productivity - from 2 to 4 cubic meters per hour;
power - 600-800 watts;
watering hose included (20 m).

Pluses:

reliability;
ease of maintenance;
mobility;
low noise.

The price is from 2 500 rubles.

Grundfos

The Danish brand with world renown offers for watering immediately two quality lines of pumping equipment - JP and MQ. These are centrifugal units of suction surface type possessing a number of advantages:

compactness;
reliability;
simplicity in operation and installation;
low noise (using a special engine design);
the presence of an overheating protection unit.

Main characteristics:

power - from 220 watts;
productivity - 3.5 cubic meters per hour.

The price is from 9 000 to 24 000 rubles, depending on the model.

Gardena

Comfort pumps from the German brand are universal submersible units suitable for working in wells and storage tanks. Equipped with a float switch preventing engine overheating and dry running.

Main characteristics:

capacity - up to 4 000 liters of water per hour;

Dzhileks

Pumping equipment from this Russian-Chinese brand is ideally suited for working with contaminated water containing organic and mechanical impurities. These units differ in budgetary cost and excellent operational qualities.

Main characteristics (model 220/14):

productivity - 13.2 cubic meters per hour;
power - 660 watts;
working depth - up to 8 meters.

Pluses:

budgetary cost;
convenience in installation and operation;
reliability;
silent operation;
presence of protection against overheating.

The price is from 3 200 rubles.

Caring for the beds, each summer resident expects to get a rich harvest. To do this, it is necessary to establish a regular watering of vegetables and fruits. In seasons, when there is a high level of precipitation, there is no need to run around with buckets and think about the level of soil moisture. However, in dry seasons the beds require a stable watering, and most of the country plots are not equipped with a central water supply system. Then the ideal solution is to purchase a pump for irrigation.

When choosing the optimal type of pump, it is necessary to determine the main source of water resources. For most plants, warm, warm water is needed, its purity is not important at the same time. However, there should be no poisonous chemicals in the water. The most suitable is sediment rainwater, collected in large barrels. Another option would be pumping fluid from a well or well. But many plants do not accept ice water, so it is recommended to warm the water, and then start the process of watering.

Sources of water for irrigation

A pond or pond will also become an excellent source of water resources. Water in them must be regularly updated, and with watering the garden as a result will get a double benefit - and cleaning the pipes, and saturation of plants with moisture.

The choice of the pump is based on the type of water source on the site that is more convenient to use.

Types of pumps, their advantages and disadvantages when used for irrigation

For watering beds the following types of pumps: surface, drum, submersible and drainage, as well as pumping stations. Consider the features and merits of each type, so as not to make a mistake in the choice of equipment.

Submersible

Submersible equipment will optimal solution in the presence of a well or a well in the suburban area. The depth of the well must be at least 10 meters. The pump falls below the water level in the well, and the liquid is extracted through the hoses. The parameter, which should be taken into account when choosing the equipment, is the maximum permissible height at which the pump can raise water. In the case of a simple borehole 40 meters deep, this setup is perfect. And for deep sources you need devices with the ability to push out water for 80 meters.

Submersible pump for watering the garden

The disadvantages of the equipment is the complexity of installation and service, this should be done only by specialists. Also, the device requires storage indoors during the winter.

Vibration - sensitive to pressure drop and sludge ingress.
Centrifugal- pushes out the liquid with the help of blades and wheels, while the presence of silt is not terrible. Such pumps are much more expensive than the first type.

More practical devices with an upper water intake - they are less likely to hit silt, sand and sediment from the bottom.

Drainage

Drainage units have enough power to use them for pumping water from heavily polluted water bodies with a lot of debris.

Benefits

they are equipped with a special chopper for leaves and other debris that fall into the system. The grinding mechanism crushes even solid particles and gives out together with water;
the unit will be the optimal solution for very dirty natural reservoirs, because other types of pumps will be clogged with garbage and require service;
with small debris and small inhabitants of reservoirs are grinded, due to what plants in the garden receive natural fertilizer in the process of irrigation.

disadvantages

due to the low pressure in the irrigation system, it is only possible by gravity;
when connecting the nozzle in the form of a sprayer, the pump power is not enough and the water will not go.

