How to use HDPE pipes in the country to create a water pipe: All about pipes
The suburban area must be equipped with water supply to ensure the cultivation of agricultural products. Using polyethylene pipes in the country, you can easily organize an efficient and practical water supply for solving many household and watering tasks. All the nuances associated with laying a country water supply are discussed in this article.
Features of country water supply from PE products
Polyethylene pipes for summer cottages are the best option for installing a water supply system. To perform this function, polyethylene products have all the necessary qualities.
Advantages of PE pipes
Thanks to the use of low-pressure polyethylene for the manufacture of products, pipes receive the following useful ones, which play a decisive role in their use for transporting water in the country:
- ecological purity. Due to the special properties of the material, no sediment is deposited on the inner surface of the pipe, and harmful pathogens do not start;
- resistance to aggressive environments allows you to lay products both in an open way and hidden, for example, in the ground;
- due to the smooth inner surface of the pipes, they have good throughput with a smaller diameter compared to traditional metal products;
- high elasticity and strength. Products do not collapse when water freezes. Due to elasticity, the number of connection nodes is significantly reduced;
- resistance against solar ultraviolet radiation and other properties.
Due to the listed advantages, the pipeline from
can be effectively used for supplying drinking water and organizing irrigation of a summer cottage.
The composition of the plumbing system
In the absence of a centralized water supply, the water supply system of a summer cottage consists of the following main units (elements):
- mechanisms that are responsible for lifting water from a well (submersible pump or automatic pressure station);
- pressure control devices (pressure gauge, relay, hydraulic accumulator);
- electrical equipment with emergency protection;
- filters and water heater for hot water;
- pipeline itself.
Types of watering systems
The HDPE pipe in the country can be used to organize various types of irrigation systems:
plumbing requirements
When organizing the installation of water supply in the country, it is necessary to pursue the following goals:
- sufficient pressure to ensure irrigation of the beds;
- efficient operation of the shower and other sanitary appliances;
- the possibility of partial (complete) disassembly of the system for conservation until the next season.
Installation of plumbing in the country
It is most advisable to use polyethylene pipes for low-pressure irrigation, with a diameter of 20.0 - 40.0 mm, with a wall thickness of up to 2.0 mm. For branch branches, products with a diameter of 25.0 mm will suffice. Such pipes fully cope with their task and will not require replacement for a long time. They are also able to withstand mechanical stress, even such as hitting garden equipment.
Laying your own garden water supply from polyethylene pipes is quite simple. From the tool it is necessary to prepare only an adjustable wrench. The connection of pipe products will be carried out using compression fittings, they are the most practical and effective for country conditions.
The laying of the pipeline is carried out in several stages:
- The second method is preferable. The main HDPE pipe in the country is laid in the ground. In this case, you can not be afraid for its accidental damage.
- Branches can be laid on the ground, and even better mounted on special holders for more convenient connection to sprinklers.
When laying the pipeline, it is necessary to provide a slight slope of the system in order to drain the water from the pipes at the end of the season. To do this, it is enough to mount a conventional valve at the lowest point of the line.
- It is recommended to install valves at branch points. Then you can precisely control the flow of water exactly to the right places of the suburban area.
- The necessary pipe sections must be securely connected using compression fittings.
- For connection, the ends of the products must be cleaned of dirt and it is desirable to remove the end chamfer. Loosen the union nut of the fitting a couple of turns.
- On the pipe itself, mark the depth to which the coupling should enter the pipe.
- Applying a certain force, the fitting is inserted into the pipe and the union nut is tightened.
It can be concluded that self-mounted country water supply from HDPE pipes is an effective way to provide water supply to a country house for domestic needs, as well as organize a practical and reliable watering system for a summer cottage, while you can significantly save money and time.