How to dig a well with your own hands: a guide from "a" to

The system of autonomous water supply for a country house is a matter of not only comfort, but also survival. It is believed that to build such a system is possible only by experts, and there is some truth in this, but we will try to show you how to dig a well yourself.

Well device

General information

Before you start developing a water supply project, you will have to figure out a number of points:

• The depth of the aquifer. You can dig a well on the sand or the “Abyssinian well” with your own hands, but the maximum depth should not exceed 15–25 meters, otherwise it will be difficult to cope;
• The composition and structure of the cut rocks. From these characteristics will depend on the choice of drilling tools, and even the method of drilling. As a rule, during the excavation of shallow sources, the rock is quite loose and soft, but there are exceptions;
• Depth of static water level. From this parameter will depend on the choice of pumping equipment, as well as its power. All wells with a depth of more than 8 meters should be equipped with submersible pumps;
• Maximum peak depth of soil freezing. The depth of the caisson and the depth of laying the external water supply will depend on this value;
• Approximate (better accurate) the location of the well on the site. Knowing this place, you can design a system and make a list of necessary materials with specific parameters of length, quantity, etc.

The depth of groundwater can be found by looking into the well during the dry season. You can also ask the neighbors, and it is better to find the owners of the well, located as close as possible, and find out all its parameters: depth, type of aquifer, etc. In addition, this information can be requested at the geodesic center of your region.

The structure of the slice is a bit more complicated, but if you are digging an Abyssinian well or a sandy hole of shallow depth, then enough general information: it is important to just find out how easily the local rock is digging and whether there are no closely located rocks or other difficult layers. In extreme cases, reconnaissance drilling is carried out, but most often they are managed with available information from geodesic centers and other specialized organizations.

When choosing a place, it should be borne in mind that it should be as far as possible away from septic tanks, sewage discharge sites, compost pits, burial places, animal habitats, etc. The distance from the house to the well is also important, as the length of the horizontal pipe influences the pump capacity and the cost of the project.

Note! It is best to locate a well in a heated basement of a residential building. This will save you from the earthworks associated with the laying of pipes on the site, as well as significantly reduce the cost of the project, since the price of building materials and pipes is high enough.

Installation

To develop a shallow well or well, it is enough to have an ordinary auger with auger. But we live in an era of cheap technology, so everyone can afford to rent a small motor-drills:

Note! The owner of a country house such a unit is useful in the economy, so you can think about buying this car.

Naturally, you have to pick up a set with the required number of additional drill rods, so that they are enough for the entire depth of the well.

The easiest and cheapest option is to build an Abyssinian well in the basement of a house. This type of source provides completely clean and potable water, does not require a lot of space, does not require permits and does not harm the landscape. For the development of such a well with our own hands, we have compiled a step-by-step instruction:

1. With the help of a motor-drill we drill the ground. Our task is to extract the rock to the sandy horizon. We drill until wet sand goes;

1. Remove the drill and collect the needle from the column pipe. The needle itself is better to buy in the store, you will also need several one-and-a-half-meter lengths of inch pipe with a thread at the ends and couplings for connection, the thread should be sealed with flax, silicone or other seals;

1. A needle with one or two (as far as the height of the room allows) with additional segments is inserted into the well, we add one segment and gradually hammer into 2 - 2.5 meters in the sand. We use a sledge hammer with a wooden lining so as not to bend the edges of the pipe;

1. The space between the pipe and the wellbore is covered with clay and ramming;

1. Put the pump on the upper tube and pump out the water until it becomes transparent. Now you can connect the facility to the water supply system at home. You can read about our topic in our articles in this article.

Note! A self-priming pump that creates a vacuum at the wellhead will be used to lift the water, so it is very important that the pipes are connected as tightly as possible.

Conclusion

The construction of a personal well is a responsible and time-consuming business, however, if desired, it is quite feasible. Following our instructions, you will certainly successfully cope with this task, and your country house will become a full-fledged place for the dwelling of the modern family. The video in this article demonstrates the process in detail.