How to clean a well with your own hands ^Favorite

Many factors influence well contamination, for example, mucus on the walls often forms on concrete rings, and wooden wells become unusable faster. Also, the low location of the intake pipe can cause turbidity of the water. In any case, regardless of the reasons, the well must be cleaned.

The work includes cleaning the bottom of the well, which is usually covered with layers of rubble and sand. These layers are needed to create a natural filter, but with prolonged use, the gravel is clogged with sludge, which leads to turbidity of the water. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically clean this filter. Also, cleaning work includes sealing cracks and joints of the walls of the well.
For effective cleaning, first of all, it is necessary to pump out water, for which you need a good pump. If after pumping water comes from below, then this is normal. But if the cracks and joints are exposed below the level, then water with washed away soil and various impurities will flow through them. Therefore, we need a powerful pump so that less dirt gets into the well.

Cleaning begins with the repair of the inner surface of the well. Gradually pumping out water, you need to check all the joints. It makes no sense to pump water in advance. Although you can clean it yourself, it is advisable to have one assistant on insurance, especially if the well is deep. In this case, you can use a swing from a strong rope and board. On it you can fix the hook with a bucket for mortar and tools.

In general, adherence to safety measures when cleaning a well is mandatory. It is advisable to have rubber boots and a hard hat. Do not come in contact with water while the pump is running. When working at the bottom, do not stand for a long time in place, otherwise your legs will suck. In this case, it is imperative to have a knife with you, it will help if necessary to get rid of the boot. It is necessary to take into account that the well can be gas-filled, for this case it is necessary to prepare a gas mask.

For work you need a spatula and trowel. Prepare the required amount of mortar with a high cement content in advance. It is necessary to cook with a margin, it is difficult to determine how much it will need. Cracks before cementing must be treated with an iron brush. Sites that crumble - remove. When cleaning the bottom, crushed stone must be lifted up and washed or replaced with a new one. At the end of work in the well, it is advisable to carry out disinfection. And also, for safety reasons, hand over water for examination and in general, it is better to do it regularly, regardless of the period of treatment.