Rating of the best hydraulic accumulators for water supply systems for 2020

Water is the main component of our body's diet. It is needed for drinking, industrial and other household purposes. The water supply system is responsible for the quality of the water, and in order for the purity and taste of the liquid to remain at a height, you need to monitor the state of the device. One of the important components of the system is the battery, on which the life of the device depends. Attention is given to the rating of the best accumulators for water supply systems for 2020 with their pros and cons.

Classification of accumulators for water supply systems: selection criteria and main nuances when buying, scope

How to choose a hydraulic accumulator of high quality in all respects? First of all, it is worth figuring out what devices there are. The table shows the main types of water batteries.

Table - "Classification of accumulators for water supply systems"

A type:	Due to this, the accumulation and return of the energy of the hydraulic fluid is carried out into the system (principle of operation):	Features:
Cargo:	potential energy, which is at a certain height of the load	ensuring constant pressure;
		great working potential;
		inexpensive.
Spring loaded:	mechanical energy of a compressed spring	high energy intensity;
		budgetary
Pneumohydraulic:	compressed gas energy	reliability and simplicity of designs;
		minimum inertia;
		high energy capacity with minimal dimensions.

Selection Tips:

• For domestic and industrial purposes, it is better to use pneumohydraulic accumulators for water. They are equipped with robust containers for specified pressure values ​​and have an elastic element (internal piston, cylinder, membrane) that maintains the "pressure" of the working fluid in the system.
• Hydraulic accumulators with mechanical accumulation are not recommended. They are very rarely used due to a number of disadvantages: unreliable designs, small working volume, dependence of pressure on the filling volume and the characteristics of the spring.

Basically, the scope of application of hydraulic accumulators is a system of autonomous water supply for country houses, villages or small businesses.

It will be about accumulators of pneumohydraulic type. They are classified into several categories, depending on the assembly of the structure:

• Reciprocating;
• Membrane;
• Balloon;
• Bellows.

Which is the best battery to buy? Purchase recommendations:

1. Which company is better? 7 countries occupy the leading position. Some of them, like France and Finland, specialize in a narrow direction. Hydroaccumulators of all types, produced by Germany. Several types of batteries for water supply systems are produced by Australia, Italy and the USA.
2. Where can I buy? Devices can be purchased through an online store or an official sales center. Before buying, it will not be superfluous to watch a video review, study customer reviews and technical properties of the battery.
3. What to look for when choosing a hydraulic accumulator: build quality - presence of defects; capacity; performance; the material from which the device is made; location during installation; appointment.

When buying a hydraulic accumulator, the user should know what the pressure should be in the device, when working for industrial systems or household. For example, for private houses, a pressure of up to 2 bar is sufficient.

Depending on the method of installation, the buyer must decide which structure he needs: horizontal, vertical or universal. The latter installation is used, in most cases, for large-scale purposes (it can be mounted in one of two ways). If space permits, you can buy a horizontal battery. For those who want to save space, vertical appliances are suitable.

Rating of high-quality accumulators, according to buyers, from various manufacturers for 2020

Popular models are devices of domestic and foreign production. Each product has a short description, technical properties, pros and cons. The listed batteries are the most popular product, which, according to buyers, corresponds to the price and quality. The best manufacturers from this series:

• "Wester";
• "Reflex";
• "Gilex";
• "Vortex".

Model "WAO 80" from "Wester"

Purpose: for a private house and small businesses.

Installation of Russian production is used for domestic needs. The body is made of durable metal, which prolongs the service life of the device, the diaphragm is made of food-grade EPDM rubber. All materials are environmentally friendly and do not affect the taste of drinking water. In the common people, this installation is called an expansion barrel.

Specifications:

Type of instalation:	horizontal
Volume:	80 liters
Operating pressure:	up to 10 bar
Dimensions (centimeters):	42,7/70,4/41
Connection diameter:	1 inch
Flange:	steel
Net weight:	13 kg 200 g
Water temperature:	100 degrees
By price:	4400 rubles

• Constant working pressure;
• Suppresses hydraulic shocks;
• Smoothes the consequences of water shocks that affect the operation of pumps and heat boilers, thereby increasing their service life;
• Eliminates water loss in the event of a system leak;
• Construction reliability;
• Environmentally friendly product;
• Inexpensive device for cost.

