Well ring weight: tips and tricks

When creating wells, special rings are very often used, the purpose of which is to manufacture walls capable of holding moisture and withstand the increased pressure of the soil. At the same time, not only the cost and quality of the finished structure, but ease of installation directly depend on the quality of the chosen material.

That is why such a parameter as the weight of the well ring is very important to consider when designing the entire system.

The value of heavy products and types of structures

First we need to say that there are various models of similar elements that have certain dimensions and are made by different companies.. Given this, one cannot definitely say how much a well ring weighs. Each manufacturer sets its own criteria in this parameter.

Weight value

• First of all, it should be mentioned that the quality of the whole structure depends on the severity of certain rings. However, it also reflects on the installation itself.
• When purchasing heavy structures, you should take care of their further delivery to the construction site in advance. It is very important to know how much the ring for the well weighs, since it may be necessary to order a crane to move products around the object or rent a hoist for subsequent installation.
• It should be noted that heavy rings can redistribute the load on the walls of the well, bringing it down. Therefore, most often all end products complement the lids, creating additional pressure and at the same time serving as a kind of support, like floor slabs in the manufacture of the cellar.

• It should be mentioned that the small weight of the well rings provides a lot of advantages, the biggest of which is a reduction in delivery and installation. However, the quality of the material with such a small weight should be such that it can not only withstand great pressure, not collapsing, but also slightly deformed, without losing much of its original shape. This compensates for the intense load from the outside.
• It is very important to remember that if products with a low weight are used, then it is not necessary to manufacture wells with a bottom cover or it is best to purchase structures with special geometry. The fact is that when raising the groundwater such systems, with a slight filling can emerge. Therefore, some masters further weight or protect them.

Tip! Professional masters recommend choosing specific products based on their own preferences and technical conditions of the site. The weight factor should be secondary, although it has a great influence on the cost of work.

Types of rings

• First of all, it should be said about reinforced concrete structures. Their price is usually the smallest, but if we consider the cost of delivery and installation, then it may well be compared with the cost of other materials.
• This is due to the fact that reinforced concrete products have a very large weight and special equipment is required for their installation. At the same time, its lease requires significant expenses.

• Designs of polymeric materials have a whole set of positive qualities, the main of which can be considered a small weight. This allows the installation of the system with their own hands, without using additional equipment in the form of a hoist.
• It is also worth saying that such products have increased strength. For them, you do not need to make special protection.

• The most lightweight rings are made of polypropylene. However, it should be said that the installation instructions do not recommend installing them to a greater depth, since these systems cannot withstand external loads.
• Given this feature, they have found application in the restoration or repair of old wells. The fact is that the initial structure in this case will serve as a kind of protection, capable of absorbing all the pressure of the rock.

Tip! Professional craftsmen claim that the polymer rings for the well are the best material, since they combine all the necessary qualities. However, before you start buying it is worth exploring in detail all the costs of this project and compare them with other systems.

Conclusion

After reviewing the video in this article, you can get a detailed idea of ​​how the weight of the constituent elements for the manufacture of the well affects the structure itself. At the same time, on the basis of the text presented above, it should be concluded that before selecting the appropriate materials for the work, it is necessary to have an economic justification and a drawing of the future well. (See also the article Water Purification from a Well: Methods.)

This will help to make the right decision, which is ideal for these technical conditions.