Nowadays, it is not at all necessary when relaxing in nature or while traveling to deny yourself such a pleasure as bathing in the shower. After all, you can find a camp shower on sale - 12 Volts are powered from the car water pump, thanks to which you can wash yourself. And for backpackers, compact portable devices are offered that are completely energy-independent, and below we will look at all the most common types of hiking showers that will make staying in nature more comfortable and enjoyable.
Types of camping showers
Depending on the type of construction, everything existing types showers can be divided into several types:
- Portable cabins with tanks;
- Portable containers without cabins;
- Pumps with shower heads.
Below we will take a closer look at all of the above types of devices.
Camping cabins
The camp shower cabin is a collapsible structure, covered with an awning similar to a tourist tent. This option is excellent choice for people who like to relax in nature for a long time as “savages”. In addition, camp cabins received widespread among summer residents who visit suburban area in the summer.
As a rule, such cabins are equipped with tanks of 20 liters or 40 liters. Some models are equipped with a pump for pumping water into a container from a source, for example, a bucket or even a pond.
Most often, water in the tank is heated naturally, i.e. using solar energy, or the container is filled with pre-heated water. True, you can find tanks with electric heating. They are more comfortable to use, but their disadvantage is their energy dependence.
Camping shower cabins usually weigh 2.5 - 3 kg, and when assembled the product takes up little space, which is especially important for travel enthusiasts.
Advice!
When choosing a camp cabin, you should pay attention to its equipment.
Often the product comes with a clothing mat and other accessories.
Portable containers
Portable shower tanks are the simplest devices, which consist of only two main elements:
- A 25 liter tank, usually soft, made of PVC.
- Hose with sprayer.
To use such a device, you only need to hang it with your own hands on a tree, pole, or secure it in a booth. It should be noted that portable containers also come with or without a water heating function.
As for the tank volume, as a rule, 20-25 liters is enough for one person to bathe. The advantage of such products is low price and minimum dimensions.
Shower pumps
A distinctive feature of these products from the shower systems described above is that they do not require installation of a container at a certain height, since water is supplied to the watering can using a pump.
It should be noted that these systems come in two types:
- Electric, operating from 12V– the products are originally intended for motorists, so they can be powered by a cigarette lighter. The design is a small electric pump with a watering can. Any bucket, canister or barrel can be used as a water container.
- Mechanical (“stomp”)– this camping shower is a rubber mat with two built-in pumps. During the bathing process, a person steps from foot to foot, causing the water to come out under a certain pressure. The advantage of such a system is energy independence, however, such a device is less convenient to operate.
Pay attention!
The operating instructions for a car shower assume its use from the cigarette lighter with the engine running.
Otherwise, the battery may be discharged.
In the photo - mechanical shower “treadmill”
Homemade design
If you do not have a ready-made portable shower device, then to take water procedures you can make the simplest shower in hiking conditions with your own hands.
For this you will need:
- Plastic bottle with a capacity of 5 liters;
- Wire;
- Hose;
- Curtain.
The structure is made as follows.
- A hole is cut in the bottle cap and a hose is inserted. To fix it, with inside To cover the hose, make a hole perpendicular to the walls of the tube and insert a nail or wire.
- Then you need to cut out the bottom of the bottle and make two holes in the walls.
- Next, you need to make a handle or hook from the wire and secure it in the holes, which will allow you to hang the bottle on a tree branch.
- Then, at the tip of the hose, you need to make a hook out of wire, which will allow you to hook it to the wall of the container and thereby shut off the water supply.
- After making the shower, you just need to hang a curtain, which will allow you to hide from prying eyes.
You can also make a shower with a pump with your own hands, like a “treadmill”.
For this you will need:
- Car foot pump;
- Hermetically sealed container;
- A hose, preferably with a shower head.
Now let's look at how to make a shower while camping with a foot pump:
- First of all, you need to cut two holes in the lid of the container and insert the hoses. Moreover, the connections must be airtight, so rubber gaskets or other seals should be used.
- Then it is connected to one hose car pump, and to the other - a shower head.
- After this, you need to fill the container with water and you can check the device in action. In order for water to flow to the watering can, you need to pump the pump several times.
This design is more complex, however, it is more convenient to use, especially if you use the shower together. In this case, one person can take a shower, and the other can pump water.
Conclusion
Portable showers can significantly increase the comfort of outdoor recreation or travel. Moreover, they can be either extremely simple containers with a watering can or folding shower stalls. True, as we found out, if you don’t have a portable shower, you can make a bathing device yourself using available materials.
