Water supply from polypropylene pipes in the country. How to make water supply in your dacha with your own hands (summer, winter)

In a situation where a summer cottage serves as a vacation spot, it is impossible to do without organizing a reliable source of water supply. If you plan to grow crops at your dacha, regular water supply should be taken care of first.

A well can supply water supply in a country house

Based on specific conditions, the water source can be called:

• well or well - require a submersible or other pump;
• water supply network - you need to install a pipe for the irrigation and water supply system of the house into the central water supply system;
• natural or artificial open reservoir - a pump and filter are required depending on the situation;
• an autonomous container as a storage tank for a running but not permanent water supply system.

The capacity of the container is sufficient, but it will be necessary additional pump

Possible options for arranging a water supply system

It is possible to use a central water supply or pump as a source of water on the site. In this case, an uninterrupted supply of liquid will be ensured by a storage tank or hydraulic accumulator. In a situation with a tank, a supply of moisture is maintained equal to the volume of the container, which can be of any size. It is placed at a height, due to which a slight pressure is created in the water supply.

Using a hydraulic accumulator is more convenient because it maintains stable high pressure in the water supply. By adding a pressure switch and a suitable pump to the accumulator, you can get an automatic pumping station. A hydraulic accumulator is a cylinder-shaped container divided into two volumes by a rubber membrane. In one half there is air under a pressure of about 2 atmospheres, in the other part water is supplied. The hydraulic accumulator has a limited volume, and this is a serious drawback.

When the tap is opened, water comes out of the accumulator, which reduces the pressure in the system, the value of which is controlled by a relay. When the lower threshold is reached, the pump automatically starts and pumps water until the upper pressure level is reached.

Hydraulic accumulators come in different sizes

Types of water pipes

The market offers a large assortment pipes, installation elements and shut-off valves for independent organization water supply system on site. Its construction is a responsible undertaking, the success of which is determined by the optimality of the selected elements.

One of the important tasks is the selection of suitable water pipes. A worthy alternative The steel water pipes are lined with plastic pipes. Plastic is not subject to corrosion and works well in low temperatures, retains its functions for a long time. There are several types of plastic pipes, so you can choose suitable option, based on the specific situation.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are inexpensive. They are joined using cold welding. As a result of welding, the connection can withstand pressure of up to 15 atmospheres, and the water supply system lasts more than 50 years. Temperature its operation – from -15 ºС to +45 ºС (maximum +65 ºС). Susceptibility to ultraviolet radiation is average; in cold weather the pipeline becomes brittle.

PVC pipes are suitable for water supply

Advantages of PVC pipes:

• ease of installation;
• do not support combustion;
• smooth surface;
• oxidation resistance;
• possibility of bending.

Among negative qualities PVC water pipes show a loss of strength due to scratches. PVC pipes do not allow threaded connections. It is not advisable to use them for an open plumbing system. The water supply should be placed in a trench or sewer.

Polypropylene pipes (PPR) are often used for water distribution in the country. Note that PPR pipes for cold water they are marked with a blue stripe, for hot water - red. The connection of water supply elements is made using special soldering irons, which heat up the plastic at the ends of the pipes being welded, which quickly bond and harden upon contact.

Polypropylene pipes in summer water supply

Polypropylene pipes do not bend, and additional angles and fittings are used when assembling the water supply system. As a result, high system reliability is ensured, but large quantities fittings, the cost of the entire water supply system increases.

Low pressure polyethylene pipes

Pipes made of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) are connected without glue or additional devices. Threaded HDPE water pipe fittings are easy to twist by hand. Other advantages of such products include:

• operation down to -60 ºС is possible;
• resistance to chemical attack, rotting;
• assembly by welding or using threaded fittings is possible;
• service over 50 years;
• use for summer and winter water supply;
• smooth internal surface, which eliminates pressure loss in the water supply and deposits on the walls;
• When water in pipes freezes, they increase in size, and when they thaw, they return to their original state without destruction.

An insignificant disadvantage of such pipes for country water supply- impossibility of operation when high temperature liquids. A more noticeable inconvenience is that you cannot step on such a water supply, unlike metal structures.

HDPE pipe as a main line for drip irrigation

We have already noted that HDPE pipes can be welded or joined using threaded fittings. Note that the threaded connection can withstand water pressure of up to 4 atmospheres, which is more than enough in a dacha environment.

When selecting HDPE pipes, you should purchase options with blue stripes (for cold water transfer). Version with lines yellow color cannot be used in the garden, as they are designed for gas environments and contain toxic additives.

Based on the operating pressure, HDPE pipes are divided into several categories:

• light - hold up to 2.5 atmospheres;
• medium-light - up to 4 atmospheres;
• average - up to 8 atmospheres.

