For many, a dacha is not just a place where you can grow any vegetables and fruits, but also a place of rest. In both cases, water supply in the country is simply necessary. It often happens that there is no central water supply, so you have to arrange or wells.

Purposes of plumbing

This is a rather important question, since, depending on the purpose, a water supply scheme in the country can be chosen.

Country water supply can be:

seasonal;
Permanent.

In addition, you need to decide on the amount of water consumed. You also need to take into account the number of collapsible points, that is, washbasins, a sanitary unit, as well as watering the site.
Often, country water supply is only constructed for the purpose of watering the site.

One way or another, when calculating for normal water consumption, including all consumers, it is generally accepted that a family of 4 people can consume no more than 3 cubic meters of liquid per hour.

Permanent plumbing device

Before you make plumbing in the country, you should choose a source of water supply:

Central water supply;
Well;
Well.

Each of these sources of water supply in the country has its own advantages and disadvantages.

For example, by making the water supply of a dacha from the central water supply system, you make it dependent on it. But the big advantage is that there is no need to develop the source yourself. All that's left is to simply dig a trench, lay the pipeline and connect it.

If we talk about wells, then often they are not able to provide the family with the necessary amount of water. In addition, surface water is quite polluted.

As for the well, then it is a completely different matter. Water is always in the right amount, it is clean, and you don’t need to take care of the well itself, provided that it was originally designed and equipped correctly.

Perhaps one of the drawbacks of the well is its equipment.

What are the wells and how they are equipped

All wells are usually divided into three main types, depending on the material that is at their bottom:

sandy;
Clay;
Limestone.

The water supply of the cottage can be carried out from any of them. However, there is one nuance that should be understood. Drilling is carried out to a certain depth, and each of the three materials has its own approximate depth. For example, sands lie at a depth of 1 meter, clay is a little deeper.

For this reason, limestone developments are considered the best and cleanest, since their depth starts from 50 meters and can reach 150 meters in the country, or even more when it comes to industrial wells.

Such deep developments can be done only once and forgotten about for life. The main thing in this matter is the right equipment.

Inside the drilled hole, a pipe is lowered, which is called casing. It will prevent the shedding of the soil, as well as the penetration of the water that lies on the higher layers of the soil.

This issue also has its own nuances. It's about the pipe itself. For small diameters, the pipes are suitable in size, that is, their diameters coincide with the diameter of the development, but in the case of large diameters, everything is not so. Pipes are usually slightly smaller, which leads to the need to make additional reinforcement by filling the cavity between the pipe and the walls of the well with crushed stone or cement.

The simplest scheme of country water supply may contain the following elements:

Source;
Plumbing to the cottage;
Shutoff valves, which can shut off the water supply throughout the country;
Tee;
filtering device;
Automatic control unit with adapter;
Hydraulic accumulator.

It should be noted right away that some elements private scheme may not contain, for example, a hydraulic accumulator. It can be done if there is such a need, for example, the pressure in the system is weak or there are power outages.

It should also be noted that the scheme may contain additional elements, for example, another filter. Often the water supply in the country has not only a circuit with cold water, but also with hot.

In this case, the circuit will contain a heating element to which a water pipe is laid.

So, the only thing that remains unchanged is the source hardware:

Well equipment, i.e. casing pipe and tip;
Submersible pump;
A nipple with a check valve is installed on the pump. This valve prevents water from entering the pump back;
Water adapter - from it the laying of water supply to the dacha is carried out;
Among other things, the pump is equipped with a steel cable, with which this pump is lowered into and out of the drilled hole;
The pump power cable is also brought out and connected to a power source.

Installation of equipment

So, as it has already become clear, the dacha water supply system begins with a source, or rather, with its equipment. The pump is lowered into the equipped source already completely ready, that is, with a part of the pipeline, with a fixed check valve and nipple, and so on.

So, from the pump, the water supply is laid to the dacha itself. In this case, the water supply must be in the ground. In addition, it should be insulated.

Advice! The depth to which the water supply is laid depends on the maximum depth of soil freezing. For this reason, it is better to know this figure for each individual district in advance.

In the ground, laying is carried out until the dacha itself. Already inside the premises, the water supply is connected to the shut-off valves. It is recommended to use the simplest and most reliable ball valve. It is needed in order to be able to completely shut off the water, if necessary.

From the shutoff valves, the water supply is connected to the filtering device.