From the video in this article you can see some additional information on this topic.
There are two ways to solve problems with shower water storage: buy in a store finished goods or make them yourself. The second option is much preferable for several reasons:
- It is possible to choose the volume of the container to suit your own needs. Depending on the design of the shower and the number of family members, you can install a container with different volumes;
- If desired, additional automation systems can be installed. If you have minimal experience in performing plumbing work without major problems, you can automatically fill the tank, draw water only from the upper warmest layer, electrical heating, etc.;
- low cost. All structural elements can be used, there is no need to buy anything. If you have to go to the store, then only for cheap additional elements;
- the pleasure of doing your own work. This is an important factor, in many cases outweighs all others.
The article will provide detailed step-by-step instructions for making several options for shower tanks; each has both strengths and weaknesses.
The shower tank can be metal made of galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel or carbon (black) iron and plastic. In order to consciously choose the best options, you should familiarize yourself with the real comparative table of manufacturing materials.
| Material of manufacture | Advantages | Flaws |
|---|---|---|
| Almost unlimited service life. But this advantage is unlikely to be critical for shower buildings in suburban areas. | Technological complexity of production. Professional tools and the ability to weld with stainless steel are required. Another very unpleasant drawback is the high price. | |
| Service life up to fifty years. The tank is lightweight and can be installed even on fragile supporting structures. | The complexity of manufacturing, you need to have special tools and skills for soldering. In terms of cost, they occupy an average position. | |
| For most cases best option both in price and performance. | They require periodic cleaning of the inner surface; the paint layer on the outer surfaces should be restored. | |
| They are cheap and there are no problems finding containers. | They are afraid of negative temperatures and harsh ultraviolet radiation. | |
| The service life is several decades. | Not all users are satisfied with the price. |
Experienced practitioners advise making a shower tank from used plastic or metal containers. Such containers are easy to find, and in most cases you won’t have to pay anything.
For one washable item, up to 40 liters is enough, depending on the number of family members you can calculate optimal sizes. For information, it is worth saying that when manufacturing shower tanks, industrial companies base it on the calculation of approximately 20 liters per person; 40 liters allows you not only to take a shower, but also to fully wash yourself without the need to save water.
Plastic barrels
A very common option for making a tank for a shower stall, it has good physical strength. It is allowed to use both new and used ones. The volume can be different, from 50 to 1000 liters. There is no need to use large containers for showering; it is enough to have a volume in the range of 50–200 liters.
For everyone plastic containers there are two general requirements:
- Manufacturing material: UV-resistant plastic. It is quite difficult to find such containers, and they are not cheap;
- must have a dark color, preferably black. Plastic must be painted with mineral paints when preparing polyethylene for pressing. Most plastic barrels are blue or white. Why is it recommended to have containers made from colored plastic? Because paints on the surface of plastic will not last long; within one summer they will fall off. The reason is not only the low adhesion coefficient, but also the high temperature expansion values. And all dyes react negatively to the change linear dimensions painted surface.
Step-by-step instructions for making a plastic tank
If you have an old plastic barrel, you need to wash it thoroughly. The container can be considered clean only when various odors have completely disappeared. For installation in a vertical position, a frame and a base must be made, the stop is located over the entire bottom area. To reduce wind loads, it is better to place the barrel on its side, but then problems arise with sealing the lid.
How to seal the lid
Step 1. Thoroughly wash the joints between the lid and the barrel, remove oily stains, dust and dirt.
Step 2. Try on the lid, check whether it fits tightly around the entire circumference. If necessary, level the cover. To do this, heat the deformed areas construction hairdryer, place the lid in place on the barrel and press firmly. The lid is held in this position until it cools completely. Wear gloves and follow safety precautions.
Step 3. Degrease the surfaces again and carefully lubricate special glue. If you have a machine for welding plastics, great; such a seam has a strength of at least 90% of the strength of the base material. If you don’t have a device, use glue.
Step 4. Wait until the adhesive is completely dry. The time depends on the brand of glue and drying conditions.
Step 5. Reapply glue where the lid meets the barrel and let it dry again. Don't rush, don't make mistakes.
Step 6. To increase the strength of the connection, lubricate the joint again and wrap it tightly with clean plastic wrap. Tighten the film on top with soft wire.