Street water supply on the site is assembled from light and medium-light pipes (designated C and SL, respectively) with a diameter of 32 to 50 mm. You need to decide what density of pipes you need, it comes in three options: 63, 80, 100 (the numbers indicate the density). The higher the density, the higher the cost of the products.

Sometimes, despite the higher price, you should choose a high-density option for a summer house: the walls of such pipes are thinner, which ultimately reduces the weight of the structure. This can be a deciding factor when water is obtained from a well or borehole. Light weight makes it easier to fix the pipes.

Plumbing system assembly

Before you start installing a water supply system in your dacha with your own hands, it is important to determine which sides of the garden the wiring will go to and draw a diagram of the location of the plastic pipeline. It is necessary to provide for the passage of water into country house ik, as well as to key areas of the site where regular watering is provided. A scale plan will allow you to determine the location of water intake points, the length of the irrigation system and the number of fittings.

Several water intake points should be provided so as not to carry heavy hoses and ensure simultaneous watering in different places. It is necessary to provide a tap at the entrance to the house and before the main branch.

A drain valve is also required at the lowest point of the system. It will remove water from pipes in winter and prevent it from freezing. If the water supply is installed from HDPE, a drain tap is not necessary. It should be taken into account that the number of possible cycles of freezing and thawing of water in the system is not infinite, and even a polyethylene pipe may eventually collapse.

The irrigation scheme will help calculate the amount of materials

The procedure for preparing to assemble the water supply system is as follows:

• drawing up a pipe layout;
• calculation of the length of the system and the number of fittings;
• decision on operating mode: winter or summer;
• ditch preparation;
• purchase of irrigation system components from the selected material.

Winter and summer mode The use of water supply differs in the depth of laying of polyethylene pipes. In the case where the dacha is visited all year round, it is advisable to choose an insulated water supply system or install a standard one, below the freezing zone. When installing watering pipes in a dacha, it is more profitable to use a summer type of water supply. If you have a greenhouse, you can’t do without winter version styling The insulated pipeline that goes to the greenhouse should be laid in deep ditches or the pipe should be heated.

We consider the issue of bringing water into your dacha house with your own hands in a special article. Experts recommend using polypropylene for this purpose. welded pipes, which are resistant to temperature fluctuations and depressurization. The location of their installation is chosen taking into account the location of the rooms and ease of installation. Installation of filters is required. Expansion tank will serve good addition.

Scheme of water supply system with drip irrigation

Type of filters for garden house selected based on the composition of the water taken. When there is a lot of iron in it, a system of two filters is used. One of them is ion exchange, which removes iron. The other is coal, for the correct mechanical cleaning. Before using water for domestic purposes, it is important to have a sample analyzed. If the results are unsatisfactory, install an additional filter and be sure to boil the water before use.

Do-it-yourself autonomous water supply at your summer cottage

Irrigation system with automatic pump cannot work without electricity. Electricity supply to rural areas may be intermittent, so you should consider having a backup supply to ensure you don't run out of water if there is a power outage. A tank or other container can be installed in the attic or a special area and water can be pumped into it from a well or reservoir.

In the tank you can accumulate and rainwater However, in this case a filtration system should be provided. First, the water must undergo coarse purification, and then several stages of fine purification. A coarse filter and a check valve should also be installed at the inlet of the suction pipeline coming from the pump. The filter will prevent the failure of equipment sensitive to dirty water. The valve will protect against reverse water discharge after the pump is turned off.

An autonomous tank at the dacha promotes high-quality watering of plants. In the warm season, its contents quickly warm up. Plants that are watered with warm water grow faster and produce rich harvests. If it is necessary to create drip irrigation, a single pipeline should be assembled. Tees should be installed on the central pipe and drip irrigation tapes should be connected.

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Water is a prerequisite for comfortable human living, farming and growing plants. But if in apartment buildings the water supply is carried out by a centralized pipeline, then in most private areas their owners must solve this problem on their own. And this will have to be done as quickly as possible, because a full-fledged running water makes it possible to use a bathroom, shower, washing machine, sink in the kitchen - all the appliances without which comfort modern man will be far from complete.

In most cases, to install water supply in a private house, you need to drill a well

Pumping stations that can supply water from wells, boreholes, and springs are very popular among summer residents. Modern technologies allow you to make any country house as comfortable as possible and equip it with an autonomous water supply system. Water supply to a country house is carried out using several methods; the main condition for it is the presence of a well and a pump that can pump required amount water for the entire house, outbuildings, irrigation and housekeeping.

