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Watering the garden with a barrel pump

If in an apartment water is needed for washing dishes and cooking, then in the country the main function of the liquid is to water the garden. In order for the beds with vegetables and fruits to really live up to all expectations, it is necessary to equip stable watering. Sometimes nature becomes the first helper, clean, rainwater just pours from the sky, but in hot years nature becomes not a helper, but even dries the greens even more. To water all the seedlings, you have to run around the site with full buckets of water for almost a whole day.

As you know, most summer cottages cannot be connected to the central water supply system, so you have to suffer on your own. So that the spine does not hurt after jogging with buckets, and in order not to waste time on this procedure, you need to buy a special pump.

Where do you get water for irrigation?

Before you go to the store for the pump, you need to decide on the source of water, because a lot depends on it. It should be borne in mind that plants mostly like settled and warm liquid, but it doesn’t matter how clean the water is. Of course, we are talking about ordinary pollution, and the presence of dangerous chemicals in the water will simply kill the plants.

Today, several options for water intake are used at once:

  1. Underground source. Water can indeed be pumped directly from a well or well. But experienced summer residents do not advise doing this, because the garden does not like cold water, because of this, the roots of the plants begin to rot;

  1. If there is a natural reservoir near your site, then you can draw water from there. This, of course, if we are not talking about a mountain river, where the water is very cold, and there will be the same problems as with a well.
  2. Home pool or pond. If you have this on your site, you can solve two problems in one fell swoop - clean the pond or pool, and water the plants. But it should be said that the water from the pools is only suitable if special household chemicals are not used to clean them.
  3. Undoubtedly, the best source of water for the garden will be settled rainwater, which you collect in barrels and other containers. If it doesn’t rain for a long time, then you can fill the container with water from any source, but leave it for a while to settle and warm up.

barrel pump design

Today, companies produce many options for pumping equipment, each type works according to its own principle, so the choice must be approached carefully. Electric options will be useless in areas where there is no electrical connection, and manual equipment is very inconvenient to operate with large volumes of water.

There are also special pumps for taking water from barrels and other similar containers. Some craftsmen even make such equipment with their own hands. To understand how a barrel pump works, you need to familiarize yourself with its design, and it consists of the following elements:

  • cardan coupling;
  • Motor mounting ring;
  • Bearing;
  • Delivery channel;
  • Pipe for immersion in water;
  • Bushings and special holes.

Installing such a pump is very simple, it must be placed vertically, the pump part is immersed in liquid, and the engine is left above the surface. At the same time, it is forbidden to turn on the equipment when there is no water in the tank, so the pump will quickly fail.

What to Consider When Choosing a Barrel Pump

It is necessary to choose equipment taking into account its technical characteristics and functionality. To make the right choice, you need to pay attention to such points:

  1. Distance from the source of water intake to the extreme point of the garden.
  2. The presence of elevation changes and their footage.
  3. How often and for how long should the pump be turned on.
  4. What is the area of ​​the garden, where the plants need regular watering.
  5. What type of watering do you need (at the root, rain or drip).

Performance

The most important characteristic is the performance of the equipment. For calculations, a scheme is used that provides that for each square meter of a garden, about 3-5 liters of water are needed. This means that if you have a garden of 200 "squares", then multiplying 200 by 5, we get 1000. That is how many liters of water are needed per day. At the same time, the equipment must pump this volume of water in the time that suits you. In the technical specifications of each model, the performance is indicated by the letter Q. If it is approximately 50 liters per minute, then it will take about 20 minutes to water.

pressure

This characteristic must also be taken into account, it determines the height from which the pump will lift water and transfer it to the spout without losing pressure. If pumping equipment is used for irrigation from tanks that are installed flush with the ground, then each 1 vertical meter can be correlated with 10 horizontal ones. It is clear that the greater the distance from the barrel to the garden, the longer the path must be overcome by water, and the pressure will be less.

So that the procedure for watering the garden does not bring difficulties, you think in advance what pressure is needed for work.

Motor power characteristic

It all depends on the method of watering. If you use the drip method, then you can use not the most powerful motors, but for the rain method you already need a stronger unit that can withstand high pressure. To understand this issue in more detail, you should contact a sales consultant, he will help you choose a pump with optimal power.

Advantages and disadvantages of barrel pumps

Such a pump is used exclusively for irrigation with water intake from a barrel or other similar containers. Such equipment weighs approximately 4 kilograms and is installed on board. A small motor is installed in the housing, and the lower part of the pump is immersed in water. This special design allows you to quickly cool the motor during operation.

Advantages of this type of pumps:

  • Affordable price;
  • Small dimensions and weight;
  • Ease of use;
  • Low noise level during operation;
  • The functionality of the pump can be increased by automatically adjusting the performance, this will allow you to set the optimal operating mode.
  • Most pumping equipment of this type is equipped with a filter, and this is not at all necessary for watering plants;
  • Used exclusively for irrigation.

Types of barrel pumps

Now manufacturers are producing more and more different models of barrel pumps that are designed for summer cottages. Which type is best to choose. There are two main types: manual and electric. The first is worth buying only in cases where you do not have electricity, or the garden is very small. Otherwise, it is better to purchase an electric pump. Equipment is classified according to the principle of operation, there are several types at once:

  • Piston;
  • Membrane;
  • gate;
  • Bellows.

