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Plumbing from a well: we do everything from start to finish

A well for a water supply system can be of different depths, it all depends on what kind of water you want to receive in the end. For example, for an artesian, it is better to make a well. And if you need water for irrigation, silt is simply interested in clean drinking, then it is more expedient to make a well. We will touch upon this topic in this article.

A diagram for connecting the water supply from the well will be proposed. And you will learn how to make a well and how to connect the water supply. The video in this article will show you all the stages of getting the job done.

The advantage of plumbing from a well

Before deciding how to make a water supply from a well, you need to clearly understand how this option will be better from a well and a centralized option.

Well construction has some advantages over well construction:

• This does not require the involvement of special drilling equipment and complex equipment. You will need simple shovels and 2-3 craftsmen to carry out construction work.
• You should also do the cleaning no more than once within 7-8 years, while the well must be cleaned regularly in the fall and spring.
• Due to the fact that the well has a small diameter and large length, it may not behave in the best way during operation. Everything will have to invest a lot of money for construction. The price of such work will be quite high;
• With the manufacture of a well, you get high-quality water, the price for which will not increase every year. Therefore, such a design will quickly pay off.

Making a well

First we find. There is a detailed article on this topic on our website. When the place for the well is determined, then we proceed to the extraction of soil. This is not a difficult task, but the overall service life of the well depends on it.

First of all, you need help. Workers for digging with good physical training will be required. You can also use special equipment, but it happens that the equipment does not reach the desired location. And if you need a depth of less than 10 meters, then it will be quite expensive.

In addition, the excavator bucket can destabilize the density of the walls, which will lead to their deformation and the entire water supply system of the well. To use special equipment for digging the soil, you will need to invest additional funds for its delivery to the house, so it will be cheaper to carry out the work manually.

Choosing materials for the well

After the pit for the well is prepared, it is necessary to proceed to the next important stage - to strengthen the walls of the pit.

To carry out this process, various materials are used, the main of which will be:

• , this option is the most commonly used;
• Brick and natural stone;
• Wooden logs, this material is nowadays used mostly as a decoration for the upper part.

If you decide to use the method using wooden logs, then choose a moisture-resistant type of wood. These can be pine or oak logs.

The taste of the water can change with their use. For example, if the walls of the pit are reinforced with pine logs, then the water will acquire the scent of pine needles.

Attention: In order to save money, you can use the strengthening of the walls with bricks or rings of concrete, but at the same time we note that rings made of unreinforced concrete are susceptible to rapid crumbling.

The part of the well protruding above the surface is called the “head”. What it looks like depends on your imagination. Usually, the head looks like a small log house, which is covered from above with a roof made of boards. It is not only easy to use, but also attractive as a design element.

So:

• The standard model of the structure is made on the basis of reinforced concrete ring elements. The pit should be dug to the desired depth. Then it is necessary to lower reinforced concrete elements into it one by one using a winch;

Attention: If you have loose soil on your site and it is difficult to immediately dig a pit, then you need to read how this is done in another way. There is a detailed article on this topic on our website.

• Before buying rings, check in advance their quality and whether the production technologies are followed: whether the material is homogeneous, dimensions, whether there are cracks, and so on. It is necessary to periodically check the dimensions of the ring and the diameter of the pit in the process of deepening. The upright position helps maintain the plumb line.

Attention: For any water supply system from a well, it is necessary to form a source. They dig it up at any time of the year, except in spring, because it is possible to not accurately determine the location of groundwater.

• If you should place a sealing tape between them, which will make the structure more airtight. When performing work, be sure to observe the perpendicularity of the installation;
• After installing the rings, we seal the seams. For this, cement mortar is used. After it has completely dried, the seam should be treated with liquid glass, this will enhance the tightness;
• Now we make a filter at the bottom of the well. For this, coarse gravel is backfilled. From above we make a pouring out of clean river sand and sprinkle it with fine gravel on top;
• A blind area is made along the upper contour of the ground level, which has a diameter of more than a well by a couple of meters. Here the land is lowered and after that the site is concreted.

We make a plumbing from a well

When working, you can use for plumbing or polyethylene wells for plumbing, but all the work is done in a specific order. Now let's figure out how to do this.

