The water supply system is rightfully considered one of the most important in a country house. If we take the heating system as an example, then it works only in the cold season, and water supply and sanitation systems are in demand every day, and comfort and the very possibility of living in the house depending on how correctly they are installed. Below are the main errors encountered in the water supply systems of a private house.
Pump selected incorrectly
One of the most common problems due to which in some rooms there is not enough water pressure. Most often, this situation manifests itself if the owner of the house simultaneously turns on the washing machine, shower, and watering tap. It is worth saying that the mistake in the choice of pumping equipment was made at the stage of drilling the well by the specialists who carried out the calculations. The optimal version of the pump is one that will supply a given pressure at the maximum consumption of all points.
The foundation uses only one hole for water supply and sewerage
Do not think that it is enough to use one hole for both water supply and sewerage. The horizontal distance in the light between the inlets of the drinking water supply and the outlets of the sewerage or drains should be taken at least: 1.5 meters. At the same time, such an installation will make it possible to protect the water supply from drains if the pipes are damaged, and also with this arrangement, you can get access for repair work.
Plumbing outlets are very short
Such an error is most often solved by building up compression joints directly in the soil. But such an extension is not recommended, since compression fittings are used for wells in order to visually control the integrity of the pipes and, if necessary, make a pipe repair. It is worth saying that it is forbidden to place compression fittings in the ground and create monolithic structures, as well as it is not recommended to place sewer and water pipes nearby.
Disturbed circulation of the hot water supply system in a private house
A fairly common situation is when in a private house of a large area the distance from the boiler room to the bathroom is large, and hot water simply cools down by the time it reaches the extreme point, which is why the inhabitants of the house have to wait a long time for cold water to leave the system. The solution to this problem is extremely simple – installing a small circulation pump, and you can choose models with a timer and automation.
Cold and hot pipes are not thermally insulated
It is not worth saving on the installation of thermal insulation of pipelines, since the cold one can heat up from the hot one, which leads to the fact that the plaster in the mine is heated and condensation can form. The installation of thermal insulation helps to prevent the appearance of condensate on the pipes and, accordingly, puddles. If you do not provide thermal insulation for the hot pipeline, then you will have to additionally heat the water, and these are additional costs.
No service taps
The presence of a service tap greatly simplifies the shutdown of the water supply system for repair or maintenance of the system, and at a low cost, it is extremely useful.
The plumbing is not quite right
When choosing to plumb, the master did not take into account the specifics of connecting water supply and sanitation systems, deciding to get by with a corrugated pipe, which will certainly be clogged with grease, soap, and just rubbish, which requires regular use of cleaning products.
Siphons and drains are chosen incorrectly
The use of siphons allows you to connect plumbing with a U-shaped elbow, in which there should always be water. When installing cheap siphons, they may dry out, leading to the appearance of a specific sewer smell in the room. Moreover, if the siphon is chosen incorrectly, then the speed at which the water will leave is minimal, and one more thing – access to the siphon in the bathrooms and under the showers is quite difficult. It is worth remembering that it is not necessary to save on siphons, otherwise, you will have to face a lot of problems.
The boiler is not equipped with a thermostat
When installing a boiler, it is important to make sure that it is necessarily equipped with a thermostat. If we turn to sanitary and hygienic standards, then hot water in the system should be 60 degrees. Celsius, so you can set the temperature on the thermostat in a 100-liter boiler to 80 degrees. Celsius, diluting which you can get 150 liters of hot water, and this is a significant saving.
Slopes in the sewer system are chosen incorrectly
A slope with a small angle threatens that the water will leave slowly, and with a large one, difficulties cannot be avoided, since the water will leave quickly, and solid inclusions will settle on the pipes.
Сonclusion
During the installation of water supply and sanitation systems, it is important to take into account possible typical errors and avoid them. But do not forget that it is important to regularly check the automation, monitor the integrity of pipes and fittings, and also make repairs in a timely manner, without waiting for an emergency.
