Laying a water pipe in the ground - we lay the water supply system

Arrangement of a private plot for permanent or seasonal residence includes, among other things, equipment for the water supply system of the house. The most successful solution to this issue is the laying of water in the ground.

A similar water supply system, designed and implemented with all the requirements for the building material used, has a number of advantages that a system mounted in any other way cannot boast.

1. The water supply system laid in the ground serves not only in the warm season, but also in the winter period, allowing water to be delivered to the house from a well or well.
2. It is protected from any mechanical or external influences.
3. Even being located at a decent depth, the water supply system is easy to repair or replace parts of pipes that have become unusable.

Water supply system design

Water supply design

Water supply system design includes the following items:

1. Analysis of the terrain, in particular, the ground and topography, for the optimal installation of the water supply system in the ground.
2. Selecting pipes from a specific material suitable for the installation of a plumbing system, as well as the necessary additional accessories.
3. Calculation of the length of pipes for the implementation of water supply.
4. Digging out trenches and arranging them.
5. Installation of water supply and its testing with subsequent final equipment.

The existing terrain, as well as climatic conditions, significantly affect the creation and location of the water supply system on the private plot. In particular, the depth of frost penetration and the variant of the water supply system, which is planned to be located on the site, is of great importance. So, if you need to supply the house with water and in winter, the laying of water supply in the ground should be below freezing. With uneven terrain, it is necessary to take into account the angle of inclination of the entire water supply system and provide for the necessary pressure in the pipes for the normal supply of water to the house and its removal outside the building. On a plot with a flat terrain, professionals advise to artificially create a slope of 1-2 cm for the best movement of water in the pipes. With uneven terrain, this value should be increased or decreased in the right direction. Great importance should be given to the location of other systems on the site so that the water supply system does not intersect with any of them.

Polypropylene water pipes

Recently, polymer pipelines have become increasingly popular among owners of country plots propylene They have a lot of advantages in comparison with concrete pipes or cast iron pipes for laying water pipelines. They are:

1. Easy and simple to pack.
2. They have high strength, do not rust, do not deteriorate over time and are not subject to deposits on the inside of the pipe, which impairs the permeability of the pipe.
3. Less susceptible to damaging effects from soil and water. Thanks to a pillow made of sand and gravel, it is able to withstand any temperature.
4. Absolutely safe for water supply, including for drinking.

We lay the water supply

Insert into the central water supply

System installation water supply is as follows:

• Specify the location of the water supply system in accordance with the depth of soil freezing in the area.
• Acquire polypropylene pipes with the necessary accessories: connecting fittings, tees and other parts. At the same time they buy material for waterproofing and insulation. In cases where the planned operation of the pipeline during the winter period is planned, it is recommended to install a heating cable along the pipes.
• Sand and crushed stone are prepared for trench equipment; necessary tools: shovel, trench leveling cord, tape measure, level.
• Equip a manhole at the entrance of the pipe to the house and exit from it. Mount shut-off valve.

The trench for the water pipe

• They dig trenches. Check the required slope angle in accordance with the relief on the site. The depth starts from 1.2 -1.4 m, the width does not exceed 60 cm.

The sand-gravel mix is ​​laid at the bottom of the trench. In the summer, it must be compacted and shed to avoid subsequent shrinkage of the water supply system.

The waterproofing and heat insulation spreads on it, the mounted parts of the water supply system are lowered. If the pipe mounting between them implies a special soldering, it is necessary to carry it out before laying the pipes in the trench.

Pipe insulation

Fully assembled water supply system is tested during the day before final backfilling. If there are no problems with the movement of water through the pipes, then the mounted water supply system is closed with insulation and waterproofing, covered with the rest of the sand and gravel mixture and the ground.If there are problem areas in the finished water supply system, then small hatches are arranged above them, giving access to replace parts or eliminate faults.

A water pipeline conducted in this way, if all the required technical standards are observed, will serve on the site for a long time, without rusting or spoiling.

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