First of all, we decide which option we will have:

So:

• Summer, there is less work in this design, the use of the water supply will only be in the summer;
• Winter the option will look more complicated and costly. The winter one will need to be insulated and, moreover, it must be done efficiently, otherwise you risk being left without water during frosts.

Attention: When using the water supply in winter, the pipes should be laid at a depth lower than the ground freezing.
Even if you use an electric cable for heating, then it will be generally good. Pipes, if laid correctly, should be well insulated.

What is required

To install a water supply system, you need to prepare equipment, without a complete set it is simply impossible to do the work.

The absence of even one detail will not work:

• Pipes: metal, polypropylene or metal-plastic. Then choose for yourself. It all depends on your desire;

• Plumbing fittings, fittings and taps... This should be selected depending on the cross-section of the pipes;
• Equipment for lifting and supplying water: pumping station or. This should be selected depending on how much water you want to get. We also do not forget that the pressure at the system also depends on the equipment;
• Regulating devices: pressure gauge, expansion tank (hydraulic accumulator), pressure switch-regulator.
• Protection of electrical wiring against short circuits in the network and overloads: circuit breaker or electrical machine;

Attention: All wiring must be done using terminal blocks. They will provide a reliable and high-quality connection. Do not use twists. Their use can significantly reduce the duration of equipment use.

• Water purification devices from dirt and suspended particles: filters.
• Storage boiler (water heater).

Attention: When buying pipes and other consumables, you should take into account waste, which will definitely be correct. Calculate the slope of the system and the number of turns. It also takes a lot. For convenience, it is worth taking adapters, they will greatly simplify installation.

For winter water supply

For the operation of the water supply system in winter, the masters advise to fulfill some conditions:

• It is necessary to choose the right pump. Determine from the volume of water consumption. Do not take it back to back. It is necessary to provide for a margin in the direction of increasing the capacity by 20 percent;
• It is necessary to select a heated room for a pumping station and a hydraulic accumulator;
• For pipe insulation, use only frost-resistant sealing options.

Water supply schemes

Before we tell you how water is drawn into a house from a well with your own hands, you should familiarize yourself with the water supply connection diagrams.

And there are at least two of them:

• One of the options is sequential pipe routing through tees.... In this case, water is supplied from one dispensing unit to another. The advantage of this scheme is its economy: when using this connection option, fewer pipes are required. But there is also a minus. It is inconvenient to use such a water supply when the taps located in different rooms are opened simultaneously. The water pressure in such a situation is distributed unevenly. And in case of repairs, you have to completely turn off the water supply. A serial connection scheme is good only for a small house with no more than one or two water distribution points.
• The second, more convenient way of routing pipes, is considered to be a collector wiring diagram. This means that for each point where the plumbing fixture is installed, water is supplied individually. With this option, there is no need to shut off the water in the bathroom if the faucet needs to be replaced in the kitchen. There are also no changes in the water pressure in the collector system. To maintain pressure in the system, an expansion tank is used, which is otherwise called a hydraulic accumulator.

To distribute the flow of water in the collector system, a tee and shut-off valves are installed after the accumulator. Then the water is supplied to the cold water collector and the heater, where valves must be installed on each line.

Choice of pipes

Before proceeding with the preparation of the territory, you must decide which pipes you will use for laying. And the choice is large enough, and what tools and consumables you will need during installation will depend on it.

So:

• Steel pipes, of course, are reliable and serve for quite a long time, but they have such a drawback as corrosion. Rust and scale, regularly appearing in water, cause certain inconveniences during the operation of the water supply system: filters become clogged, pipe walls become thinner.
• Another thing is if you take galvanized steel pipes. Such a coating of the inner walls increases, of course, their cost, but it will pay off with a longer service life. The only thing is that the installation of steel pipes must still be carried out by a specialist.
• Because they are connected either by welding or by a threaded method. Both for that, and for the other type of connection, special equipment and skills in its use are required. Cutting a thread on a pipe is no easier than welding, and any violations of technology will lead to problems during the operation of the pipeline.