Often, the water supply to the cottage is done with two filters - coarse and fine filters. But in the event that water is supplied from a well, the depth of which is large enough, then one filter can be dispensed with.

From this five, the water supply moves directly to consumers and to the accumulator, if any.

In the case when a hot water supply system is being installed, then from the fiver, that part of the water supply that goes to consumers is divided into two branches using a tee.

One branch is used to supply cold water, while the other branch is connected to a heating element, such as a boiler.

It turns out that both cold and hot water are supplied directly, and water is supplied from the reserve, that is, from the accumulator. Since the boiler itself also has a certain volume, we can say that this water supply system forms a certain supply of both hot and cold water.

If the volume of the boiler is small, then you can do this: from the accumulator, the volume of which is usually quite large, the water supply is again divided into two branches using a tee. One of these branches is supplied to the cold water supply system, the other to the boiler.

Connection and selection of pipes

Before you make plumbing in the country, you need to decide on the materials. For example, if we are talking about a pump, then it is best to use a submersible for a well. For a well, an ordinary one is also suitable.

As for the pipes, then there should not be any problems when choosing. Of course, copper, and iron, and plastic, and many others are produced today.

To make a water pipe yourself, it is best to use plastic pipes, polypropylene.

In the case when the total length of the water supply in the country does not exceed 30 meters, pipes with diameters from 10 to 20 mm are used.

Connection methods for different pipes are different:

Copper and metal parts of the water supply are connected using threads and special fittings. At the same time, a FUM tape is glued onto the thread, or flax is wound, which is coated with a sealant;
Metal-plastic pipes can be connected in the same way;
Polypropylene pipes are connected by soldering. For this, a special tool is used, which is called an iron or soldering iron.

I must say that the use of polypropylene pipes will allow you to quickly and easily make water supply to the dacha. Because the soldering process itself is very short and simple, not requiring any special skills and knowledge from the person performing it.

The soldering process is as follows:

The material is cut into pieces of the desired size, for which special scissors are used;
Further, all soldering points are degreased - this is approximately 16-20 mm away from the end;
After that, the fat-free ends of the segments are placed in a soldering iron and heated;
After 5-7 seconds, both parts are removed and joined together. In this position, they are held for about 10 seconds.

Advice! In order not to damage the material, when placing it on the nozzle of the soldering iron, it is not recommended to make any rotational movements.

In addition, immediately before use, the soldering iron turns on and warms up to the required temperature, that is, about 260 degrees.

Advice! For hot water supply, it is necessary to choose polypropylene materials reinforced with fiberglass or aluminum. At the same time, the process of their welding is similar.

Many townspeople enjoy spending time in their summer cottages, not only in the summer months, but also on winter weekends. So that life in a country house does not differ in comfort from the city, it is necessary to equip your site with all possible communication systems. The most important thing for a summer residence is an uninterrupted supply of water. Indeed, without this liquid it is impossible to grow plants, and living itself cannot be considered comfortable. This article will discuss how to organize water supply in the country with your own hands.

Choice of water source

Before proceeding with the arrangement of the water supply system, it is worth deciding on the source of water. If the village has a central water supply, then the best option would be to connect to it. But such communications are not available in all dacha cooperatives. Therefore, it is worth considering other options, namely:

well;
open source;
special tank;
well.

Each of them has its positive and negative sides. The most traditional way of obtaining water in rural areas can be considered a well. In fact, this is a simple deep pit, the bottom of which reaches the aquifer. To get water from a well, it is enough to lower a bucket there or equip a pumping station (hose and pump).

But this method has its drawbacks. First, if the well is on suburban area no, it needs to be dug up. Such work is quite laborious and costly. Secondly, the quality of water from the well is not always the right level. Of course, it is quite acceptable to use such a source for watering the garden, but it is not quite suitable for drinking (it is necessary to additionally use cleaning and filtration systems).

Another source of water can be an open reservoir. If your cottage is located on the banks of a river or lake, then simply lower the hose there and connect it to pumping station. Such a source is great for watering, but it is not suitable for drinking and cooking. In addition, you must obtain permission to use water from a river or lake for irrigation.

You can place a tank on the site. It will collect water from the drainage system or septic tank. Such a source is perfect for watering the garden and garden, but not for drinking. In addition, the collected water may not always be enough even for technical needs, so it is necessary to bring it in by cars.