Drain pump for watering the garden

The best solution will be to extract water with such a pump into a separate settling tank, and from there already water the plants with a surface or submersible pump. At the same time, you need to ensure that garbage and silt do not clog the latter.

In the mechanism of the drainage pump is installed a chopper, so it does not fear silt or bottom debris. He simply grinds them.

Barreled

Such units are specially designed for pumping liquids from tanks, tanks and drums. They are mainly provided for for containers with a depth of about 1.2 m. The pump is fixed to the edge of the tank, connected to the mains and it is ready for operation.

simplicity and convenience of installation;
light weight of about 4 kg, which allows you to move it around the garden yourself;
the ability to adjust the compression and head;
provides for the installation of a filter to screen out debris;
low noise level;
provide for the possibility of adding fertilizers and watering to the water with the finished mixture.

When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the volume of the tank and the rate of pumping out the liquid. The most reliable and durable in operation devices with a two-stage device, they are characterized by greater efficiency and power.

Bowl pump for watering the garden

When buying a pump in the float type of the switch, there is no need to monitor the fullness of the tank. The equipment will automatically shut off when the liquid level drops to the minimum allowed. Thus, the risk of dry running is prevented and the associated damage is avoided.

Outdoor

Outdoor equipment is suitable for irrigation, if it is be carried out from a natural or artificial pond or a well up to 10 meters deep.

The equipment is installed on the ground, and the water is pumped through the water intake hose, which is lowered into the reservoir. At the other end, an iron pipe is connected. Rubber hoses for the discharge of water to the top are not used because of the suction of water by the method of suction, because of which the hose can accumulate rarefied air. As a result, the walls of the hose will shrink and the permeability will decrease significantly. Pumps of this type can spray a jet for 30-50 meters, which allows you to water large areas with beds.

Outdoor pump for watering the garden

A significant disadvantage of outdoor devices is the high noise level, they must be put in the utility room so that they are not audible. To reduce noise and vibration, you can use a rubberized rug.

Pumping stations for watering the garden

Summer residents, who do not want to waste time on watering the garden, prefer full-featured pumping stations equipped with a multitude of functions. They are equipped with a pressure sensor, manometer and accumulator. Device Data are automatically programmed to conduct watering according to the specified parameters. With drip irrigation, the minimum compression is established and the liquid is supplied metered in a thin trickle. The systems provide manual and automatic control with a timer.

Automatic garden watering scheme

Such devices are the most expensive, however they completely take upon themselves the function of watering the country garden.

Requirements

It is necessary to take into account such parameters as power, performance, prevention of overheating and idling.

site analysis

distance from the water source to the farthest part of the garden;
the difference in height between the pump installation site and the highest point of the section;
the planned irrigation frequency;
required watering area;
type of fluid supply (to plant roots, drip method or sprinkling).

Performance

In order to select the most efficient pump, it is necessary to calculate the average planned water flow per hour for a particular plot. According to the norms of SNIP, 3-6 liters of liquid per day are necessary for irrigation. That is, with a garden area of 200 sq.m. it will be necessary to 200x6 = 1200 liters of liquid for 24 hours. Accordingly, the power of the pump must be sufficient to pump this amount of water. On each pump model, the manufacturer indicates the level of performance. For this example, it should be at the level of 1.5-2 cubic meters. in an hour.

Characteristics of the pump for irrigation

For drip irrigation, the scheme is as follows: to draw out a plan of drip tapes on the sheet and to calculate the length of the water supply system. Then multiply the length by the number of droppers by 1 meter running. The result will be the performance value.

For example, on the 100 m tape provides 5 droppers per meter. All droppers 500 pieces, each of which pumps a liter of water per hour. The required pump capacity is 500 liters per hour.

Protection against overheating and dry running

Most modern versions of the pumps provide protection against dry running. If the water flow stops, the pump switches off automatically by means of a float switch or a pre-installed option for breaking off the contacts in the absence of liquid. The float valve disconnects the pumping equipment after completion of injection and lowering the water level below the minimum.

Pump protection against dry running

To prevent breakages due to a power failure, an electric overheating protection is installed. It reacts to an extremely high value of the electric current in the winding of the pump electric motor. And if the current exceeds the permissible parameters, the system cuts the pump from the power supply network. For this purpose, a thermal relay with an overheating sensor on the motor housing is used.

