Rating of the best accumulators for water supply systems for 2022

Water is the main component of our body's diet. It is needed for drinking, industrial and other domestic 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 its best, you need to monitor the status of the device. One of the important components of the system is the battery, on which the life of the device depends. Attention is drawn to the rating of the best hydraulic accumulators for water supply systems for 2022 with its pros and cons.

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

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

Table - "Classification of accumulators for water supply systems"

Type of:	Due to which the accumulation and return of the energy of the hydraulic fluid is carried out in the system (principle of operation):	Peculiarities:
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 purposes and in industry, it is better to use pneumohydraulic accumulators for water. They are equipped with durable tanks for preset pressure values ​​and have an elastic element (internal piston, cylinder, membrane) that maintains the "pressure" of the working fluid in the system.
• Hydroaccumulators 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 filling volume and spring characteristics.

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

We are talking about accumulators of pneumohydraulic type. They are classified into several categories, depending on the assembly of the structure:

• piston;
• Membrane;
• Balloon;
• Bellows.

What is the best battery to buy? Buying advice:

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

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

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

Rating of high-quality hydraulic accumulators, according to buyers, from various manufacturers for 2022

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

• Wester;
• Reflex;
• "Jileks";
• "Vortex".

Model "WAO 80" from the company "Wester"

Purpose: for private homes and small businesses.

Russian-made installations are used for domestic needs. The body is made of durable metal, which prolongs the life of the device, the diaphragm is made of EPDM food grade 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;
• Silences hydraulic shocks;
• Smoothes out the effects of water shocks that affect the operation of pumps and thermal boilers, thereby increasing their service life;
• Eliminates water loss in case of system leakage;
• Reliability of a design;
• Environmentally friendly product;
• Inexpensive device for the price.

• Not identified.

Model "DE 100" from the company "Reflex"

Appointment: for drinking and technical water.

This type of battery 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 in contact with water. There are no fittings in the tank: shut-off, drain and flow. The membrane is replaceable, in the form of a pear.

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
Union:	1 inch
Operating temperature (degrees):	70-100
Manufacturer:	Germany
Average price:	7500 rubles

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

• Not identified.

Model "Crab 50" from the company "Dzhileks"

Purpose: for the home.

Automatic station with a full set of elements necessary for installation. The body is made of plastic, equipped with a pressure gauge, filter change calendar. The pump turns on and off automatically, water is filtered 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
Frame:	plastic
Connection socket:	inch
Maximum current:	10 A
Working temperature:	35 degrees
What is the price:	5700 rubles

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

• Not identified.

Model "GA-50" from the company "Whirlwind"

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

An ideal hydroaccumulator for a private house. All characteristics correspond to consumer demand, 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 instruction manual.

Specifications:

Type of instalation:	horizontal
Tank Rating:	50 l
Temperature:	up to 45 degrees
Membrane:	replaceable, 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;
• Membrane replacement is possible;
• Long service life;
• Easy installation;
• With autonomous on/off function;
• Inexpensive.

• Not identified.

Rating of the best water batteries from Belamos for 2022

The company "Belamos" offers a choice of various installations for the volume of the tank 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 budget models, and expensive ones.A Chinese company produces hydraulic accumulators for a number of tasks:

• Pressure stabilization in water supply systems;
• Protecting the pump from frequent switching on;
• Reducing the risk of water hammer that can harm the system;
• Backup option for water supply in case of power outage.

Model "50 VT"

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

The unit is vertical type in a steel case, the flange is fastened with bolts and nuts. The device is equipped with two fittings, the second of which has an internal and external thread, due 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;
• Holds pressure.

• Not identified.

Model "24ST2"

Purpose: for the accumulation of water.

Tank for operation with spring and surface pumps 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
Liquid heating:	45 degrees
Maximum temperature:	77 degrees
Outlet connection diameter:	1 inch
Pressure (MPa):	0.8 - maximum, 0.15-0.2 set
Average price:	1400 rubles

• Quality materials;
• Corrosion protection;
• Simple connection;
• Affordable price;
• Handles assigned tasks.

• Requires periodically pumping air from the tank to prevent the formation of bacteria.

The best hydraulic accumulators from Giles for 2022

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

Model "100 V"

Free standing unit with three 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
Liquid heating:	45 degrees
Maximum temperature:	77 degrees
Outlet connection diameter:	1 inch
Pressure (MPa):	0.8 - maximum, 0.15-0.2 set
Average price:	1400 rubles

• Quality assurance;
• Easy installation;
• Affordable price;
• Compactness;
• capacity;
• Technical properties.

• Not identified.

Model "24 GP"

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

Steel tank with a lateral type of installation with a replaceable membrane. A small volume allows you to fully serve a private house. There were no complaints about the quality of assembly and operation. They will 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
Max pressure:	8 bar
Connection connector:	1 inch
Tank capacity:	24 liters
Membrane:	butyl
Working temperature:	up to 99 degrees
Operating pressure:	2 bar
Price:	1500 rubles

• The structure is stable on the surface;
• Inexpensive;
• practical;
• Lightweight;
• Functional.

• Not identified.

Conclusion

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 hydraulic accumulators are used for private houses and small enterprises, large ones for large-scale purposes (for example, a large engineering workshop).

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

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

The table shows a list of all batteries for the water supply system, which this year took the lead.

Table - "Hydraulic accumulators for water supply systems, 2022 - a brief overview"

Model:	Manufacturer:	Tank volume (liters):	Type of instalation:	Average cost (rubles):
"WAO 80"	"Western"	80	horizontal	4400
"DE 100"	"reflex"	100	vertical	7500
"Crab 50"	"Jileks"	50	vertical	5700
"GA-50"	"Vortex"	50	horizontal	2000
"50VT"	"Belamos"	50	vertical	2700
"24ST2"		24	horizontal	1400
"100 V"	"Jileks"	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 budget options in the range of 1400-2000 rubles from the companies "Whirlwind", "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, because their service life is more than a dozen years.
5. All batteries come with membrane. In some models, it is interchangeable, while in others this is not possible.

Which hydraulic accumulator to purchase for your water supply system is up to everyone to decide.