Pump "Kid": product specifications

The owners of villas and private houses are very familiar with the problem of the lack of centralized water supply. We have to find a solution to how to supply water to your house and garden. Partially cope with this problem helps pump "Kid". Though not so powerful as to pump out water from artesian wells, it does allow to supply water from open reservoirs, wells of shallow depth and wells.

Submersible pump "Kid" is a vibrating device with a very simple and inexpensive design. Of course, the productivity of this pump is not too high, but it has many other advantages.For example, this pump combines both reliability and low price. It can be said that the ratio of its technical characteristics and prices is one of the best on the market.

The popularity of the “Kid” in the first place lies not even in its price, but in its stability. It is also in demand because it is possible to create at its base a full-fledged pumping station, which will provide automatic water supply. To do this, you just need to equip the pump with a hydroaccumulator, a check valve, and a pressure switch. Due to the relay, the required water level in the hydraulic tank will be maintained automatically.

The size of the pump is small - up to 255 millimeters, and its weight does not exceed 3.4 kilograms.

Despite these dimensions, the pump does an excellent job with many tasks, including:

• allows you to supply water from wells and wells with an internal diameter of 8 to 11 centimeters and a depth of 40 meters;
• pumps out water from reservoirs in which water temperature is less than 35 degrees;
• pumps over water from open sources, which are located at a distance of over 100 meters from the house or site;
• transports water from the storage tank to the water supply system in the house;
• allows you to water the plants on the site;
• pumps out water from basements when they are flooded;
• fills and also allows you to drain water from the pools;
• collects water in storage tanks;
• pumps out water from newly drilled or silted production.

Pumps "Kid" on the design features can be divided into several varieties:

• Pumps with the upper water intake. Practice has shown that these water pumps are very good. This is due to the fact that the main construction of the pump is located at the bottom and has full cooling during operation. In addition, such an installation will not get pollution like sand, silt, and so on. Such pumps are perfect as deep well. Although it is better to use them at shallow depths.

• Pumps with bottom water intake need more delicate operating conditions. Also, they have to constantly monitor. In such pumps there is no automation, as well as elements that provide thermal protection, so they can not work even a very short time without water. As soon as the pump with the lower fence overheats, it will immediately fail. It is recommended for such models to use mechanical filters.

In total, the “Kid” series pumps are divided into three models:

• Classic "Kid" is a basic model with a lower water intake. Such a pump is most effective when working on open water when it is necessary to supply water over long distances, when pumping water from basements and lower floors. It can pump out water to the lowest possible level. It is recommended to install special filters on it so that particles of dirt do not get inside.

The technical characteristics of this model and the operating conditions are as follows:

• type of submersible pump: well, borehole;
• pump mechanism - vibration;
• maximum pressure - 60 meters;
• maximum flow rate - 25 l / min;

• depth of immersion in water - 3 meters;
• power consumption - 240 W;
• current consumption - 3.4 A;
• pump diameter - 98 millimeters;
• protection level - IP x8;

• dimensions: width - 98 millimeters, length - 98 millimeters, height 255 millimeters. Pumps of this model may be labeled in the form of letters.
• temperature of the transported water varies from 1 to 35 degrees;
• horizontal water transportation is carried out a maximum of 100-150 meters;
• vertical water transportation is no more than 40 meters;
• water supply system should have no more than three points of water intake;
• average productivity - 1 050 l / hour;

• mass concentration of mechanical impurities - not more than 0.01%;
• there is no protective automatic overheating, filter against contamination, pressure switch;
• the device can be immersed to a depth of no more than 5 meters;
• device case is made of aluminum;
• works from a normal network of 220 V.

• "Kid (K)", in fact, a classic model, but only with additional thermal protection. A thermal switch is built into the pump casing, which immediately turns off the pump when overheated. Thus, this model can be left to work for a long time even without supervision. "Baby (P)" is also the base model, but only with a plastic case. Such a case is less reliable and durable. These pumps should be handled with care so that cracks do not appear on the case.

• "Kid-M" has similar classical model specifications. The main difference of this model lies in its design, in which water is taken from above. "Baby 3" is the most popular model in the series. It is recommended to use for sources that have a small flow rate and a diameter greater than 8 centimeters.

