Lay the cold water pipe to the bath. How to arrange a water supply system for a bath with your own hands, diagrams of wells and wells

The presence of water in the bath significantly increases the comfort of taking water procedures and facilitates the preparation of the bath. In addition, there is no need to allocate special places in the premises for containers for water, there is no need to periodically fill these containers with water.

In the absence of running water, the barrels are filled with water with a reserve, the surplus after the bath is poured onto the floor, otherwise it will freeze in winter and the ice will damage the containers, and in the summer, as a result of long standing water, various microorganisms and bacteria multiply in it - the water acquires an unpleasant color and smell.

There is another plus of the water supply in the bath - the amount of water poured out under the bath is significantly reduced, and this is always a problem for wooden structures and foundations.

Water supply in the bath is convenient and economical

How can you lead water into the bath with your own hands, what equipment is required for this and what construction work should be done? To make the best decision in each specific case, you should familiarize yourself with the existing types and schemes of water supply for the bath.

Depending on the frequency of use of the bath, the water supply can be summer or all-season.

Summer water supply

The easiest, but also the most inconvenient way of water supply.

Advantages

Water pipes are laid on the surface of the site, there is no need to carry out a large amount of excavation to dig trenches. You can use cheap soft hoses, the amount of expensive plumbing fittings is significantly reduced, the hoses can be laid along the shortest route from the water source to the bath. And the main advantage is the low cost of arranging summer water supply.

Flaws

Every season, the hoses must be removed to a warm room; water must be completely drained in the surface pipes. If the night frosts suddenly hit, the hoses and pipes may fail, and a considerable amount of money will be required to buy new ones. But the main drawback is the inability to take bath procedures in winter. If there is a need to use the bathhouse in the winter period, then you need to install a container under water in the premises and carry it in buckets.

Summer water supply is done in extreme cases, and then only as a temporary solution to the problem. There are several reasons that do not allow us to immediately make a winter water supply, and this is not only a lack of finance. For example, on the site, construction work may continue at other facilities, which does not allow digging trenches in the necessary places, or there is the possibility of connecting to general engineering networks, but it takes time to agree on various permits, etc.

As practice shows, even those bathhouse owners who initially made the summer water supply, over time, necessarily remake it for the winter. Therefore, we advise you to immediately make the winter version, not to waste time and money on temporary water pipes.

Advantages

The main thing is the uninterrupted availability of water at any time of the year. There is no need to monitor the air temperature and worry about the safety of pipes and hoses during sudden frosts. In addition, time is not wasted on periodic dismantling and reconnection of equipment.

Flaws

The main disadvantage is the increase in the estimated cost of the work and the purchase of equipment. The second drawback is the rather large volume of earthworks and the occurrence of problems associated with such works.

Conclusion - do the winter water supply anyway, in the end it will give you the opportunity to save money and time. It is better to spend money once on real water supply than to install a temporary one at first, and then still switch to winter.

Now let's look at what equipment is used to supply water to the bath.

Pumps and pipes for water supply

There are a huge number of domestic pumps for water supply; they differ widely in technical characteristics. When choosing a specific model and type, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the bath's water supply: the depth of the water intake, the delivery height, the length of the pipelines and the need to automate the water intake. Let's consider each type of pump in more detail.

Float

Installed on the surface of the water intake of open water sources: pond, river or well. Suitable for summer water supply only.

Float pump - photo

Flaws- relatively low power and the absence of built-in automatic on / off systems, can work only at positive temperatures, require the installation of tanks under water.

Advantages- independence from the water level in the source, float pumps float on the surface of the water intake, the suction pipe is always under water, it rises / falls with it.

Submersible

They submerge under water to a shallow depth, after submersion they are fixed with stainless cables or strong polyamide ropes.

Advantages- use at low temperatures is allowed - are constantly under the surface of the water.

The same advantage can become disadvantage- with a significant decrease in the water level in the source, the suction pipe is exposed, the pump stops working. They do not differ in high power, require separate water accumulators, do not have built-in control electronics.

Float and submersible pumps, unlike other types, can supply water with flexible hoses, they do not have lines operating with vacuum. As for the automation, you can do it yourself or purchase it separately in specialized stores. These two types of pumps belong to the category of the cheapest, they are mainly used during the installation of the summer water supply to the bathhouse. They are easy to maintain and repair, and are always within easy reach.

Submersible pump prices

submersible pump

Quite new equipment, universal use.

Advantages

They have built-in automatic on / off switching depending on the pressure in the accumulator - it is possible to connect any equipment, the water pressure is stable. In terms of power, they significantly exceed those described above, they do not require additional containers for water. They can both suck in water from a certain depth and supply it to the design height. When choosing a specific brand, carefully study the instructions for the pumps, pay attention to the suction depth and delivery head, these are very important criteria. Pumps with accumulators can take water from both open sources and shallow wells.

Flaws

Quite high cost, installation is allowed only in warm rooms. If there is a possibility of freezing the bath, then it is necessary to resolve issues with the insulation of the pump or drain the water from it. It takes a long time to drain / fill in water, in addition, you will have to install additional water shut-off valves to drain water from vertical pipelines. Another drawback is that the units are quite noisy, the constant turning on / off of the electric motor can cause a feeling of discomfort.

Deep

The most expensive, reliable and powerful pumps. They are used for installation in deep wells and have their own multi-stage protection against silting and short circuits. It is economically unprofitable to use for only one bath; it is recommended to purchase such pumps for the installation of a water supply system in all buildings available at a summer cottage. Flaw- a water storage device is required, in most cases the Rozhnovsky water tower is used for this purpose.

Submersible pumps are lowered into wells only on metal pipes, the use of plastic pipes is excluded.