The water supply occurs after the rotation of the handle at the top of the pump, and the main mechanism of the device is on the surface. With such equipment, it is possible to carry out not only watering, but also to supply fertilizer solutions.

Types of pumps for irrigation

Electric pumping stations are used to draw water from large barrels, such equipment is equipped with an electric or pneumatic drive, which is located above the surface of the water. These pumps are divided into several types:

  1. Centrifugal and sliding. Such equipment is used not only for pumping liquids and solutions, but also for diesel fuel.
  2. Screw. This type of equipment is made specifically for working with thick and viscous materials.
  3. With pneumatic drive. Such a pump pumps over both neutral liquids and thick oils.

Also on the market you can find chemical barrel pumps, they are made of very durable materials, and are usually used to supply fertilizer from large containers. The length of the pump part is 0.5-2.5 meters, so they can be used for sufficiently deep containers that are made for irrigating greenhouses. There are also small options with a pumping part of 70 centimeters, if this is not suitable, then you can order equipment according to your size.

Chemical pumps have the following advantages:

  • Small mass. The device is quite simple to install and maintain, which is very important for owners of suburban areas;
  • Included with the equipment are often flow meters that facilitate the supply of water to the beds;
  • The design is modular. The pump part and the motor can be separated, which allows you to optimally adjust the immersion depth. The motor of these pumps is either electric or pneumatic.

Hand pump

For watering a small garden from a barrel, a hand pump is most often used. It has a simple design, it is quite reliable and inexpensive. Such equipment is made of steel, and the sealing elements are made of durable rubber. To start the pump, simply turn the special knob. Some models are also equipped with a reverse movement function.

A hand pump is used for watering the garden, small beds and greenhouses. The barrel can be of any size, but for large containers, experts still recommend buying electric pumps, but it will be inconvenient to work with manual ones.

Benefits of manual barrel pumps:

  • Low cost. This amount can be spent for your dacha;
  • Good performance indicators;
  • There is no need to connect to the mains, which is not only convenient, but also economical;
  • Watering can be arranged from buds with a volume of 50 to 200 liters, this is enough for small gardens in summer cottages;
  • Simple structure and working principle, also the pump is easy to clean.

Submersible pumps

Traditional versions of submersible pumps are most often used to draw water directly from sources (wells and wells), but can also be used for barrels. They are of two types:

  1. Vibrating. They are in high demand due to their affordable price and high performance. Such equipment consumes very little electricity, and can work for a long time without stopping. But it is worth noting that it is quite difficult to repair such equipment, even with a small breakdown it may be easier to buy a new device than to repair it.
  2. Centrifugal. Such pumps have a very high performance, and they are used for watering fairly large fields and gardens. It is clear that you will have to pay more for such a pump. Repair of centrifugal submersible pumps is much easier, and their service life is longer. Most models can be used to transfer water over long distances.

Advantages of submersible pumps:

  • Virtually silent operation;
  • High performance and other specifications;
  • If we talk about the vibration type, then it is also inexpensive.

True, such devices have their drawbacks:

  • Maintenance and repair of submersible pumps is quite difficult;
  • You will have to pay quite a lot for the centrifugal type.

The reputation of the manufacturer is also important. Karcher is a company whose products you can buy without fear. The equipment will be really powerful and of high quality. The only negative is that Karcher products can cost more than some analogues.

We make a barrel pump ourselves

Not every owner of a summer cottage is ready to spend money on organizing the irrigation of their small beds. Buying an expensive pump is pointless, but you don’t want to carry water in buckets either. Therefore, some owners decide to make an irrigation system on their own from ordinary materials.

To build such a device you will need:

  • Plastic watering can with handle;
  • Flexible hose with universal nozzle and non-threaded connections. Every dacha owner probably has one;
  • A container (in our case, a barrel) with water;
  • Small pump. It can be purchased at a regular hardware store, it costs a lot. Even "Brook" will do;
  • To make your design perform its tasks longer, buy more filters, they will extend the life of the product.

First, you need to connect the hose to the pump with a clamp (if we talk about the length of the hose, then 1.5-2 meters is enough). As an adapter, a ¾ thread, which is used in washing machines, can be used. Do not forget to seal the joints with FUM tape or tow.

At the next stage, the pump is lowered into the barrel, and a hose is connected to it. Here it is important to take into account that it is desirable to fix the switch with adhesive tape, this will allow you to turn on the pump for a long time, and not constantly run to it. For uniform watering of plants, you can use a watering can, you get a very good sprayer.

Of course, in appearance, such a bulky design does not really resemble factory pumps, but it all works efficiently and efficiently. The advantages are also that the assembly is very fast, and such an irrigation system will cost much less.

Outcome

If you are the owner of a summer cottage with a garden or vegetable garden, then you need to equip a normal irrigation system. This will save you time and effort, and will also guarantee a good harvest. Hand water or water from a well can be used as a source of water, but the use of a barrel is preferable because they can also make special fertilizer solutions.

Modern pumps differ not only in design, but also in power, principle of operation and even price. You need to choose equipment based on your needs. If you have a large garden, then you can safely buy a submersible pump, and if there are several beds, then a home-made design is quite enough.

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