Technical characteristics of this model have the following differences:

• automatic overheating protection.
• head - 20 meters;
• water issue - 0.432 cubic meters per hour;
• rated power - 165 W;
• the pump and the electric drive are located in the monolithic hermetic block;

Pump "Kid" has a fairly simple device.Durable sealed housing does not allow fluid to get inside, where the electric drive, core, two coils, electric wire, vibrator are located. The valve, which closes the inlets and provides free inflow or outflow of water, is located depending on the water intake at the pump: up or down. The working unit in the vibration pump is a diaphragm chamber. The membrane is an elastic web. The pump is powered by AC 50 Hz. Electromagnetic oscillations of a similar frequency affect the core, causing oscillatory movements. The core is connected to the membrane through a float. With an increase in the volume of the water chamber, a vacuum is created and water flows. During compression, water is squeezed out through the valve.

Simply put, the principle of operation is reduced to the fact that a drive is connected to the network that converts electricity into electromagnetic oscillations. They, in turn, affect the membrane, which carries out vibrations. Thus, the pressure is injected and the water rises to the top. It should be borne in mind that such pumps do not tolerate overheating and require additional equipment by automation, which will control the engine and turn it off during idle operation.By idle work in this case is meant the moment when the water level was lower than the pump intake.

Submersible pumps are low-level equipment that, despite this, copes with its tasks. Before using the pump, you should be familiar with the rules of operation of the device. There are some limitations to use the pump. For example, the device is not used if its cord is damaged or the mains voltage is increased. When the pump is turned on, it is not possible to shut off the water supply.

Installation of the vibration pump with your own hands is quite simple, especially if you have an instruction at hand. Begin installation of the pump with determining the depth of its immersion. Then you need to choose a flexible plastic or rubber hose with an internal diameter of about 18 millimeters. You should not take hoses with a smaller diameter, as this will create an extra load on the pump. Also suitable for water supply metal or plastic pipes.But they are necessarily attached to the pump by means of a hose, the minimum length of which should be two meters.

When the hose is picked up, it must be attached to the outlet of the device using a hose clamp. When using the pump during the winter period, it is necessary to prevent freezing and to allow the outflow of fluid. To do this, a small hole is made near the pump casing in the hose (approximately 1.5 millimeters). For the summer this hole is easily closed with tape. After connecting the hose it is necessary to secure the nylon cord on the pump eyes. As a rule, this cord with a length of about 10 meters is included in the pump kit. In that case, if there is a need to increase the length, you can use the wire and attach it to the nylon cord. It is worth remembering that the wire or metal cable is not attached directly to the device, as this may damage the mounting holes.

Thrust the cable into the ears, it is fixed. At the same time, the fastening units should be at a distance of at least 10 centimeters from the device body so that they are not sucked inwards. Cut edges must be melted so that the cable does not spread.Before installing the pump, it is necessary to calculate in advance what is the distance from the outlet to the water intake. This is the only way to find out how long the cable is needed to connect the vibration pump. Included with the pump "Kid" is a cord with a length of 6 to 40 meters. Usually its length is indicated in the instructions.

As a result, the pump should go: hose, nylon cable and electrical wire. In several places they are interconnected with scotch tape. The interval between compounds should be 1-2 meters. The first such connection should be located from the pump housing at a distance of no more than 20 centimeters. When the pump is working, quite often there is vibration, which contributes to the contact of the device with the walls of a narrow well or casing in the well. As a result, the casing is damaged and this may cause damage to the entire device. To prevent this, a rubber ring should be worn over the pump before immersing it. It will absorb possible shocks and provide additional body protection.

After everything is connected to the pump, it is necessary to lower it into the water and hang it smoothly so that there is no contact of the walls and the gaps from all sides were as much as possible.At the top of the well, it is necessary to set the bar to which the suspension will be attached, preferably from an elastic and at the same time durable material. Such a suspension will reduce the vibration that occurs when the device is working. The suspension can be made from a piece of rubber hose or medical cord. With the suspension connect the upper end of the cable so as to create tension.

The electric wire rests on the bar freely without any tension. The pump is now ready for operation. Before use, it is not necessary to lubricate or fill with water. In case the device has 1 class of protection, then the socket needs grounding. You can turn on the device immediately after it is immersed in a well, a well or a reservoir. In case the device has a lower water intake, the distance from the body to the bottom should be up to one meter. Pumps with the upper water intake can be immersed below, but at the same time its body should not be in contact with the bottom. This may cause damage during operation.