Note! The most optimal and convenient way to provide a summer cottage and a house with water is a well. It is this method that is most often found in country houses. The water from the well is quite clean, and if it is properly drilled, then there will be enough water for all needs.

Of course, this method is not without its drawbacks. The fact is that for the organization of water supply from a well, quite large costs are required. First, the help of geologists is required. It is necessary to accurately determine the location and depth of the aquifer. Of course, costs can be reduced if your neighbors have already set up such a system. You can just find out all the parameters from them. Secondly, you are unlikely to be able to drill the well yourself. Here you can not do without special equipment. In addition, the pipes themselves for the well can be quite expensive. But still, this method is considered the most reliable and popular.

Plumbing system for summer and winter

For many summer residents, names such as summer and winter plumbing are familiar. Everyone knows perfectly well that each season has its own needs for water. In the summer, the need for liquid increases significantly, because plants need it.

Summer water supply can be made stationary or collapsible, it all depends on the desire of the summer resident. In the first case, it is better to use metal-plastic or polypropylene pipes. With their help, a network of pipes is created in the country house, through which water enters the right places. Such communications can be buried in shallow trenches so that the pipes do not interfere with movement around the site.

Note! If there is no desire to lay a large number of pipes, then you can create a collapsible summer water supply. Ordinary hoses are perfect for these purposes, which are connected to water distribution points. In this case, when the cold season sets in, the hoses are simply removed to the garage or shed.

If you live in a summer cottage in winter (or visit your country house on weekends), then you need to equip winter water supply as well. But such a system would require a lot of effort. First, you need to carefully consider the location of the pipes. It is worth considering the installation of access points to the water supply both in the house itself and on the site. Secondly, it is important to choose the right material and all equipment. In addition, you need to think about ways to insulate communications, otherwise the pipes will simply freeze.

Preparatory stage

If you decide to equip your country house or the entire plot with a stationary water supply system, then the first thing you need to think about is the very layout of communications. First, the owner must decide on the source of water. As noted above, a well can be considered the best option.

After that, all the necessary equipment is thought out. If you use the water supply only for watering, then you only need a pump. If you will use the system for domestic needs, then it is necessary to provide a water filtration and purification system, as well as devices for automatically turning on and off the pumping station.

Next, a drawing of the location of all devices and pipe laying is drawn up. The location of the water supply points to the premises and on the site itself is being considered. Also, at the stage of drawing up the scheme, it is necessary to clearly define the materials used and work out a plan for the upcoming work.

If we talk about materials, then, as a rule, polypropylene or metal-plastic pipes are used for laying water pipes. Their cross section will depend on the individual characteristics of the water supply. Here it is worth considering the pump power, water pressure, length of communications and other factors.

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of pump. The choice will depend on the source of water and your financial capabilities. For example, if you take water from a well, then you will need a submersible pump. For a well, you need to choose a deep unit. The best, but also the most expensive option, can be considered the purchase of a pumping station. Such a unit is already equipped with all the necessary devices for automation and water purification.

Work on the arrangement of the water supply system in the country

When the scheme is drawn up and everything is prepared necessary materials and devices, you can begin to work on the creation of a water supply system. The first step is to mark the laying of pipes and equipment installation sites.

Then trenches are dug for laying communications. Here it is important to maintain the depth correctly, it should be below the freezing level of the soil (if you are going to use the water supply in the winter).

Do not forget about the place for laying the armored cable from which the pump will be powered. It can be laid in the same trench with pipes or make a separate line. If the water source is located near the house, then it is better to make an air line.

Note! Connection pumping equipment should be carried out using a separate machine, the power of which meets the requirements of the equipment operating instructions.

Next is the installation and connection of the pump. Everything will depend on the chosen source of water. In each case, the installation of pumping equipment, and, accordingly, the procedure for connecting it, will be different.

After installing the pumping equipment, the water pipes are connected. Then the tightness and performance of the entire system is checked. After that, you can fill up the trenches.

About warming

If you are going to use the water supply system in the winter, then you should think about the insulation of communications and all equipment. Without such additional protection, the plumbing will not function.

