Summer water supply in the country: gasket and watering device

Avid gardeners and adherents of summer country life are well aware of the problems associated with the lack of water supply. But the water is constantly needed by plants for watering, animals, owners for hygienic and culinary purposes. How do you just want to open the tap and get it in the required amount, even in country conditions. Do you agree?

We are ready to share with you all possible ways, according to which arrange a summer water supply in the country. Here you will find reliable information about the selection of equipment and the construction of popular types of autonomous systems.

We offer a thorough analysis of methods, valuable recommendations on the choice of the source, laying of the above-ground and underground pipelines. The basis for the information provided is the regulatory documentation and advice of experienced professionals. The information is supported by a selection of photos and videos.

Distinctive features of the summer plumbing

The dacha irrigation system in practice turns out to be a vague and uncertain concept. For some, this is a pair of galvanized buckets and a few hours a day spent on difficult "walks" to the well and back, for others - a long flexible hose, constantly clinging and twisting, for the third - a complex system of pipes leading from the well or pond to all corners of the garden plot.

We will consider the most optimal options, excluding large physical loads during watering and minimizing financial expenses during their construction.

Of course, the seasonal water supply system may have additional functions, for example, supplying a garage with water to wash a car, or providing a summer shower. However, they are possible only when a competent project has been drawn up and there are no complaints about laying a summer water supply system, otherwise, instead of convenient functionality, you will receive many reasons for repairs.

Do not forget that the summer modification differs from the winter in some moments of installation and maintenance:

• for laying pipes do not need deep trenches, and enough grooves to a depth of 0.7-0.8 m;
• during the warm period there is no need for pipeline insulation;
• for permanent systems, it is necessary to think over the drain system (for collapsible communications, the drain occurs spontaneously during the dismantling process);
• temporary collapsible pipelines are connected in series, more serious, stationary - using a manifold.

The difference applies to the choice of pumping equipment. For example, a submersible or surface pump is sufficient for supplying water to the garden from a well throughout the summer period. For a permanent system that operates year-round, requires a powerful pumping station, equipped with a water heater and storage tank.

The choice of irrigation system largely depends on the duration of the warm period. Suppose for the severe north, where the summer lasts 3 or even 2 months, it is quite enough collapsible scheme.

And for the southern regions, where plantings begin in early spring, it is better to build a good, strong, reliable stationary water supply.

Water source selection

Productivity, length of the structure and other operational capabilities of the irrigation system largely depend on the water source to which it will be connected.

Here is a list of possible options for watering:

• well or well (relevant for new, newly developed sites, and for the old, long-term possessions);
• a natural reservoir (for example, a pond originally located in the garden plot);
• centralized highway (necessary for water supply of modern cottage villages).

The accumulative reservoir for rainwater, the filling of which depends on the vagaries of the weather, and the cumulative well of the VOC, in which the wastewater that is purified and separated from the insoluble sediment accumulates.

Most often, except for the main source, there is a backup, for example, a large plastic tank located on height of 1-1.5 m. If suddenly the electricity is cut off and the pump stops working, watering is carried out from tank.

A simple, albeit costly, payment solution is to connect to the central highway. The pipe leading to the irrigation site cuts into the main pipe using a tee and a ball valve without shutdown, under pressure, because the pre-installation of the crane allows you to drill a hole through him

Watering from a natural source requires the installation of an additional filter system, because most budget pumps only work with clean water. The filter is necessary and equipment immersed in a well or sand well.

Cleaner water is in an artesian well, but it requires a special submersible submersible pump (popular brands are Jilex, Grundfos, Patriot, Belamos, Caliber).

Storage tanks are different: metal and plastic, large and small, purchased and homemade. If the area is small, and the reservoir is volumetric, the liquid is enough for several waterings.

The pipeline operating during the summer period can be connected to any of the listed sources, but with a few reservations. Suppose a collapsible design is suitable for working with a plastic container, and for connecting to a well it is better to build a permanent system.

Types of water supply for irrigation

Before drafting a summer water supply system for irrigation, you should find out which scheme is more suitable: collapsible or stationary. These two systems have the same purpose, but differ in the nuances of assembly / disassembly (folding) and design features.

Collapsible scheme: the pros and cons

The main distinctive feature of the collapsible design is the need for annual assembly and disassembly. In the spring, parts must be assembled, in the fall - disassembled, then all pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings must be cleaned, washed, dried and put in a dry room.

Temporary collapsible plumbing is assembled and disassembled on the principle of the children's designer: you must take parts that are suitable in size, and connect them into a design that ensures the movement of water from the source to the place glaze.

