Plastic shower tank: the most important product information

For the device of a summer shower, a special container is installed on top, the water in which is usually heated under the influence of sunlight. If it is intended to artificially increase the temperature of the working environment, in most cases, plastic shower tanks are installed with heating.

They allow you to use designs even in cloudy weather.

Consideration of benefits

Polymeric materials are an excellent option for the manufacture of products in contact with water, as they are not susceptible to corrosion (see also the article Flat tank for a shower - a godsend for the summer resident).

In this regard, more and more people are choosing plastic products, see the list of advantages below.

• The relatively low price of such containers allows you to organize an inexpensive design for the adoption of water procedures.
• Resistance to aggressive environments allows long-term operation in street conditions.
• High tensile strength of the material suggests that the plastic shower tank is able to withstand significant mechanical loads.
• Thanks to the light weight, transportation and installation work is greatly facilitated.
• The plastic surface does not contain pores, so the pollution will be easily washed away by precipitation.

Addition! If necessary, a plastic tank for a country shower can be installed directly with your own hands. The installation process is relatively simple.

Most popular models

Classification of products can be made depending on many parameters, but volume and dimensions play an important role for consumers. The larger the volume of the product, the greater the linear dimensions. Below are some models that are widely used.

200 l square container

Such tanks are suitable for country constructions, if they are not to be used very often. The plastic square tank for a shower on 200 liters has the sizes of 10001000 mm with a height of 320 mm. The weight of such a device for storing water is 11 kg.

300 L cylindrical counterpart

Such a container for water is used for outdoor structures intended for the adoption of water procedures, with an average consumption of the working environment. Typically, the dimensions of products are 6001120 mm with a height of 635 mm Despite the larger volume than in the case of the previous analogue, the product weighs only 9 kg.

500 l rectangular tank

A plastic water tank for a shower with such a volume is used quite rarely, but with frequent water procedures it can be easily installed. Its dimensions are 6501460 mm with a height of 660 mm. The finished product of this type has a mass of 25 kg.

Installation on the sloping roof

Installation of a plastic device does not require any special knowledge and skills, as it is quite simple. During the work, it is necessary to follow the elementary rules that will allow fixing, even on a sloping roof. More on the installation process is described below.

Necessary materials

• 6040 mm bars are required to create the main frame.
• Lining will be needed for trim support structure.
• Metal plates are needed for fixing directly to the roof.
• With the help of screws will be fastening elements.
• Antiseptic composition is necessary for the treatment of wooden fragments.

Sequencing

After preparing the materials used, you can proceed to the installation work. To carry out their own special instructions will help below.

It reflects the procedure that will allow the plastic tank to be fixed on the sloping roof.

1. Work begins with the construction of a wooden frame of timber 6040 mm. Its upper part should be in a horizontal position, and the lower should lie on the roof surface. In this regard, in the manufacture is the slope corresponding to the corner of the main slope.

1. After the construction of the supporting structure, the lining is made, for which wooden lining is used. It should be fastened to the frame posts with special fasteners hiding under the cover. However, if necessary, you can drive finish nails through the groove or tongue.
2. When the basic structure of wood will be ready, you can produce treatment with an antiseptic. Fully coated inside and outside. If you do not cover the holding structure with a protective composition, then its service life will dramatically decrease.
3. Immediately after the impregnation, special metal plates with bends in different directions are attached to the lower part of the platform.. The elements themselves are drilled holes for screws, after which the final fixation. In this case, the curved part should be pressed against the edge of the structure.
4. At the final stage, the metal bar is made under the ridge element of the roof covering, after which it is fixed to the crate using the same screws.. Completely remove the horse is not necessary. It is enough to pull out the nails or unscrew the screws on one side.

Note! After the final fastening of the structure to the roof of the building is completed, a watering can for a plastic shower can be installed. The supply pipe can be led out through the back wall.

Recommendations for selection

• It is advisable to purchase containers for the shower in black, so that the water is heated better. Although, if necessary, the surface can be covered with a dark paint.
• Before buying, you must make special calculations regarding the flow rate. With frequent filling of the reservoir, the water will be cold, as the heating takes a long time.
• For operation on bad days, it is recommended to purchase products with a heating element, then an overcast and cold summer period will not be a problem.
• Polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or polypropylene, as well as some other types of plastic can act as a polymeric material. The final choice is made depending on the features of operation.

As a conclusion

The above is quite complete information about what is a plastic shower tank and how it is installed on pitched roofs. As for the installation process on flat structures, it does not imply complicated measures for the manufacture of additional support (read also the article Glass shower curtains - a new word in the design of the bathroom).

A special video in this article will provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the products in more detail.