- Do-it-yourself plumbing in a private house
- Water for autonomous water supply
- What you need
- Materials and equipment
- Tools
- Plumbing in private homes
- Main sources of water supply
- Well
- Well
- Central water supply
- Segment Importance
- Step three. Drawing up a project for introducing water supply to the site
- Ways of water supply of a private house
- How to choose?
- How to make summer plumbing in the country with your own hands - step by step
- Wiring diagram
- Necessary materials
- Installation steps
- the first mistake is the technical hole for water inlet is incorrectly laid
Do-it-yourself plumbing in a private house
Start with plumbing since the presence of water is necessary already at the stage of building a private house. In this case, you need to think first of all about ensuring the supply of cold water. You can also install a heating boiler, the installation of which is a simple procedure.
To equip the water supply of a private house, plumbing, materials and tools are needed:
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shut-off plumbing;
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PVC pipes;
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pump equipment;
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a set of keys;
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pliers;
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shovel;
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Bulgarian.
Before you make plumbing in a private house, you need to determine what types of plumbing equipment will be installed.Consider the general rules and sequence of installation.
As mentioned above, at the initial stage, a plan should be developed for the placement of plumbing and plumbing elements. The scheme should include information about all the nodes of the external and internal wiring of the water supply system of a private house. Based on the parameters of the water supply, you need to select the optimal equipment for arranging a pumping station. Manufacturers of such equipment attach a wiring diagram to it, indicating the main features of connecting a private house to the water supply system. It is necessary to place the pump plumbing unit in such a way as to minimize the noise from its operation. To do this, select the most convenient place in the house (in the basement or basement). In the documentation for the pumping station, you can find information about the noise level that is created during its operation.
After the location of the pumping equipment has been chosen, it is possible to start arranging trenches for laying external pipes through which water from the source will be supplied to the house. Their depth should exceed the level of soil freezing. If there is no technical possibility of laying a pipeline at such a distance, it is necessary to insulate the line using special fiberglass materials.
After arranging the outer part of the water supply of a private house and installing pump plumbing, the installation of internal pipes is carried out. This is a very important stage that must be carried out with strict adherence to the technology of work. When the distribution of water pipes is completed, the specialists proceed to the installation of plumbing and installation of the sewer system.
Let's consider installation of the sewerage for the private house. Here, even before the installation work, an engineering diagram of the system is drawn up, indicating the points of placement of plumbing. A professionally drawn up sewerage plan will eliminate the difficulties during installation and problems during operation.
Sewerage of a private house includes external and internal systems. The elements of outdoor installation include sewer pipes and cleaning systems. The internal part also consists of piping and plumbing of a private house.
Rules for installing sewerage in a private house:
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when choosing the location of the cesspool, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of unhindered access to it by sewage vehicles;
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the lowest line of the cesspool is placed one meter deeper than the freezing level of the soil. The sewage collector is equipped with a slope and must have a depth of more than 70 cm.
In situations where it is not possible to lay sewer pipes below the freezing level, the collector is insulated.
For the installation of the sewer system of a private house, plastic pipes are currently used. Unlike metal products, such a pipe will not experience corrosion problems. The installation of these elements of a private house is carried out by inserting one pipe into another, followed by sealing the seams. Laying of sewer pipes is carried out in strict accordance with the preliminary calculations of the depth. This will allow the line to be laid on undisturbed solid ground, which will prevent the elements from bending. Pipes for risers and collectors must be of a larger diameter than sewer pipes coming from private home plumbing.