Instead of wire, it is permissible to use a clamp
If you have little experience in such work, then do not rush to install the barrel on the shower stall; first check it for strength and tightness. Everything is fine - cut a small hole in the upper part, connect the fittings and the shower head. If leaks are detected and cannot be eliminated, place the barrel in a vertical position.
How to make inserts into plastic barrels
Not as simple a question as it might seem. The fact is that it is near the insert that points of increased tension in the material are formed; over time, microcracks appear, which increase until complete destruction. As a result, the barrel has to be completely replaced; repairing such leaks is very difficult. And after repairs, no one can guarantee that problems will not appear again in the same place or near it in a few weeks.
For high-quality insertion you will need a drill with a set of drills of appropriate diameters, rubber gaskets, bolts and metal plates. The insert is made not only for the shower head, but also for supplying water and draining excess.
Practical advice. Use silicone hose for all connections. It is not afraid of frost, is resistant to UV rays and, which is very important for plastic barrels, is soft and does not create additional loads on the connection unit.
Step 1. Buy tank inserts. They consist of washers, rubber seals, fittings and nuts.
The number of taps depends on the number of pipelines connected to the barrel, and the diameter is selected taking into account the size of the nominal diameter of the hose. Additionally you will need a faucet coupling, a faucet, a shower head, a float from an old one cistern. If you plan to install additional automation fittings, then at the same time buy elements for fixing it to the plastic barrel. It is advisable to use quick releases to connect/disconnect the hose; they make the process of caring for the tank much easier. country shower.
Step 2. Prepare two metal plates for each insert, approximately 5x10 cm in size, and at least one millimeter thick. It is due to them that the area will significantly expand, taking static loads from the connected water fittings and dynamic forces that arise when turning on/off the shower head or water supply shut-off valves. Be sure to remove with a disc grinder sharp corners on all sides of the plates.
Step 3. In the center of the plate, drill a hole for the insert; two holes will be needed for two plates; sand off the sharp corners and burrs after the drill.
Step 4. Drill a hole in the barrel; the location must meet the requirements for the placement of the insert and its specific purpose. It is quite difficult to drill a hole in a round plastic barrel; the drill constantly “runs away”, especially with a large diameter.
Practical advice. Drilling holes will become much easier if you use simple recommendations.
Hold a small nail in the pliers and heat it with a lighter until a red glow appears.
Without giving the metal time to cool, very quickly, in a pre-marked place, melt a small hole in a plastic barrel with a hot nail, possibly a blind hole.
Take a drill with a diameter of approximately 2 mm, drill through hole. The mark you make will hold the drill in the desired position. This will be the center, then you can continue working with a large diameter drill.
Step 5. Use sandpaper to remove all burrs around the perimeter of the hole; they should not interfere with the hermetically installed metal strips.
Step 6. Bend the metal plates along the radius of the barrel. Use any available devices for this. There is nothing to worry about if you fail to bend the plate perfectly, but it is advisable to strive for such a result. The more accurately the radii coincide, the larger the contact area, the less the load per unit area, the more efficient the device.
Step 6. To fully guarantee the elimination of leaks, lubricate the surface of the plates with any glue or sealant; you can do the same operations with inserts.
Step 7 Place all the elements in place; the metal plates should be on both sides of the container. You will need an assistant to fix the nut; it is difficult to do this alone. But it all depends on the size of the container. Remember that standard mortise nuts have left-hand threads; screw them counterclockwise.
Constantly monitor the position of the plates, do not allow them to rotate and change the original correct position.
Using the same algorithm, the holes for all inserts are reinforced. Don’t be lazy to make reinforcements; it greatly increases the service life of the country shower tank. Next, a faucet, hose, quick connector, or other equipment for the tank is fixed to the thread.
Video - Installing a tap on a plastic barrel
Metal shower tank
We will not consider rather “exotic”, in our opinion, options for manufacturing stainless steel tanks. Let's focus on the two most successful ones - from a finished barrel or welded from rolled sheet steel of ordinary quality.
