The plumbing in the private house with their own hands. Choice of pipes, soldering, gasket

A private house differs from an apartment not only by its design and dimensions, but also by communication systems. They are developed in each case individually and can even have their own specific input. Therefore, the question of how to build a water pipe in a private house with their own hands is often asked even by experienced masters when faced with the solution of certain tasks.

We choose the material

When talking about such kinds of work, the question often arises as to which pipes to choose. The fact is that the modern market of building materials offers the buyer an extensive selection of different systems that have different characteristics and their way of installation. Therefore, when the water distribution system in the private house is made with your own hands, first of all choose the material.

Pipes on the glue joint

This kind of material is considered one of the cheapest both in terms of purchasing the system, and its installation. This is due to the fact that all fittings for similar structures are made in the same way as the pipes themselves. The price for connecting elements can reach one hundred and fifty rubles, but this is if we take complex elements, when the cost of the adhesive itself usually does not exceed 1500 rubles.

Some masters do not trust such systems, although their strength and reliability have long proven themselves among specialists. These pipes perfectly hold pressure, have a service life of about 50 years and are very easy to install.

Copper products

This type of material has been used for a long time and has proved to be one of the most reliable and durable. However, the mounting method, which involves soldering using a special solder, greatly reduces the practicality of such a pipe. The price of 450-500 rubles per kilogram also does not make this material particularly popular.

It should be noted that such pipes require additional insulation and strict observance of all installation rules. However, until recently they were considered the most reliable and durable. Modern masters choose them quite rarely, and in most cases this is due to the personal desire of the customer.

Stainless steel

Such products can not boast of their practicality or value. If the water distribution system is made in a private house with your own hands, it will be very difficult to use such structures, which is connected with the presence of a large number of drivings and the problem of organizing connections. Also for these systems it is worthwhile to use fittings from the appropriate metal to avoid the occurrence of problems in these places.

To date, this material is used only in production or if it is possible to obtain it for free. However, the process of installation, which involves cutting threads on each run and accurate compliance with all dimensions, almost completely reduces all the advantages of such pipes to zero.

Brazed plastic pipes

At this point, we can say that this material perfectly combines a relatively low cost and good quality. It perfectly suits both internal water supply and outdoor works. It all depends on the brand of the chosen product and its parameters laid down in the manufacturing process.

Mounting similar systems is quite simple, but for this you need to have a special tool. However, it is not necessary to acquire it, since many sellers lease it for a large purchase as a discount or for a nominal fee. This greatly reduces the cost of installation, allowing it to produce even beginners.

The very principle of soldering is that by using a soldering iron and special nozzles, both parts of the connection are heated up to a certain temperature. Then they are simply put together and held for the time required for cooling. As a result, a practically monolithic compound is obtained at the molecular level.

Metal-Plastic Pipes

It is believed that when the water distribution system in the private house is made by hand, this type of pipe is the most optimal. The matter is that for their assembly it is not necessary to have a special tool, since it is produced using a special fitting that uses the method of crimp clutches. At the same time, the finished joint can withstand a rather high pressure.

The cost of the pipes themselves is usually low, but the fitting that you need to use with them can be quite expensive. Some masters prefer to save on connecting elements of similar systems, buying cheaper models, but this should not be done. Working with such pipes, saving is not recommended.

Black metal

Such pipes are practically not used. They have a short service life, are highly prone to corrosion and require constant care. Therefore, they are most often used in specific industries or as temporary pipelines.

Design

Before starting all work, a water distribution system is created. It should include the arrangement of input, the distribution of pipes through the premises and their supply to the points of use. Quite often, such plans also show the sewage system.

Input

If the conversation is about a private house, then immediately it is necessary to decide on where it will come from. In this case, there are usually several methods used to solve such problems, which depend on the technical conditions.

• Most often, such facilities are connected to its own well. In doing so, a submersible pump is used for the water supply and a whole system of additional equipment installed both in the well itself and in the house.
• In some cases, near the site already runs a water main, to which you just need to make a connection. However, it should be immediately said that such work should be performed by the relevant services, on the balance sheet, which has this equipment. In this case, they may require the creation of an additional connection project, performed by their masters.
• Another method of organizing water supply assumes that a regular water pump will be used, which extracts liquid from a certain depth. This also implies the availability of additional equipment in the form of filters, hydraulic accumulator valves and shut-off valves.

It is important to remember that the creation of input projects should either specialists or people with the appropriate skills and knowledge. This creates a separate documentation with detailed drawings and a description of the elements that will be used in the installation. It should also be said that it is best to enter the house under the ground, placing the pipe below the freezing level of the soil.