All-season or summer option

There are two types of water supply summer cottage, it is selected depending on the needs of the home owner and the depth of the water.

Simplified or summer. Suitable for those who come to the country only from spring to autumn. You can do without capital and expensive water supply and make a stationary or collapsible version. Using a collapsible water supply system, communications can be laid along the surface, and then disassembled and stored for the winter. At permanent installation the most simple technologies, silicone or rubber pipes, which are buried at a slope to a depth of 1 m and remain there permanently, collapsible taps are installed at the required points. The only requirement is to drain water from the system pipes so that the pipeline is not damaged due to frost.

Such a system is suitable only for temporary residence; if you plan to relax at the dacha in winter, you need a more reliable water supply

Winter or all-season. The development of this option is more complex, time-consuming and costly. The slope of the relief and the maximum depth of soil freezing are taken into account. To supply water, a pump is used that can produce the optimal pressure; specialists can calculate this. The pipes are laid at an angle in the direction of groundwater at a depth of at least 20 cm below the freezing point of the ground. When using insulation, pipes can be located at a depth of up to 30 cm from the surface. Insulation is required for wells and pumps. It must be remembered that there are station models that can only be placed in a room with above-zero temperatures all year round.

It is important to remember that insulation is also required for all sewer system, which is located outside the heated premises.

Insulation is required not only for pipes, but also for the well

Water supply sources

It is very important to make the right decision when choosing a water source so that it is convenient and the water is as clean and safe as possible.

Well. Simple, well-known, inexpensive and old version provision of water. It can only be built if there is a suitable layer of water. It should be located at a depth of up to 15m. A well can provide water for up to 50 years, and it can be obtained even without electricity. However, the well requires periodic cleaning; dirty water gets into it from the surface, so high-quality insulation of all joints is necessary.

Well. There are several types of wells. The first one is “on the sand”, takes water from upper layers, depth up to 50 m, reserve up to 500 l/h, it will last about five years. Filters often become clogged, but if there is an underground river, then the filters will not become clogged, the system will last at least 20 years, and the source is inexhaustible. The second - “artesian”, supplies water from layers located at a depth of up to 1000 m and even more. The water is clean, the supply can be from 1500 l/h and may not even be limited.

Two schemes for installing a well to provide a house with water

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

In private houses they are rarely done with a maximum depth of up to 135 m, since wells require special permission and quite expensive registration, and the installation itself can take up to a month. The advantages of such wells include the fact that they do not receive ground or surface water, and their service life is about 50 years. The downside is the need to carry out a series of calculations in order to select the right equipment.

Spring. In some areas there are springs used to provide high quality, clean water. The peculiarity of such a source is its practically inexhaustible supply of water and good productivity, however, they are very rare.

Central water supply . If there is a central highway nearby, you can connect to it. This will provide sufficient water pressure, but it will not always be well cleaned. To connect, you need to submit an application, a project and obtain permission from the sanitary and epidemiological station. This may take several months and will be quite expensive, and these will not be one-time expenses - you will have to pay for the water used, just like in an apartment. All connection work is carried out only by water utility employees.

Centralized water supply may be convenient, but from time to time you will have to let inspectors through to the meters

Considering all the features of each option, most owners summer cottages, residents of the private sector choose to drill a well.

Features of the water supply system

A standard water supply system contains certain elements:

source;

pipeline;

station/pump;

valves, filters;

auxiliary equipment;

boiler, water heater;

house wiring, collector.

The pipeline may vary according to configuration or layout. The type of water source and the pump used must be taken into account.

Even circuit diagram autonomous water supply looks quite complicated

Water supply scheme

To make high-quality water supply, a water supply scheme for a country house is being developed. At this stage, certain preparatory activities are carried out:

an accurate and detailed water supply plan is drawn up;

parts are purchased and procured;

are carried out preparatory work on the site and in the house.

Only after this can you begin laying and installing pipes. It is better to entrust the work to qualified specialists.

Work begins with development detailed plan in several projections. It takes into account the layout of the site with buildings, the depth of soil freezing, the slope of the terrain, the occurrence of groundwater, communications (if they already exist), water intake points, and the number of consumers. The drawing will help you calculate the number of fittings and pipe footage. When purchasing material, you must make a reserve of 10% of the required total quantity. The required amount of reinforcement is recorded and connecting elements so as not to forget anything and make mistakes during installation. The depth of laying the pipeline outdoors must be 20 cm below the freezing point of the soil.

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Providing a home with water cannot be done without selecting a pumping station. About the nuances of choice, watch this video:

Features of choosing a pump or station

One of the key tasks for quality water supply is right choice equipment, it can be surface or submersible. Ideal option for the dacha there will be a station that includes a relay, a hydraulic accumulator, a pump and a supply hose.