Defining parameters

When choosing a water pump does not necessarily take into account the brand's fame. It is more important to pay attention to such parameters as power, efficiency and productivity, operating conditions. Also it is necessary to take into account the degree of contamination of water the pump is designed for. After all, some types of equipment simply fail when the smallest particles of debris get in. It is better to choose common models, so it will be easier and cheaper to find parts in case of breakdowns and malfunctions.

Types of pumps for watering the garden

Selection of the pump for irrigation, video

So, the water pump will become a faithful assistant to gardeners in the matter of moistening the soil and watering the garden plants. After all, thanks to such an apparatus, there is no need to collect water manually, the separation of heavy containers with liquid through the site for irrigation. Especially help pump people who have problems with their backs and they can not carry weights. The pump will greatly simplify the process of irrigation and make it as comfortable and effective as possible. And at the end of the summer season, you can collect a rich harvest of ripe fruits, vegetables and berries, saturated with moisture and nutrients.

The garden, garden, flowerbeds, lawns - all need regular watering. Regular pumps for water supply do not always cope with this task - there are water features in irrigation, therefore, the pump for watering the garden, garden, flower garden and lawn is selected separately, using a completely different approach.

Source of water and pump category for irrigation

well;
well;
river, pond, swimming pool;
containers and barrels.

In the case of a well and a borehole, the defining characteristics are the technical characteristics - it is necessary that the water be supplied with proper pressure to the watering point. Models - in principle, any. Choose your taste.

If we are talking about the river pond or the basin, the technical characteristics are added to the requirements for the degree of contamination of water. If in the basin the water can still be considered conditionally clean, then in the river or pond the pollution will be enough, so the conventional equipment will not work. Conventional models in this case will not work, as they are designed for clean water. Dirty water and garden pumps can pump dirty water. Here among these categories and it is worth looking for a pump for watering the garden in this case.

When watering from tanks and barrels the task becomes even more interesting. The water in this case is also not clean, so drain pumps are suitable, but not any, but the least powerful ones. It's all about the volume of water that can be contained in the barrel. At a high capacity of 200 liters of water, the medium-power pump pumps out for 1-3 minutes. You will have time to pour a little during this time, but there is no more water. Therefore, the best in this case are the least powerful (they are part-time and the cheapest). Only when buying, please note that the pump comes with a float-type water level sensor. If the water remains very little, this sensor will turn off the power.

Some firms produce special pumps for barrels. They are just characterized by low productivity and the ability to pump contaminated water, have small overall dimensions and weight, but at a price more expensive than similar drains. But the barrel pump for watering the garden is compact and light.

By the way, to solve the problem with quickly ending water in the barrel is simple. There are usually a few on the site. A little above the level of the bottom you can weld the fitting with the cranes and connect all the barrels with pipes. So you can pump water from all the barrels without shifting the hose.

Types of pumps, their advantages and disadvantages when used for irrigation

Choosing a pump for watering the garden is not easy - you need to decide on many parameters, take into account the features of pumps and water sources. You need to pick up such a "pair" that it would be convenient for you to water, and the equipment worked in a normal, not emergency mode.

Submersible

Submersible pumps can be used to pump water from any source of sufficient volume - a well, a well. Pumping from a pond and a river even with enough water is problematic - the water is not clean, and ordinary models only with it and feel fine. With a very large desire, it is possible to make a filter chamber into which the pump itself is placed. But this is also a controversial option - the walls of the camera can tear or clog.

In wells or wells, it is possible to use both vibratory and centrifugal submersible pumps. The difference is that the centrifugal can "deliver" water over long distances and raise it from great depths. Vibrational have more modest characteristics, less resource, more demanding for the purity of water, but the price for them is much lower. This explains their popularity.

Submersible pumps of different types (vortex and vibration), can work with different water - clean, dirty and very dirty

About the river and the pond have already been told, there are still tanks. In the barrel or the European cube the centrifugal unit can not be shoved at all - it deflates it in a few seconds. Vibrating will create a very strong roar, although "pull" the water will be a few minutes. But the rumble is such that neighbors can come. So it is also not very suitable for such working conditions.

So, for a submersible pump for watering the garden is suitable if the water source is a well or a well without sand.

Drainage

Drainage pumps are mostly submersible. What distinguishes them is the ability to work with muddy and polluted water. In this regard, drainage pumps are used just for watering the garden from open sources of water - rivers, ponds, etc.