1. Metal tank from a finished barrel
First, we should talk about the types of barrels, their advantages and disadvantages.
| Type of barrel | Advantages | Flaws |
|---|---|---|
| Low price and availability. Currently, such containers are used to store most liquid and bulk products; they can always be bought in a store or found used. They are light in weight and easily mounted on simplified frames. | Difficulties arise with attaching tie-ins and plumbing fittings; the service life rarely exceeds ten years. | |
| The mesh thickness is up to 1 mm, which allows you to securely fix additional elements of the tank. Service life fifty years or more. | Currently, it is difficult to find thick-walled barrels; their cost is much higher than that of thin-walled ones. Slightly more weight, volume not less than 200 liters. Such operational parameters may limit the scope of possible use. |
Making a tank from a metal barrel
A hole is made in the bottom of the barrel for the shower head. If the barrel is thin-walled, it is recommended to install metal plates to strengthen the joint. How this is done is described above using an example. plastic barrel. To supply water, a hole should be made in the upper part of the container. When making the frame for the tank, be sure to take into account the weight of the filled container; the fixation must be reliable and safe.
2. Making a tank from sheet steel
The optimal option for many cases, has a number of advantages.
- Possibility of manufacturing a tank of any capacity. This allows the needs of users to be taken into account to the maximum extent possible.
- The shower tank can also serve as its roof. To do this, the dimensions in length and width must correspond to the parameters of the shower; the frame of the building simultaneously serves as a frame for the tank. IN step by step instructions production, we will consider just this option.
- All systems for automating filling and additional artificial heating of water can be installed on the tank.
Step-by-step instructions for making a metal tank
For manufacturing, you need to prepare sheet iron approximately 1 mm thick; the dimensions of the sheets depend on the length and width of the shower stall. For most cases, 1.2 mx1.2 m is sufficient.
Step 1. Draw a sketch of the blanks and calculate the volume of the tank. For example, we will take a volume of 100 liters. With a length of 1.2 m and a width of 1.2 m, the height should be: H = 100,000 cm3 (100 liters): (120 cm × 120 cm) = 6.9 cm. Round up to 7 cm. For the tank you need to prepare two plates of the size 120 cm×120 cm for top and bottom. And four plates measuring 120 cm x 7 cm for the sidewalls.
Step 2. Transfer the sketches of the blanks onto the metal. Clean its surface from rust and dirt, accurately draw the outline of the workpiece. The dimensions need to be transferred only for one sidewall and top; these elements will later be used as templates for the rest.
Step 3. Use a cylindrical grinder with a metal cutting disc to cut the pieces. Check that the dimensions are exactly the same.
Important. When working with an angle grinder, follow safety rules. In terms of injury risk, this tool ranks first. The disk must rotate to the operator, this is extremely important. Beginners try to change the direction of rotation; they don’t like the fact that sparks fly towards the worker. This is very dangerous, in this position the angle grinder can be torn out, the injuries from it are complex and severe.
Step 4. Align the cut areas, try to achieve the most even line possible. Gaps of no more than two millimeters are allowed. Try to pre-fold all the elements and check their quality.
Step 5. Start welding individual elements. Adjust the current welding machine and electrode diameter. The metal should not burn out; this condition significantly reduces the strength of the seam. In addition, a strong current burns through thin sheets, making it difficult and time-consuming to repair holes. Keep in mind that the weld seam “pulls” as it cools, and the value of the angles changes. To avoid mistakes, first grab two elements in several places and let them cool. After this, check the angles with a square and, if any deviations are detected, correct them. Only after such preparation can a continuous suture be applied.
Step 6. Beat off the flux along the entire length of the seam and check its integrity. If there are gaps, re-suture. If production experience welding work is not enough, then professionals recommend stitching stitches on the inside and outside of the shower tank at the bottom. The cover is welded only on the outside.
Step 7 Mark the connection points for the water inlet and shower head. Taking into account the diameters, drill holes and use a grinder to clean off the burrs. We do not recommend that you weld in threaded fittings; it is much easier to purchase special fittings in stores. They have a set of washers and rubber gaskets, are quickly installed in place, and do not require special knowledge. Welding adapters is quite difficult; beginners will definitely experience leaks.
Step 8 Re-clean all welds from flux, pour water into the tank and check the container for leaks. There are no leaks - pour out the water, clean the surfaces and paint external walls. The paint, of course, should be black for exterior work as well.
The finished shower tank can be mounted above the shower stall. If you have a desire to make it from stainless steel, then the technology is almost no different. With the exception of changing welding modes and electrode brands.
You can find options for making a shower tank from galvanized sheet steel. We do not consider this option to be successful for several reasons:
- very thin walls require additional special measures to strengthen them;
- zinc has low adhesion to most coatings; the paint will peel off quickly. And using special expensive paints is not economically feasible;
- To make the tank, the elements used at the joints are bent and then sealed. This is very long, you need to have or specially make bending devices;
- Without solid experience in soldering galvanized sheet iron, you should not hope for a positive result of your work.