To carry out work on the arrangement of sewage systems in a private house, experienced and highly qualified specialists should be involved. The works on the installation and connection of plumbing are carried out in strict accordance with the requirements of building codes according to the drawn up scheme. Only experienced specialists who perform work under engineering supervision can satisfy such parameters.
Read the material on the topic: How to choose accessories for pipes
Water for autonomous water supply
First of all, it is worth figuring out what kind of water is suitable for an autonomous water supply device.
If you imagine everything is simple and accessible, then there are three types of groundwater.
- Verkhovodka. What has managed to seep into the soil, but has not yet become a stable aquifer. Worst quality water. It is easy to recognize it - the level of perched water varies greatly depending on the season. Not suitable for drinking water supply.
- Ground water. More stable aquifers. The depth of occurrence is from several meters from the surface to several tens. It is they who are mainly used for autonomous water supply.
- Artesian water. The deepest and oldest water carriers. The depth of occurrence can exceed a hundred meters. Water is most often suitable for drinking purposes, but it can be excessively hard, saturated with various minerals.
Water extracted from an autonomous source must undergo a cycle of comprehensive studies at the SES or another organization accredited for water analysis.
Based on the results of the analyzes performed, conclusions are drawn about the possibility of its use as drinking or technical.
A scheme that simulates a hydrogeological section without observing the scale, demonstrates the principle of occurrence and distribution of groundwater
The organization that conducted the water analysis can recommend the optimal treatment scheme if the technical option can acquire a drinking category after filtration.
What you need
If you are going to dilute water in the country on your own, in addition to the drawing and ideas about how this is done, you will need materials, equipment, and tools. When making a connection with your own hands for the first time, it is still better to enlist the support of a specialist. But, unfortunately, not always and not everyone has such an opportunity.
Therefore, it is important not to forget anything
Materials and equipment
Here's what you need to install a country water supply:
- pipes;
- taps and fittings;
- pump;
- manometer;
- expansion tank;
- pressure switch;
- electrical support;
- cleaning filters;
- water heater as needed.
Also, different designs suggest the presence of additional components, such as a hydraulic accumulator, a check valve, etc. It is most convenient to connect a ready-made pumping station. It includes a hydraulic accumulator, a pump, a pressure switch, a supply hose. It will provide water supply on the site and in the house with good pressure.
Plumbing in the country for irrigation can do without such expensive equipment. In this case, you will need a pump, for example, a surface one, if a water supply system is used in a country house from a well. And an expansion tank. The tank is designed for the accumulation of water and its subsequent supply to the pipes.
It is important that it should be on a hill, above all points of drawdown. The pressure of the liquid flowing from the barrel is created by a natural slope
Tools
But what tools will be needed for the installation of a capital water supply:
- shovel;
- keys - gas and adjustable;
- "iron" for welding polypropylene pipes;
- roulette;
- hacksaw;
- gun for silicone and sealant.
Something else may be needed in the process. There are ready-made plumber's tool kits, but they do not include measuring instruments and tools for earthworks.
In addition, conducting electrical equipment to this system will require tools for this type of work.
Plumbing in private homes
- Prepared pipes are laid in the house, starting from water consumers.
- The pipes are connected to the consuming point with an adapter so that a tap can be installed to shut off the water.
- Pipes are laid to the collector. It is advisable not to pass pipes through walls, as well as partitions, and if this has to be done, enclose them in glasses.
For easier repairs, place pipes 20-25 mm from wall surfaces. When installing drain taps, create a slight slope in their direction. Pipes are attached to the walls with special clips, installing them on straight sections every 1.5-2 meters, as well as in all corner joints. Fittings, as well as tees, are used to combine pipes at angles.
When connecting pipes to the collector, shut-off valves are always installed (it is needed for repairs and the possibility of turning off water consumption).