• Not identified.

Model "DE 100" from the company "Reflex"

Purpose: for drinking and industrial water.

This type of accumulator is used in booster installations, heating networks (floor water) or fire extinguishing systems. The frame is made of sheet steel, inside there is a special coating that does not form corrosion when it comes into contact with water. There are no fittings in the tank: shutoff, drain and flow. The membrane is replaceable, pear-shaped.

Specifications:

Type of instalation:	vertical
Dimensions (centimeters):	48/83,5
Net weight:	19 kg
Volume:	100 liters
Maximum working pressure:	10 bar
Tank pressure:	4 bar
Flange:	metal
Execution:	on legs
Fitting:	1 inch
Working temperature (degrees):	70-100
Manufacturer:	Germany
Average price:	7500 rubles

• Easy installation;
• Reliability;
• The ability to change the membrane;
• Corrosion does not form;
• Reduces noise bumps.

• Not identified.

Model "Crab 50" from the firm "Gilex"

Purpose: for home.

Automatic station with a complete set of elements required for installation. The body is made of plastic, equipped with a pressure gauge, filter change calendar. The pump turns on and off automatically, the water is filtered in advance, before it enters the pipeline. Feature of the unit: installation can be carried out, regardless of the direction of water flow.

Specifications:

Type of instalation:	vertical
Tank:	50 liters
Working pressure:	1-5.5 bar
Relay:	1.4-2.8 bar
Net weight:	10 kg 900 g
Housing:	plastic
Connecting connector:	inch
Maximum current:	10 A
Working temperature:	35 degrees
How much is:	5700 rubles

• Design;
• Compact;
• Corrosion resistant;
• Functional;
• Easy and convenient installation: no additional settings are required;
• Automation;
• Value for money.

• Not identified.

Model "GA-50" from the firm "Vortex"

Purpose: used for water supply in conjunction with a borehole or surface pump.

Ideal for a hydraulic accumulator for a private house. All characteristics correspond to the customer's request, the frame is made of durable and corrosion-resistant materials. The device copes with the main task. How to connect the unit is described in detail in the operating instructions.

Specifications:

Type of instalation:	horizontal
Tank rating:	50 l
Temperature:	up to 45 degrees
Membrane:	replaceable, made of food-grade rubber
Working pressure (maximum):	8 bar
Flange material:	steel
Net weight:	7 kg
Dimensions (centimeters):	37,5/54/35
Air pressure:	2 bar
Purpose:	for pumps up to 1 kW
Average cost:	2000 rubles

• Reliable;
• Replacement of the membrane is possible;
• Long service life;
• Easy to install;
• With autonomous on / off function;
• Inexpensive.

• Not identified.

Rating of the best batteries for water from the company "Belamos" for 2020

The firm "Belamos" offers a choice of different installations in terms of tank volume and installation. All of them are used in almost all water supply systems, therefore they are in great demand among the population. In the price range, there are both budget models and expensive ones. The Chinese company manufactures accumulators for a number of tasks:

• Pressure stabilization in water supply systems;
• Pump protection from frequent activation;
• Reducing the risk of water hammer that can damage the system;
• A backup option for water supply in case of a power outage.

Model "50 VT"

Purpose: to maintain optimal water pressure in the water supply system.

The unit is of a vertical type in a steel casing, the flange is fastened with bolts and nuts. The device is equipped with two fittings, the second of them has an internal and external thread, thanks to which all the necessary automation is installed.

Specifications:

Installation:	vertical
Tank:	50 l, steel
Working pressure (max):	8 bar
Connection size:	1 inch
Dimensions (centimeters):	38/36/55
Membrane:	synthetic rubber
By cost:	2700 rubles

• Rust does not form;
• Long service life;
• Automatically releases air from the membrane;
• Inexpensive;
• Convenient installation;
• Keeps the pressure.

• Not identified.

Model "24ST2"

Purpose: for water storage.

Tank for operation with a spring and surface pump with powers up to 500 W. The frame of the device is made of steel 0.8 mm thick. Powder coating protects the unit from corrosion.

