Water supply of a private house, apartment, summer residence

A modern person without a water supply in the house feels very uncomfortable and insecure. Tap water has long become the norm. And even at the stage of construction planning, questions arise regarding the provision of housing with water. And not only at home, but also at a summer residence, which they plan to visit only periodically.

It is still possible to connect a private house to a centralized water supply within the city, but outside the city - in a village or in summer cottages - you have to look for your own sources and choose what is better: well or well... Then build them, choose equipment and organize a water supply scheme. All this can be ordered, as they say, “turnkey”, but the cost of such services is very considerable, and the quality does not always correspond to the price. Therefore, many people prefer to figure it out and do everything on their own.

How DIY plumbing in the house and at the dacha, how best to organize the water supply system, choose and connect equipment - all the nuances of the water supply device are described in this section.

Technology does not stand still. New materials or equipment are constantly appearing, new schemes and devices are being developed that improve the quality of life. And water supply is no exception: new materials for pipes that do not rust and have a half-century service life, new devices that allow maintaining a stable pressure in private water supply. These are not all new items. But even they make it possible to use any technique that is demanding on the quality of water and its pressure.

A separate topic - purification of water and bringing it to the state of drinkingth. Alas, there are almost no sources from which you can drink without thorough filtration and water treatment. Therefore, filters are an integral part of the water supply system, without which you cannot do without either in the house or in the country.

Water flow sensor for plumbing

The water supply system of a private house is impossible without a pump. But it must be turned on and off in some way, make sure that it does not work in the absence of water. The water pressure switch is responsible for turning the pump on and off, and the protection against dry ...

Connecting the accumulator to a surface pump

In order to prevent the pump from turning on every time the tap is opened, a hydraulic accumulator is installed in the system. It contains a certain volume of water, sufficient for a small consumption. This allows you to practically get rid of short-term pump starts. Installing a hydraulic accumulator is a simple procedure, but you will need more ...

The water pressure switch is adjusted using springs

When organizing a water supply system at home, not only a pump is needed, but also automation to ensure its operation. One necessary instrument is a water pressure switch. This small device turns on the pump when the pressure in the system drops and turns it off when the threshold is reached. ...

What does a single-lever mixer cartridge consist of?

Single-lever mixers attract with their laconic design and easy water flow control. Turning on the water, changing its temperature and pressure - all this with one turn of the knob. These devices are reliable, have a solid service life - some branded ones give a 5-year warranty. However ...

Types of electric heaters for home and summer cottages

To solve the problem of hot water in an apartment or a private house, in the country you can heat the water using electric water heaters. There are several types of them, and in order to decide which water heater is best for your situation, you need to know their advantages, disadvantages and features of each type of operation ...

Water filters under the sink bring tap water to a drinking state

Most of the tap water in our taps is unusable.In order not to buy bottled, you can clean what you have to the desired state. One way is to install a water filter under the sink. They are usually equipped with a small crane and are easy to install. Them …

to make water drinkable, different types of filters are used to purify water

The liquid flowing in a centralized water supply system can only very conditionally be considered suitable for use for technical purposes - for washing, washing dishes, etc. With a very big stretch it can be used for cooking, but drink it without boiling at all ...

The meter is intended for hot or cold water, you can see it by the color of its body

In order to pay only for the water you used, you need to install a water meter or, as they say, water meters in the apartment. What kind of water meters are there and which ones are suitable for domestic use and we will figure it out.

Self-installation of water meters is not

According to the adopted law, all homeowners must install water metering devices. Deadlines are constantly shifting, but they will have to be set sooner or later. There are a decent number of organizations that can do this for you. For a fee, of course. Some operational ...

Surface well pump is very easy to connect

A well is often used to supply water to a house or water a plot. If earlier they could manage with a collar and a bucket even in a private house, but today, even in the country, this option no longer suits. After all, you can get modern conveniences by installing a pump for a well. So that the system ...

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