Washbasin for the garden - simple options available to
The presence of a sink in an apartment or in a house has long been a matter of course, without a washbasin it is difficult to imagine comfortable living, so it is installed everywhere: in summer cottages, and even on the street. Garden sinks and cottages differ from the standard versions very, very much, so we will look at this type of construction in this article in great detail. To understand this question is very easy, as you will see after reading this article.
Basic requirements for outdoor installations
If you do not clean the sink daily, you should choose the option that can withstand all the negative factors affecting it. Therefore, we consider the main criteria that must be met by any option used in the garden:
| Resistance to adverse effects | The design should easily carry temperature drops, high humidity and scorching sun in the summer season. Many of the structures installed inside, it is strictly forbidden to install on the street, as they simply come into disrepair after several months of operation |
| Simplicity | The simple rule is that the simpler the structure, the less often it breaks. And when used at the dacha, add the factor that the product is used only sporadically, and prolonged downtime can negatively affect and cause the nodes to lose mobility or are affected by corrosion (in cases with metal products) |
| Reasonable cost | The price also refers to important factors, as it is at least unwise to spend a lot on such structures. It should be noted that there are enough budget segment options on the market, and it’s easy to find a quality solution for a small amount of money. |
| Functionality | Each summer resident has his own requirements for construction, someone only needs to wash his hands, and someone washes vegetables and performs other work. The simplest options involve the presence of a small volume of capacity and a system of water descent, and more advanced options are systems with a sink, stand and even with heated water, which even allows you to use warm water on the street |
Note! It is not necessary to purchase the finished product, you can make it yourself, below we consider the simplest options that every person can do, for this a variety of materials and containers can be used.
The main types of designs for the garden
In fact, there are quite a lot of equipment options, and in each region original solutions can be found, but the principle of operation of most of them is similar, and all designs can be divided into several main groups, which we will consider in more detail and in detail.
Simple washbasins
This option has been used for many decades and is still very popular due to a number of undoubted advantages:
- Simplicity of design - the device consists of a container, which usually has a capacity of 3 to 4 liters, a special pressure spout, which blocks the flow of water and opens the container when pressed, and the last element - the lid, which prevents dirt from getting inside.
- If before aluminum was the main material of manufacture, as it is not afraid of exposure to moisture and has fairly high performance properties, then in our time high-strength and reliable plastic grades have appeared., which not only have reliability, but also have an attractive appearance and can be made in a variety of colors, which can also be considered an advantage.
- The spout should be designed so that it reliably overlaps the water and opens even when lightly pressed. The ease of use of the product depends on the quality of performance of this node - if it sticks or misses, this is the first sign that the product is of poor quality and in no case should it be purchased. That is, when buying, press on the nose - it should move easily and quickly into its place.
- We advise you to pay attention to the shape of the cover - it should not only fulfill its intended purpose - to protect the container from dirt, but also to be a kind of stand for soap. This is very convenient and allows you not to attach the soap box extra, as this usually causes problems, and the soap is constantly lost.
- And the last important element of the structure is the lugs for fastening the structure to any vertical surface.. They may differ, and therefore choose the best option that suits your conditions of use best. If you do not care, then this factor is unimportant, the main thing is that the fastening system is strong.
Designs with magnetic or valve crane
This option differs according to several basic criteria:
- Capacity is rectangular, which can be made of plastic or stainless steel, its capacity is from 10 to 20 liters, this form allows you to conveniently mount the product, while it takes up little space, which is also important.
- The crane can be implemented in two versions of either the classic type with a valve, or push with a magnetic mechanism, which ensures maximum reliability of closing after use.
- The most convenient options can have special racks for installation, it allows not to use any structures and to install a street sink in any place convenient for you.. If you periodically have a need to transfer the structure, then this option will suit you best, since you can rearrange it at least every day.
Constructions of the type “Moidodyr”
This option is the most convenient and functional, its main differences are the design features:
- The system is designed in the form of a pedestal, which has a water tank in the upper part, and a sink and a pedestal, in which there is usually a tank in which waste water accumulates, is located at the bottom.
- An additional advantage that such options may have is the presence of a heating system for water, which is connected to the network as needed. It is possible and not to use this function, but in some cases it is simply necessary.
- It is best to choose designs made of plastic or stainless steel, these materials are able to withstand the adverse effects and retain their original properties for a long period of time.
Note! We recommend removing the structure for the winter in a room, since low temperatures can cause plastic deformation.
How to make simple washbasins yourself
Instructions on how to make a washbasin in the garden with your own hands are quite simple, we will consider two options - the simplest and more complex.
The first design is so simple that it can be done in a few minutes:
- Need a plastic bottle, better capacity of 2 or even 5 liters. The larger the size, the less often you have to fill it, first of all the bottom is cut off, and you can cut it not up to the end to get a kind of cover.
- At the top, either a rope or special eyelets are attached, so that you can fasten the structure in any place convenient for you.
- You can leave the lid as it is and, if necessary, slightly unscrew it, or you can make a peculiar nose of a nail and a self-tapping screw to make use even more convenient.
A more complicated option is to take a plastic canister or any other container and buy a faucet separately, the work is very simple:
- A neat hole is made at the bottom of the tank; it is important that it is not too large or small.
- Further the crane is attached, on sale there are special modifications which are not difficult to establish.
- The finished structure can be attached at any convenient place.
Conclusion
The video in this article will clearly show you some of the features of garden washbasins. In fact, even ready-made designs cost a bit, but if necessary, you can make a primitive version in just a few minutes.