Main sources of water supply
Well

A pumping station that pumps water from a well
A well is one of the main sources of water that has been used since ancient times.With the help of centrifugal pumps, water is supplied to the surface. It is also possible to supply hot and cold water with submersible vibration pumps. The depth of the well is established on the basis of geological exploration data of the area at the design stage of house communications.
It is better to design a well installation with the help of professional specialists. In this case, it is possible to avoid the risks of incorrect installation of the rings and subsidence.
Well
A well is the most convenient and frequently used option for the implementation of do-it-yourself water supply communications. Only specialists in this field who have experience and all the necessary material and technical means should drill a well.
Depending on the location, artesian and filter wells are distinguished. The first are deep wells, with the purest water. Filter wells - "shallow".
Central water supply
Installing the system by connecting it to the central water supply is the most convenient and practical option in all respects. The only thing that will need to be done is to obtain permission from the authorities for the tie-in.
But it must be recognized that for the use of such water "on a general basis" it will be necessary to pay regularly. In addition, many are not satisfied with the central private house water supply because such water almost always contains some amount of bleach. But you can always install an additional special system for water purification.
Segment Importance
The constant availability of water in a private house or in the country is a very important component for a comfortable stay for all residents. Water is essential for many things.This is not only cooking and bath procedures, but also watering the garden, washing and cleaning, all kinds of technical work in the house and on the site.
The convenience lies in the fact that all communications are reliably protected from mechanical and other influences due to their location underground, but at the same time they have easy access for repair or partial replacement.
In this article we will tell you in detail how to equip the water supply on the site as simply and efficiently as possible.
Step three. Drawing up a project for introducing water supply to the site
After the technical specifications are received, you can proceed to drafting a project for introducing water supply networks to the site. This is such a document, without which you will not be able to sign an agreement on water supply, which means that it will be impossible to use water in the house. So, in order to complete the design of connecting the house to the water supply, you need to order a communications project. It can also be performed by a third-party organization, on the basis of the received specifications, however, it is still necessary to coordinate and approve the project with the organization of the water supply and sewerage sector. In addition, this project will need to be approved by the RES, the gas supply company, and even the telephone company. In short, in all organizations whose communications will be brought to the house. This is necessary so that communications do not interfere with each other and there are no emergencies. The final stage of approval of the project for the introduction of water supply to the site is carried out in the architectural department of local governments.
Ways of water supply of a private house
If a central water supply is laid near the site, then you will not have to look for options on how to connect water to a private house. Labor-intensive work on digging a well or a well disappears. Tapping into the highway must be authorized by the relevant organizations. To do this, with documents for the right to own the site, they turn to the water utility, where they receive technical specifications. Based on the technical specifications with the tie-in point, pipe section and other nuances, the licensed organization draws up a project. The received project and estimate documentation is certified by the SES. The connection is carried out by a company that has received a license for the installation of water supply. After tapping and connecting the pipeline to internal communications, representatives of the water utility draw up an act of commissioning. It remains only to conclude an agreement with the enterprise, according to which payment will be made.

Water supply of a private house
Advantages of centralized water supply:
- The price of connecting to the water supply is much lower than the services of a well installation company.
- The scope of work is limited to digging a trench.
- Provides year-round water supply without seasonal fluctuations.
Like any system, centralized water supply has disadvantages:
- Poor quality (presence of iron, chlorine, pollution).
- Weak pressure - often the pressure in the system is not enough to use plumbing. In this case, you will have to install a pump.

Insertion into the central water supply
How to choose?
In order to make a choice of a water supply mechanism in the case under consideration or for some similar type of building, it is necessary to start from a number of criteria. The type of water supply system chosen will also depend on the budget that a person is willing to spend on it.It should also not be forgotten that the choice of a water supply mechanism can be based not only on the conditions in which the family lives and on the goals that are planned to be achieved. This choice is also influenced by the type of water supply system.
There are two main categories:
- gravity;
- pressure head.
Both options have both their advantages and disadvantages. For example, the gravity option has an affordable price, and the savings on equipment in this case will be very decent. Simply put, a gravity mechanism is a water tower or tower, as well as a container. Considering that the capacity of the tower is at the top, consumers receive water without any pumps. Usually, gravity systems are used in summer cottages or in country houses where no one lives on a permanent basis, since heating water in such tanks, as well as cleaning it, is a rather problematic issue.


If you decide to approach this issue more rationally and efficiently, then a pressure analogue will be an excellent solution for you. It works as expected - on a combination pumps, as well as a hydraulic accumulator, which is installed in the water supply mechanism. The use of this option allows you to be sure that in your house the water will always be in the required amount. The cost of a mechanism of this type will be higher than a gravity system. But the difference in operation will be significant, and for people who value comfort, this will be a much better solution than the torment of a gravity-fed system.
The installation of pressure solutions will definitely be the right solution if a water supply system is used, which will be based on a well or an artesian source.In such places, the water is clean, that is, there is no need for purification and filtration. In general, if you install a filter, you can be sure that the inhabitants of the house will drink clean water.