But just remember that dirty water is not duckweed and mud, but water containing solid particles of no more than 5 mm in size. But some manufacturers define a different framework for their equipment - often the particle size should not exceed 3 mm. Therefore, if the pond is heavily contaminated, it requires the same chamber with mesh walls that will retain large contaminants. If you are reluctant to do this, and the water is really dirty, you can use a non-drainage pump for irrigation, as well. He can swing even silt. There are models, with a chopper, that hit large objects grind in seconds.

So, drainage pump for watering the garden is good, if water has a significant amount of impurities, but they are all not more than 3-5 mm. For larger soils, it is more expedient to use a fecal aggregate.

Barreled

Another type of submersible pump, designed specifically for watering from small tanks - barrel (barrel) pumps. They have small performance, low power and size, low noise. With a decrease in the water level in the vessel, they gradually increase the pressure so that the discharge head remains stable. In general, such a pump for watering the garden is a good purchase, but ... if you are satisfied with the price.

The inlet of the drum pump is closed by a grid - a filter from large contaminants. But this is not always enough. If there is a lot of dirt in the barrel, make an additional filter. You can even drop a piece of gauze or other mesh fabric (old tulle, for example) into the barrel, fix it so that it does not get to the bottom. In this fabric, you can lower the unit. In this case, it will work longer without maintenance (it must be periodically cleaned of dirt that accumulates inside). The fabric inside when working will not tighten - there is a grid, so the option is fully capable.

Outdoor

For irrigation of a garden from the river or a pond external pumps are more suitable. Only the hose is lowered into the source, and the unit itself remains on the surface. Just keep in mind that the hose must be reinforced - the ordinary one will simply flatten the negative pressure created during operation.

The disadvantages of this type of equipment can be attributed to their weight - they are usually quite heavy, which makes it difficult to carry. Their body is made of steel or cast iron, and it is clearly not light. To eliminate this drawback, special garden pumps were invented. Their body is made of plastic, which makes them much easier - even a woman can easily handle a carry-on. In addition, garden pumps are better suited for pumping not quite clean water. So for watering the garden from the river this is a good choice.

Everybody likes outdoor pumps, but filling them before starting work is not the most interesting activity

In work with external suction pumps there is one nuance: in order to start them, you must first pump yourself and fill the hose with water. The external pump for watering the garden according to the way of operation can be, then it is necessary to "fill" a little - only the capacity in the pump, and this is several hundred milliliters. If the model is normally suction, fill the whole hose and the capacity of the unit, and this can be not one ten liters. Since watering - the action is periodic, each time to fill up such a system is tedious. Therefore for watering the garden use self-priming external pumps or look for something else.

There are external pumps vortex (centrifugal), but they are suitable only for clean water. That is, this is another option for a well or well, but with a small depth. Their plus is that they do not need to be poured, although by weight - heavy dragging from place to place is problematic.

Pumping stations for watering the garden

If you want, you can use for the watering of the garden not a pump, but a pumping station. This is, in principle, an ideal option - the pressure is stable, and it can be adjusted in a fairly wide range, the motor at the same time works in its normal mode - turns on and off. But even without shortcomings. Pumping stations are usually completed surface pumps for clean water. They have to be poured before the launch, these are two. They are heavy - it's three. And the price is not always happy - it's four.

Pumping station for watering the garden is convenient, but not expensive

True, if you want, you can assemble the station yourself, and on the basis of any pump (drainage for example). It will take a manometer and five-branch choke or a set of flexible sub-assemblies with nuts of suitable diameters. It is also possible to assemble the entire system on polypropylene or plastic, as one is accustomed to. It's not that difficult, so it's real.

Requirements

Choosing a pump for irrigation, it is necessary to take into account the specific operation of these devices. It is still significantly different from the usual operating conditions, which are used for water supply at home.

Performance

Watering the garden can be an assembly of any type, but there is one nuance: the power must be selected so that when using attachments (irrigation gun, sprinkler, etc.) does not disrupt the hose. And not the most pleasant moment is that with simple radical irrigation requires less productivity - a strong jet will simply wash the soil. When using sprinklers or irrigation guns, the head should be larger - to capture a larger area.

