MIXTURE FOR APRON AND DRAIN

- 1 Part Cement
- 4 Parts Sand
- 4 Parts Quarry Stone

 

When forming and troweling the apron and drain, be sure they are shaped so water flows away from the well. The apron extends 1 meter beyond edge of well. The drain must not be less than 3 meters long.

Form the apron and drain and pour concrete.  RESERVE A FULL DAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APRON.  Do NOT use bricks in the surface.

SANDY SOILS

In most of the times, sandy soils do not make good well pits.  It collapses.  To avoid this, we use concrete rings that hold the soil from collapsing.

MAKING CONCRETE RINGS

A ratio of 1:6 is the best mixture of concrete.  Make sure you use river sand of very good quality.  Place 6mm wire about 3-4" of the concrete and another wire about 3-4" above the bottom one.  Leave the rings to cure for seven days.

PLEASE NOTE:  water the rings three times a day.