In order to receive water during the winter period, the following rules must be observed during installation:

The depth of pipe laying should be below the freezing level of the soil. This indicator can be obtained from construction companies or obtained information in special directories.
Conduct pipe insulation. Various materials can be used for these purposes. The main thing is that they easily endure the impact of aggressive environments and do not rot. Quite often, mineral or glass wool is used as a heater. Recently, a new way to protect pipes from freezing has appeared - this is polystyrene foam shell. Such material tightly fits the pipes, is easy to install and does not rot. You can also use a heating cable, but this method will require additional costs during operation.
In addition to pipes, it is imperative to insulate the equipment used, as well as the water source. If a wooden well is used as such, then additional thermal insulation is not needed. But concrete structures must be insulated without fail. As a rule, a pit is dug around the source of water to a depth below the freezing level of the soil. Then it is filled with thermal insulation material.

If the whole system is done correctly and the insulation is done, then the plumbing will work smoothly. But, nevertheless, during abnormal cold weather it is better to take advice from specialists. During this period, it is better to leave the tap open. A small trickle of water will create movement in the pipes, which will prevent the water from freezing.

Plumbing in the country, even if it is a summer, temporary option, performs many important functions. This is watering the garden and the garden, street needs, outdoor showers, bath water supply, even at home, if the design is made in the capital version. In order for the system to please and work smoothly, it is necessary to pay attention to all its components. The right choice of pipes is especially important - different materials serve different purposes. For example, the functions and creation of a water supply system in a country house made of HDPE is fundamentally different from the temporary version of rubber hoses.

Before you take care of country water supply, you need to decide on the option of water supply. In a city apartment, everything is very clear: water is needed in the bathroom, bathroom, and kitchen. As for the option for giving, before choosing materials for work, you need to decide why you need it?

The simplest option is a summer collapsible design for irrigation, garden needs, and a shower outside. Its peculiarity is that the pipes are laid on the surface of the soil, and for the winter they are disassembled and cleaned in a warm place. Therefore, the materials for its creation can be almost any. The option of a stationary summer water supply also does not involve the use of particularly resistant materials. Pipes in this case are located in trenches underground, but for the winter the water is drained from them, which means that they cannot freeze and crack.

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It is a completely different matter - capital, permanent water supply. It is manufactured in accordance with all the rules, with laying pipes underground in frost-resistant insulation. Such a system is suitable for year-round operation. Therefore, especially strong pipes are used here, which are not afraid of frost, temperature changes, boiling water from the inside. In addition, they must be durable, because every two or three years, digging up the ground and changing the water supply is not the greatest pleasure, and it is also very expensive.

For the construction, it is very important to choose the right pipes and insulating materials for them, because the service life will depend on this. Each material has its pros and cons to consider.

Having decided on which system and for what purposes you need, you can choose pipes for plumbing in the country.

What pipes are

At the end of the last century, there was no doubt about the choice of water pipes. All because there was no choice: metal pipes were the only option on the market of the past. Now, mostly plastic pipes are used. But plastic is a very conditional concept. There are many options for polymeric materials, and each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

However, metal pipes should not be written off, they are still used, albeit not as common as various plastic options. Generally speaking, you can create a water supply system in the country with your own hands from the following materials:

rubber hoses;
black steel;
Cink Steel;
metal-plastic;
polypropylene;
HDPE (low pressure polyethylene);
PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

The choice of material depends on how the water supply is supposed to be used. Therefore, it is impossible to say which material is better and which is worse.

For the summer collapsible version, light, easy-to-install, well-understood tubes are suitable. For capital, those are required that are resistant to corrosion, withstand temperature extremes, pressure and other influences well.

Types of pipes

All materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. Next, let's take a closer look at how different pipes differ, how they better, and the worse their "competitors".

Rubber

Rubber hoses are a variant of a country water supply, if it is a summer collapsible design. Rubber is a flexible material, so such tubes can easily be on the ground without interfering with any work and moving around the site. Irrigation plumbing, that is, one that is used exclusively for irrigation personal plot, just well made of rubber, due to its flexibility, maneuverability and ease of installation.

black steel

Black steel is a high strength material. However, at present it is not very popular due to the fact that it is difficult to install and prone to corrosion. The first problems with such pipes may appear in five years. But pipes made of black steel are not afraid of almost any mechanical impact. They are durable, shock-resistant, withstand high pressure, as well as its differences and temperature changes.

Cink Steel

Unlike its predecessor, black steel, galvanized steel is resistant to corrosion, while also maintaining high mechanical strength. It would be an excellent material if it were not for the complicated installation. So, to work with metal, welding is required, as well as the creation of threads.

metal-plastic

This option combines the advantages of metal and polymer materials. When creating such a structure, an aluminum pipe is placed between two polymer layers. Thus, it turns out that the metal is reliably protected from the inside and outside, which means that it is not subject to corrosion. And due to the metal base, the pipe is durable, resistant to any impact.