• The same can be said about copper pipes - a specialist should be engaged in their installation. This is the most expensive and most durable option. We can say with full responsibility that a well-constructed and well-insulated copper water supply system can last much longer than your home.
• There are no temperature restrictions for copper piping, so it can be used not only for laying cold water pipes, but also for supplying hot water. The most reliable method of connecting copper pipes, giving perfect tightness, is capillary brazing, which is performed at high temperatures.
• Although, threaded connections are also used here - especially when installing pipes in a house. It is impossible to ignore the fact that copper is resistant to oxidation, galvanically compatible with many substances, including chlorine.
• And one more thing: copper, like silver, is a non-ferrous metal. It is able to enrich water with its ions, and they inhibit the growth of bacteria, while significantly improving the quality of the water. Everyone makes a decision based on their financial capabilities. Perhaps they will allow you to make just that choice.

• If you do not have such opportunities, turn your attention to polypropylene pipes. Of course, this polymer material has no advantages of copper. But as for the strength and absence of corrosion, polypropylene pipes even surpass some metal options in these indicators.
• They are connected only by a welded method, using a special soldering iron with nozzles. PP pipes do not bend, therefore it is impossible to use them for internal routing. But for a hidden gasket, this option is ideal. The welded joint is extremely reliable, so the pipeline can be hidden even in a gutter, under a layer of plaster, and not be afraid that it will leak.

Reinforced-plastic pipes are also extremely popular. For self-installation, this option is the simplest, even instructions are not required. All connections are made by a threaded method, only fittings, wrenches, and FUM tape are needed.

Water supply organization process

The basement of a private house is ideal for compact placement of equipment for providing cold and hot water supply, or any utility room is used for these purposes. Another thing is important - all types of equipment installed and operating in the water supply system must be equipped with shut-off valves that allow the devices to be disconnected from the systems during maintenance, repair or replacement, without disrupting the water supply of the whole house.

To organize water supply, several sequences must be performed:

• The process begins with digging a trench from the well itself to the house. The depth of the trench must correspond to at least 1.5 meters, it depends on how much the soil freezes. Then a hole is made at the base of the well with a sledgehammer, which is then poured with a solution. We need a wet well on the water supply system to connect and a pump will need to be placed there;

Attention: When digging a trench, do not forget about freezing of the soil. Insulate the pipe.

• The next stage is lowering a flexible hose or pipe into the well, which is screwed in advance to a pump with a return valve. Depending on the terrain, the depth is equal to the usual depth of water intake;
• A plastic pipe and a pump cable must be laid in the trench. Usually the cable should be 40 meters long. If it is lacking, then the cable will have to be extended. This will require some knowledge of the power supply system and compliance with safety rules;
• After the pipe and cable are laid, proceed to the connection. What method will be used to connect depends on the type of pipes themselves and what they are made of. Metal pipes are welded. Plastic pipes can be connected in several ways, it is important to pay attention to the fact that the pipes ensure tightness. Plastic is considered better than metal, because when the water begins to freeze, the plastic pipe will not crack;

Attention: When making turns and pipe connections, couplings and adapters should be used. This will ensure the quality of the work.
At the same time, keep an eye on the tightness of the docking. Purchase materials only of high quality and proven brands. Then you won't have any problems in the future.

• The next step is to install a pipe into the house. It is necessary to dig the foundation and make a place in the floor that will not be so visible. Then the relay is connected to the system.

Attention: Be sure to check how well the device is configured, even if it has passed the factory tests. It is necessary to connect the pump cable to the relay. On the cover of the relay itself, the sequence of actions for the correct connection should be indicated.

• Now you need to connect the cable and pump to the network. You can install a socket with a separate machine in advance. A tap-adapter is installed on the pressure switch for pipes, which are divorced throughout the room;
• It is definitely worth putting a pressure gauge, which will determine the pressure in the system. This is especially useful in the winter.

The process of routing pipes in the house

After passing the pipe from the well to the house, they carry out the wiring of the elements delivering water inside to the desired place.

To do this, you must follow the following tips:

• We install the water outlet through the tap at the bottom of the system. A crane will be needed for repairs or maintenance in order to drain water from the system;
• It is not recommended to connect the bathroom with a plastic pipe, because due to pressure drops, the pipe may break;
• Such pressure drops damage the joints of the elements throughout the system, therefore, the pipes should be connected to each other with high quality and reliability;

You now have instructions for doing this job. The photo shows the stages of the work.
All this, of course, can be done in several ways. There are many articles on this topic on our website that will help you do almost any job at the lowest cost.