Plastic rings for the well: the advantages and installation

In the manufacture and repair of wells the main task of the master is the manufacture of its walls. They must be durable, able to withstand pressure from the outside and to tolerate direct contact with water. That is why plastic rings for the well have recently become very popular.

Advantages and method of installation

First you need to say that there are so many options for such products. At the same time, plastic well rings should have increased strength and have a wall thickness of more than 2 cm. Other structures cannot be considered suitable for these purposes, since their strength does not allow them to withstand rock pressure.

Benefits

• First of all, it should be mentioned that the price of these types of products with their subsequent installation may be even less than the cost of concrete rings with their subsequent installation. This is due to the fact that you do not need to hire a special vehicle for transportation and a construction crane with a hoist.
• Special attention is given to the fact that almost all elements of such systems are easy to move with your own hands and make an adjustment for each individual part.

• It is also necessary to note the fact that the weight of these rings is very small.. This facilitates the load on the surface of the aquifer and simplifies all work associated with the movement of products.
• For interconnection, threaded locks are made on the segments. They hermetically fix the parts, especially if you additionally use silicone sealant.

• It is very easy and convenient to repair wells with plastic rings. However, this operation does not take much time and does not need partial dismantling or land works.
• Most professional craftsmen prefer to work with this material and at the same time give a good guarantee. Manufacturers themselves say that with proper operation, such products can be considered almost eternal.

Tip! Before acquiring a specific form of such rings, it is worthwhile to clarify in advance all their characteristics in order to select the elements ideally suitable for the existing technical conditions.

Installation

• First you need to choose well rings made of plastic of a certain diameter. It is selected in accordance with the personal preferences of users.
• At the next stage, it is necessary to dig out a pit with dimensions that not only allow installing plastic rings for wells, but also leave a small space for organizing bedding.

• All elements of the system are mounted on each other, twisting on the thread. At the same time it is good to use sealant, for tighter fixation.
• It is worth saying that the installation manual assumes that the aquifer itself will be used as a support for the walls. However, at the time of fixation, this area should be dried as far as possible.

• After the plastic rings for the well have been installed at the bottom of the system, a mixture of fine gravel and coarse sand is laid. It will serve as a kind of filter for water.
• It is necessary to mention that there are such models of these devices that have special additional elements that allow you to create the bottom of the well with a filter or cover with a hatch hole.

• In the space that forms a plastic ring for the well and the walls of the pit are filled with gravel and sand. This forms a kind of drainage system, which helps to divert rainwater from the well, not allowing it to linger and soak into the ground.
• After that you should make a cement blind area and a protective structure in the form of a house for a well.
• It is very important to note the fact that such products have no relation to septic tanks and are completely different from them in their design. They are not interchangeable and have different technical specifications.

Tip! When choosing a specific type of device, professional craftsmen are advised to acquire all the elements necessary for creating a well, which are produced by this manufacturer. So you can greatly simplify installation and avoid some inconsistencies.

Conclusion

Watching the video in this article, you can get more detailed information about plastic products intended for the manufacture of walls of the well. In this case, based on the text presented above, it should be concluded that this material is considered one of the most practical and durable, and also allows for installation, very quickly without being distracted by additional work. That is why such systems are very popular (see also the article Well rings of concrete products - making yourself).