How to shake a well - do the work correctly

If you chose a well as the main source of water supply, you should keep in mind that after it is drilled, the water in it is muddy and not suitable for drinking, but also for household needs. You will have to do the cleaning yourself, which is why we will look in detail at how to properly drill a well.

The buildup is necessary both after drilling and in other cases when the well has not been used for a long time - after the winter, if the source is in the country. Even in the garden during winter, consumption drops significantly, which also contributes to clogging of the water intake.

The process of silting is to blame - the smallest particles present in the water close up the filter, the pump blades and settle at the bottom, raising the level of water intake and, as a result, significantly reducing the amount of pumping.

What is included in the work of cleaning water intake

Proper buildup allows you to remove almost all of the fine mist around the intake filter, which significantly increases resistance to re-clogging and has a positive effect on water quality.. Consider what needs to be done in order to carry out the work with the best quality at the lowest cost.

Equipment selection

Many make the big mistake of using expensive submersible pumps for pumping.

Most often, after the cleaning procedure, the unit is no longer suitable for work, so you should follow the simple recommendations:

• To clean the water intake is best to buy an inexpensive option, its price is quite democratic, and it does very well with its work.

• Periodically it is necessary to raise the pump for cleaning and inspection, so its service life will increase significantly. Cleaning the well is simple — type clean water in a large container, leave the other vessel empty, and occasionally pump the liquid with a pump.
• If after the completion of the work the pump remains working, clean it and save it in case of repeated cleaning, and replace it with a new high-quality unit.

Tip! Some experts recommend first to use a vibration pump, which, due to the beating during operation, raises the sludge and pumps it to the surface. It’s not worth using them for more than two days, otherwise the reverse process will begin - sediment compaction. In addition, continuous vibration can break the filter.

Pump location

To ensure the best effect, the equipment should be placed strictly according to the requirements, and they regulate the height of the water intake about 80 centimeters from the bottom, it is almost flush with a gravel bed. From this position, the sludge is sucked out of the surrounding soil especially well.

Do not forget that the more impurities in the water, the more often it should be lifted and rinsed, otherwise it will fail very quickly.

How long does it take to clean up

Some people think that there is a certain instruction on which the buildup period is regulated depending on the type of soil and the depth of water intake.

These factors, of course, have a definite influence on the term; we will consider each of them separately:

• The more clay in the soil, the more it clogs the well in the drilling process and the longer it will be necessary to pump the well. Moreover, the period may be increased several times due to the fact that clay suspension is difficult to remove.
• Depth does not affect so much on time, it may slightly increase from its index, therefore you shouldn’t focus on this factor.
• Pump power is probably the most important factor affecting speed. The more intense the pumping, the faster all particles are removed, and the faster the water becomes crystal clear. Therefore, buying equipment, give preference to the most powerful.

It is very easy to understand that the buildup is over: crystal clear water will flow from the well. But, according to experts, at a depth of 50 meters and deeper, the process should take at least two days. In smaller wells, respectively, the period is reduced.

The most common mistakes in the buildup of wells

There are a few typical mistakes that affect the quality of well cleaning; let's take a closer look at them in order to prevent them from occurring during work:

• The pump is lowered too low - most often the equipment becomes clogged and breaks down or is sucked into the sludge, after which it is very difficult to remove; and, if a weak rope is used, it can break, and you cannot reach the unit.
• The pump is too high - in this case, the dirtiest bottom water is not collected, as such, cleaning does not occur, and the well is silted in a very short time.
• Very often, dirty water taken from a well is not drained too far and flows to the source again. Therefore, you should take it to a distance, ensuring that water does not fall back.

• Another mistake, use for hanging in the well of the cord, which comes with the pump. It is usually not very reliable, which can lead to breakages and equipment sticking.

Keeping well in top condition

It is impossible to get crystal clear water without a quality buildup, but it is equally important that it remains in the same condition as long as possible. For this it is important that the water intake is uniform throughout the year. If this is not possible if the well is located at the dacha, it should, if possible, start the pump for several hours.

But sometimes the question arises, how to rock an old well.

This can be done in several ways:

• If the silting is not very large, you can try to clear the water intake using a vibration pump.
• If the pollution is very strong, you can use the following method: a large pipe is inserted into the source through which water or compressed air is pumped under pressure. This method is effective, but can damage the filter and well design, which is highly undesirable.

• Another way is the buildup by two pumps: one pumps water into the well, the second pumps it into a tank with a grid for the intake - so, moving in a circle and clearing, the water erodes the sludge.
• If the source is clogged, it is necessary to use a special device - zhelonka.

Note! As practice shows, the most effective and gentle method of cleaning is the parallel use of two pumps, as described above.

In any case, remember that you should use water filters to prevent any grain of sand from entering your water supply system.

Conclusion

Everybody can shake a well with his own hands, one has only to follow the recommendations and continue flushing until the water is crystal clear. The video in this article will help to understand some of the nuances of the process even better.