Where can you get water

Source	Description	Illustration
Open sources: river or pond.	If, of course, they are on the site. The benefits are zero costs. Disadvantages - there may be questions about water quality, the risks of clogging of pumps increase.
	For the majority of saunas, this is the optimal solution. In terms of quality, it is suitable for cooking - water from wells can be used not only for a bath, but also for a residential building.
	They can be shallow (on sand) or deep (on limestone). The gubina of the first does not exceed 20 meters, the specific values depend on the geodetic features of the area and the water balance of the soil. The advantages of shallow wells are relatively low cost. Disadvantages - low water debit, high risks of flooding the well and clogging the pump. If water is taken from the wells regularly, the risks of silting are reduced, the sludge is sucked in by the pump, the mesh filter is cleaned. But if the well is used very rarely, then silting occurs quickly. The second wells have the highest performance in all parameters. But they also have a significant drawback - the high cost of work. The drilling depth can be several tens of meters or more.

When choosing a specific location for water intake, take into account the maximum number of individual factors - this is an axiom of any planning. Our additional advice is to plan a few steps ahead, do not live for today. If at the moment it is enough for you to take water for the bath from the pond, then keep in mind that in a few years no one will want to use such water. Why do the same job twice? Make a normal water supply at once, this will significantly expand its capabilities.

How to make a do-it-yourself bath water supply

Consider one of the rather successful options in all respects - a winter water supply from a well using a pumping station and a hydraulic accumulator.

Prices for pumping stations

pumping station

Step 1. Preliminary planning and purchase of equipment.

First of all, draw a plumbing diagram. Indicate exactly where the pumping station will be installed in the bath, to which consumers the water is connected, from where the intake is made. We are considering the case when there is already a well on the site, if it is not there, we will have to dig it. This is a rather complex work, we will tell you how to dig a well correctly in our next article.

An additional filter must be installed near the pump. The pump is equipped with one filter on the submersible check valve, but the mesh size can only hold coarse sand. And the pump is afraid of small abrasive particles, such a filter does not catch them.

Video - Filter for a pump into a well, well

Video - Calculation of a pump for water supply

For water supply, you can use flexible polyethylene pipes connected by collapsible couplings or plastic pipes connected with a special welding machine.

We recommend using the first option for laying pipes in a trench, such a connection is quite reliable, in the event of breaking loads, the pipe is slightly pulled out of the rubber seal, this is provided for by the device of couplings. The tightness of the connection is not compromised, which is very important if the water supply is in a trench.

In the bath, you can use plastic pipes, you need to have a special welding machine to connect them, it is inexpensive, it will always come in handy on the farm. The diameter of the intake and main pipes is at least two inches, the wiring around the room can be made with pipes of a smaller diameter. Use special adapters to change from one pipe diameter to another.

Now you can go to the store, experienced sales consultants will give you additional advice on the optimal configuration of the selected equipment. The complete set depends on the manufacturer and the type of equipment.

Expansion tank (accumulator) horizontal. Accumulator calculation

The fact is that those installed at the pumping station have a small storage volume, in most cases it does not exceed five liters. It is impossible to say more precisely, the volume of accumulated water depends on the set pressure. A small supply of water causes frequent switching on / off of the electric motor. This creates discomfort and adversely affects the stator and rotor windings. For a bath, it is quite enough to install an additional hydraulic accumulator for fifty liters.

Prices for accumulators

hydroaccumulator

Step 2. Make markings and dig a trench

Try not to lay the pipe in places where other buildings are planned in the future. Your pipe, of course, is not a gas main, but you should not create additional difficulties for yourself. The depth of the trench is not lower than the level of soil freezing. In order to exclude the risks of damage to plastic pipes by stones, a sand cushion approximately 5 centimeters thick should be poured onto the bottom of the trench; on top of the pipes, they are also covered first with sand, and then with earth. If your land does not have stones, you can skip sand protection.

Dig in one of the rings of the well, use a perforator to make a through hole in the ring for the pipe, the hole should be 10 ÷ 20 centimeters above the water level. The dimensions of the hole should allow you to work in it with your hands; before filling the trench with soil, a large hole will be closed with any piece of thick-walled galvanized metal or plastic. Entering the pipeline into the bath depends on the type of foundation, the tape will have to be dug in.

The open section of the pipe from the ground to the floor of the bath must be carefully insulated. There are excellent industrial insulation materials for pipelines, but we recommend strengthening them - making a wooden box around the pipe and filling it with glass wool. The dimensions of the box around the perimeter are at least 50 × 50 centimeters.

Step 3. Measure the water depth in the well

To do this, you need to tie any load to the end of a long rope and lower it into the well until it stops with the bottom. Cut the vertical riser so that the check valve mesh does not reach the bottom 20 ÷ 30 centimeters. This is to ensure that the valve is always in the water during seasonal fluctuations in the water level. A slight rise above the bottom will prevent the mule from being sucked in.

Step 4. Lower the intake pipe into the well

A check valve with a strainer is implemented with the pump, fix it at the end of the pipe section.

Important. Don't buy Chinese plastic check valves. They work no more than a year, poor-quality plastic breaks down. To replace the check valve, you will have to dig a trench. It is quite difficult even in summer, but what if a breakdown happens in winter? Responsible manufacturers make these valves from bronze or brass, buy only them.

The plastic pipe can be cut with a metal hacksaw or grinder. For deburring and chamfering, special devices are sold in stores, but you should not buy them. The fact is that they can only make a chamfer if the cut is perfectly perpendicular to the pipe axis; this cannot be achieved manually. The chamfer can be easily removed with a sharp knife or made with a grinder from the flat side of the disc. Without a chamfer, the rubber seal of the coupling can be damaged, and even a slight air leak can cause the pump to fail. We'll have to look for the place of suction and change the coupling or O-rings.

