Water supply in the dacha with their own hands

The importance of a full-fledged water pipe in the country is difficult to overestimate. Without constant water supply, site maintenance becomes an extremely time-consuming task, and ordinary washing of dishes turns into a real test, not to mention the use of modern household appliances requiring connection to water and sewerage.

That's why almost every owner of the suburban site wants to equip a full-fledged water supply. To cope with the decision of this task it is quite possible with own hands. This, first, is an invaluable experience, and secondly, an excellent opportunity to save by abandoning the services of third-party masters.

Features of a private water pipe

It is better if the planning of the water pipe will be performedeven at the stage of drafting a summer residence and a house. A full-fledged project includes a number of drawings and documents, including:

• a phased implementation plan;
• schemes for placing pipes and the main elements of the water supply system;
• estimates, etc.
  

  Water supply diagram

For equipping the boiler-water unit, it is necessary to allocate a small room on the first floor of the house. There will be enough space of 3-4 m2.It is more convenient when the water inlet and the necessary technical devices are located in the same room - this gives the owner the opportunity to fully control the water supply.

A typical private water supply system includes the following equipment:

• pipeline. Suitable products are made of polypropylene, metal-plastic and metal;
• set of cranes and fittings;
  

  Pipes and fittings

• pump;
  

  Surface pump for lifting water from well

• manometer;
  

  Pressure gauge DM02 Meter

• expansion tank;
  

  Expansion tank

• pressure switch;
  

  Pressure switch RD-2R( Rosma)

• electric support with full automatic protection;
• cleaning filters to eliminate suspended particles and various kinds of contaminants from the water;
  

  Water purification filter

• water heater. It is installed as needed. In most cases, the cumulative model is more convenient.
  

  Practical storage water heater for dachas

Selection of a source of water supply

In the process of designing a country water supply, the optimal source of water must be selected. Check out the available options and choose the one that best fits your case.

Centralized water supply

The most simple and convenient option. It is important that the pressure in the system is sufficient to deliver water to the building. Otherwise it will be necessary to additionally buy the pump or consider other methods of water supply.

Water in the building will be fed through a system of pipes and fittings.

In this case, for the installation of a water pipe, you usually do not need to buy any additional devices - you just need to dig a trench, lay the water pipe elements and crash into the central highway.

If you can not connect to the central highway, consider the following options.

Mine well

The method is suitable for areas with a depth of the underground aquifer of at least 8-10 m.

Mine for the well is equipped with efforts of 2-3 people - alone too long and difficult.

The main advantage of the variant under consideration lies in the utmost simplicity of the system - you can look after and repair it yourself. The maintenance of such a well in its normal state does not require appreciable costs.

The main drawback is strictly limited water supply. Not every individual well can give as much water as is necessary to meet all the needs of the family.

. Before giving preference to this option, calculate the amount of water you need and set how much water can give a well.

The installation of a water supply system based on a mine well requires the use of a surface pump. The equipment is relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain.

Well

If a subterranean aquifer lies deeper than 8-10 m, it will be necessary to drill a well. Pleasure is not cheap - drillers are taking quite substantial money for their work.

Well, once you have spent money on the development of the well, you will provide your dacha with clean water in the required volumes. If you want to save money, you can try to negotiate with neighbors and make one well for several houses.

Well, in this case, a special downhole or submersible pump is required to install a water supply system. Such equipment is much more expensive than its surface counterparts, however, it has no equal in terms of the efficiency of providing clean water.

Summer and winter water pipes

Earlier, you probably heard such definitions as summer and winter plumbing systems. Study the basic properties of these options, it is possible that even the simplest summer version can satisfy your requests. Otherwise, you can immediately go on to study the following sections of the manual, devoted to the construction of a full-fledged water pipe.

Summer version

Features of this water pipe are clear from its name - the operation of such a system is possible only in a warm period. There are stationary and collapsible modifications of the system.

The demountable summer water pipe has a very simple design: it is enough to connect the hoses to a suitable pump and lay them on the soil surface so that they do not interfere with the normal movement in the subterranean zone.

For fitting the system, hoses made of silicone and rubber are suitable. The connection is made using special adapters. Also in specialized stores, more modern products are available for connecting hoses - latches. One side of this latch is equipped with a spring-loaded connector, and the second one has a "ruff".With the help of such latches, the hoses are connected quickly, reliably and simply.

Most often such a collapsible system is used for irrigation. To organize on its basis a full-fledged water supply for the solution of domestic needs is meaningless.

Laying of stationary summer water supply is carried out underground. Flexible hoses for the arrangement of such a system are not suitable. The best option is plastic pipes.

