The swing pump: decorative and functional garden accessories

The beam pump serves to promote water. It is operated via the so-called „wing“, a one-armed lever. In the past, the pumps were mainly used in rural areas that were not connected to the water network. Until the 1950s, the rotary pumps secured the water supply in many regions. Nowadays the pump is a decorative and at the same time practical garden decoration piece. The beam pump can be considered simple or in one Fountainto get integrated. In combination with a catch basin spectacular decorations can be achieved. An example of a simple design is the BEVO 0940108. It is made of sturdy gray cast iron and is called garden pumpused. A particularly high-build execution is the beam pump Crown of DiaMedia. It is about 1.08 meters high and allows the storage of large containers as well as the comfortable operation.

How do rotary pumps work?

The variants used in the 1950s were realized as a piston pump. They were able to carry water from a maximum depth of 8 meters. 10 to 40 liters could be brought to the surface per minute. The exact power depends on the power of the user, the depth and the quality of the pump. In many cities today you can still find historical pumps, some of which date back to the 19th century. Rotary pumps can serve as emergency drinking water supply, since they do not require a drinking water network or electricity grid for operation. First of all, the pusher is pushed down. The piston is pulled upwards by this movement. In the pump room creates a negative pressure, which leads to the opening of the inlet valve. The water can flow in. If the pusher is pulled up again, the piston pushes down. The water passes through the water outlet. To the beam pump To be able to use, you must first open up the source of water. Drilling wells, wells, wells, rain barrels and cisterns are suitable for this purpose. Before the beginning of winter, the beam pump be completely emptied, since it is not frost-proof.

For which occasions do I use the rotary pump?

The rotary pump fulfills two different tasks: On the one hand, it is a decorative object, which fits into a nostalgic garden ambience. However, you can also use the rotary pump to pump water. They water the flowers or the home-grown vegetables. Put one under the opening bucketand catch the water. Within a minute, the bucket should be filled and you can use the water. The use of the rotary pump is not only practical but also brings a lot of joy. Since not all garden owners have such a pump in the garden, it is a special item that makes for envious glances. When choosing the pumps you should pay attention to both the design and the functionality. An important criterion is the maximum depth of delivery. Find out how deep you need to pump water and use this value to make a preselection of the products. Next, look at the dimensions of the pump. The more space there is between the water opening and the floor, the easier it is to fill vessels. In addition, a pump should not be too cumbersome to use, so that the use is comfortable.