The intake vertical pipe is connected to the horizontal connecting square, it is rather inconvenient to do this, you have to push both hands into the hole in the concrete ring of the well. Pay attention that the connection is absolutely tight.

Video - Pump installation

Step 5. Attach a horizontal pipe lying in the trench to the exit of the square

Step 6. The pumping station needs to be insulated

We recommend that you additionally prepare a pit in the ground for it, this will significantly reduce the risks of freezing. The pit should be closed with a tight lid, all surfaces can be upholstered with foam sheets about ten centimeters thick.

The pipe is connected to the pump, the pump is installed in the bath. This completes the external work, you can make the internal piping. For internal wiring, it is better to use plastic pipes; make the connection with a special welding machine.

While the trench is not backfilled, it is necessary to check the operation of the pump. Pour water into it, the water should fill the entire pipeline in the trench and displace the air. This can be quite time consuming. During the first start-up of the pump, the pumping should be facilitated, there may still be air in the pipes, the pump must expel it. Before starting the engine, open the valve from the accumulator, let the water and air leave without pressure. In this way, you will be able to speed up the pumping of the pipeline, completely remove air from the system and reduce the load on the pump.

Important. When laying the pipeline in the trench, try to keep it level along the entire route. Otherwise, air locks will inevitably appear, and it will be difficult to remove them.

Video - Selection, piping and installation of the pump in the well

How to regulate a pumping station

The pump with a hydraulic accumulator can be adjusted to the pressure of the engine on / off. Factory settings do not quite meet the requirements of the bath, they are designed to connect household appliances operating at a water pressure of about 2.2 atm. We recommend reducing the pressure, this will significantly reduce the load on the engine and increase the capacity of the accumulator. How it's done?

Remove the terminal block cover, under the cover there are two adjusting bolts with springs. The large one regulates the switch-on pressure, the small one regulates the switch-off pressure of the pump.
When the bolts are turned, clicks will be heard, which indicate the operation of the mechanical trigger.
Adjust the control bolts so that the pump turns on when the pressure drops to about 0.7 atm., And turns off when the pressure rises to 1.2 atm.

We guarantee that such simple changes in the response characteristics will increase the pump's service life by at least one and a half times. In addition, noise during operation will be significantly reduced. Be sure to install an additional water filter before entering the pump.

Video - The first launch of a pumping station based on a submersible pump

Internal piping

It is necessary to act according to the drawn diagram, do the work slowly. The fact is that after an error is found, the sealed connection will have to be cut off and a new one should be made, for this you need to use additional couplings, and they do not decorate the water supply system. Do not weld all the segments in a row, sometimes you need to skip one connection, weld the next, and then return to the previous one. It is impossible to tell all the solutions in the article, especially without knowing your scheme. Again, we repeat the previous advice - think a few steps or technological steps ahead.

As you know, "Water is life." A bathhouse without access to water loses its main purpose. Water is needed to wash and brew brooms, put it on the stove to get a healing steam and even for a tea ceremony after taking bath procedures. It is better if the water is supplied directly to the bath, then there will be no need to carry it in front of the firebox, but you can use it without restrictions. We will talk about how to bring water into the bath with your own hands, methods of communication and types of sources in any area in this article.

The water in the bath is an integral part of any procedure, from the steam room to the shower.

Water in the bath should be carried out not only on the site where the centralized water supply system is laid. The types of water source can be subdivided:

Centralized water supply.
Well.
With the help of a well.

Centralized water supply for baths

Plots with centralized water supply are the easiest option for connecting communications. The bath is planned on the site so that the water supply is as close and simple as possible. In this case, a double-circuit boiler can be installed in the bath and hot and cold water supply can be provided.

Do-it-yourself wiring is performed in the following stages:

In the water utility that owns this water supply, it is necessary to draw up technical conditions for the connection.
Choose a well closest to the bath and cut into the general system on your own or with the help of water utility specialists.
Carry out the water distribution inside the bath with the complete installation of all devices.
Conduct water from the central well to the bath. The depth of laying the pipe should be equal to the freezing of the soil in winter + 0.5 m.

It will be correct to enter under the foundation. If this is not possible, then the place of entry of the water pipe must be insulated. A water meter is installed in the system, before and after the system overlap taps are installed. In the well, after the main shut-off valve of the system for the bath, a special drain is brought out. The same is installed after the water meter. These taps are necessary to drain water from the system during repair work.

But the bathhouse is not always built on a site with access to water. So, for example, garden and suburban buildings. In this case, you must choose one of the following water supply methods.

Well water supply of the bath

A bath well can be laid out with old car tires, this is the most inexpensive way.

Well water supply for a bath is one of the most inexpensive ways to bring water to a bath in a summer cottage.

On the site in the maximum proximity to the bath, a well is being dug. Its depth should be at least 5 m. You can lay out the well with old tires from a car. Groundwater will flow into the well by gravity and accumulate in it. And thanks to natural filtration, the water in the well will be clean. The only drawback is that in the summer, when the groundwater level drops by 3-4 m, the well can dry out. In addition, the well must be periodically cleaned, otherwise it will be prone to silting.

Water is supplied to the bath from the well using a drainage pump. The sediment has a special design and prevents debris (branches, stones) from entering the water. If there is no electricity on the site, you can use a gasoline generator. The water will be pumped into a boiler or hot and cold water tank. As a last resort, water from the well can be dragged by hand.