Pipes for stationary seasonal water pipes are laid at a meter depth. After the end of the season, the water from the pipes must be pumped out, otherwise with the arrival of cold it will freeze and spoil the pipeline.

In view of this, the pipes must be laid with a slope towards the drain valve. Directly the valve is mounted near the water source.

Winter version of

This water pipe can be used all year round.

For the arrangement of the system, pipes made of polyethylene and polypropylene are suitable. The first are sold at a lower price and are assembled without the use of special tools. The second ones are somewhat more expensive and require the use of a soldering iron for the pipes during installation. However, as a result, you will spend more money on additional parts for installing polyethylene-based pipes than on the additional products used in the installation of polypropylene pipes.

Do you have a plumbing?

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the step-by-step technology of sewage installation in the country - a link to the article.

And also read about drilling a well with your own hands.

And do not forget to look at the article about how to choose a pump for a well, the link is here.

Water pipes are laid with a slight slope in the direction of the source of water supply. The pipeline must pass 200-250 mm below the freezing point of the ground.

There is also a variant with pipe laying at a depth of 300 mm. In this case, additional insulation of the pipeline is required. With the functions of thermal insulation, foam polyethylene is an excellent tool. There are special products of cylindrical shape. It is enough simply to put such rounded polypropylene on the pipe and as a result the product will be reliably protected from cold and other adverse effects.

In additional insulation, not only winter pipes need water, but also a source of water.

For example, the well is insulated and thrown with snow for the winter. These measures will be sufficient to ensure the protection of the structure from the cold.

Surface pump equipment, if used, is equipped with a caisson. The caisson is a pit with additional insulation, arranged next to a water source equipped with a pump.

Installation of automatic pumping stations can only be carried out in a room where the air temperature does not drop to negative values ​​even in the most severe frosts.

The sewage system also needs to be insulated. In the event of its absence, the drains will freeze and disrupt the operation of the drainage system.

Next, we will consider the arrangement of a full-fledged water pipe, which can be used at any time of the year.

Drawing up the

project Start by drafting the system. First determine the equipment. Specify the location of the points of water intake, calculate the required number of fittings, select the optimal material for manufacturing and the type of water pipes.

Plastic pipes are used most often. They are durable and reliable products that fully cope with all the tasks assigned to them. In this case, plastic pipes do not rust, which allows them to be sewn into walls, unlike metal analogues.

Make a detailed outline of the future water supply. In the drawing, enter all dimensions. So you can calculate the optimal footage and determine the required number of components. In this case, it is recommended to buy accessories with a 10-15-percent margin.

You also need to decide whether you will be able to choose and buy all the necessary equipment yourself, or immediately buy a ready water intake station. In this moment, be guided by your personal preferences.

Installation of the components of the water system

First step

Dig the trench from the water source to the point of entering the pipe into the building.

Second step

Install the pump. Equipment of deep type is lowered into the source of water supply. Surface pumps are mounted next to a well or a well. The pump is installed in a heated room or in a caisson.

Third step

Connect the water pipe to the installed pump. Attach the free end of the connected pipe to the socket with five leads.

Fourth step

Connect the storage tank, pressure gauge and pressure switch to the free outlet of the connection. The volume of the storage tank can reach 400-500 liters and even more. Thanks to this device, the optimum pressure in the water supply system will be ensured. In addition, in the storage tank, you can store water in case of unforeseen situations.

Fifth step

To the remaining free spigot terminal, connect the pipe, and then route the pipeline along the previously leveled bottom of the dug trench straight to the house. Also, on the bottom of the pit, a protected cable must be laid to connect the pump and the accumulator.

It is important that the outlet intended for switching on the above mentioned units is properly grounded.

Sixth step

Install the shut-off valve before the pipe entry point into the building. It will allow you to shut off the water supply in case of need.

Seventh step

After verifying the correct operation of the external pipeline, fill the pit and proceed with the installation of the internal wiring.

Regardless of the chosen source of water supply, the water supply system is highly recommended to be equipped with

cleaning devices. The internal wiring should be performed in accordance with the previously prepared scheme. In this moment, be guided by your preferences. Do everything in such a way that in the future it would be convenient for you to use the connected water supply.

In the end, you will need to equip the water intake points by connecting faucets, appliances, etc.

Providing hot water supply

If you want to provide hot water supply, you can complete your water supply system with a water heater. There are accumulating and flowing varieties of such equipment. In cottages it is most convenient to use storage tanks.

The water heater is installed according to the standard for this equipment.

Now you know in what order the installation of the water supply system is being carried out and what you need to take into account for the successful conduct of all related activities. Do everything in accordance with the provisions of this guide, and your water supply will serve regularly for many years.

Successful work!

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