Barrel for a heated shower: features of the device and

A plastic barrel for heated showers is an excellent solution to the problem of the lack of hot water in the country. It is simple in device, economical and practical.

In this article we will consider its characteristics and features of operation in more detail.

General provisions

At the end of the day spent on a country site, I definitely want to take a refreshing water treatment. In many cases, this task is handled by a shower barrel without heating, the water in which is heated from the sun's rays. But what to do in cloudy weather, or if you want to take water procedures in the morning, when the sun has not yet managed to complete its task?

It is then that the polypropylene shower tank with heating comes to the rescue, which is equipped with a special system that allows you to get hot liquid at any time of day in all weather conditions (also read the article How to install a shower tank to the country house).

Description

Familiarity with this equipment should start with its design:

Device

This design provides many advantages:

Merits

1. The constant presence of warm water. Due to the presence of heating elements, the water in the tank will be warm at any time of the day in any weather.
2. Easy do-it-yourself installation. Light weight, uncomplicated device and compact dimensions allow installation work quickly and without assistance.

Tip: it is recommended to position the tank so that the sun could fall on it during the day. This will save energy costs.

1. Affordable price. In the manufacturing process does not use expensive materials and components. Approximate prices depending on displacement:

1. Environmental friendliness. Body material - food grade polyethylene, which does not emit harmful substances and has no odor.
2. A wide range of volumes. You can, for example, pick up a small barrel with a calculation for two people, or you can buy a large container, which will be enough for a large family.

1. Durability. The design life is 10 years, but if you follow all the rules of operation, the equipment in question will serve you much longer.
2. Lack of hydrophobicity. Plastic does not rust, does not rot and does not absorb moisture.
3. Weather Resistance. Wind, ultraviolet radiation and precipitation will not harm this product.

Exploitation

Instructions for using a heated shower barrels look elementary:

• Install the container on the roof of the shower structure in a vertical or horizontal position.
• Carefully fix it.
• Fill with water through the bay fitting.

• On the thermostat, set the desired temperature.
• We include TEN in an electric network.
• We are waiting for the end of the heating process, after which we disconnect the device from the power supply, open the tap on the watering can and accept water procedures.

But the rules that should be followed while looking a bit more complicated:

• It is forbidden to store any other liquids other than water in the equipment in question. The material used to make the body is not designed to hold chemically active compounds.

Tip: do not turn on the heating system in an empty barrel, as this will lead to failure of the heating element.

• Children are not allowed to use the barrel without adult supervision. Here, this rule is as effective as with any other electrical appliances.
• With the onset of cold weather, the container must be dismantled from the shower, thoroughly cleaned both from the inside and the outside, and then hidden in a closed dry room until the next warm season. Heating equipment is not designed to withstand winter conditions in the open air.
• Before each new operation, before switching on the equipment, the integrity of the wiring is checked. Indeed, after wintering damage may occur, for example, as a result of the action of rodents, which will lead to the closure.
• At the time of use of the shower itself, the barrel is necessarily disconnected from the consumption of electricity. Do not miss this moment in order to avoid electric shock.

Conclusion

If you want to be able to take a warm shower at a country site in any weather conditions and at any time of the day, then the best option would be to equip it with a special barrel with a built-in heating system. You can easily choose the optimum capacity for your case and be able to install it on your own without the involvement of specialists (see also the article Barrel for the Summer Shower: Features of Choice and Installation).

The main thing during the operation to follow several specific rules, so as not to put at risk themselves and the equipment used. The video in this article will introduce you to additional materials. Equip your cottage properly.