Well-well, features of this type of sources

When considering the question of how a well differs from a well, the following arguments are often given:

• Water intake depth
• Debit source.
• Features of the device, in view of which the well can be made by hand, and it is better to order the well from specialists.
• Wells are much better protected from bacteria and wastewater.

But there is one solution that combines the advantages of both options, this is the so-called well needle - the Abyssinian well, invented in the 19th century and widely spread due to the many advantages that we consider below.

The main conditions under which the device is possible Abyssinian well

The source is arranged quite simply, as evidenced by the fact that all British colonial expeditions used this method for the rapid extraction of water. Even then, they knew the difference between a well and a well - in such a system, water is much less susceptible to contamination, which is important in a hot climate.

To make a well a needle, several conditions must be met:

• If you have boulders and hard layers in the soil at a shallow depth, you can only pierce them with a drilling rig.
• If you are going to use the pump to supply water to a house or a country house, its level should be no more than 7-8 meters from the surface. Otherwise, you will have to put a manual column or dig a hole to lower the pump for the most productive work.
• If there are large industrial enterprises nearby, water should be checked. Very often, its quality leaves much to be desired, and the only option is an artesian source.

Features of the independent device of the well

As noted above, the difference between the well and the well, not only in depth, but also the complexity of the work. That is why many people choose the method easier, because the price of the option under consideration is without a doubt the lowest. Even a simple well is much more expensive than the Abyssinian..

Many people note that wells are very easy to make, but in order for the construction to be solid and durable, it is worth doing a set of certain works.

Preliminary events

At this stage, the following activities are carried out:

• The first step is to find out the level of the aquifer and the soil characteristics. If there are wells in the neighborhood, you can check the level by them.
• Then you should stock up with tools for punching a well. The set of equipment depends on the chosen method of work, we will consider them in more detail below.
• You should also stock up on the necessary materials, such as pipes, a compact pumping station for pumping water or a hand column.

Preparation of system parts

The main tool that serves both for the device wells, and for the intake and purification of water - a needle with a filter.

The finished units are not made, so you have to make them yourself or order from a turner, everything must be made from high-quality materials, as the well under the well penetrates with great effort:

• The first knot, the needle, is the tip, inside of which there is a thread for winding onto the pipe, but sometimes the thread is not needed - the part is simply welded. The needle is machined from steel, the diameter of its widest part should be 1–1.5 cm larger than the main tube.
• Next, use a piece of pipe with a diameter of 1-1.5 inches, a length of about one and a half meters. In a staggered manner, holes with a diameter of 1 cm are drilled on it, but remember that it is impossible to weaken the structure - too many holes will weaken the pipe.
• The next stage is wrapping the borehole filter with stainless steel wire, after which a piece of braid weave is necessary, the optimal type is marked as P52 - it perfectly retains sand. It is necessary to solder it with tin solder, since lead releases harmful substances into water.

• Next, you need to purchase the required number of pipes, cut the exact and centered threads from the turner - 7 turns on each side. You will also need steel couplings to bond the system.

The one who made wells and wells with his own hands knows how important it is to use only high-quality materials that do not emit any impurities into the water. Do not save on this aspect.

Tip! Many experienced craftsmen advise to wind another layer of stainless steel wire with a step of about 1 cm over the mesh filter, which will greatly increase the surface strength.

System device

As is known, the main difference between a well and a well is an open structure, due to which water can be contaminated by various bacteria. The Abyssinian well protects the system from external influences, which is an undoubted advantage.

But in order for the design to be reliable, you should take a responsible approach to the production of works:

• As a rule, the top layer of soil - before the quicksand it makes its way with the help of a garden drill. This is a rather complicated and time-consuming process, so many weld a special design - a frame drill - it penetrates the soil much easier. If the depth to the quicksand is large enough, you should take care of the device tripod and a block with a cable to facilitate lifting.

• To work with the drill extension cords are used, which must be fastened with a thread.
• The easiest way of hammering is a simple butt headstock, which is a massive block with handles for convenience, weighing about 30 kilograms.

• A more progressive and easier way is a sliding head with a sub-tab, which is clamped on the pipe. The simplest system presented in the photo.

Tip! It is better to use the second option, since the first is quite traumatic, and the sliding headstock is fixed on the pipe and cannot fall to its feet.

Final work

So, if you need a well in the country - the Abyssinian well will be an excellent option. After driving the needle to the aquifer, a pump is connected to the pipe and the system is ready for operation. Moreover, its performance is significantly higher than that of simple wells with vibration pumps.

If you do not know how to take water from the well to the bath, if it is located at the other end of the site, then the simplest option is to construct a needle well directly in the bath room, then the system will not even need to be warmed.

If the source is made on the street, you should take care of the equipment protection and pipe insulation for uninterrupted work in the winter period.

Conclusion

Abyssinian well is the simplest solution that will help to make a water source on the site in just 1 day. The video in this article will help to understand the features of the work even better.