How to make summer plumbing in the country with your own hands - step by step
The device of the water supply system in the first place involves the preparation of a project. It should mark the points of water consumption, existing underground utilities, paths and buildings. If in the future it is planned to place any structures, flower beds or structures, it is also desirable to mark them, especially if the structure is permanent.
Wiring diagram

When drawing up a water supply project, you need to take into account the placement of all buildings and objects, as well as plan the appearance of new ones.
When designing a non-separable structure, it is important to remember that all pipes must be laid at a slope relative to the connection point to the water intake

Pipes in the trench must be laid at a slope. This will drain the water from the system for the winter and avoid pipe rupture.
They come out of the ground only in places of consumption. A drain valve is installed at the lowest point of the system. In autumn, all the water must be drained, otherwise it will burst the pipes.
Pipes are best purchased plastic or polyethylene. It is convenient to connect them with flexible hoses. This will make it easy to redesign the design of a permanent water supply. You can connect pipes with plastic fittings or soldering. You will also need tees, taps and corners.
In addition, it is necessary to dig a trench into which the pipes will be laid. The depth is usually 30-40 centimeters.
However, if the pipes will pass directly under the beds, and there is a high probability that they can be hooked with a shovel or cultivator, then it is better to increase it to fifty to seventy centimeters. Of course, this is a large amount of work, but if the pipes are pierced, then it will be much more difficult to look for a leak.

The depth of the trench for the summer water supply is much less than for the usual one. It ranges from thirty to seventy centimeters
If the choice is made in favor of a collapsible scheme, then you can use not only plastic pipes, but also ordinary rubber hoses. They are connected by jumpers, pieces of pipes or special braces, which allow you to separate or connect two sections of the water supply with one movement.
Necessary materials
Most often, pipe laying is carried out due to the need to water the garden. To provide water to a garden of ten acres, you will need the following materials:
- polyethylene pipe (diameter 20 mm) - 100 meters;
- compression sleeve with external thread (20 * 1/2) - 10 pieces;
- ball valve 1/2 - 10 pieces;
- compression corner 20 mm - 8 pieces;
- compression tee 20 mm - 4 pieces;
- saddle 63 * 1/2 - 1 piece;
- fumnitka - 1 piece.

Using fittings allows you to collect summer water for irrigation in just one day. At the same time, the connection point is sealed, and it is easy to disassemble it.
Installation steps
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If the water entry point on the site is a steel pipe of a centralized water supply, then in order to connect to it directly under pressure, you need an overhead tee (saddle). It is installed on the pipe and the bolts are tightened. Then a ball valve is screwed into it on a fumnitka, through which a hole is drilled in the main pipe with a drill.Immediately after this, the tap closes.
- The next stage of work is digging a trench. Its depth depends on the location: if it is a lawn, then 15-20 centimeters is enough, and if it is beds, then 40-70 centimeters.
- Pipes are laid in the finished groove, which are interconnected by fittings.
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Depending on the location of the beds, the number of consumption points is determined. In order not to have to carry a hose around the entire area, it is better to bring pipes out in 5-10 places. Pieces of a hose of three to five meters are easily connected to such hydrants, and a separate area is irrigated. A bayonet is installed at each point of consumption for quick connection. You can also install an automatic sprinkler system.
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Summer plumbing is not only a great way to avoid unnecessary work, but also an opportunity to create an “urban” standard of living for those who live outside the city from April to October, you can wash dishes under a tap, connect a washing machine, and organize a hot shower.
the first mistake is the technical hole for water inlet is incorrectly laid
Most often it happens that some people are standing at home, while others are already engaged in the engineering system, and when it comes to turning on the water, it turns out that the holes for this have not been laid. Here, either the first ones screwed up, or maybe they didn’t specifically tell you, because you asked them for a discount. But most likely your fault is that you didn’t think everything through right away and didn’t look at the experience of other people who have already made mistakes.
Be sure to lay a hole in the floor in order to lead through them later:
- water pipes
- electricity
- sewerage
- one spare
Look at all the holes in place, but usually water and electricity are brought in through the boiler room (This is how it is done in my house)

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