Modern models of washing machines are equipped with a large number of parts, for which craftsmen find many alternative uses. Thus, you can use the drain pump from a washing machine at home not only for its intended purpose. It is easy to connect it to the electrical network. Let's find out what useful household devices are invented by experienced DIYers.
What can be made from a pump?
From an old or broken washing machine, you can take a valuable part that may well be useful in everyday life. This is a water pump, or pump. In most models it is installed at the bottom, under the drum. The direct purpose of the part is to pump liquid from the device into the sewer system.
Important! The pump is directly connected to an alternating network with parameters of 220 V and 50 Hz. Its power is 30 W.
The drain pump includes a solenoid coil and a sealed assembly with a motor core and impeller. One of the options for using the pump is making a submersible pump for watering plants in a summer cottage. The pump pressure is not enough to pump water out of a well or borehole. And in order to pump water out of a barrel or a larger tank installed on the ground, it is enough.
How to assemble a homemade pump?
The first thing a technician needs to do when using a pump is to disconnect the coil from it. It's easy enough to pull it out. There is a fuse on the coil. This device is designed to prevent damage to the winding.It is triggered if a certain temperature is exceeded. Next, the sequence of actions should be as follows.
It is necessary to solder the network wire. Its length can be any, depending on needs.
Make a cut for the wire in the coil frame. The frame can be made of thick paper.
Pour epoxy resin inside to seal the electrical parts. To dilute it and pour it into the coil frame, you need to provide a convenient substrate so that later the resin and the part can be easily removed.
Note! Before pouring, all gaps on the coil frame should be carefully coated with hot glue to ensure a reliable seal. This prevents epoxy resin from leaking out.
The structure should be left to dry for a day. This time is enough for the resin to harden well. Then you can start making the receiving pipe. To check in advance how the pump will work, you need to take a bucket, fill it with water and lower the pump, turn it on.
The pressure for use in a barrel of water must be sufficient to water the plantings in a summer cottage at any height. The pump has good performance. It only takes him a few seconds to pump the water out of the bucket. When starting to manufacture such home-made structures, it is worth keeping in mind that you must have sufficient experience and knowledge. Voltage 220 V is dangerous to life. Therefore, you can work in such conditions only at your own peril and risk, with strict adherence to all precautions.
Modern models of washing machines are equipped with a large number of parts, for which craftsmen find many alternative uses. Thus, you can use the drain pump from a washing machine at home not only for its intended purpose. It is easy to connect it to the electrical network. Let's find out what useful household devices are invented by experienced DIYers.
Add a comment