How can you improve tanks for a country shower?
Each owner of a summer cottage, taking into account his needs and capabilities, can independently improve the tank, install simple mechanisms that will not only increase the comfort of water procedures, but also reduce the time spent on its maintenance and preparation. We will not touch on complex automation; we will consider only the most “budget” options. Although they are low-cost, they are in no way inferior to expensive industrially manufactured analogues in terms of efficiency, safety and durability of use.
Water temperature
For those who already use the simplest shower on summer cottage, it’s no secret that the water temperature changes during washing. Sometimes temperature changes can cause significant discomfort. It is impossible to completely eliminate this phenomenon, but there are several ways to minimize the difference and increase the temperature of the water in the tank? For now, we will not consider factors that depend on the location and color of the surface; we will focus on purely technical solutions.
- Make a water intake from the top of the tank. The simplest method, but very effective. To do this, you need to attach a flexible hose Ø 15–20 mm to the inlet of the shower head. The main thing is not size, but flexibility; the hose can be made from various materials, wall thickness does not matter. In the shower, water moves by gravity, there is no increased pressure; on the contrary, it is somewhat lower than in the container due to physical phenomena that occur during the movement of the liquid. The length of the connected hose should be approximately 20–25 cm greater than the maximum height of the barrel. Specific values are determined taking into account the characteristics of the hose. The main requirement is that it should not bend completely during operation and not disturb the speed of water flow. The upper end of the hose is fixed to any float (it is better to take a piece of foam) from below. As the barrel fills or empties, the float will move up/down, and the intake end of the hose always draws water from the warmest top layer.
- Install a simple electric heater. Nowadays there are a huge number of devices on sale, differing in power, price and method of fixation. Choose the most optimal one for yourself, taking into account maximum quantity various factors. There is no need to focus on power. Except additional heating water, the heater will perform one more task - constantly mix it in the tank. Mount it at the very bottom, warm water will rise up and the cold one will fall down. Due to continuous stirring, the temperature of the water throughout the volume will become the same. If desired, you can additionally install a temperature or time sensor, but this is already quite complex work. Yes, and the presence of conductive elements in the water tank has negative impact for the safety of using the shower.
Filling the tank
There are two most commonly used methods for filling the tank: manually with a bucket or using a plumbing valve. Both methods are often used and have a right to life, but we recommend making the third option, which in our opinion is very successful. In addition, almost no additional costs will be required, and all work will take no more than an hour.
Step 1. Prepare the details. You will need a hose and an ordinary float mechanism from the toilet cistern. As a rule, they very rarely fail; such elements can be found and used for the tank when replacing plumbing equipment. If you don’t have the old ones, buy them in a specialized store; the price of the devices is quite affordable for all consumers.
Step 2. Drill a hole in the container, do not forget to install additional plates to strengthen the insertion point.
Step 3. Install the float, use sealants to prevent leaks.
Important. If for all the cases described above, small leaks are considered an unpleasant phenomenon, but not critical, then the connections with the float must be sealed. Otherwise large number leaking water can cause very unpleasant consequences.
Step 4. Adjust the position of the float so that the barrel is always filled to the required volume. If you wish, you can make a safety drain hole, insert a tube into it and lead it to a safe place. The tube will make it possible to notice a malfunction of the float in time and minimize the consequences of the “flood”. But you don’t have to do this, a shower in a dacha is not the right room to take special care of leaks, the main thing is that not all the water goes out. Of course, during a long absence, you must remember to completely turn off the water supply.
Thermally insulated outdoor shower with heating, sensors and pump
Country showers
The shower tank option should always be thought through before construction begins, and not vice versa. If your shower is temporary, then you shouldn’t waste a lot of effort and money on making a tank. You can find options for using fuel tanks from cars and trucks, large cans, milk cans, etc. for these purposes. Professionals recommend paying attention to efficiency and, of course, designer look soul. The tank should not be conspicuous, but should perform its tasks “invisibly”.
And one last thing. In everything you need to maintain the optimal ratio of cost and quality. You have a stationary shower that you plan to use on cool autumn days - think not only about electrically heating the water in the tank, but also about thermal insulation. It must be removable and installed only in cases where sun rays is no longer enough to heat the water to the required temperature. Best used foam boards, they are quickly installed and removed and can be used for several seasons. The price suits all consumers.