A cantilever pump is also suitable, but its design is not designed to transport water from a depth below 2 m. And more powerful models are expensive. The pump is installed next to the well, one hose is lowered below the level of the water surface, the second is carried into the bath to the barrel. The pumping must be constantly monitored, since the water level in the well will quickly drop and the hose must be adjusted.

The disadvantage of well water supply is that in winter, the water in the system can freeze. In order to use well water accumulation in the bath, it is necessary to mount an insulated structure.

The system is mounted as follows:

A hole is made in the wall of the well below the level of soil freezing. Where the hose will be inserted. It is carefully sealed with special compounds.
A trench is dug from it to the bath, below the level of the foundation.
A hose is laid in the system, which is passed through a hole in the wall of the well. A pump is attached to its end.
The second end of the hose is insulated and buried under the foundation with an outlet to the tank for cold or hot water.
The upper part of the well must be insulated with mineral wool or foam.

The entire pipe system and the suction part are installed below the freezing level of the soil. It is not necessary to install a complex system for the well supply of water to a summer bath.

Well water supply

Schematic description of water wiring into the bath from the well.

A well is a complex structure in order to supply water compared to wells. The well is simply dripped to a predetermined depth and rings, tires from a car or a well frame are mounted. The well must be drilled using a special installation. The water from the well is always cool with good taste and mineral qualities, clean and served at any time of the year. For a Russian bath, such water is the best option.

Well maintenance is also more difficult than a well. So, to clean the well, it is enough to pump out the water and go down to remove the silt and clean the dirt. When pouring the filter in the well, it will be necessary to mount a new structure. The system is mounted in the following stages:

A hole is dug to a depth below the freezing of the soil, the inner part is expanded leaving a caisson on top. This recess is necessary for the convenience of installing the crane system.
A well is drilled with a depth of 7 m.
A pipe, a coupling, a cable and a special pump are inserted into the well.
From above, the pipe should protrude slightly, where the head is mounted. The head consists of a crane wiring. Here you can separately start up a watering system, a water accumulation system for the bath.
In the technical insulated room of the bath, usually a basement, a station is installed to control the system, a water pressure sensor, and a hydraulic accumulator.

The whole system as a whole resembles wiring from a well in the winter. They are laid in the same way under the foundation below the level of soil freezing. The place where the water pumping equipment is installed in the basement of the bath is insulated.

Water supply distribution inside the structure

How to bring water into the bath from the central pipe of the water utility with your own hands.

The water supply system inside the bath must be assembled according to the simplest scheme. The simpler the better. You can fix the pipes directly to the walls using special plastic fasteners. The most important thing is to properly organize the filling and drainage system, as well as insulate the pipes in case of freezing. Water can be heated in a tank above the stove or through a simple boiler system. A boiler can be installed in a heated bath.

It is not difficult to make the distribution of water in the bath with your own hands, for this you need: flexible pipes, hacksaws, a wrench. The system is connected into a single one starting from the pumping station.

System maintenance is simple: the heating tank is washed and the pumping system is cleaned once a year. The tank is simply drained and cleaned from the inside with an iron brush from rust. Washed off with running water. It is not recommended to use various chemical compositions in the bath for washing the tank, there is a high probability that the agent will not be washed off to the end and later it will get into the water.

If the bath is not insulated, then in winter the water pipes must be hidden in a special insulation. For a warmed and heated bath, such events are optional.

The difference between installation for a permanent bath and a summer bath

In summer, water for the bath can be dragged from such a well, which is located next to the building.

For the summer water supply of the bath, the well method is sufficient. At the same time, it is not necessary to bury the system below the freezing of the soil, a maximum of 0.7 m.This is enough to withstand an accidental collision with a walk-behind tractor or a garden wheelbarrow or even a mini tractor.

During installation, the angle of inclination is made towards the well, so when a breakthrough or disconnection occurs, the remaining water will fall into the well by gravity and the bath foundation will remain dry.

In winter, the bathhouse will freeze through, so the water system is buried to a depth below the freezing of the ground, approximately 150–220 cm, depending on the region.

If the bath is not heated, it is necessary to consider a system for draining excess water from the system after use. If this is not done, the water will freeze inside the pipes and taps and can rupture the system.

From all of the above, it becomes clear that it is not difficult to carry out the water supply of the bath and to carry out the system with your own hands. The main thing is to have a little patience and choose the right method that is right for your bath.

The correct water supply device for the bath implies a constant supply of purified water at a certain pressure. If there are no special problems with heating water: a stove or boiler is used for this, then with the inflow everything is much more complicated. The water pressure is created by a pumping station, the equipment of which requires knowledge and skills. We will consider the main schemes and projects of water supply for village baths with various sources: from a well, a well. And we will learn how to equip the water supply in the bath with our own hands.

Sources of water supply for the bath

The first task when planning a bath is to determine the source of water supply. This could be:

well;
water pipes;
well.

The simplest and most acceptable option is centralized water supply, simultaneous for the house and the bath. It is necessary to obtain permission to connect to the system, and then proceed according to the plan:

Install pipelines and equipment inside the bath.
Carefully study the diagram of the water pipes of the site.
Lead a pipe from the central line to the bath and connect it.
Start the bath water supply system.

Well, as a source of water supply for the bath

Wells have been used since ancient times as a source of water for a bath. You can run a water supply from an existing well or, if necessary, build a new one. It is inexpensive, reliable and the easiest way to supply water to a steam room. Cons of the well water supply of the bath:

the quality of the water in the well is not guaranteed, it can be especially dirty during periods of floods or heavy rainfall;
drops in water level are possible.

It is better to make the walls of the well from concrete rings with thorn-groove fasteners, which, in the event of soil movement, will not allow deformation. The joints of the rings are additionally sealed so that water from the upper layers does not penetrate into the well. The bottom is covered with gravel and laid with geotextiles - a kind of filter is obtained.