The only acceptable output is to put a tee on the output of a decent power pump. To one output connect the hose for irrigation, to the second through the valve the hose, which will divert a part of the water back to the source. With this connection, adjusting the amount of water returned by the valve, it will be possible to change the head of irrigation, and in a wide range.

Surface pumps for watering the garden in plastic housings are garden models, which were developed for this purpose

Very useful for such a system when watering from the barrel. When using even ordinary drainage drums are pumped very quickly. Such a focus with a return of water allows you to stretch the flow and water a large area.

If you look for a pump for watering the garden with low productivity, you will find that the units good marks with low power is difficult to find. If they are, then at a high price. But there are a lot of cheap Chinese low-capacity pumps, which are also designed for pumping dirty water. This is just the option that you need to water from a barrel, pond or river. True, the percentage of marriage is high - 20-30%.

The solutions in this case are two - to buy a cheap pump, if necessary, buy a new one. The second option is to reduce the performance of a normal unit. This can be done by installing a smaller diameter hose. But for the pump it's bad - it will work, but the wear rate will increase significantly. To improve working conditions, you can lead to the point of irrigation with a standard-sized hose, and only then install the adapter. This is not something that will radically improve the situation, but the water flow will be less, and the pressure will be strong - you can use sprinklers and other nozzles.

Protection against overheating and dry running

Since the pump operates to irrigate the garden for a long time, and even often not in the best regime for it, it is quite possible that the motor will overheat. Therefore, it is very desirable to have protection against overheating (thermostat). A very useful option is that when the threshold temperature is reached, the power supply is simply turned off.

In any source of water may be small. Even from a well or a well it can be deflated. If the pump will run for a while without water, it will burn out - the water serves simultaneously to cool the enclosure. Because they put. The most popular, simple, reliable and cheap way is a float. This is a water level sensor, which, if not enough, simply cuts off the power supply. There are pumps for watering the garden, which immediately go with such a device, and if not, it can be installed independently - by connecting the wires from the sensor into the rupture of one of the supply wires.

Defining parameters

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

What should be considered is the pump head. This is the amount by which water can be pumped. The head usually consists of two components - vertical and horizontal. Vertical - this is the depth from which it is necessary to raise water. Then, as it is, so it is - every meter of depth is equal to one meter of head. Only in technical characteristics the pumps have a line such as "maximum suction depth". So, it should be more than the available depth of at least 20-25%. You can take and back to back, but only brand-name equipment, since the Chinese indicators are usually significantly overestimated.

The horizontal component of the pump head is the distance to which the raised water will have to be transported to the watering point (take the farthest point when calculating). When using an inch pipeline or hose, it is estimated that 10 meters of the horizontal pipeline requires 1 meter of lift. When the diameter decreases, the number becomes smaller - for example, 3/4-in. Inches is considered to be 7 meters of pipe / hose per 1 meter of lift.

Also it is necessary to take into account resistance of pipes (hoses). To do this, add about 20% to the calculated value.

Example of calculating the head. Mirror of water is at a distance of 6 meters from the surface, we will pump from a depth of 8 m, from the point of fence it will be necessary to transfer 50 m. The pipe is inch, so we consider the horizontal head to be 10 m.

So: the total head is 8 m + 50 m / 10 = 13 m. We add a margin for losses at the joints (20% of 13 m is 2.6 m), we get 15.6 m, after rounding off - 16 m. When choosing a pump for irrigation we look, that its maximum pressure was not less than this figure.

Stable watering is the key to obtaining abundant harvest from garden beds. If on rainy days the weather takes care of the plants, then in the hot months it's up to the farmers themselves to solve it, using buckets and watering cans for this. The use of pumping equipment helps to facilitate the work. What pumps for watering the garden offers a modern market and how to choose the right model, consider in the article.

The choice and purchase of a suitable model of a garden pump for irrigation depends largely on what kind of water it is supposed to pump and from where it is planned to take.

Plants can not develop normally without a sufficient amount of life-giving moisture. But for watering green plantations only well-kept warm water is suitable.

Rain water is the most affordable variant of life-giving water, which has a neutral acid-base balance and contains a minimum of hazardous chemical impurities for plants

Strong masters collect rainwater in barrels placed on the area under the gutters and large tanks. If necessary, it remains only to get it, scooped up a bucket or pumped out the pump to water from the barrel.

