How to properly organize an autonomous water supply system for a private house

A properly equipped autonomous water supply for a private house will permanently get rid of problems with water and huge tariffs for payment. Together with the organization of the well, the owner receives perfectly clean water, provided that the source is properly maintained.

The principle of operation and the device of the autonomous water supply system of a private house

A well for personal use in the local area performs the task of uninterrupted supply of water resources to the house. If it is necessary to carry out its correct arrangement, it is necessary to know by what principle it functions. The device should be properly designed, therefore, it is better to give this role to professionals.

To automate the process of starting water into a stationary pipeline, it is necessary to equip the system with a hydraulic accumulator. With its help, a stable head and the accumulation of a specific amount of water will be maintained (depending on the volume of the tank).

The device is equipped with a membrane block, which is divided into two halves: air and water. When water enters the reservoir, the membrane expands and creates a large pressure in the air zone, as a result of which pressure is supplied to the pipeline.

As soon as the necessary pressure is reached in the accumulator, the relay will turn off the pump and start it in the event that the owner of the house opens the tap and uses the water accumulated in the tank.

Choosing a water source

The correctness of autonomous water supply at home directly depends on the source that will serve it.

• Artesian well. Its depth is about 150 m. Drilling of such sources is carried out with the help of special equipment, respectively, the arrangement of a "clean" well will be several times more expensive. At the same time, it will last 50 years and will provide a large country house with a resource as much as possible.
• Well "on the sand". Penetrates to a depth of 15 to 50 meters, depending on the zone of passage of groundwater. The service life of such a well will not exceed 15-20 years, which is significantly different from the previous version.
• An ordinary well. Often its depth exceeds 10-15 meters. The main disadvantage is the low level of water purity. Additional waste will be required on filters and regular maintenance of the source from siltation.

Punching any well before connecting it to the pipeline, it is necessary to analyze the water for the presence of harmful metals and other chemical elements.

Installation steps

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to make sure that there is an autonomous water supply scheme for a private house from a container at hand. It is permissible to develop it yourself if you have drawing skills. The preparatory project must contain information about the components of the future pipeline, as well as its dimensions and connections to electrical pumping equipment. After preparing the drawing, rough work is performed on the ground. They are divided into stages.

1. When the well or well is already fully organized and does not require the arrangement of the casing, you can proceed to the next stage.
2. Digging a trench. It is easier to use special equipment, while taking into account that the depth of laying pipes from the well to the house should be at least 50 cm.
3. In this trench, a water pipe and an electric cable for the pump are laid, which is installed in a caisson near the well.
4. The pipe is connected to the pump, and a branch pipe of the required depth is immersed from the pump into the source. A mesh filter is put on.
5. The end of the pipe, which approaches the house, is introduced into the first room where the resource will flow. Usually this is a bathroom, but the nearest room can also be used. For example, a kitchen or dining room.
6. It remains only to carry out the internal organization of the pipeline. A trench is being dug, an electric pump is connected. The plumbing is ready for use.

First, it is necessary to determine how much water is needed, and from this make a start in the depth of the source and the power of the pumping station.

Operation and maintenance

The drillers who carried out the well organization are required to provide instructions for use. It usually contains the following guidelines:

• The first ten starts, the operation of the pump must be regulated - carefully turn the valve when taking water.
• The first water withdrawal from the well should be carried out within two hours, no more (less, for example, for irrigation).
• Be sure to send water for analysis to check its quality. It is advisable to do this once every six months.

When serving in a country house or in a private house, it is important to follow these rules:

• timely audit the integrity of the casing;
• control the pump pressure when the tap is on and off;
• flush the well only if it is silted up.

When the walls of the casing collapse, the well is drilled again.

Advantages and disadvantages of water supply for a private house

Autonomous water supply of a private house has a number of advantages and disadvantages. In most cases, the normal operation of the sources depends on the observance of the operating rules. If they are met, the plumbing system will have the following advantages:

• Ease of use and independence from the main water supply.
• Pure water suitable for any purpose.
• It is not necessary to carry out additional insulation with the correct arrangement of the well.
• Maintenance services are provided.

The disadvantages should be highlighted:

• Maintenance costs.
• Installation problems if there is no free space.
• Registration of the source in the state register.
• The risk of soil erosion and building settlement in the event of a well arrangement in the basement.

If the technology for the use and organization of water supply is observed, the exploitation of the natural resource does not cause problems.