Water heating systems

When installing new liquid heating devices, a tapping into the water pipe is usually done. However, if the design will be created from the very beginning, then in the project it is necessary to immediately display all necessary connections with the subsequent distribution of hot water pipes . At this point, it is very important to follow certain wiring rules that are applicable to specific types of heaters and are specified in their instructions.

Given such circumstances, experts recommend first to determine the type of equipment that will be used and only after that to engage in wiring. The same applies to the principle of installing other plumbing equipment.

General rules and principles of installation

Some novice masters believe that the distribution of water pipes is carried out arbitrarily, and sometimes it's just enough to build a highway along the shortest path from the source to the point of use. However, this approach creates a lot of problems in the operation process, which significantly reduces the quality of the finished structure and can affect the finish of the room and the microclimate in it. Therefore it is important to adhere to certain installation rules.

• First of all, you must try to avoid a large number of different connections or frames. Ideally, it is recommended to use a collector connection scheme, where each tube is equipped with a separate pipe.
• The diameter of the water pipe can only be lowered to maintain the required pressure. A wide pipe is usually put only when necessary to optimize the system with a pump or to create a collector.
• Cold and hot branches should be at a certain distance from each other to avoid condensation. Usually enough 8-10 cm, but it is desirable to insulate both pipes.
• To avoid a large number of crossings of both branches, the cold water main is traced from above.
• If you make a hidden arrangement of pipes, then they should not be completely faked in the walls or the floor. This can also cause condensation, fungus and mold.
• When a tapping into the water pipe is done, it is best to use special clamps, which are mounted on the previously made hole. This is much easier than cutting a pipe and installing a separate connecting element.

Mounting options

Making a domestic water supply, it is important to determine the way in which it will be installed. First of all, choose the closed or open type of wiring, as well as serial or collector installation. In order to better understand which option to choose, it is worth considering their merits and demerits.

Collector wiring

• Creates a uniform pressure in the water pipe and completely eliminates the differences.
• Significantly reduces the use of connecting elements, which increases the reliability of the system.
• It makes it possible to disconnect individual sources of consumption, which is very convenient in a large private house for repair or maintenance.
• When using several sources of consumption, there are no changes in cold and hot water, which often causes a lot of discomfort when taking a shower or washing dishes.
• Such a system is difficult to call economical both for materials and for installation. However, the mass of positive qualities reduces this deficiency to zero.

Serial installation

The only advantage of this layout is its simplicity and great savings on materials. However, a large number of connecting elements and consecutive connection of sources of consumption make the system not the most reliable and practical. In this case, it is quite suitable for sale in a small apartment or a private house with a small ratio of installation points.

External wiring

Such a water supply system assumes that the pipes will be fixed on walls or ceiling, over the finish. Therefore, they can not only be seen, but also easy access for repair or prevention. Also, such a montage can be called one of the most economical and fastest.

The main drawback of such a system can be called that it spoils the appearance of the room. Also takes away a certain place and interferes with the arrangement of interior items. Considering this, in small premises from it try to refuse.

Concealed wiring

Some masters try to connect a water pipe so that all its pipes were hidden in walls or a ceiling. In this case, you can make a special box or make a groove in the wall in the form of shtroby. However, the second method is most suitable for places of direct connection to the point of operation.

This technique almost always leads to additional costs, because even with the redevelopment of the premises, you will additionally have to purchase or make inspection hatches and make air gaps. Also, this technology involves the use of additional insulation to reduce the impact of the pipes on each other or on the walls.

Recommendations of specialists

• It is much more convenient to make the design of the wiring throughout the house if you use a plan of premises with the indication of dimensions for this. If it is not, then the manufacturing process begins with it.
• You need to buy all the necessary materials for installation with a small margin. Thus it is necessary to agree at once with the seller that unused fittings and uncut pipes can be handed over back.
• If copper pipes are involved, it is worthwhile in advance to purchase a heater of the required diameter, and preferably from the same manufacturer. It is very important to take this into account at the budgeting stage, so that unforeseen expenses do not arise .
• It is often necessary to install a meter when creating a water pipe. In this case, these products have their own special types of connections of a certain diameter. Given this, you need to take care of the purchase of necessary adapters and a coarse filter, which is also included in the system and is mandatory.
• It is desirable to immediately apply to the installation scheme and the location of the sewage system. This will help to avoid a lot of problems in the manufacturing process, since both of these systems are almost always located side by side, and you need to make sure that they do not interfere with each other.
• Pipes on the glued joint are recommended to be checked under pressure only the day after installation. Soldered products can be put into operation almost immediately after the joints have cooled.