Well into the water with their own hands

On the private plot of great importance is its own water source. Having a well in its use, it is possible to organize an independent water supply not only at home, but also throughout the territory.

Well organization

The well, which is planned to be made and equipped, will be a more economical option compared to the involvement of specialists for the equipment of an independent source of water on the site. It is a well of small diameter reaching the aquifer. Equipment for such a pit is not only its organization, but also preparation for subsequent use:

• wall reinforcement with casing;
• the organization of the delivery of water to the house or to the site at predetermined places by diving deep into the pump;
• ensuring well cleanliness.

Search for aquifer on the site

The main task in the organization of the well will be the question of searching for an aquifer in the territory. There are several options for finding a place to drill a hole in the ground. Some are based on actual terrain data: maps showing exactly where groundwater lies. Others - on observations of plants, as well as natural phenomena. The willow twigs method is used no less often.

Depending on some natural phenomena, as well as on the results of the site inspection, it can be approximately assumed at what depth the aquifer lies. This determines the choice of the necessary equipment for the production of wells for water.

Than to drill

After determining the final location, it is necessary to decide exactly how the well will be made to the water. The most effective method of organizing an independent source at the site is drilling. For independent performance of such works it is possible to use both a small-sized drilling rig, which has a small weight, and suitable for use even by a non-professional, and a homemade tool - a hand drill. The choice of instrument depends on the depth of the aquifer.

A garden drill is a bar with the possibility of its lengthening, at the end of which the cutting elements are located. They loosen the soil, allowing more freely to pick it up with a spiral plate located on the rod after the cutting elements.

Garden auger use:

• With the location of the aquifer at a distance of 5-7 meters from the surface.
• It is simple both in independent production, and in use.
• Drilling can be carried out by one person.

The procedure for working with a garden drill:

• The release of the site from turf.
• Installation of a garden drill in initial situation.
• Start drilling in the right direction.
• Periodic extraction of the garden drill from the well to release it from pick up soil.

Small-sized drilling rig (MBU) is used:

• With occurrence of the aquifer at a depth of 10-15 m.
• Requires space for installation and manual assembly, as well as the organization of two small holes in the ground when preparing the MBU to work.
• Well organization на воду может быть проведена за 1 день.

The order of the MBU:

• Transportation MBU on the site.
• Assembly of drilling equipment.
• Ensuring the performance of MBU.
• Monitoring the operation of the drilling rig and the necessary corrections at work.

Water source equipment

The water well needs not only its initial organization, but also the subsequent equipment for use. This means that the walls of the hole need to be strengthened with pipes so that access to the aquifer is not only unimpeded, but also as clean as possible without the inclusion of soil elements.

Rules for the location of the pipe in the well:

• The diameter of the pipe should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the drilled hole for its convenient location.
• It is advisable to place a solid pipe. If this is not possible, then select segments of the same diameter with smooth edges, to minimize the possibility of contamination of the water source.
• Each section of the well casing must be carefully secured with special clamps, which will prevent the casing from settling deep into the aquifer.
• Often there is a rise of the casing, so you need to think about its mounting already on the surface.

After equipping the well with a pipe, you need to think about the rise of water from the depth to the surface. The most successful way would be to use a submersible pump directly into the aquifer and holding hoses from it to feed both to the house and to the irrigation tank at the site. The power of the submersible pump is calculated in advance, taking into account the height at which water will be supplied.

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