At the same time, metal-plastic pipes are represented on the market a variety of options at an affordable price, and installation is quite simple.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is essentially a type of plastic. The design of the summer water supply in the country from polypropylene pipes is quite durable, while being easily mounted and dismantled. In addition, this material is also suitable for a capital year-round system, since it is presented in various options:

for sewerage;
for cold water supply;
for hot water supply;
for heating.

Polypropylene plumbing is resistant to hot and cold temperatures. Therefore, this material is used not only in private households, but also for industrial needs. Such pipes are connected by soldering.

HDPE (low pressure polyethylene)

It is currently one of the most popular materials. We can say that HDPE pipes for water supply to the country house are ideal. Judge for yourself. So, this material allows you to assemble the system without using additional equipment, since all fittings are already threaded, and you can tighten them by hand without much effort.

The system of HDPE pipes is very durable, can last up to 50 years. This is because this material does not rust, does not corrode, is resistant to chemical and mechanical stress. Moreover, it withstands high temperatures, and when water freezes, it does not burst, but stretches. Therefore, even if you forget to drain the liquid from the HDPE pipes of the summer water supply for the winter, nothing very terrible will happen.

Various variants of such pipes are suitable for low and high pressure.

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

PVC is another popular modern option for making pipes. Their cost is lower than that of polyethylene. However, some qualities are also lower. Mounting of the structure is carried out using cold welding. With proper use, the useful life is also 50 years.

However, such a pipeline is afraid of mechanical impact. In the presence of scratches, the strength of the entire structure suffers, so the option is completely unsuitable for summer surface plumbing. If you choose PVC for a stationary structure, then you need to consider two points. First, they can only be laid in isolation. Secondly, they cannot withstand temperatures above +45 and below -15 degrees Celsius. This means that PVC plumbing is only suitable for summer stationary cold plumbing.

Fittings for plastic pipes

When creating a country water supply system from plastic pipes, it is important to choose the right not only a variation of this material, but also to select the necessary fittings for it. The most commonly used are:

couplings for the tightness of the joints of pipes of the same diameter;
adapters for connecting pipes of different diameters and connecting to the main line;
tee coupling for easy liquid drainage;
threaded coupling for combining a pipe with a long-standing plumbing system using threaded connections;
flange connection for connection to the water discharge manifold;
coupling-"saddle" for connecting a pipe of smaller diameter to the main line;
coupling-plug to create tightness of the end of the pipeline or to disconnect.

In addition, given the fact that HDPE pipes, for example, do not bend at a right angle, there are special connecting swivel fittings.

It is important that the strength of a water supply system made of polyethylene pipes largely depends on the correctly selected fittings and the correct installation.

There are other options for fittings. In any store, when choosing pipes, they will help you choose additional suitable elements.

Mounting Features

Having decided on the features of the water supply system, you can proceed to the preparation and installation of the selected structures.

We make a plan. The scheme for arranging a country water supply should take into account all the features of the site. It is also necessary to make all the necessary measurements.
We choose materials. You should choose and purchase materials only after deciding which pipes you will use and how many you need.
We free the site. During installation, nothing should interfere with the process.
Let's start earthworks. This item is relevant if a capital water supply is being built. If the system is shallow, trenches do not need to be dug.
We install pipes. Pipes are laid in place, fastened together.
We connect all systems. Then you can connect the system to the pumping station and check its operation.

If after installation everything works according to the best scheme, you can dig trenches, not forgetting about insulation, of course.

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Conclusion

Currently, choosing pipes to create a water supply system in the country is not a problem. The variety of materials, shapes, sizes is huge. There are pipes literally for all occasions and for different situations: for creating heating, for cold and hot, for sewage. The diameter of the pipes, their resistance to temperature and pressure are also different.

Preference is now given to various options for pipes made of plastic, polyethylene. They are durable, resistant to corrosion and wear. Structures made of polymer variants do not rust and, with proper, careful operation, can last for many years.

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Plumbing at the dacha

Plumbing in the country is not the most important thing, but it greatly simplifies life.