A popular model is a station with a centrifugal ejector and a self-priming pump. Water is supplied from a depth of up to 9 m, but to a height of up to 40 m. Installation can be carried out in a caisson, pit or indoors near the source. Such models are chosen due to the availability of everything necessary additional equipment in one set. Naturally, the cost of the station is more than simple pumps. However, the pump station gives users more options. Models with external ejector used for sources up to 45 m deep, located far enough from the premises. They are mounted indoors, the model is sensitive to the presence of air in the system, the station itself is sometimes located in the house, and the ejector is located near the source, but no further than 40 m from the building. An important indicator The suction height of the pump is considered to be 45 m.

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What you need to remember when choosing a pump is illustrated in the following video:

Before choosing a station, you need to clarify the performance of the source used, the resulting pressure, level, and find out the volume of water consumed. It must be remembered that the device’s performance is necessarily lower than the capabilities of the source used, but greater than the planned flow rate. Additionally, possible pressure losses are taken into account. Then you need to study the parameters of the station, the availability of the possibility of installing a filter and installing a check valve.

In order not to worry about the correct choice of equipment, the easiest way is to contact construction company which offers. This is a complex construction of a house, including everything necessary calculations engineering networks.

Station connection

The pump is connected to a caisson or building. A valve is placed in the caisson, and other elements are placed in the room. When using a well nearby near the house, a station with a low suction height can be used, but only if there is a sufficient level in the well. For distant and deep wells, a pump with a remote ejector is required; it is immersed in the well, and the station itself is located in a building that is heated, even in the coldest temperatures the temperature is not lower than +2 °C. Before entering the pump, a drain valve, valve, and filter are installed, followed by a filter, hydraulic accumulator, and water treatment systems.

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How to connect the pumping station is shown in the following video:

System arrangement

The implementation of the system begins with the development of the source and installation of all necessary equipment.

Water supply to a country house from a well begins with the preparation of trenches, a certain slope is made, and it is directed to the source. Be sure to fill the bottom of the hole with 15 cm of any sand. We must avoid possible bends and do everything in a straight line. To prevent the pipeline from freezing in cold weather, it is located below the freezing point of the ground. If the pipe is laid higher, then use high-quality insulation. Pipes with a diameter of 32mm can be installed from various materials, the main thing is that they do not crack from frost, a drain valve is installed at the turn to the well. In the 2nd ring of the well itself, a hole is made for a pipe that is immersed in water. The pipe is located no closer than 30cm to the bottom, a mesh filter is placed inside, and the pipe itself is attached to a pin driven into the bottom. The hole in the ring is waterproofed around the perimeter clay castle: its layer should be 40 cm at a distance of 1.5 m, the pipe is covered with a 15 cm layer of sand, then soil.

Regardless of the water source used, the pipe layout throughout the house will be quite complex and must be carefully calculated

System installation

A water supply system at a dacha is impossible without laying pipes along a section directed to a prepared collector at an angle to the source, valves are installed there, and then smaller diameter pipes are connected that lead to the points. Pipes made of various materials can be used to create wiring. For hot liquid, a boiler/water heater is used, which is also connected to the collector, but on the other side.

In addition to the water flow supply system, it is necessary to consider a drainage system. Previously used cesspools that require periodic cleaning. Today a septic tank is offered: it purifies water step by step in sealed chambers, except for the last one. The simplest option is a septic tank made of several rings. The essence of the system is that it cleans wastewater from solid particles and discharges it into water into the ground. Using special means cleaning occurs better. The system is cleaned once every few years.

Special pumps are also used for septic tanks

At each dacha it is possible to equip a high-quality and durable water supply system of summer or winter type. To create it, pipes from various materials are used, and the basis of the water supply system is a source and a pump. The source can be a well, fontanel, well. In some cases, it is possible to connect to a water supply. Before purchasing a pump, you need to take into account its characteristics and capabilities; attention is paid to its lifting capacity and distribution of liquid to consumers. One of the important points is the water source, which also affects the choice of device.

It is better to design a water supply system at the stage of planning a house.

Conclusion

Remember that working with specialists is very important and extremely necessary. They will help you correctly calculate the required materials and source features. This is the only way to guarantee a high-quality and constant supply of water and avoid mistakes in calculations. Special attention Experts pay great attention to the choice of a pumping station, because it is purchased for a long time and must work almost around the clock and without interruptions. If you carefully think through all the nuances, then the houses on your summer cottage will be provided with a year-round supply of clean water.

