With the onset of heat, many urban residents rush to the dacha to at least be saved from the stuffiness and practically no oxygen. True, not all land plots are equipped with such conveniences that are familiar to many townspeople in the form of a full-fledged bathroom. But there is always a way out. Many, for example, acquire a summer shower, while saving electricity, using the heat of the sun. Build it is not so difficult, but on a hot sunny days to take a refreshing shower - it's just salvation. If such an idea has visited you, the first thing to consider is a shower tank for the dacha .
Metal tank for summer shower
The simplest option is to purchase a ready tank in a specialized store. Usually these products are made of metal and plastic. A metal tank for a country shower is a fairly long-lasting option. Usually for the manufacture of the tank, steel is used (stainless, galvanized, carbon). Of course, the product of stainless steel corrosion, as well as an unpleasant "marsh" smell can not wait. In addition, these containers, as a rule, are thick, and therefore very durable. And they look very expensive and beautiful. However, the stainless steel tank for all its advantages has one significant drawback - a fairly high price.
Another version of the material - galvanized steel - is also popular among those who want to buy a garden shower tank. Capacity of this steel is quite durable (about 10 years), but to prevent corrosion, the tank is better to paint. But the tank of the usual, the so-called black, became less durable, but much cheaper than stainless products.
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Plastic shower tank
Significantly save money will help a plastic tank for the summer shower - trendy now trend among summer residents. Plastic containers serve for a very long time - up to 30-40 years, according to the manufacturers. In addition, they are very light, so they simply transport and install in the shower. The advantage of plastic tanks is the manufacture in a variety of forms. Many models have a seat for easy installation in the shower and a tapered bottom, which results in water flow even in the smallest quantity.
Features of a tank for a shower
Shower tanks are available in various shapes - round, square, flat. By the way, uniform heating of water is carried out in the tank flat shape. Each product has a water filling hatch and a drain hole. The volume of containers varies, usually it varies from 40 to 200 liters. You should buy a tank of the volume that you need. In addition, we recommend that you select a tank of black color (or repaint with black paint) so that the heating happens faster.
Some tanks are equipped with a watering can, a shower hose and even a heating element with a thermostat, so that the water can be heated even in cloudy weather.
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A "slender" master can easily make a shower tank with his own hands and do not spend the accumulated funds. For this purpose, any old barrel is suitable. True, it should be noted that the plastic container is raised and installed in the upper part of the shower easier. In the barrel, it is necessary to mount a faucet with a shower head and a tap with a thread. Also, there should be a way how water will get into the homemade shower tank. The simplest option is to pour water into the tank through the upper hatch manually. And having at hand a pump and a hose, the water in the tank can easily be pumped from the tap, which is in the territory of your dacha. This significantly saves forces, especially after a busy day at the beds.