If there is no well on the site, and the problem of water supply to the bath is urgent, you can equip Abyssinian well.

It is a pipe that is driven into the ground up to the aquifer. Such a water supply system for a bath is good if the aquifer lies in the soil no deeper than 12 meters.

The main trick is to make the pipe correctly. Its lower end should be a spear. Above the spear, several rows of holes are drilled, which act as a filter.

The pipe is built up from above gradually, as the next section is driven in, until the water level in the pipe is 0.7 - 1 meter. A pump is installed at the top, but if the depth of the well is more than 7 meters, a submersible pump is needed to supply the bath from the well.

Well, as a source of water supply for the bath

All wells that can be used to supply water to a bath are divided into two categories:

artesian;
sandy.

Artesian wells deep, they reach thick aquifers (35-300 meters). Artesian girls for the house water supply scheme, baths are drilled with special mechanisms and are quite expensive. Water from artesian wells comes by gravity, under pressure.

The artesian water is clean, the well will never get clogged, it will not get silted up, the volume of water is practically unlimited.

The only negative is the high cost of the arrangement. But the problem can be solved by organizing the simultaneous water supply of houses and baths of several owners.

Sand wells usually drilled no deeper than 30 meters to the top layer of sand. Such wells in the water supply to the baths can be clogged with sand, to prevent this, a filter column is made from alternating layers of fine mesh mesh and gravel.

Advantages of water supply to baths from a sand-type well: low cost and speed of construction.

Flaws:

the volume of water in the layer cannot be predicted;
the well supplies no more than 1 cubic meter. water per hour;
the well is silted over time.

Bath water supply device

The water supply scheme for a bathhouse and a house consists of the following elements:

pump;
pressure sensor;
hydroaccumulator (prevents air from entering the system);
bypass tap - required to drain water from the system;
pressure switch;
check valve;
water heater;
water heater protection system;
boiler drain valve;
filter.

Pump selection

Whether water is supplied to the bath from a well or a well, a pumping station is required in any case. In the schemes and projects for the water supply of the village bath, submersible and exhaust pumps are used. The type of pump is selected depending on the depth of the water. You should also pay attention to the diameter of the well and the estimated water pressure in the system. Experts recommend staying on models with a hydraulic accumulator.

From a well or a borehole, water is supplied to the bath water supply system through an outlet pipe. The pipe must enter the well below the freezing mark of the soil, the entry point is sealed. Multilayer waterproofing is made of fiber rubber, silicone, liquid glass and tile adhesive for outdoor use.

To prevent the pump from turning on all the time, a 50-liter tank is additionally installed. At the same time, it helps to equalize the pressure in the pipes.

Choice of pipes

The choice of pipes for the distribution of water supply with your own hands depends on whether the bath is used only in the summer or all year round. If the bathhouse functions only in the warm season, you can save on pipes and use flexible hoses(for strength, take reinforced ones). It is very easy to connect them together using adapters. According to the project, such a water supply scheme for the village bath does not need to be buried in the soil. Before the onset of cold weather, the hoses are collected in the barn until the next season. If the bath is used in winter, the organization of its water supply will require more work.

To connect a deep pump, pipes with a diameter of up to 32 mm are used. For the rest of the wiring, a diameter of 25 mm is suitable.

Reinforced-plastic pipes are also easy to install and operate, but rubber gaskets are used at the joints. On the street, they quickly lose their properties and need to be replaced. Can be used polymer pipes, which bend easily and are suitable for underground use for hot water supply in a bath.

The best material for the simultaneous water supply of a bath and a house is polypropylene... Although it will not be easy to assemble water supply in a polypropylene bath with your own hands - you will need a special soldering iron. Polypropylene pipes are tightly connected to each other with special adapters. There are pipes reinforced with fiberglass or foil. Both options are good for bath water supply.

Choosing a water heater

If the bathhouse is located near a residential building, you can bring a hot water supply pipe from the main boiler. The pipe should be carefully insulated with polyurethane foam. More often, hot water supply in the bath is organized autonomously.

To provide the bath with hot water, you can install a wood-burning stove. A stainless steel tank is built into the furnace and lined with brick. The heated water will keep the temperature for a long time. But modern bath owners prefer more advanced storage or flow-through water heaters.

Flow-through gas boilers are highly efficient, they can provide any amount of hot water. But their operation is quite expensive. Therefore, accumulative electric boilers are more often installed in baths. The volume of the water heater depends on the number of people attending the steam room at the same time. A capacity of 90 liters is enough for 3-4 people.

Bath water supply in winter

How is the water supply to the bathhouse, which is used all year round? If the water supply and heating scheme for the house and the bath is the same, there are no problems. It is more difficult when the bath is not heated and freezes in winter.

The bath water supply pipes are buried in the ground to a depth exceeding the freezing of the soil. In the middle lane, the freezing depth is about 1.5 meters, therefore, the pipes are laid at 1.7 - 1.8 m. The best pipes for such work are made of polypropylene, additionally insulated with a moisture-resistant material. So that the frost is guaranteed not to reach the pipes, they are additionally laid on a cushion made of thermal insulation and sprinkled on all sides, after which they are covered with soil.

If the room is not heated, you need to take care of the complete drainage of water from the system after visiting the bath. Indeed, in bitter frosts, the temperature in it will almost be equal to that of the street.

In addition, the water supply system of the bath, which is used all year round, is equipped with a pressure sensor (manometer), as well as a check valve. They are installed at the entrance of the water supply pipe into the room before wiring.

For soldering polypropylene pipes, you need a special welding machine, before arranging a water supply for a bath, you should purchase corners, fittings and couplings.

