Water heater to the cottage without plumbing - how to

20-06-2018

Water supply

Hot water, a couple of decades ago was considered a luxury at the cottage, today is an indispensable attribute of any country house. This is due to the increase in the standard of living and the presence of various devices with which you can heat water even in places that are not equipped with running water. Moreover, we will consider an option in which even electricity is not needed, everything happens completely autonomously.

Accumulative heater - a vivid example of the fact that comfort can be provided almost everywhere

Types of designs

The option that can be used at your summer cottage depends largely on the availability of certain communications, most often one of the following four is used:

Flow systems	If you can connect the water heater to the water supply, then you can choose one of the many solutions on the market. In fact, this option is no different from conventional equipment installed in homes and apartments.
Storage heaters	This option can work as attached to the water supply network, and when feeding from any tank, the water into which can be pumped by pump or refilled manually. It can be said, the optimal solution in terms of price-quality factors
Bulk systems	The easiest option, which is well known to summer residents from Soviet times. The design is a tank with a built-in heating element, into which a certain volume of water is poured, which is heated to a certain temperature for a short period of time. It can be installed with your own hands in almost any place convenient for you, the main thing is that there is an electrical outlet nearby.
Electric mixers	The simplest option that can be a great solution for those who need warm water only for washing hands, dishes and vegetables with fruits. You do not need a guide on how to connect the water heater to the water supply, because the node is put in place of the mixer. In order for it to start functioning, it is enough to turn it on.

Simplicity and reliability - the main advantages of mixers with water heating function

Overview of features of some options

All such products can be divided into two large groups:

Those who need a plumbing to work.
Those that can function autonomously.

Based on this, and consider the most optimal solutions to which you should pay attention.

Stationary systems

These include all types of equipment that are connected to the plumbing.

When choosing a specific modification, you should consider several important factors:

The installation site is very important, since many models cannot operate in conditions of high humidity, temperature changes and unstable mains voltage. That is, in unheated rooms, garages and summer kitchens you need to put special models.
The capacity of the water heater is also an important criterion, since the purchase of an overly productive system is fraught with significant over-expenditure of electricity, the cost of which is increasing every year.

Tip! It is better to choose the equipment of well-known manufacturers, it guarantees its durability and efficiency. You should not save on quality, as this can lead to energy overspending.

Connection of heaters is made according to generally accepted rules and is no different from work in houses and apartments.

Standalone solutions

It is this option that is in demand most of all due to the fact that the operation of heaters requires only electricity, and in some cases the system is completely autonomous.

Bulk water heaters have gained immense popularity precisely among summer residents for a number of reasons:

Bulk systems have been in constant demand for several decades.

Low price of products, what is especially important, because the device is used only periodically and most of the time is idle, as a result of which it is not rational to spend significant funds on it.
Extremely simple system ensures high reliability and durability.. In order to guarantee an impressive product life, it is better to choose a more robust version, in which the tank is made of stainless steel, this material is corrosion resistant and has a service life of several decades.
Compactness and mobility allows you to put the system anywhere: above the outdoor or home sink, in the garage, summer kitchen, under a shed, etc. In addition, the product can be moved from place to place if necessary, because it is worn on two studs or screws screwed into any surface.
The principle of operation of the device is extremely simple: water is poured into the tank, after which the device turns on and after a certain period of time the liquid is heated to the set temperature. The system consists of a heating element mounted in a container and a cord with a plug, everything is extremely simple, therefore, maintenance and repair will also not cause difficulties.
When choosing the main focus on the tank capacity and the power of the heating element. It is not necessary to acquire too large products, as they are heavy, and not every wall will withstand a structure filled with water.

In the photo: the popular line of country autonomous water heaters is called

Another interesting solution is constructions that use solar energy to heat the liquid. Practically anyone can make a solar heater out of a water pipe, although there is one condition - you need a welding machine, but to involve a specialist for an hour or two will not be difficult and will not cost too much.

This is one of the solar heater circuits.

Production is made according to the following principles:

Pipes with a diameter of 20-25 mm are used for water supply.
For the manufacture of the collector used pipes of smaller diameter - 10-16 mm, it is better if they are thin-walled. For one drive, you need 10-20 pipes about one and a half meters long (depending on the planned dimensions).
The box is assembled from boards or welded from metal, one of the sides is covered with a transparent material: glass or polycarbonate. All surfaces in the tank and the pipes themselves are painted in matt black.
All connections of water pipes must be absolutely tight, it is very important for the efficiency of the system.
For heated water, a container is made, under which a barrel can be adapted.
Also in the system should be present expansion tank with a capacity of 30-40 liters.

Tip! You can use several options for heating in the country, for example, a bulk heater and solar storage, and use them depending on the weather and time of year.

Conclusion

We hope that our simple instructions will help you find the best option for specific conditions. The video in this article will explain some important nuances.