Pumps submersible Kid - characteristics and operating features

Increasingly, owners of individual buildings equip autonomous water supply system.There are many reasons, but most importantly - better quality of the liquid and its independence from the supplier.One of the main elements of the water supply circuit is a pump.From the correctness of his choice depends not only reliable operation of the whole system, but also the duration of its maintenance-free operation.

One of the models that are in high demand among the "privateers", is the "Little Boy" submersible pump.When buying keep in mind that depending on the model differences are not only in performance but also in design features.Below we describe the features of this pump.

water intake

may be carried out at a depth of up to 70 meters, regardless of which source is used: well, an outdoor pond, well.But there are some limitations.The suction pipe model "Baby" is located in the lower part of the body.Such products should be used for draining tanks.The pump versions "M" and "3", it is at the top.They are well installed in the well or wells.

Location and

method of mounting When installed in a well (read about it here), please note that it should be a cross-section of not less than 100 mm, because the diameter of the housing of all models in the range 76 - 99mm (height 240 - 280 mm).In addition, there are differences of different products and the length of the power cord (10 - 40 m).To this should be targeted based on the depth of immersion.Conveniently, that "kid" is powered by a single-phase 220 V 50 Hz, so to connect it enough to have a normal free outlet.

As such, there is no installation.This is one of the main advantages of the pump "The Kid" in front of many peers when needed if services are not, at least to specialist advice.It is enough to lower the product into the water, and can be directly fed supply voltage.In terms of operation it is also very convenient.When used on a country site only in the warmer months, the pump without any difficulty is removed to the surface and cleaned the room until the next season.

Operation

All are unanimous that the "Little Boy" unpretentious and reliable in use, does not require any special care.And most importantly, that all of its properties have been tested by time, in contrast to many of the latest products.Despite the fact that the centrifugal pump more efficiently, the crowd wanting to part with vibration "kids" are not observed.

Some site owners say that "Little Boy" can work even in critical conditions, when other models give "failure."For example, when excessive silting of the well, which is cleaned regularly is difficult, and sometimes just do not have time.It is noted that it works flawlessly on 3 or more years, if all of the manufacturer's recommendations for use.

But if a defect occurs, "The Kid" easily repaired by the owner, as the most likely cause - faulty valves, which are not difficult to replace.

Use Cases

• Ensuring water supply to the building with a little of its daily consumption.
• Draining flooded places (pumping).
• Set in suburban areas.
• Applying spray planting, drip systems automatic watering.

What to look

The practice of "Little Boy" pumps shows that their operation has a number of limitations.Feedback from those who have already used them on their sites, it is necessary to bear in mind:

• When draining flooded areas (basements, trenches, etc.) to pump too contaminated water is not recommended, as this results in rapid damage to the product.
• in working condition pump must be completely submerged.The fact that cooling occurs body washing it with water.Otherwise, possible rapid overheating and as a result, failure of the support bearing, which leads to jamming of the mechanism.After each
• 1.5 - 2 hours pump should be turned off at least for 20 minutes.Longer operation is fraught with failure.

As an example, a brief look at a few models.

• Kid M-25 (NeoClima) has a capacity of 1.2 m3 / h at a maximum depth of 7 m is used in wells or boreholes, as the working position -. Vertical. Price - 1 770 rubles.
• Kid-10M «pumps» 0.45 m3 / h when diving to 40 meters. It weighs less than 3.5 kg and can operate in any position of the body. Price - 1360 rubles.
• Kid-16M with a capacity of 0.6 m3 / h.It used only for clean liquid and in the upright position. Price - 1475 rubles.

Sales fairly large assortment of these pumps, so the choice can be made for any occasion.