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Having your own well at your dacha is good, but sooner or later you will get tired of carrying several dozen buckets of water per day. Therefore, we suggest that you think about building a water supply system. If the cost of such a project stops you, then we hasten to reassure you: today you can build a cheap and reliable water supply system from plastic pipes, to which a mixer from http://santexmania.ru/smesiteli/brand-grohe/ can then be connected. Such plastic water pipe at the dacha will help you solve the issue of delivering water to the house, to the beds using irrigation systems, etc.

Water main

When developing a water main project, keep in mind that it must consist of two parts: internal and external. The last line delivers water to the house; the internal one helps distribute water inside the home.

To arrange the internal pipeline, you will need to stock up on pipes, water intake fittings and fittings that will help connect the pipes into a full-fledged water supply system. For the outside, you will also need a pump, filters and a water source. A more complex installation of a plastic water supply system with your own hands at the dacha also involves installing a battery that will help control water intake, protect your pump from overloads, and you will also need automation that will regulate the process of water intake, shut-off valves, etc.

Even at the time of developing the water supply project, it will be necessary to take into account that access to the system must be easy so that timely maintenance or repair of the water supply can be carried out.

Water source for plumbing

An important point is the source of water. Summer residents have several options to provide their plot with water.

The simplest of them is connecting to the central highway. It is important here that the pressure in such a water supply system is sufficient to provide your home with water. It will be simple to build such a water supply system: you will need to dig trenches in the area for laying pipes, lay them and connect them. But, unfortunately, connecting to central highways is not always possible for various reasons.

Another source of water for a do-it-yourself plastic water supply in the country is a mine well. To do this, you will need to dig the well itself. Remember that the main condition here is the depth of the water, it should not be more than 10 meters. This option is also considered one of the most optimal; you will be able to independently maintain the entire system when you need it, and you will regulate the water intake and supply yourself. Maintaining a mine well is easy. Among the disadvantages of such water supply is limited water intake. In addition, for such a water supply it is necessary to install a pump; a simple surface model will do.

The third option is to dig a well. This option is suitable for areas where groundwater deepened by more than 10 meters. The big disadvantage of this option is that digging a well is not a cheap pleasure; you cannot do it yourself; you will need to rent special equipment. On the other hand, a well will allow you to provide your home with sufficient quantities of clean water.

In addition to drilling a well, you will also have to spend money on a good submersible or borehole pump.

Types of water pipelines

One of the most simple options water supply is a summer plastic water supply in the country. Its main drawback is its use only in the warm season. But for the dacha this is not critical, because we usually come here only at this time.

Such a water supply system can be made either stationary or collapsible. For the collapsible version, hoses and a pump are used to organize the water supply to the house, and a plastic water supply is laid throughout the house. Stationary option requires the installation of pipes underground. Plastic pipes laid at a depth of about a meter. It is important to completely pump out the water from the pipes before the start of winter so that the water supply does not freeze.

The second option is a winter water supply; it is needed if you plan to visit the countryside and winter period of the year. There are two types of plastic pipes for winter water supply at the dacha - polypropylene or polyethylene. Polypropylene ones are slightly more expensive, and in addition, a special soldering iron is required for their installation. The second option will be cheaper and will not require the use of special equipment. On the other hand, for such a water supply you will need to buy expensive components.

The installation and planning of winter water supply needs to be approached more thoroughly and seriously.

Installation of winter water supply

For the winter water supply, you will need to develop a detailed layout plan for its placement. Keep in mind that the pipes for such a water supply system are laid at a slope to the water source.

Winter water supply pipes are placed below the freezing level of the ground, and a trench is dug at least 20 centimeters deeper than this level. If it is not possible to dig such deep trenches, then you need to make additional insulation for the pipes so that the water in them does not freeze in winter. The insulation is usually cylindrical polyethylene.

Insulation will be required not only for the pipes, but also for the water source itself. Also, if you install a surface pump, you will need to additionally install a caisson. You will also need to think about the insulation of the sewerage system.

The construction of a water supply system in a dacha occurs in several stages:

1. First, they draw a diagram, indicating on the plan the points of water intake, the location of fittings and other points. By ready-made diagram perform detailed drawing, where all components and dimensions of the pipeline are noted.
2. Prepare everything you need: purchase pipes, fittings, a pump and other equipment provided for in the drawing of your plumbing.
3. Next, trenches are dug from the water source to the house for laying pipes.
4. Deep well pump lowered into a well or well. The surface one is placed near the well, equipped with a caisson.
5. Next, connect the pipe: on one side to the pump, on the other to the five-pin fitting.
6. Next, you can install a pressure gauge, pressure switch, and battery. They are attached to the fitting.
7. A pipe is attached to the last outlet of the fitting and installation begins external highway water supply An armored electrical cable is laid in the same trench, which will provide power to the pump and battery. Don't forget to ground the outlet.
8. A shut-off valve is installed before the water supply enters the house.
9. Before filling the trench, check the operation of the external part of the water supply, make sure that all connections are tight.
10. Next, the internal piping is done. Install a cleaning system; filters are used for these purposes. Lay out pipes around the house based on the needs of the residents. Country water supply is no different from apartment water supply, so you can use your home wiring as a basis.
11. If you need hot water at the dacha, you will need to install a boiler to heat water.

