How to build a well do it yourself? How deep should it be? How to choose the best place for a well? These and other questions related to the arrangement of the well will be answered by this article.
Is there water on the site?
This is the main issue that should be addressed first. Lucky if there are wells in neighboring yards. You can see the depth of the wells and ask the neighbors about all the nuances of the occurrence of water reservoirs in these places. If there is no well in the vicinity, exploration of the depth of the water must be carried out by drilling.
After drilling a well or obtaining the required information from neighbors, you can calculate the depth of the future well and the nature of the soil that you will encounter during construction.
Well water quality
There must be ground water in the well. Its depth is about 30 m. Such water can be used for drinking, in contrast to the high water, which lies higher and is formed by precipitation. At the same time, groundwater is not under pressure as artesian.
It is worth noting that it is recommended to start digging a well in autumn or winter. In spring, the groundwater level rises, and if you dig a well during this period, then in summer you can be left without water.
Well shaft construction
The easiest way to build a well in home conditions is the use of concrete rings. The most optimal diameter of the ring is 1.1 m., On the outer edge and 1 m., On the inside. Rings of this size are easier to lower. In addition, it will be convenient to raise water from the well.
Concrete rings are lowered into the shaft gradually. That is, having dug a hole about 1 m. Deep, it is necessary to lower one ring. Then continue digging the mine. Under the weight of their own weight, the rings themselves will sag. All subsequent rings also drop gradually. They are installed butt to butt on each other. With the help of metal staples, additional fixation of the rings to each other is carried out. Such work should be carried out before the discovery of the water reservoir.
The rings can be lowered into the finished shaft. However, this method is considered more dangerous, because there is a risk of soil collapse.
One person cannot dig a well. He will need an assistant who will stand upstairs and get the soil out of the mine. To raise the land, they arrange a special structure similar to a tripod or a winch.With the help of such a design, a bucket of earth will rise to the top.
Well Equipment
Water that appears at the bottom of the well will be dirty. To clean it, work will be required to equip the bottom filter.
First of all, it is necessary to pump out all the water, and then deepen the shaft by about 20 cm. After completing these works, the bottom of the well is laid with a layer of river sand followed by small gravel and at the end there is large gravel. Before laying, rubble should be thoroughly washed with a solution of bleach and running water. If the bottom of the well is not solid enough, it is recommended to strengthen it with wooden flooring.
Water from the well should be pumped out within two weeks. At this time, it can only be used for technical needs. After that, the water goes to the laboratory. If the answer from the laboratory is yes, you can drink water.
Additional well protection
After the mine is dug, the well needs protection from precipitation and the overhead. From the overhead you need a clay castle. To install it, you will need to dig a well to a depth of 1 m. Clay is poured into the recess and rammed. A ramp from the ground part of the well is also equiped from it.
A wooden blockhouse is usually installed on the ground part of the well. It is better that he be with a roof and doors that will close the mine. So the well will be protected not only from dirt and rainfall, but also from various animals and rodents. These safety measures are also required for children.