Video - DIY shower tank
IN long journeys a shower is usually a luxury, especially if the hike is completely self-contained. But even in field conditions you can arrange a primitive shower for yourself. I suggest spending 10 minutes of your time and making a camp shower from a bottle and a dropper with your own hands.
Our homemade camp shower weighs only 8 grams, it is universal (fits any PET bottle with a standard neck), takes up minimal space, and its design is very reliable. Making such a shower is very simple, and the cost of production is a pittance.
We will need: IV system, small stationery clip, cap from a PET bottle.
Additionally: 1.5-2 liter mineral water bottle, 2 tent guy lines or other ropes.
Tools: drill, knife, tape measure, marker, 2 drills of 1.5 mm and 4 mm.
Cut 40 cm from the dropper tube (the length of the entire tube is 120 cm - enough for 3 showers). Using a marker, mark the locations of future holes on the bottle cap: a large one in the center and 7 small ones in a circle.
We drill the central hole with a 4 mm drill, the rest we drill with a 1.5 mm drill at a slight angle so that the water then flows slightly to the sides.
We pass the tube into the central hole. We specially took a 4 mm drill - the diameter is equal to the tube, so that the tube fits tightly into the cap. But there will be no need to additionally seal the cracks.
We put a stationery clip on the protruding end of the tube. Ready
Now about how to use it. An ordinary 1.5-2 liter mineral water bottle will be suitable as a reservoir. We take two guys from the tent, make loops out of them, thread the neck of the bottle into one loop, wrap the second loop around the bottle across and tie the end of the first loop to the second, as shown in the photo:
The suspension is ready, now fill the bottle 2/3 full cold water and carefully add 1/3 hot. We screw our shower onto the bottle. Please note that the clip valve must be closed while doing this. That's it, all that remains is to turn it over and hang our camp shower on a tree or bush.
To “turn on” the shower, we simply remove the paper clip and the water begins to flow; if during water procedures we need to stop the water, then we put the clip in place.
Perhaps the only drawback of such a shower is its small volume, one and a half liter bottle enough for 2 minutes of continuous operation. So, you’ll have to shower quite vigorously :)
When it comes to making a structure such as a shower, craftsmen usually imagine a booth with a tray connected to a water supply, or on which a water container is installed. However, if finished products cannot be found, then you have to use any available material or products with a different purpose. Therefore, the question of how to build a shower with your own hands using the minimum number of elements required for this is of interest even to experienced specialists.
Hiking options
When going on vacation to nature, a person tries to provide himself with maximum comfort on the spot. At the same time, you should not carry a lot of things with you, and when loading the car there are a lot of necessary elements that you need to take with you. Therefore, a typical tourist shower should take up minimal space, be lightweight, or be made from existing items with a different purpose.
Store designs
Of all the existing models of systems for this purpose, only one is worth noting. It looks like an ordinary tight bag, to which is attached a small valve with a detachable watering can and a hatch with a lid for filling. It is worth noting that the price of such a design is quite small, and it takes up minimal space, weighing practically nothing.
This product is filled with water and hung on a tree. Then, opening the valve, they begin to use it as a regular shower. It is worth noting that the operating instructions allow you to use even hot water, but each specific model has its own tolerances.
Considering the features of this design, it can be classified as a marching one. At the same time, you can create a semblance of this device yourself using a tarpaulin or film.
Advice!
A similar system can also be used for transporting and storing drinking water.
Therefore, the need for it on hikes is obvious.
Homemade products
Most tourists make a basic shower from a canister with their own hands, without damaging the product. It is enough just to have an additional cover with you, in which holes are made in advance. It is put on after filling with water and used in.
You can also use large ones plastic bottles or other similar containers. However, if there is a strong need, the easiest way is to use a kettle, put a watering can on the spout and hang it on a tree. You can build such a shower outdoors with your own hands in a few minutes.
Advice!
There are many ways to organize the supply of water from a height, but you can only spray a stream from a watering can.
Therefore, it is worth taking it with you.
Country houses
When creating a shower on the site with your own hands, you have to face a number of problems that need to be solved taking into account the terrain and the expected level of required comfort. Therefore, the manufacturing process should be divided into stages.
Pallet
- The easiest way is to make a cushion with crushed stone and sand, on top of which they install. This is how they usually do a shower in the village with their own hands, assuming that the drain will go straight into the ground.