Probably not a single person will argue that one of the main factors ensuring a good time in the country, a minimum of work and a rich harvest, is the abundance of clean water, which can be used when watering beds, flower beds, and fruit plants. Of course, if all the cultivated vegetation on your site is limited to a small flowerbed with an area of ​​two square meters, or if there is heavy rain in the region at least once or twice a week, then there is no need to rack your brains - the plants will grow just fine anyway.

But if it rains much less frequently, and in summer the heat in the shade reaches +30 degrees or higher, then you will have to seriously think about how to make watering easier. After all, carrying water from a well in buckets to water three to four hundred square meters of potatoes, a hundred hundred square meters of cucumbers, tomatoes and cabbage, and even Orchard, too tiring. It is unlikely that it will be possible to cope with such a task in a whole day of hard, continuous labor.

That's why the best way The solution to this problem is summer water supply at the dacha. Yes, you will have to spend more than one day on installation, as well as a certain amount. But as a result you get easy way water your entire garden in half an hour, and watering itself turns into pure pleasure. In addition, you can forget about the need to carry water into the house manually if there is no working water supply in the area of ​​your dacha.

One of the most important issues that needs to be resolved before purchasing materials is the choice suitable pipes. After all, pipes are one of the main components of a water supply system. AND modern market offers quite a large selection suitable materials. Of course, they have both certain advantages and disadvantages.

You need to know about them in order to make an objective choice and not regret it in the future. So, you can make a water supply from several types of pipes

Metal pipes

Time-tested, not too expensive and reliable. Metal pipes will survive shocks, strong compression, falls and any other mechanical impacts without the slightest harm. At proper care a metal water pipe will easily serve you for decades. Alas, metal pipes They also have a number of disadvantages. First of all, they are quite heavy, which complicates the process of transportation and installation. In addition, the metal is susceptible to corrosion.

Yes, this problem can be solved for 3-5 years by covering the pipes quality paint for metal. But if you decide to install permanent piping (by laying the pipes underground), you may not want to dig up the pipes every few years to paint them.

And finally, after a few years, even with the most careful care, the inner wall will become covered with rust. This will significantly deteriorate the drinking quality of the water - it is possible that it will even cease to be drinkable. An additional complication is connecting the pipes into the water supply. You have to use gas welding, which increases the cost of installation, since in most cases it forces you to invite specialists.

Metal-plastic pipes

Metal-plastic pipes are quite complex design. The first layer is plastic. There is an adhesive layer on top of it. Next is aluminum, which carries the main load. Aluminum covered with another adhesive layer, which, in turn, is protected by a layer of plastic. It's really good option. The pipes are light, durable, non-corrosive and can withstand quite strong pressure without harm.

aluminum water pipe diagram

But the complexity of manufacturing and the high cost of aluminum lead to the fact that the price for them is set quite high. Many people who are willing to spend tens of thousands of rubles to equip a summer water supply system in their country house.

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Polypropylene pipes

IN last years polypropylene pipes are becoming increasingly popular. They are lightweight, resistant to corrosion, quite cheap and easy to install. Thermal welding is much cheaper than gas welding. You can simply buy a special construction iron - in stores they are usually sold at a price of 2 to 4 thousand rubles. Yes, pipes can be damaged when strong blows or squeezing. But if you bury them in the ground, then nothing can harm them there. They do not rust, which means that in 10 years they will leak the same pure water as at the time of installation.

As you can see, you can use the most different pipes For summer water supply. Which one should you prefer? Decide for yourself!

Permanent or collapsible water supply

When you have decided on the material, it’s time to think about which water supply system will best meet your requirements - collapsible or permanent? As the name implies, the first one can be assembled in the spring, at the beginning of the summer season, and disassembled in the fall, so as not to become an easy target for thieves in winter.

The permanent one is installed once and for all. What advantages and disadvantages do both of these options have?

Collapsible water supply

Let's start with a collapsible water supply.

Its advantages include the simplicity and speed of installation - there is no need to bury pipes in the ground, carrying out a considerable amount of excavation work.

