The hydrophore is a pressure tank whose task is to maintain the pressure in the installation at a constant level. It is often referred to as hydrophore tank, pressure tank or water-air tank. In practice, it is a set of devices that includes - in addition to the pressure pump - a hydrophore pump, a pressure switch (differential pressure sensor) and valves.
Hydrophore operation diagram
The operation of the hydrophore is not particularly complicated, although different elements of the device are responsible for individual stages. Its operation is fully based on the basic laws of physics.
Part of the tank is filled with water, and on its surface there is air in the form of the so-called pillows. When pumping water, the surface area occupied by the air in the tank decreases, so it is compressed, which increases the pressure that "presses" on the water, pushing it out of the tank. When the maximum pressure is reached, the pressure switch turns on the pump.
Due to the effect of pressure when the competition opens, e.g. after turning on the tap, water is pushed out of the tank by the action of compressed air, reaching the appropriate pressure. In turn, the water level in the tank decreases, so the air expands and the pressure drops. When the pressure in the tank reaches the minimum level, the pressure switch activates the hydrophore again, which will fill the tank with water until the maximum pressure is reached.
The use of a hydrophore
Hydrophore tanks are most often used in private buildings, although they can also be successfully used in urban installations. Hydrophore is a necessity in households where water is drawn from their own well. It is also useful when too low pressure at the point of connection to the water supply makes it difficult or impossible to supply water to all points.
Our offer includes hydrophores in various sizes, allowing you to select a tank appropriate to your needs, i.e. the amount of water used. The correct selection of the hydrophore is a very important issue because it can influence the efficiency and service life of the pump.