Simplicity of installation and budgetary cost made the system popular: in the supermarkets a lot of ready-made offers from various manufacturers appeared.

The elements of the irrigation system are often sold separately, but the sales assistant can pick up the necessary parts for the finished project - from pipes and fittings to a pump. There are also complete sets designed for drip irrigation, a technology that is fairly new, but already having regular fans.

Drip irrigation occurs due to controlled water supply through flexible hoses with small holes located near the root system of plants. The advantage is a metered supply and water saving, in which plants receive the required amount of moisture.

The advantages of any collapsible type are:

• quick assembly and disassembly;
• assembly that does not require special knowledge;
• operational repair;
• budget cost.

There is a drawback - the need for assembly / disassembly. Many do not like finding hoses on the surface. They interfere with movement and spoil the appearance of the site, but if you think about a neat, disguised arrangement of flexible hoses (along tracks, along the edges of lawns or beds), the problem will be solved.

With the specifics of assembling an independent system of HDPE pipes, a photo selection will be introduced:

Fixing a permanent system

For the device of a constant summer plumbing they dig trenches, by this it reminds the communications operating throughout the whole year.

In contrast to the winter system, the summer modification pipes are not tied to the level of freezing and therefore are located at a shallow depth - about half a meter, a maximum of 0, 8 m. The depth of occurrence depends on the place of installation: the more “active” the plot of land above the pipes is, the deeper they are are lying.

Mandatory detail - the drain valve, which is necessary for the procedure of draining water at the end of the season. It is installed at a convenient point laid down by the slope of the pipeline, so that water can flow out independently. The procedure is carried out before the onset of cold weather, without waiting for the negative temperature, otherwise the water will freeze directly in the pipes and damage them.

In addition to the pipeline, located under the ground, necessary water faucets, derived to the outside. They are mounted in points located in close proximity to irrigation zones - in the garden, in the garden, near flowerbeds and lawns, as well as at the garage.

Flexible hoses with convenient spray nozzles are attached to cranes for more effective irrigation or spraying of plants.

Pluses of permanent plumbing:

• communications do not interfere with the movement of people and transport;
• pipes are protected by a layer of soil from damage due to external influence;
• spring does not need to be installed, and at the end of the season - dismantling;
• preparation for conservation is simple - drain the water from the pipes.

The downside is the higher cost and extra earthworks. If depressurization occurs, it is impossible to quickly determine the emergency area.

The assembly of the system of rigid polymer pipes has its own characteristics:

Overview of materials and necessary devices

The summer water supply system consists of the following elements:

• pipes;
• cranes;
• fitting;
• pump equipment;
• filters.

For comparison, in the construction of the winter needed pressure control devices (hydroaccumulatorpressure gauge pressure switch), automatic protection, water heater.

There are many options for automated systems that allow you to regulate and control drip or greenhouse watering.

Conventional plumbing pipes made of plastic, polypropylene or polyethylene with a diameter of 20 mm to 25 mm are more suitable for embedding into the ground. Polypropylene products with reinforced layers are particularly durable, for example, the German Banninger pipes for hot water supply, which have a characteristic green color.

However, medium-strength white PVC pipes are suitable for small, low-branched schemes.

Hoses should not be placed in the ground, but used on the surface. If you still decided to build a permanent plumbing exclusively from hoses, then choose products with thick walls, reinforced with nylon fibers. Their service life is usually at least 15 years.

The only volatile element of the system is a surface or submersible pump. It should be selected on the basis of their data on the source of water and the characteristics of the equipment itself. For example, the best option for a pond is a drainage pump, for a well, a deep well, and for a well a fairly inexpensive submersible model of the type "Kid" or "Stream".

Instructions for assembling a temporary plumbing

For the device of the seasonal "tinkering" you will need a set of pipes and fittings that are suitable in diameter, and a pump for the forced supply of water. To correctly calculate the amount of consumables, make a draft in the form of a sketch, on which you must specify the length of all highways and junctions.

For arranging drip irrigation, it is enough to purchase a ready-made kit equipped with instructions.

To assemble according to a self-made scheme, proceed as follows:

• lay out the pipes according to the drawing, determine the places of the water points;
• if there are enough elements, connect them with fittings;
• attach additional details (nozzles for watering);
• connect the system to a pre-installed pump;
• test the plumbing work.

With the pump on, check the pressure at all points and the tightness of the communications. To prevent hoses and pipes from tangling under your feet, try to think over the scheme so that they do not cross the places of active movement and the road for the movement of vehicles.