If any pipe or seam is damaged, the leak will be immediately noticeable and fixing it will not cause you unnecessary trouble.

The main disadvantage is the need to assemble and set up the water supply every spring, and in the fall to disassemble and take it to the city.

In addition, the pipes will lie near the beds all summer. You can easily trip over them or simply step on them, causing serious damage. And, of course, if you leave the dacha for a week or two, the water supply may well simply be stolen.

Constant water supply

- that's a completely different matter.

You will have to spend much more time laying this water supply, but only once. There is no need to carry out disassembly work twice a season. The pipes are buried to a depth of 30 to 50 centimeters, and do not interfere with your walking around the beds. It all consists of simply draining the water from the system so that it does not freeze and damage the pipes. Thieves probably will not dig into the ground, carrying out a huge amount of work in order to steal several tens of meters of pipes.

There are relatively few downsides to this option.

Water supply scheme at the dacha

For example, if a pipeline is damaged, it will be quite difficult to notice a leak, find it and fix it - you will have to dig up the entire trench. Also more important is correct styling pipes - they must go downhill along their entire length so that no water remains in the system in winter. And the longer the pipe, the deeper the trench will have to be dug.

Plant watering options

It is equally important to choose the right irrigation principle. You can use two options - watering the beds by taking water directly from a well or borehole, or watering the beds from a reservoir filled from the main water source.

Direct watering

The first option is simple. All you have to do is open the necessary valves in the pipeline and start the pump. As you walk through the beds, you will close some valves and open others as you water individual areas.

This system is simple and convenient. Unfortunately, there is a serious disadvantage here that you need to be aware of. Experienced summer residents It is not recommended to water the beds with ice water, which is usually supplied from wells and wells. This can slow down the growth rate of plants or even cause them to die.

The importance of a full-fledged water supply in the countryside cannot be overestimated. Without a constant water supply, caring for the area becomes extremely labor-intensive, and ordinary washing of dishes turns into a real ordeal, not to mention the use of modern household appliances, requiring connection to a water supply and.

That is why almost every owner of a summer cottage wants to equip a full-fledged water supply system. It is quite possible to cope with the solution of this problem with your own hands. This is, firstly, an invaluable experience, and secondly, an excellent opportunity to save money by refusing the services of third-party craftsmen.

It is better if the planning of the water supply is carried out at the stage of drawing up the design of the summer cottage and house. A full-fledged project includes a number of drawings and documents, including:

To do this, you need to allocate a small room on the ground floor of the house. A room of 3-4 m2 will be sufficient. It is more convenient when the water input unit and the necessary technical devices are located in the same room - this gives the owner the opportunity to fully control the water supply process.

A typical private water supply system includes the following equipment:

• pipeline. Products made of polypropylene, metal-plastic and metal are suitable;
• set of taps and fittings;

  

• pump;

  

• pressure gauge;

  

• expansion tank;

  

• pressure switch;

  

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

  

• Installed as needed. In most cases, the cumulative model is more convenient.

  

Selecting a water supply source

In the process of designing a country water supply system, you need to choose the optimal source of water. Check out available options and choose the most suitable one for your case.

The simplest and convenient option. It is important that the pressure in the system is sufficient to deliver water to the building. Otherwise, you will need to additionally buy a pump or consider other methods of water supply.

Water will be supplied to the building through a system of pipes and fittings.

In this case, to install a water supply system, you usually do not need to buy any additional devices - you simply need to dig a trench, lay down the water supply elements and cut into the central main line.

If you don't have access to a central highway, consider the following options.

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

The well shaft is equipped with the efforts of 2-3 people - doing it alone is too long and difficult.

The main advantage of the option under consideration is the extreme simplicity of the system - you can maintain and repair it on your own. The contents of such a well are in good condition does not require significant costs.

The main disadvantage is the strictly limited water supply. Not every individual well can provide as much water as is necessary to satisfy all the needs of the family.

Before choosing this option, calculate the amount of water you need and determine how much water the well can produce.

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

Surface pump for country water supply from a well

Well

If the underground aquifer lies deeper than 8-10 m, you will have to drill a well. The pleasure is not cheap - drillers charge quite a significant amount of money for their work.

But, having spent money once on installing a well, you will provide your dacha with clean water in required volumes. If you want to save money, you can try to negotiate with your neighbors and make one well for several houses.

To install a water supply system in this case, you will need a special well or. Such equipment is much more expensive than its surface counterparts, but in terms of efficiency in providing clean water, it has no equal.

Summer and winter water pipes

Previously, you most likely heard such definitions as summer and winter water supply systems. Study the basic properties of these options; it is quite possible that even the simplest summer option will be able to satisfy your needs. Otherwise, you can immediately proceed to study the following sections of the manual, devoted to the arrangement of a full-fledged water supply system.