With this device, you can water the garden and vegetable garden with a hose, establish water supply at home, and the installation of a summer shower will not be a problem. Although only those summer residents, along whose streets the central water supply lines lie, have the opportunity to acquire such an invaluable advantage. And what about the rest? Continue to get water from the well or carry it from the river (if there is such a reservoir nearby)? Not necessarily, because for years there have been real solutions to this problem.

How to arrange a country water supply

Water supply from a well does not require large financial costs, but limits water consumption

Do-it-yourself plumbing in the country is quite realistic. This has been proven not only by teams who understand the installation and arrangement of this device, but also by the summer residents themselves, who have laid water pipes on the territory of their plots. In this situation, you need to figure out where to start in the first place.

It is worth starting with the fact that such a system has two parts: external and internal. Water to each object, to the so-called "wet spots", is carried out by an external main, and the internal one is needed to distribute water to buildings.

Winter and summer water supply at their summer cottage

Summer water supply can be collapsible or stationary, everything here depends only on the desire of the summer resident. It is quite simple to organize such a water supply using metal-plastic, polyethylene pipes or ordinary watering hoses. The most important thing is that the summer water supply in the country does not impede movement and is not damaged.

The most popular summer plumbing is a rubber or silicone hose, the parts of which are connected with special parts. When finished, it looks like a simple plumbing system or even a complex grid spread throughout the dacha. Such water supply is used mainly for irrigation on the site.

Summer water supply can be organized from metal-plastic, polyethylene or ordinary watering hoses

It is very important not to forget at the dacha about cleaning the summer plumbing before the cold snap. It must be dismantled, dried as best as possible and placed in a dry, warm place for storage.

This design is a stationary standard water supply in the country house, which does not require assembly and disassembly; it is enough to lay it once. But this process requires careful implementation, a correctly drawn up plan for a country water supply system, selection of equipment and material for assembling a water supply system, and its competent insulation.

Source of water supply at their summer cottage

Ideally, you need to know where exactly the water for the water supply will be taken from in the country, but in the absence of such information, there are several of the most popular and correct options.

Water source options.

The easiest option, which has already been mentioned above, is to bring water to your site or directly to the house if your neighbor or on your street has one.

If you plan your stay in the country only in the summer, when the water pressure in the centralized water supply system is always within the normal range, then you can safely connect to it.

In this case, the first thing you need is the oral and written permission of the neighbors or the owners of the water supply to take water to your own site, after which you will need documentary permission from special services. And only after paperwork, you can start laying the water supply and establishing highways to the required places.

Mine well for water supply in the country

If there is such an opportunity, then you should find out the depth of the water and take its samples for analysis. This will greatly facilitate subsequent work and, moreover, eliminate the poor quality of water after completion of all work.

You will have to spend a lot of effort in order to dig a deep shaft, an average of 10 m. Then it will need to be strengthened and ensure that this well is filled with water, forming the bottom according to the rules.

It is necessary to find out the depth of the water and take its samples for analysis

To strengthen the walls of the mine, use a wooden frame. A prepared log house is lowered into the finished shaft. His crowns are placed on top of each other as tightly as possible, so that water can ooze between the crowns, and its particles linger. The logs of the crown are carefully adjusted to each other, and the inner side of the crown is made flat. The most durable and strong logs go to the bottom of the well, where water is collected and stored. It should be alder, elm, oak wood. These rocks do not affect the color, taste and smell of water.

It is possible to ensure the intake and rise of water with the help of pumps, and it is possible to distribute it over the site only by conducting special highways and pipelines.

Drilling a well in a summer cottage

It makes no sense to hide that the process of drilling a well is quite expensive, but if it is carried out efficiently and correctly, then you will no longer have to remember to pay for water and you will have enough water every day. But you need to stop at maintenance: this type of expense will never end (costs for equipment, preventive maintenance, electricity, repairs). Do not rush to despair, there are no uncompromising situations: for example, a well in a country house can be organized not for one site, but for several, having agreed with the neighbors.

It is also important that the operation of the well is impossible without a pump. And therefore, when calculating the depth of the well, it is necessary to immediately consider the possibility of the necessary well or submersible pump, because it is quite possible that it is he who will pull a large share of the budget.

Drilling a well in the sand allows you to get clear and clean water

On the site of private houses, a well with clean water is often found. It is this help that can solve the problem with water supply. Of course, you should not hope for a huge amount of practically free water, there will not be a lot of it, and the quality may not be the best due to washing groundwater. But with the help of a well, you can organize the supply of water to a washbasin, a small summer shower, etc.

