Pumping water from your own intakes requires the use of specialized equipment. Regardless of whether we are dealing with a year-round house or a summer house, water pumps and hydrophores will be perfect for this purpose. While their use during the warm months does not cause any problems, in winter they must be protected against freezing. Read what a water heater should be protected for the winter.
Hydrophores otherwise known as pressure tanks, these are devices whose task is to maintain constant pressure in the water supply system. They are useful primarily when drawing water from your own intake, as well as in situations where too low pressure at the point of connection to the water supply prevents water from flowing to all points. To enjoy their reliable operation for many years, you need to protect them for the winter. The method of protection depends on whether the hydrophore sets are used all year round or only work in summer houses during the season.
If the purpose of the hydrophore is to operate year-round, it is worth considering the colder months at the installation stage. Placing it inside the building, e.g. in the basement, where the temperature does not drop below zero, will solve the problem of the need to secure it for the winter. Modern devices of this type are so quiet that their operation will not be in any way burdensome for the user.
The situation is different if the hydrophore is not used at all in winter. Then you need to secure it well, because the water left in it will increase in volume due to frost, which may result in the device bursting. There are some tips on how to protect your water heater for the winter. Some suggest that completely disassemble it and store it in a dry and warm place. To do this, disconnect the pump from the power supply, drain the water from the entire system, unscrew the hose connecting the pump with the hydrophore, and then pour out the water from the hydrophore tank. You don't have to worry about any water left in it, as it will evaporate on its own. The second way is draining water from the installation and insulating the device itself. A Styrofoam box equipped with any heating device that will turn on below a certain temperature will effectively protect the water pump and will be more convenient than completely dismantling it and moving it to a warm place.
Proper winter protection of the water pump will protect the device and ensure that it will operate trouble-free for many years.