Summer option

The features of such a water supply system are clear from its name - the operation of such a system is possible only during the warm period. There are stationary and collapsible modifications of the system.

The collapsible summer water supply has a very simple design: it is enough to connect the hoses to a pump with suitable parameters and lay them along the surface of the soil so that they do not interfere with normal movement around the summer cottage.

Silicone and rubber hoses are suitable for arranging the system. The connection is made using special adapters. Also available in specialized stores are more modern products for connecting hoses - latches. One side of such a latch is equipped with a spring-loaded connector, and the other has a “ruff”. With the help of such latches, hoses are connected quickly, securely and simply.

Most often, such a collapsible system is used for irrigation. It makes no sense to organize a full-fledged water supply on its basis to solve domestic needs.

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

Stationary pipes seasonal water supply laid at a meter depth. After the end of the season, water must be pumped out of the pipes, otherwise, with the arrival of cold weather, it will freeze and ruin the pipeline.

In view of this, the pipes must be laid with a slope in the direction of the drain valve. The valve itself is installed near the water source.

Winter option

This type of water supply can be used throughout the year.

Pipes made of polyethylene and polypropylene are suitable for arranging the system. The former are sold at a lower price and are installed without using special tools. The latter are somewhat more expensive and require the use of a soldering iron for pipes during installation. However, in the end you will spend on additional parts for installing polyethylene-based pipes more money than for additional products used during installation polypropylene pipes.

Water pipes are laid with a slight slope towards the water supply source. The pipeline should pass 200-250 mm below the freezing point of the soil.

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

Not only the winter water supply pipes, but also the water source need additional insulation.

For example, a well is insulated for the winter and covered with snow. These measures will be sufficient to protect the structure from the cold.

Surface pumping equipment, if used, is equipped with a caisson. A caisson is a pit with additional insulation, located 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 levels even in the most severe frosts.

The sewer system also needs insulation. If it is absent, the drains will freeze and disrupt the operation of the drainage system.

Drafting

Start by drawing up a system design. First of all, decide on the equipment. Specify the location of water intake points, calculate the required number of fittings, select optimal material manufacture and type of water pipes.

Plastic pipes are used most often. These are durable and reliable products that fully cope with all the tasks assigned to them. At the same time, plastic pipes do not rust, which allows them to be sewn into walls, unlike their metal counterparts.

Compose detailed diagram future water supply. Indicate all dimensions on the drawing. This way you can calculate the optimal footage and determine the required number of components. In this case, it is recommended to buy components with a 10-15 percent reserve.

You must also decide whether you will choose and buy all the necessary equipment yourself, or whether you will immediately buy a ready-made water intake station. At this point, be guided by your personal preferences.

Installation of plumbing system components

First step

Dig a trench from the water source to the point where the pipe enters the building.

Second step

Deep-type equipment is lowered into a water supply source. Surface pumps are mounted next to a well or 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 a fitting with five terminals.

Fourth step

Connect a storage tank, a pressure gauge, and a pressure switch to the free outlets of the fitting. The volume of the storage tank can reach 400-500 liters or even more. Thanks to this device, optimal performance will be ensured. In addition, you can store water in the storage tank in case of unforeseen situations.

Fifth step

Connect a pipe to the remaining free fitting outlet, and then run the line along the pre-leveled bottom of the dug trench straight into the house. You also need to lay a protected cable along the bottom of the pit to connect the pump and accumulator.

It is important that the outlet intended to power the above-mentioned units is properly grounded.

Sixth step

Install a shut-off valve before the pipe enters the building. It will allow you to shut off the water supply if the need arises.

Seventh step

After making sure that the external pipeline is working correctly, fill the hole and begin installing the internal wiring.

Regardless of the chosen source of water supply, it is strongly recommended that the water supply system be equipped with cleaning devices

Perform internal wiring in accordance with the previously prepared diagram. At this point, be guided by your preferences. Do everything so that in the future it will be convenient for you to use the connected water supply.

Finally, all you have to do is arrange water intake points by connecting faucets, appliances, etc.

Providing hot water supply

If you need to provide hot water supply, you can supplement your plumbing system with a water heater. There are storage and flow-through varieties of such equipment. At dachas, it is most convenient to use storage tanks.

The installation of the water heater is carried out according to the standard scheme for such equipment.

Now you know in what order the installation of the plumbing system is carried out and what needs to be taken into account for the successful implementation of all related activities. Do everything in accordance with the provisions of this guide, and your plumbing will serve well for many years.

Good luck!

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