Stages of water supply equipment for a bath with your own hands

Selection and preparation of a water source.
Laying of external water pipes.
Installation of devices: a ball valve, then in front of the pump a carbon filter with a reserve of at least 30 cubic meters and a check valve. A pipe runs from the pump to the boiler. A tee for the cold water supply pipe is also installed here. Cold water taps are installed on the tee. And at the outlet of the boiler there is a hot water pipe, on which hot water taps are placed.
Piping in the bathhouse. Vertical risers are installed first, after which horizontal highways are laid.
Connecting pipes to devices, testing and starting.

At the end of the assembly of the bath water supply system with your own hands, you need to start it. First, we open the ball valve and fill all the lines. The water must flow from the pipes without interruption, which means that there is no more air in the system. Now we turn off the cold water supply taps, open the starting and turn on the pump. The pump starts at a pipe pressure of 1.4 - 1.8 bar and stops at 2.2 - 2.5 bar. When the required pressure is reached, the boiler is connected to the network.

The main problem of water supply in the bath is its supply to the premises. Heating is carried out with the help of a boiler, purification - with filters. The inflow of liquid must be properly arranged so that there is a normal pressure, there is no freezing in winter. It is worth familiarizing yourself with in order to equip everything with your own hands if necessary. Plumbing in the bath will have to be installed in any case. It is important to select a type that is suitable for the given operating conditions and is user-friendly.

Bath water sources

When designing a bath, it is important to figure out what kind of water supply, type of system is best to use. There are the following ways to supply fluid:

From the well.
Plumbing.
Well punching.

The simplest option is to carry out a centralized water supply, such as is installed in the dwelling. Here you will need to obtain permission from the service that supplies liquid to the house, and then follow these steps:

Do-it-yourself installation of pipes in the bath, install the necessary equipment.
Deal with the water supply system at the site where it is planned to conduct water.
Lead a pipe from the central water channel to the bath, connect the equipment.
Switch on the system.

Well water

The well was used to supply water to the bathhouse in winter and summer earlier most often. If possible, you can dig a separate recess specifically for the structure, or use an existing one. It will cost a little, but this method is distinguished by its reliability and simplicity. This type of fluid supply scheme also has negative sides:

During rains or floods, if the liquid is shallow, it can be dirty.
Fluid level is not constant, fluctuations are possible.

Well walls are best constructed from rings of concrete. Fasteners - in grooves, so that when groundwater and the earth itself do not bend when moving. It is imperative to make additional sealing of the joints so that the water is not contaminated due to soil sprinkling outside the rings. The bottom should be covered with rubble and laid with geotextiles. Thus, a good filter will come out so that the liquid is at least partially purified.

Well for water supply

Wells can be conditionally divided into the following types:

Sandy. They are made at a depth of up to 30 meters. Water can become clogged with sand, therefore, it is necessary to install filters. It can be done quickly and not very expensive. The disadvantage is that over time, the liquid will flow with more and more silt, water may run out, since it is impossible to predict how much of it is on a given layer.
Artesian. They are done deeply, they reach clean waters at a depth of 30-300 m. It will be very expensive to arrange a water supply system with such a source of liquid, special equipment for drilling will be required. No pumping equipment is required as the water will be supplied under pressure. The liquid is very clean, which is its advantage, there is no sludge or impurities. You can take as much water as you like, it is unlikely to run out.

Water supply rules

Bath water supply consists of several stages. First you need to select the correct pump for pumping fluid. In any case, even if water is supplied from a well, whether a well is drilled, equipment for normal and constant pressure is needed. You can use installations that are submerged in water, or installed separately. The type of device used depends on the depth of the liquid. Winter water supply to any bath is carried out in such a way that it does not freeze in severe frosts.

Water will be supplied from any source through the outlet pipe. It is a mandatory requirement that the pipe enters wells or other sources below the freezing depth of the soil so that the liquid can circulate all year round. The entry point must be securely sealed. In order not to turn on the pump every time you open the tap in the bath, it is recommended to install a small tank where water will accumulate. Thus, it is possible to stabilize the pressure in the system, to facilitate the operation of the mechanism.

How to choose pipes

If necessary, plastic pipes can be installed simultaneously with metal ones. Pipes are one of the main parts for supplying fluid, so you need to choose them correctly. If the hot room will function all year round, it will be more difficult to organize the system than if it was used only in warm weather. The wiring of the water supply system in the bath should be carried out taking into account the consumption of all consumers in the room.

To connect the pump, use a pipe with a diameter of about 30 mm. The rest of the system can be used with water channels up to 25 mm. You can use metal-plastic products. To connect them, use rubber seals. In cold conditions, their frequent replacement will be necessary, therefore, it is recommended to use polymer materials on the street. They are easy to bend, suitable for work both in the ground and on the bath itself. Sewerage should be done in such a way that it does not freeze in winter. That is, the channel should run as below ground level as possible.

The optimal material for laying water is polypropylene. To assemble a system with such components, a special heating element is required, which will serve for the hermetic collection of the components. You can use other pipes, reinforced, with a sheath in the form of foil, but their use is not expedient in terms of cost.

Heating element selection

If the bath is located close to the house, you can consider the option of supplying hot water from the boiler from the home. The pipe must be reliably insulated so that the liquid does not have time to freeze. But basically, the water supply is done separate from the house. For this, an oven is installed. There are many types of stoves, but wood-burning stoves are more often used in baths, since they are most productive in this place.

It is necessary to install a tank inside the furnace, which should be lined with brick. The liquid will be warm for a long time. You can use more modern methods of heating water: storage heaters, boilers. The water pipes in the bathhouse in winter, even without heating, should not freeze. This is important to consider when building canals.