If you constantly use surface water supply, use different ideas for easy installation. For example, when building a garden path, lay cross-section pipes with a diameter of 50–100 mm in several places under its base. For the winter, they can be closed with plugs, and in the summer they will serve as a kind of tunnel for the installation of water pipes and hoses.

BUT in this material You can read more about the choice of flexible hoses for watering.

Installation of a stationary system with a pump

The main part of the permanent irrigation water supply system is placed in the ground, so the selection of parts and installation must be carried out with special care. We offer a universal scheme of laying of highways, suitable for simple and extensive networks.

#1. Drafting of the project taking into account the peculiarities of the landscape

Planning, taking into account all the nuances of the subsequent assembly, is half the success, therefore, even before purchasing the necessary materials Make a diagram with the designation of important objects (water source, irrigation points, all buildings, paths, beds and plantings).

Using a tape measure, measure the required sections and calculate the length of the pipes and the number of fittings.

Consider how best to arrange the trenches relative to the tracks, buildings, watering areas. Count on a shallow depth - 0.3-0.4 m, but for potentially dangerous places it should be increased to 0.7-0.8 m.

Do not forget about the inset drain valve - it is traditionally mounted near the water intake, respectively, the slope of the pipes should also occur in the direction of the source.

The more points of water pumping, the less often you have to carry a flexible hose. Mentally break the garden (flower garden, lawn, garden) into small areas and plan the installation of hydrants with a device for attaching a hose or sprinkler.

A sample list of materials and tools that will be required to assemble a watering system:

• pipes with a set of tees, squares and fittings;
• flexible hoses;
• cutter and soldering iron for plastic pipes (hacksaw for metal);
• ½ ball valve;
• pump for installation in the well.

The presence of various parts and their number depends on the requirements of a particular project.

#2. Earthworks - trenching device

Digging a shallow trench will require a single tool - a shovel. Buckets or a car for the removal of the soil is not needed, as it is necessary for backfilling.

The complexity of the event depends entirely on the quality and composition of the topsoil. It is easy to dig the soil with a high sand content, even with numerous plant roots; it is much more difficult to remove ORS with the inclusion of clay components.

On the way of laying communications, there may be buildings that will have to be walked around the perimeter (for example, a barn or a pool). Small country objects can be overcome by slightly deepening the trench. Suppose communications, laid under a flowerbed at a depth of 0.7 m, will not interfere with digging and caring for plants.

It should be remembered that every turn of the pipeline will reduce the efficiency of the system and will increase the load on the pumping equipment. Therefore, when developing a piping system layout scheme, it is necessary, if possible, to choose paths with a minimum number of turns, or better with their complete absence.

#3. Pipeline assembly options

Previously, when metal pipes were used, it was necessary to deal with steel parts, cutting and assembling which was more laborious. Now they use plastic pipes, which are interconnected in two ways - by welding or fittings.

The first technology is a bit more complicated, but the result is more reliable. Before welding, it is necessary to prepare polypropylene pipes - cut into fragments of the required length. For the central highway, a pipe with a diameter of 20-25 mm is suitable, for branches - 10-20 mm, so cutting can be done with scissors or a roller cutter.

For welding, you need a special welding machine - soldering iron with heater and compact control unit. As a result of heating, the pipes are soldered with fittings, forming a monolithic hermetic structure.

Before you start welding, carefully read the instructions and remember the rules for using the welding machine. For example, you can not cool pipes with cold water or compressed air.

After assembling the pipe construction, there is no need to backfill - you first connect to the pumping equipment and check the work.

#4. Pump connection and testing

As a rule, at the time of construction of the irrigation system, the pump is already installed. If not, then it is necessary to choose a model suitable for a particular source (for example, a well) and install it according to the instructions.

The submersible pump is immersed in water and fixed at some distance from the bottom, the surface pump is installed near the well, covering it with a protective casing.

The crucial moment is testing. After connecting all the elements into a single system, turn on the pump and check the tightness of the water supply system. Pay attention to the quality of watering - whether there is enough pressure in the most remote points. If everything suits, you can backfill, lightly tamping down the ground, and start using the summer system.

Maintenance concerns mainly pump operation. The pipeline requires only preparation for winter conservation. To do this, open the tap and drain the water.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

To understand what the summer irrigation system looks like and learn more about its installation, use the helpful and informative videos.

The option of arranging the dacha water supply system with connection to the well:

The following video will discuss how to build plastic water supply yourself:

Detailed overview of elements for the irrigation system:

As you can see, the device of a summer water supply system for irrigation can be done by any summer resident who can handle a pump. If you have any questions or difficulties, we recommend contacting professionals involved in landscape design or equipment of suburban areas water supply systems.

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