Arrangement of autonomous water supply in a suburban area plays a large role in the normal functioning of it. This makes it possible not only to consume water for domestic needs, but also normal farming: watering greenhouses, vegetable gardens and other plantings.
Types of water supply in a suburban area
At the moment there are several types of water supply on the site:
- well;
- well;
- central water supply pipe (urban water supply).
All of them have their own technical characteristics and may not be used in all areas. It all depends on the type of soil and the level of location of the underground well. The most popular at the moment is considered the Abyssinian needle-well.
Benefits of the Abyssinian Well
Abyssinian well - a well that is built on the sand. It is a small structure. In a suburban area, it can be located according to a certain principle.
Important. For the placement of any well on the site has its own special rules and regulations that must be observed for safety reasons.
The easiest way to build an autonomous water supply is the Abyssinian well. Its depth does not reach 15 m, which means that the costs, both monetary and physical, in the process of work will be much less. The width of this design is also small and ranges from 30-50 cm. It will be obligatory to refine it on the soil surface. Also, special equipment is used in its construction and equipment is installed in the future, which allows using the source.
Tip. When choosing the construction of an Abyssinian well or well, you should focus on the size of the site. If it is small, then it is better to give preference to a well-needle.
Water quality in the Abyssinian well
The Abyssinian well does not have high water quality, as it is built on sand. Perhaps its siltation and shedding in case of improper construction. All these shortcomings can be corrected with the help of special equipment that is used to equip the well: filter and pumping stations.
Rules for the construction of the Abyssinian well
So, all home-made sources of water in a suburban area should be constructed according to certain rules and norms. They are registered in the SNIP.
The well should not be close to a residential building. The optimal distance between these structures is 10-12 m. It is also worth paying attention to the location next to the septic tank or a simple drainage pit. It should be located from a water source at a distance of 8-10 m.
Tip. A well is not built near a garbage pit and other sources of pollution, since groundwater can fill it with harmful substances that poison the body.
When can I drill a well?
Drilling of an Abyssinian well can only be carried out in the warm season and preferably in late spring or summer. In autumn and winter, such work is not recommended, as during this period a rather large amount of precipitation falls, which can soften and moisten the soil, and the well will “float”. There is also a high probability of groundwater entering it , which will significantly impair the quality of the water in the source.
The main characteristics of Abyssinian wells
Abyssinian wells can be drilled as follows:
- at a depth of 5-7 m - for household needs:
- 8-10 m - household needs;
- 10-15 m - full water supply for the entire site.
How to determine the location for drilling an Abyssinian well
There are several ways to help determine where the Abyssinian well will be located. This can be done with the help of folk signs or special devices.
So, in hot weather you can observe the behavior of pets, especially dogs. They find a place in the area where there is a source of water practically on the surface. They will certainly fall on him and begin to spend more time there.
You can also focus on evaporation on the surface of the soil, which show a source of water after a hot day. A haze will form above the place. You can also use special devices - pendulums. They can accurately indicate the location of an underground well in a suburban area.
Tip. If using all these methods it was not possible to find water on the site, then exploration drilling is best . You can do this yourself or with the help of specialists.
Abyssinian well construction methods
At the moment, Abyssinian wells can be drilled both with their own hands and with the help of specialists in this field.
Important. It is worth considering that professionals can not only build this type of structure, but also refine it both inside and out. The well construction process includes strengthening work and the installation of special equipment for full well operation.
What a sand well consists of
It is an Abyssinian well set of components. They include a metal tip, which is made of hardened steel; filtering equipment, which can be external and deep; the pipe, which is the reinforcing part of the structure and serves to supply water. There are also auxiliary elements: rings for the internal arrangement of the well, couplings, pumping equipment, etc.
Preparatory work at the well construction site
As soon as the place for digging the Abyssinian well has been determined, a number of preparatory work must be carried out on the site. They include cleansing the surface of the soil from all vegetation. To do this, you need to use a shovel to remove the topsoil.
Then a small recess is excavated, measuring 30 cm and a width of 50-70 cm. This will make it possible to properly drill the well.
Abyssinian well construction process
Do-it-yourself Abyssinian well is drilled quite simply and quickly. This is due to its small depth.
For work you will need:
- a manual drill or a homemade drilling rig;
- buckets or other containers for dropping soil from the well;
- pipes for arranging a water source;
- special equipment for normal functioning.
So, initially a pipe is installed at the indicated place, which has a special drill inside. It will push the soil to the surface while deepening. After such installation has been completed to a depth of 5-6 m, you can proceed to the use of a manual drill. It can already go deep to 15-20 m.
As soon as water appeared on the surface of the well during the work, you need to immediately pump it out using the pumping equipment and check whether a source is needed at this depth. If not, you need to continue to drill further to the desired level.
After that, the ennobling of the Abyssinian well takes place.
The process of arranging a well on sand
The Abyssinian well is refined with its own hands as easily as it is drilled. You will need to purchase special pipes, which can be plastic or asbestos.
Tip. For the arrangement of any well, it is best to use plastic pipes that do not corrode and have a fairly long life.
As soon as the hole is drilled, a pipe is inserted into it, at the end of which there is a filter for the Abyssinian well. She must reach the bottom of the source. But at the same time, the filter should be at a distance of 10-20 cm from the bottom.
Important. Install the filter in the pipe before it is installed in the well.
Next, a pump for the Abyssinian well is installed on the walls of the structure. But this is only if it is deep. If it is superficial, then its installation is carried out after completion of the construction.
Tip. Choosing equipment for the normal operation of the well on sand should be carefully and based only on the technical characteristics of the water source. The deeper it is, the more powerful the pump will be.
It is also worth considering that before starting work on the construction of autonomous water supply on the site, it is best to seek advice from specialists in this field. The work is quite painstaking, and one wrong move can destroy the structure.
The long life of a well on sand is influenced not only by the process of its construction, but also by all its constituent parts. It is also worth considering the composition of the soil on the site. Experts do not recommend making such a source of water the main one on floating soils, since it can be destroyed under the influence of groundwater.