Quite often, if a well or well is present on the site, then water is taken from them for irrigation. But the "cold shower" can inflict irreparable damage to the delicate roots of plants: they can begin to rot. For this reason, the water evacuated from the hydraulic structure is first poured into the tanks, allowing it to warm up under the sun's rays, and only after that it is used for irrigation.

The third, and, perhaps, the most successful version of the source, where it is convenient to take water for irrigation - a nearby natural reservoir or an artificial pond built by oneself.

Using water from a house pond for watering plants, you solve two problems at once: give life-giving moisture to green "pets" and carry out preventive cleaning of the water structure

In all the sources listed above, the water is very different in the degree of contamination of the water. Therefore, for each of them, separate types of pumping equipment have been developed.

Types of pumps for pumping water

Two types of pumps are used for irrigation of garden crops. Depending on the method of water intake and the location of the body of the unit relative to the source, they are surface and submerged.

Drum pumps for pumping tanks

Such devices are designed specifically for pumping water from small-volume tanks, the depth of which does not exceed 1.2 meters. Among the pumping equipment presented on the market, such units are considered to be the easiest to use and maintain.

The main advantage of pumps for the production of irrigation from a barrel is compactness and mobility. The weight of the unit is on average 3-4 kg. Taking it by the handle, it is convenient to carry it around the site and alternately install it on the tanks placed under the catchments. In addition, drum pumps are famous for their low noise level.

In order to pump out the water for irrigation, the drum pump with the bracket is simply fixed to the edge of the tank and connected to the electrical network

The use of barrel aggregates is also convenient because the water used for irrigation can be preliminarily diluted with fertilizers for top dressing of cultivated plants.

Most models are equipped with a pressure regulator. With its help it is convenient to set the pressure necessary for work. In the tank pumps, filters are built in that hold back large particles.

But as the owners note, already tested household models of this type, built-in filters do not always cope with the task. As a consequence, even expensive systems quickly become clogged and fail.

The easiest way to solve this problem is by arranging an additional homemade filter in the form of a cut from a layer of gauze folded in 2-3 layers or net curtains. The pump is simply placed on a hanging canopy so that the mesh layer between the suction device and water does not allow leaking out of the debris.

Warn the ingress of rust and sludge into the system by placing the pump inside the container so that it does not reach the bottom of the tank by 5 cm.

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Surface aggregates for shallow water bodies

When planning to use an artificial water reservoir or a well as the main source of water intake, it is worth considering the models of surface pumps. They are placed in the immediate vicinity of the source, and the water intake is made by immersion in the construction of the suction hose.

Outdoor devices are capable of pumping water from a depth of 8 meters and deliver a jet to a level of about 30-50 meters. Thanks to this pressure from one point, you can water several rows of beds at once.

To start the watering pump out of the pond, you just need to install the housing of the device on a flat surface, attach the suction hose and the outlet pipe to it, and then connect it to the power supply

As the outlet branch pipe of most surface models, a metal pipe is used. The rubber hose is not suitable for this purpose, for the reason that at the time of pumping the liquid, diluted air is created inside it. As a result: the elastic walls begin to contract, preventing the water flow from moving normally to the exit.

The only drawback of pumps for watering from shallow water bodies is vibration and noise generation during operation. To get rid of the loud "growl" it is possible, having placed the unit in an economic building, or by placing the body of the unit on a rubberized rug or stand.

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Submersible devices for contaminated ponds

Submersible pumps are used for garden purposes infrequently. The working part of this type of device is immersed directly into the source, deepening below the water level. On the surface, the evacuated liquid is discharged under pressure through the rubber nipples.

Submersible units, in contrast to outdoor models, are able to travel long distances to garden ruts practically without losing pressure, which is especially valuable in the remote location of the source

Depending on the type of model, submersible pumps can pump water from a depth of up to 80 meters. This parameter is actual when used as a source of water intake for irrigation of a drilled well.

According to the way water is supplied, submersible pumps for irrigation are presented in two variations:

Vibrating.They work by moving the membrane inside. It causes pressure drops, under which water is first sucked in, and then pushed out. Vibration devices are distinguished by a low price, but they are afraid of clogging with silt.
Centrifugal. They raise water to the surface by rotating the blades and wheels. They "grind" the water with such force that insignificant pollution is not terrible for them. But these units are an order of magnitude higher than the vibrational ones.