If there is one water supply system around the house and the bath, there are no difficulties with the supply of liquid. But when using separate devices, there are some points you need to know. The pipes for water supply must be buried at least 1.5-2 meters so that the channel does not freeze, moving away from the source of the liquid. It is necessary to cover them with moisture-resistant materials so that there is insulation. To prevent the cold from freezing the pipe, you can lay them on a thermal insulating pillow around. Then everything is buried in the ground.

If the bath is not heated after washing, it is necessary to drain the liquid from the system in winter. The temperature will drop, the water, if it remains in the pipes, will surely solidify. This can lead to cracks, inoperability of the system. In the sink, equipment is installed that is suitable for this type of water supply and will be convenient for the owners.

A well-organized water supply for a bath implies an uninterrupted supply of water under constant pressure. It is with the flow of water that there are great difficulties. If it is not difficult to heat the water - it is enough just to turn on the boiler or another heating option, then with the inflow of water everything is not always unambiguous. Consider the options for organizing the supply of water from different sources: wells, wells. We will analyze how to build a water supply system in the bath with our own hands and how to connect the steam room to the dressing room.

Bath water supply options

The old grandfather's methods, when water was carried from a lake or well and poured into a barrel, from which it was then taken, are long gone. Now you can enjoy the comfort by adjusting the water flow with a single movement of your hand. But in order for everything to be exactly like this, one should approach the issue of water supply to the bath with great responsibility.

First of all, the question is being resolved, what source of water will be used. The choice is between three options: central water supply, well or well. In fact, most likely, there will be no choice, and only one option will be available. Each method of obtaining water has its own pros and cons. If it is possible to connect to the centralized water supply, there should be no questions, everything is technically clear here. Let's talk about autonomous water supply, how to get water from a well or well with minimal effort and maximum result. To get a source for water intake into the bath, you must have:

well or well;
pump equipment;
piping with wiring;
boiler;
crane system.

If the water source on the site is very deep, you will have to hire specialists with equipment for drilling an artesian well. And although you will have to pay a certain amount for this, the result will meet all expectations: in a couple of days you will have a source with high-quality and clean water. But if the waters pass very close, you can simply plug the pipe, install a manual column, two valves, and you can use the water. The so-called Abyssinian well is only applicable for use in the warm season; the method is not suitable for winter.

Summer water supply

Provided that the bath is used only in the warm season, the laying of the water supply will be carried out according to a simplified scheme. The pipes are laid at a depth of eighty centimeters to one and a half meters. The main thing to remember is the angle of inclination of the system towards the well. This is necessary so that water does not remain in the pipes for the winter, as its freezing can damage the integrity of the pipes. To organize water supply, you need to stock up on the necessary materials, equipment and tools. In addition to pipes, a pump and a fitting, it is necessary to purchase a heater for washing in a bath, the recommended volume is about eighty liters. You should also think about filters.

The summer method of water supply is easier to carry out, in addition to providing water for the bath: steam rooms and a shower, it is necessary to water the plants, fill the shower and provide various needs. To connect water to the bath with the already laid water supply for the summer version, you can use the existing system that runs through the site. This will allow for a minimum of additional work and a minimum of costs.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Summer Water Supply

For the arrangement of summer mobile water supply, it is necessary to purchase pipes for the external laying of the system. This is convenient, but the system should be dismantled during cold weather. But craftsmen have adapted to using rigid metal pipes to leave them in place for the winter, having previously insulated them.

The simplest and most primitive water supply scheme for a bath with the help of silicone hose or remnants of metal-plastic pipes connected in series with each other. This option can be temporary during the installation of the stationary option. If a hose is used, experts advise using the product with reinforced threads. The entire system is built on a slope that allows water to be drained as needed. And although the opinions of experts on the need for bias differ, it is better to do it the best way. The weather can change dramatically, you may not have time to dismantle the system a little, and with a tilt you can drain the water and not worry about the integrity of the entire structure, and freely collect the parts until next season.

If water comes from a well, it is necessary to equip the system so that the water is drained there. For this, taps and a switch should be installed. All these measures will help protect the system from destruction and failure.

Winter bath water supply

This type of water supply must be approached very responsibly. The usual option with deep laying of pipes in the ground does not quite work, since the bathhouse is a non-residential premises and is used only from time to time. This means that the slightest remaining water will freeze and disable the system, because the room temperature will drop to the outside temperature.

In order for breakdowns to be completely eliminated, there must be no water in the system. To do this, you can use a vibrating pump from a water source with a check valve. It works like this: after turning off the pump, the water flows from the pipes and does not stay anywhere. Installation of cranes or other additional equipment is not required. With this option, there will be no problems with the water supply of the bath.

You can also use such an option as adding heating cables to the pipes. The option is expensive and not always reliable for the reason that an emergency shutdown of the light will reduce all efforts to zero. With this option, it is necessary to install uninterruptible power supplies, which also costs money.

Many craftsmen use various options and schemes so that water flows without problems, but not all achieve results. Therefore, if the bathhouse is used in winter, it must be heated like a dwelling all winter long, or every little drop must be drained, which is also not entirely realistic. Therefore, you can refuse to use the bath in full in winter.

Advantages and disadvantages of winter water supply

The opportunity to use the bathhouse in winter is a huge advantage, but as already mentioned, the arrangement of such an opportunity requires time and material costs. Schematically, the algorithm for constructing water supply can be represented as follows:

if there is no water source on the site yet, you should carefully consider the most optimal place and drill a well or dig a well;
the next stage is the dilution of the external water conduit system: trenches are dug and a pipe system is located, it is advisable to additionally insulate them, for this, expanded clay is poured into the trenches or mineral wool is laid, the depth of the pipes is below the level of soil freezing;
after that, pumping equipment, filters, a water tank are installed;
the next stage is the wiring of the pipe system inside the bath, vertical and horizontal pipes are connected;
the last will be the stage of connecting plumbing equipment and checking the functioning of the system.