More than once you have met with another very interesting option for a country water supply system, which, however, requires a special condition - the presence of a living source of water nearby (lake, river, pond, rates, etc.). Of course, for such water, expensive filters are needed to make it drinkable, and even in this case, boiling may be required. But as a plumbing for technical purposes, it will fit easily. For its device, only a pump, a pipeline and, possibly, several filters for the outlet and inlet are needed.

How to lay plumbing in the country?

The quality and operation of the water supply system will depend on the correctness of the drawn up scheme and its further compliance.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the starting and ending points of the highway, select equipment, water supply points in buildings, the source of the water itself, materials and tools. Then you need to accurately select the scheme for laying and connecting the country water supply.

The use of polypropylene or metal-plastic pipes, from which the water supply system is formed throughout the territory with the help of soldering joints or using special fittings, is most often observed in suburban areas.

But still, most experts prefer water supply in the country from polypropylene pipes, since it is easier to work with them, and the material for making the pipeline is better and more durable (naturally, subject to high-quality connections and proper assembly).

Methods for marking polypropylene pipes

It is necessary to place the water pipe underground to such a depth as to exclude the possibility of freezing in winter.

To choose plastic pipes for a summer residence with the necessary parameters, it is worth learning about the methods of marking them.

The most important parameter is the nominal pressure. It characterizes the pressure of 20-degree temperature at which plastic pipes can be safely used for about 50 years. It is measured in bars or in kgf / cm 2 and has the designation PN. For example, for polypropylene pipes in the country, this figure is 10 or 20.

Plastic pipes with pressure PN25 and PN20 are used under more severe operating conditions, for example, for laying hot water or heating systems in the country. Plastic pipes with a low nominal pressure are used to supply cold water.

Another important parameter of polypropylene pipes for water supply in the country is the outer diameter. The smallest is 16 mm.

Accessories and tools

The size of polypropylene pipes, cross-section, their length depend on the characteristics of the water supply system (pressure, location from the water source, pump power, lift height, etc.).

The tools that you must have at hand are a shovel, a drill, a drill or a puncher, a standard set (pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, etc.), a grinder (if polypropylene pipes are your choice).

The primary condition is the steady adherence to the plan and the project, according to which it is necessary to mark the site and the paths of the highway, after which it is possible to start digging a trench of the required depth.

It is necessary to inspect the dug trenches - they must be ready for laying the pipeline: they must have the correct depth (the level is below freezing of the soil), a normal slope, a cleared bottom, scaffolding and fastenings, etc.

Connecting all system components

Then lower the submersible pump into the well or well if you chose this type of source, or use a surface pump (only in the case of a heated room). Connect the pump correctly: the pipe - to the fitting and the pump, the battery, pressure gauge and pressure switch - to the outlets of the fitting. A hydraulic accumulator will come in handy to ensure the correct pressure and, in addition, a small supply of water for an emergency.

When all mechanisms are connected, a main pipe is connected to the last outlet and it is also led through trenches to the place of water supply. It is in this place that the armored cable is also laid, which is necessary to power the system equipment.

At the entrance to the buildings you need to make stopcocks, wells. So there will be free access to the system during repair or maintenance.

At the end, filters are installed, plumbing is carried out on the site, it is heated and finally connected.

Modern owners of country houses are not always able and willing to spend time there without the benefits of civilization, especially when it comes to running water in the country. But even if it is not there yet, this is not a big problem with the current possibilities. You can bring water into the house yourself, you just need to study some instructions and drawings. Moreover, self-assembly saves money.

Water intake source

Before building a water supply in the house, you first need to take care of the source of water supply. In this case, the homeowner has three options for these purposes. As a rule, this is a connection to a centralized water supply, the arrangement of a well or a well. Not only the quality characteristics of water, but also the complexity, as well as the price tag of home improvement work, will depend on the source of water intake.

Well as a source of water supply

The oldest and proven method is to dig a well. As a rule, its depth will depend on the area in which the cottage is located. Watery formations can be located from 10 to 20 meters deep. Very often, under such conditions, water can be contaminated with heavy metals and nitrates, so it can only be used after installing special filters. But if it is possible to dig a well deeper, then you can do without additional water purification.

Arrangement of a well for water

There are two main types of submersible pumps:

vibration;
centrifugal.