The outer shell of submersible pumps can be made of stainless metal or plastic. Each of these materials is designed for permanent contact with is designed for constant contact with the working medium.

If necessary, use as a source of water intake pond, the water in which is not very clean, preference is attributed to drainage models. Such aggregates can "process" weakly and highly contaminated water, in which there are various kinds of impurities 5-10 mm in diameter.

For the irrigation of garden rattles are quite suitable with choppers drainage devices, designed for pumping cold drains

Located just above the suction device, the chopper, in the process of pumping, will crush the leaves, silt and other debris that have fallen into the device together with water. Thanks to this irrigation water will additionally be enriched with organic fertilizers, which will only positively affect the yield of cultivated crops.

A significant drawback of drainage units used as pumps for pond watering is the low pressure in the system. So you can water the garden with their help only by gravity. If you plan to use a nozzle or a divider, the water may not go at all. You can get out of the situation by doing the work in stages.

First, a liquid is pumped into the storage tank by means of a drain. And then, after settling it and settling heavy suspensions, water the garden, using a surface and submersible garden pump.

Automatic pumps for drip irrigation

Especially popular are automatic pumps equipped with timers. They greatly facilitate the task of the owners, who do not have the opportunity to spend precious time and excess moisture on hours of watering.

Pumps for drip irrigation are equipped with a pressure switch and hydraulic accumulators. Management in such systems can be either manual or automatic.

The master's task is to set the minimum pressure level at which water will flow out of the outlet branch with a thin trickle

Although such equipment is expensive, but the costs over time completely pay off, allowing more rational use of hundreds of cubic meters of moisture, supplied during the season. And the owner frees a lot of time, which previously would have been spent on watering.

Criteria for selecting technical parameters

When choosing pumping equipment, it is necessary to determine for yourself such factors:

Distance from the source of water intake to the garden beds.
The height difference from the place of installation of pumping equipment to the extreme point of the garden.
The size of the area allocated for crops that need frequent watering.
Type of irrigation (root, drip, sprinkling) and how often it is planned to use.

For drip irrigation, it is sufficient to install low-power equipment. Planning irrigation of crops through sprinkling, it is worth giving preference to systems that are able to withstand a great deal of pressure.

When purchasing a model, you should pay attention to the volume of the tank it is designed for and how much it can pump in one hour

The most reliable are the units with two-stage mechanisms. Such powerful units are chosen by the owners of large plots, where a large area is allocated for vegetable gardens, a flower garden and a watered garden.

Calculating device performance

To calculate the required productivity of the acquired pumping equipment, average values are usually taken.

Depending on climatic conditions and soil conditions, according to the current SNIP, 3 to 6 liters per day are required to irrigate beds with an area of 1 square meter. Therefore, for a garden area of 200 squares daily rate will be: 200x6 = 1200 liters.

To meet the requirements in this case, you will have to purchase a unit with a capacity of 1.5-2 cubic liters per hour

The maximum capacity of the drum units is 4000 l / h. Choosing among low-power devices designed for pumping liquid from storage tanks, it is worth looking at models with a capacity of 2000 l / h. The price for such devices will start from 2.5 thousand rubles.

With the arrangement of drip irrigation, the most reliable type of pump is centrifugal. After all, only it is capable, without damage to the engine overheating, to pump large portions of water under high pressure for a whole day.

When choosing among the drainage models, consider that such units have a productivity of 83 to 250 liters per minute with a water supply of 5 to 12 meters. When using water for irrigation from especially polluted water bodies, whose admixture diameter is from 15 to 50 millimeters, it is worth choosing units with a productivity of 37 to 450 liters per minute. They are able to provide feed to a height of 5 to 22 meters.

Under the pump pressure is implied mechanical work the unit, as a result of which the pressure of the liquid rises and it is pumped. At the same time, part of the energy of the drive during the pumping process is converted into the kinetic energy of the liquid.

The pressure created by the device and the flow rate of the pumped liquid depend directly on each other, in a graphic form this dependence is displayed as a pump characteristic

The higher the value of the created head, the greater the distance can be maintained between the pump and the water intake source. Counting the power, consider also that the ratio of length along the vertical and horizontal is 1: 4.