Specifications:

Installed:	horizontally
Barrel volume:	24 liters
Net weight:	3 Kg
Dimensions (centimeters):	28/31/46
Membrane:	bottled rubber
Heating liquid:	45 degrees
Maximum temperature:	77 degrees
Outlet connection by diameter:	1 inch
Pressure (MPa):	0.8 - maximum, 0.15-0.2 set
Average price:	1400 rubles

• Quality materials;
• Corrosion protection;
• Easy connection;
• Affordable price;
• Copes with the tasks.

• It requires periodically to download air from the tank to avoid the formation of bacteria.

The best hydroaccumulators from the "Dzhiles" company for 2020

Domestic production occupies one of the leading positions in the market in this area. There are aggregates of any type. The review includes models that are often purchased by the population.

Model "100 V"

Freestanding unit on 3 legs in blue. Made of durable metal, treated from the inside with a special layer that prevents rust. They will perform all the same functions as the units from the "Belamos" company.

Specifications:

Installed:	horizontally
Barrel volume:	24 liters
Net weight:	3 Kg
Dimensions (centimeters):	28/31/46
Membrane:	bottled rubber
Heating liquid:	45 degrees
Maximum temperature:	77 degrees
Outlet connection by diameter:	1 inch
Pressure (MPa):	0.8 - maximum, 0.15-0.2 set
Average price:	1400 rubles

• Quality assurance;
• Simple installation;
• Affordable price;
• Compactness;
• Roominess;
• Technical properties.

• Not identified.

Model "24 GP"

Purpose: to reduce the likelihood of water hammer in the system.

Steel tank with lateral installation with replaceable diaphragm. The small volume allows you to fully service a private house. There were no complaints about the build quality and operation. Perform all the functions that are imposed on the accumulator.

Specifications:

Installed:	horizontally
Dimensions (centimeters):	32,5/47/31
Net weight:	4 kg 600 g
Maximum pressure:	8 bar
Connector connection:	1 inch
Tank capacity:	24 liters
Membrane:	butyl
Working temperature:	up to 99 degrees
Operating pressure:	2 bar
Cost:	1500 rubles

• Surface stable construction;
• Inexpensive;
• Practical;
• Lightweight;
• Functional.

• Not identified.

Output

The popularity of models of hydraulic accumulators for water supply depends on its technical characteristics, ease of installation and materials from which the structure is made. In order not to make mistakes when choosing a device, it is important to remember: small volumes of accumulators are used for private houses and small businesses, large - for large-scale purposes (for example, a large mechanical engineering workshop).

Among the options presented, the leading position is occupied by three firms: “Wester” (only one model is considered), “Dzhiles” and “Belamos”.

Installations can be vertical, horizontal or mixed type for installation, however, buyers prefer the first two options. The operating manual shows a diagram of the accumulator fastening.

The table contains a list of all the batteries for the water supply system, which have become the leaders this year.

Table - "Hydraulic accumulators for water supply systems, 2020 - an overview"

Model:	Manufacturer:	Tank volume (liters):	Type of instalation:	Average cost (rubles):
"WAO 80"	"Wester"	80	horizontal	4400
"DE 100"	"Reflex"	100	vertical	7500
"Crab 50"	"Gilex"	50	vertical	5700
"GA-50"	"Vortex"	50	horizontal	2000
"50 VT"	"Belamos"	50	vertical	2700
"24ST2"		24	horizontal	1400
"100 V"	"Gilex"	100	vertical	5800
"24 GP"		24	horizontal	1500

Based on the table, the following conclusions are obtained:

1. Most often, installations of an average denomination are bought - for 50 liters;
2. The most budgetary options in the range of 1400-2000 rubles from the companies "Vikhr", "Belamos" and "Dzhileks";
3. The most expensive accumulators in the price range of 5700-7500 rubles from the manufacturers "Dzhileks" and "Reflex";
4. Basically, all models are made of steel, therefore their service life is more than ten years.
5. All batteries come with a membrane. In some models it is interchangeable, while in others it is not possible.

Which hydraulic accumulator to buy for your water supply system - everyone decides for himself.