- The manufacturing method is also quite common. concrete base . You can pour it yourself or use a ready-made slab for this. In this case, they must make a bias towards the intended water drainage. To simplify the work, some craftsmen simply use stones that are compacted into the ground.
- If you are making a shower with your own hands, you can use any available materials.. The main thing is that they can be easily walked on even in the presence of water, and there is the possibility of organizing drainage.
Advice!
The outflow of water must be done so that the liquid goes into the ground, and not under the foundation of the building.
Tank
- When making a shower in the yard with your own hands, you should immediately think about what kind of container should be used for water. This is especially important if it is not possible to purchase a standard tank.
- It’s worth noting right away that barrels that previously contained chemicals or petroleum products are not suitable for these purposes. There may be a sediment left in them, which will then dissolve in water and can lead to poisoning of the body.
- Also, do not use open containers. They may contain sick birds or their waste products.
- The easiest way is to make a shower from a Eurocube with your own hands, since this container fits perfectly in all respects and at the same time has sufficient volume. However, the heavy weight must be taken into account and strong supports must be used during installation.
- The tank for such purposes is selected very carefully, since this is the basis of the entire structure and it will depend on it appearance frame.
Advice!
Installing a faucet with a watering can on a container is quite simple, but it is worth remembering that it is best to use a screw or needle locking mechanism.
These systems allow you to precisely regulate the pressure force, which significantly increases the level of comfort.
Fencing
Some craftsmen prefer to create the simplest ceilings using regular film. However, if done solar collector for a do-it-yourself shower, it is assumed that the structure will be under open air and light will penetrate through it. This causes some discomfort for some people as the interior space will be visible.
Advice!
Sometimes old building materials are perfect for this task.
However, they need to be put in order and subjected to protective treatment.
Regular paint may be suitable for this.
Constructions in the apartment
Sometimes situations arise when it is necessary to install a shower in an apartment, but it is not possible to install a shower stall. Then you can use specially developed designs or non-standard technical solutions.
Bath
The easiest way to install a shower in an apartment with your own hands is if it is located in the bathroom. You can use the bowl itself as a pallet, but in the places where it touches the wall you need to seal all the joints using sealant. It is also assumed that the installed mixer will have a shower head, which will be able to be fixed on the wall.
Next, you should purchase a special fence or curtain that will protect the room from splashes. At the same time, it can completely cover the entire perimeter or only the bathtub, which is located a meter from the mixer.
Advice!
Such solutions are quite simple, since they have been used for a very long time and some companies are developing a lot of products for them.
However, when choosing them, you need to be very careful so that all the elements fit perfectly together into a single system.
Toilet
Even in our time, there are still apartments that simply do not have such a room as a bathroom. There are also situations when people buy a room in a dorm and want to get their own amenities, saving space. Therefore, in such cases, a shower room is made in the apartment with your own hands, but it is connected to the toilet.
First of all, in such situations it is necessary to drain. At the same time, in sewer pipe they cut a branch, which is walled into the floor screed with waterproofing, making something like a storm drain at an angle. Of course, the level of the threshold and floor will rise significantly, but this is a necessity that cannot be avoided.
Next, simply install a mixer with a shower head on the wall. In such a room you can safely take water procedures. In this case, the closed toilet seat will serve as a kind of chair, which is very convenient for some people.
Advice!
Such a solution can be called extreme, but in certain technical conditions it is the only one.
However, if it is possible to use the cabin, then it is worth using it.
Do you want to build a summer shower in your summer cottage? Agree that cooling off on a hot day is simply necessary. What actually makes such a shower an integral part of the economy of a private home, dacha and personal plot. But you don’t know how to build such a structure and what components you will need?
We will tell you how to choose a tank for summer shower and install it correctly - the article discusses the options for containers used for these purposes. And also suggested step by step process shower manufacturing, including the nuances of preparing the tank for use as a shower storage tank with subsequent installation above the cabin structure.
To help home handyman we have selected visual photographic materials with options for tanks for shower stalls and an informative video with practical recommendations on production homemade shower for taking water procedures.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Overview of the configuration and testing of the plastic tank:
Tanks of summer shower cabins in their modern modification are already difficult to consider as simple barrels for water. In fact, these are technically advanced devices that contain not only autonomous heating functions, but also water flow and filling controllers, disinfecting devices and other paraphernalia.
This means that the manufacture and installation of water storage tanks is often not inferior to other technical devices in terms of the complexity of the work.
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