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Whatever you think you are a hardened person, but a warm shower is much more pleasant to take. Get warm water at the cottage in two ways - using the sun or installing a heating element in the tank. The first option may not be feasible if the rays were covered with clouds all day, moreover, it will take a long time to fully warm up. In the second case, it all depends on the power supply.

Today we will look at which tanks the heaters are usually installed in, how to do it, and which ones can be used.

Tip: to quickly get the water of the required temperature, we recommend that you first heat a small amount in a container, and then dilute it with cold water.

Types of heaters for shower tank

Used in this case, the model of "wet" type. This means that it must be in direct contact with water, otherwise the device will burn.

The abbreviation "TEN" means - "tubular electric heater", it can be of the following types:

Of which capacity

The design of the soul in the country does not always imply a capital structure. By and large, this is a light metal or wooden grille, on top of which a water tank is installed. Therefore, the calculation should pay attention to the supports that will support the tank.

Previously, preference was given to metal variants, although their weight is rather heavy, especially if the capacity is designed for 300 and more liters. Therefore, lately, the sales bias has become in favor of plastic models, a lot of which most often can simply be ignored. Below we consider these two types of reservoir.

Metal

There are two types of such products:

1. From ordinary carbon steel. This is most often flat rectangular products with a hole on top for pouring water. Their price is small, they are strong and durable. The volume varies in the range of 100-200 liters. Among the shortcomings should be noted susceptibility to corrosion. In this case, there are two options - to protect the inside with enamel and prevent long idle time of the metal box without water.

Tip: even if a thin layer of zinc is sprayed onto the surface, it must be painted to protect it and prolong the life of the tank.

Galvanized tanks can be of different shapes and volumes. The approximate warranty period for their use is up to 10 years.

1. The second type - stainless steel tanks, the quality of which exceeds the above. The boxes are not afraid of rust, so they do not need to be painted. The wall thickness of 1 mm is enough to keep the required volume of water. They are made of any shape, with or without a lid.

To install the selected heater, it will be necessary with a drill to make a hole corresponding to the device thread. Install a paronite or rubber gasket on both sides, and then with the wrench, on the inside of the tank, tighten the retaining product on the wall with a nut.

Tip: connect the electrical equipment to the network through the thermostat so that the device does not burn out during operation.

Plastic

Its advantage is low weight, low cost and sufficient capacity. Most liked gardeners flat design.

And it becomes clear after the start of their operation - the water warms up in them quickly and evenly, and installation is not difficult.

Tip: flat plastic tanks for the shower can act as a roof shower.

1. Containers are made of special, usually edible, polyethylene.
2. He is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, durable and environmentally friendly. By the way, even if the water will be in it for quite a long time, it will not bloom, which can be attributed to one more plus of tanks.
3. Polyethylene is not subject to corrosion.
4. The capacity of the tanks may be different, but more often everyone uses volumes within 200 liters.
5. If it is required to install a heating element in the design, we recommend purchasing products in the form of round barrels.
6. There are also tanks for the soul of polymeric elastic fabric. In addition to direct use, they can be used for drip irrigation. Reminds tank "cushion" with a filler and drain part. There is also a special cover that prevents water stagnation.

Virtually everyone can install a heating element in a plastic tank with their own hands. The process is no different from how it was done with a metal container.

Pros and cons of heated tank

Below we offer you to get acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of the structures:

1. Independence from weather conditions.
2. The ability to regulate water temperature with the help of a temperature sensor.
3. Heating is rather slow. Insulation will speed up the process, but will not allow the heat of the container to the sun's rays.
4. The instruction requires that there is always water in the tank so that the heater does not burn out. It is necessary to install a special device for this.
5. It is necessary to bring electrical communication.
6. The heater may eventually fail, and its cost will not always be cheap.
7. Desirable - main water supply.
8. Danger of electric shock.

Conclusion

If you want to not depend on the sun and always have water in the shower of the desired temperature, then you should think about installing a heater in the shower tank. It can be of two kinds, but the tasks are the same. Install the heater in the tank is not difficult. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.