At the same time, if we are talking about watering, then too much pressure is more trouble than good. After all, the exile pressure can not only damage the dissectors, tearing them off the hose, but also harm green plantations.

Availability of automation system

Automation significantly increases the cost of pumping equipment. But it plays a significant role, preventing overheating of the "heart" of the unit - the motor.

The float mechanism operates under the action of a steel ball placed inside the box, which, when the water level changes, closes the contacts

The float switch protects the engine of the device when the specified minimum water level is reached. This prevents the unit from "dry running", thereby minimizing the risk of breakage.

Having chosen the unit equipped with a float switch, during operation you will not need to control how empty the barrel is. It only takes you once a season to flush the float switch under the pressure of water to prevent sticking of the box body to the outlet nozzle.

Location of the suction valve

The suction valve may be located above the engine compartment at the top of the device, or in the bottom of the housing.

The presence of a filter on the suction valve of the device will allow to detain the garbage that comes with the water, thus prolonging the service life of the unit

More practical models, the water intake of which is located in the upper part of the body. Such a design solution reduces the possibility of siltation and penetration of the bottom sediment and sand particles into the chamber.

Using for submerged submersible units, the suction valves of which are located in the bottom of the housing, use special supplies. By placing the pump on a stand, you can partially protect the working chamber from getting fibrous inclusions, agitated sand suspension and large debris.

The delivery of pumps usually includes adapters that allow the connection of flexible hoses and rigid pipes with a diameter of 1 and 1 1/4 ". In budget models, most likely, the watering hose and nozzle-sprayer will have to be bought additionally.

Review of manufacturers of pumping equipment

High demand for pumping equipment for household use stimulates producers. Today, foreign and domestic manufacturers offer a wide range of equipment in different price categories.

Imported world brands

Among foreign manufacturers, well-established in the market of pumping equipment, it is worth highlighting:

«HAMMER».German leader in the production of first-class pumping equipment. A wide range of products, unique technical solutions and the highest reliability - all this combines the products produced under this brand.
«PATRIOT». One of the oldest American brands. The quality of the products manufactured by this company is tested by generations. Domestic buyers under this brand are more known for reliable and easy-to-use chainsaws. But they are not inferior to pumping equipment.
"Salpeda". Recognized champion in the world market. The Italian company is famous for its good technical traditions. All equipment is produced using high-precision equipment.
«QUATTRO ELEMENTI». Another well-known Italian brand, representing high-quality equipment. The company, founded by like-minded engineers, focuses on the reliability and maintainability of the products.

Barrel models for watering the garden of these brands can be purchased at a price of 5.5 thousand rubles. More powerful surface and submersible units will cost 6 thousand and more. A drainage plant of medium capacity - within 9 thousand rubles.

Choosing the products of well-known brands, even in the event of a breakdown, it will be much easier to find spare parts for them, and they are more readily accepted for repairs by the master

Among the companies that are still building up their potential, but already deserve a positive reputation among a wide range of consumers, it is also worth highlighting "Makita" and "Gardena".

Domestic brands

Popular brands of pumping equipment of the domestic manufacturer:

"Vortex".Leading Russian manufacturer. The main advantage of the products is convenience in operation, noiseless operation and minimal hydraulic losses during pumping.
Gileks.The Russian company produces reliable pumps that can be used as pumping clean as well as slightly polluted water for irrigation.
"Gardener".The products produced under this brand successfully combine an affordable price with a decent quality. Compact centrifugal devices easily cope with contaminated water.

The price for centrifugal submersible pumps of these brands starts from the mark of 4 thousand rubles. Drainage units of medium capacity are from 5 thousand and more.

The budget models of domestic production "Rucheyek" and "Kid" are also very popular. The price of products varies between 1.5-2 thousand rubles. But it is worth noting that they are very sensitive to voltage fluctuations in the electrical network. To work in our conditions, it is better to choose centrifugal models, for which no such sin is noticed.

Video review of the application of the barrel pump "Karcher":

Equipment for pumping out a contaminated pond:

And finally I want to note that, regardless of the model chosen, the shortcomings of equipment are most often manifested due to improper handling. If the device is designed for pumping clean water, then do not put it in a tank with a rain. Fallen leaves and sand will quickly score filters and disable the device. And it's not the producer who is to blame for this, but only the unyielding master.