To make the pump work longer, it is recommended to purchase a mechanical filter for it.in order to avoid internal contamination of the device. If small particles often get inside the pump, the piston and check valve will quickly wear out, and the hose will become blocked, causing a critical increase in water pressure. Most often, a conventional cylindrical gasket made of fibrous polyethylene or other porous material is used as a filter for vibration pumps.

Pumps series "Kid" is not suitable for long-term operation. However, if the device is treated carefully and in time to repair minor problems, then its service life can be somewhat extended. Especially do-it-yourself repairs become relevant after the warranty period has ended. Practice shows that spare parts for the pump are inexpensive, and the repair process is simple. Repair of the pump must begin with disassembling the housing. However, before proceeding with this, it is necessary to apply notches on the device body. They should mark the relative position of the parts.This is necessary to facilitate the assembly at the end of the repair work.

After that, it is necessary to loosen all the screws connecting the housing parts. To simplify the process of loosening the screws, the case is clamped with a vice in the areas of the ledges for the screws. Now you can remove the body, and then install the piston disk necessarily parallel to the seat. To do this, you can use a caliper. When the device is disassembled, you can begin to repair it. Causes of damage can be very different.

It is worth considering the most common ones:

• Clogged pump. This is due to ingestion of small particles of dirt inside the device due to the absence of a filter. In this case, you just need to disassemble and clean it.
• Peeled off epoxy compound. First, the places where the detachment occurred are determined. To do this, with a small hammer, you need to knock the body, listening to the sound. In places of detachment, the sound will be more subtle. After that, the node with compound is extracted.
• A layer of sealant is applied to it, for example, glass adhesive. Then the node is inserted into the body and an effort of about 300 kilograms should be applied to it. After the sealant has set, a pump can be assembled.

• The locknut on the adjusting screw at the water intake site has loosened. To eliminate this breakdown, simply tighten the nut.
• Out of order swinging stock. It should be noted that this fault is one of the most serious. To fix this damage is quite difficult. You will need a serviceable node that replaces the failed.
• Broken swinging cuff, which has the appearance of two small saucers, located bottoms to each other. To detect such a breakdown is quite difficult. However, it is very easy to replace it with a new one. In addition, the new cuff is inexpensive.

When assembling the pump, it is very important that all the holes located in the central and upper part of the rubber gasket match. These nodes are symmetrical and their location can be confused. To check the performance of the device after the repair it can be lowered into a bucket of water. From the outlet nozzle a stream of water should be about 30 centimeters. In the event that the damages relate to the water pressure switch or the engine has burned out, it is best to contact a qualified technician. Despite the fact that the repair of the pump seems simple, with incorrect actions, the device may completely stop working.

According to reviews, the pump "Kid" is able to work for very many years and without interruption, especially if you follow some recommendations. Despite its rather unpretentious characteristics, this pump does an excellent job with pumping water. For wells it is more than enough. Among the recommendations for the use of this pump one of the most common was the recommendation for monitoring the mains voltage. This is because when power surges occur, the device must be immediately turned off. The best solution would be to apply voltage through a stabilizer.

Pay attention to the quality of the water that the pump is pumping. It often happens that the device breaks down due to sand or other debris falling into it. And not always even pumps with the top fence will guarantee that the particles of debris will not fall. Therefore, it is better to immediately install a filter on the pump that will allow the device to last much longer. In addition, due to the filter water will be supplied with higher quality, since there will be no impurities in it.

When the inlets on the device become clogged, they must be cleaned carefully,So as not to damage the rubber valve. That is why for cleaning it is best to use tools, the ends of which are blunt. In the event that in the winter time the pump is not used, it should be removed from the well. Then thoroughly rinse and dry. It is best to store the pump away from the heaters and it is desirable that it does not fall into direct sunlight.

Vibrating submersible pump is not designed to work with a hydraulic accumulator, as it can not create high pressure. However, there are certain conditions when they can work together in one bundle. To do this, use the standard scheme in the form of a pump, a pressure switch, a pressure gauge and a hydroaccumulator. All this must be assembled with the help of a five-pin fitting. In order for this structure to work normally at the end of the hose that is immersed in water, it is necessary to install a check valve. It will prevent water from flowing back into the well.Also a prerequisite is the substantial capacity of the accumulator (at least 100-150 liters). The pressure switch is configured as low as possible so that the pump has enough power.

How to repair the pump "Kid" with your own hands, see the following video.