For the smooth operation of the pump, on which the water supply depends, the following main points should be taken into account:

power;
safety;
well size;
height of the water column.

A special water heater will heat the water. They are divided into capacitive and flow-through. A capacitive device makes it possible to save and receive hot water. After heating the water, the optimum temperature will be maintained. Considering the high consumption of electricity, it is necessary to make reliable wiring in the bath. In severe frosts, in order to avoid freezing of pipes, the water must be drained. The disadvantages of this option are the need for additional costs and the complexity of operation. But if all the requirements for winter water supply are met, then you can enjoy the delights of the steam room at any time of the year and in any weather.

Pumps and pipes for water supply

We will not talk about centralized water supply, everything is simpler and quite understandable there. As for autonomous water supply systems, regardless of the option of the water source: a well or a well, it is necessary to supply a pump for water supply. This is a very important question, you need to choose the right equipment.

It is necessary to start the choice of equipment not with the brand or power, but with the type of pump. It is necessary to decide which motor to take: deep-sea submersible or surface. It is very important to hand over water to a laboratory for chemical research: drinking or technical water, are there any impurities and what kind, find out the chemical composition of the water. This is necessary in order to understand the peculiarity of the filtering devices.

Calculation of the debit of the water source and the volume of water consumption will allow you to choose the right pump. Surface pumps can be:

vortex - with the ability to raise pressure, for shallow water sources;
centrifugal - for wells and not very deep wells and natural water sources.

Submersible pumps are of several types, they are installed with sufficiently deep sources:

submersible motor for wells;
submersible motor for a well.

The submersible pump better meets the needs for water, volume and pressure of the water column.

Having considered pumps by diving type, let's focus on the design types:

piston;
centrifugal;
turbine;
rotary;
vibrating.

If there is an option to use either submersible or surface, compare their capabilities and characteristics to determine. The main thing that can be said about the surface motor:

easy to maintain and operate;
requires the installation of a suction and discharge pipeline;
and although the declared suction depth is ten meters, in practice it is no more than seven;
at the first start, as well as after downtime, it is necessary to fill with water;
long work without interruption may result in overheating and pump breakdown;
works effectively only for summer water supply;
quite noisy at work.

A deep water or submersible pump is characterized as follows:

it is necessary to systematically raise for prevention and repair;
directed to injection;
functions from a depth of ten meters;
does not overheat, as the water layer reliably protects the device;
does not require conservation;
works silently.

As for pipes, metal-plastic pipes are considered the most optimal.

Where can you get water

The source of water supply is the backbone of the entire water supply system. Aquifers can be categorized as follows:

the upper water layer - at a depth of about four meters, the maximum filling is achieved after precipitation or in spring, when the snow melts, the quality of the water is technical, not suitable for drinking and cooking;
groundwater - the layer is constantly filled with water, the depth of water passage is ten to twenty meters;
artesian water - located between layers, often under pressure, clean water located at a depth of about fifty meters.

You can take water for water supply to a bath in an ordinary well, an Abyssinian well, an artesian well, a filter well.

The well is an economical option, a simple design. The depth of the wells reaches twenty meters, depending on the occurrence of the water layers. The advantages of this option are:

ease of use;
low cost of construction;
durability of service;
constant water supply.

The disadvantages of the well are as follows:

high probability of ingress of foreign objects and representatives of the animal world;
small amount of water;
the risk of contamination by the upper water layer;
needs cleaning and treatment with disinfectants;
there is a possibility of siltation.

The Abyssinian well is a source with a depth of four to fifteen meters. The advantages of this option are the following points:

this structure can be erected in the basement;
speed in construction;
easily restored;
sometimes there is no need to install a filter;
the structure is sealed, protected from the ingress of foreign objects;
the term of use reaches up to thirty years;
high performance.

The disadvantages of the structure are as follows:

it is often not easy to find a pump;
high risk of siltation;
it is not possible to make a structure of this kind on every soil;
when connecting several points of water consumption, the pressure decreases at the same time.

The filter well, as a rule, reaches a depth of no more than twenty-five meters. It is economically less costly to drill such a well than an artesian one, but it will function for no more than two decades. The strengths of this design include:

good water composition;
ease of construction;
construction speed.

The disadvantages of the filter well are the following points:

it is necessary to systematically pump water;
low water yield in winter.

Artesian well is very deep, it can reach fifty meters. Drilling will be costly, since special equipment is needed. But the quality of the water and the durability of the structure will cover all costs. The advantages of the well include the following nuances:

constant water level;
protected from foreign objects and organisms;
can span multiple houses;
long service life;
does not silt up during non-use.

But it should be said about the disadvantages:

permits are required for drilling;
water quality can be poor as a result of oversaturation of some elements;
high cost.

If you have a choice, decide which water source is right for you.

How to make a do-it-yourself bath water supply step-by-step instructions

Summarizing all of the above, we can highlight the main stages of development:

development of the scheme, planning and purchase of equipment and materials;
marking on the ground, digging trenches for pipes;
measuring the depth of the water source;
submersion of the pump and intake pipe;
pipe connection;
insulation of the pumping station;
installation of pipes in the bath;
system connection.

You can make a plumbing in the bath with your own hands, the main thing is to take into account all the advice and recommendations of experienced craftsmen. If you still have questions about how to do everything right yourself, watch the video instructions for installing a water supply system in a bathhouse.