Many components of its arrangement allow you to enjoy visiting the bathhouse. A competent choice of materials for construction, decoration and full functioning ensures durability, attractiveness and maximum comfort in the recreation complex. One of the main components is a water tank. His choice for installation depends on many parameters, including size, quality of materials, type of construction. Today, many owners install boilers and other equipment to provide water in the bathhouse. But the traditional option will be the use of high-quality containers for supplying cold and hot water from quality materials.
Water tank: dimensions
Before choosing a design, it is necessary to determine the volume and take into account operating requirements. This type of tank is produced in different configurations and sizes. Volumetric water tank in the bath is suitable in a room that is regularly visited by a large number of people. According to experts, 30-40 liters of water is consumed on average by two people. Based on average indicators, you can easily calculate how much capacity is required in your own bath. Today, manufacturers produce designs from 50 to 100 liters. Experts recommend using a water tank with a reserve for its constant availability. But the size of the tank should be correlated with the size of the furnace. A small design does not provide the right amount of water, and a large one takes more time to warm up. The wall thickness, on which the duration of the preservation of temperatures depends, is also taken into account.
The choice of method of heating water
Bathtubs differ in several types of designs:
- built into the oven;
- located on the pipe;
- remote, outside the furnace.
A classic option is the capacity built into the stove. They are placed on the side of the furnace or on top. Chimney tanks are a modern option. The heating of water in them occurs quickly with the help of the high temperature of smoke and flame. In order not to experience discomfort during operation, it is advisable to purchase a high water tank with a certain margin. Remote saunas are ideal in saunas, allowing you to achieve dryness and high temperature in the room.
Materials of manufacture
When choosing tanks should pay attention to the quality of materials. Modern capacities in the equipment market are presented mainly from several types of materials:
- stainless steel;
- Sheet steel;
- cast iron;
- with enamel coating;
- plastic.
Stainless steel tanks are very popular due to their long service life, lack of corrosion, reliability and durability. The water in them is heated quickly, the capacity is resistant to temperature changes. It can be used under hot and cold water. Installation does not require moisture insulation. The design has excellent heat conductivity and low deformation coefficient. But this type of water tank has a much higher price in comparison with products made from other materials.
Simple metal structures quickly become unusable and lose their attractiveness. Although their cost is affordable to many consumers. It is better to buy a cast-iron product that keeps water hot for a long time. It does not give in to deformation, corrosion, has reliability, durability. It is not advisable to use enamelled devices for hot water. Frequent exposure to high temperatures leads to paint damage, corrosion and other problems. They are best used for cold water, like plastic containers. The plastic water tank has several advantages. In particular, high strength, durability, lack of corrosion, low weight, the ability to repair and an affordable price.
Varieties in form
The shape of the product is divided into several types:
- round;
- cylindrical;
- rectangular.
Each form is characterized by certain indicators. An excellent, for example, option for mounting in an oven would be a cylindrical tank. It can withstand high pressure, and therefore it can be securely fixed to or near the pipe.
DIY water tank
To save money on buying a tank, practical craftsmen make it with their own hands. To do this, stainless steel sheets, suitable pipes are purchased, and the container is welded taking into account the requirements for hot water. Welds, weld-in pipes must be strong and reliable. When creating a container, you should remember about the places where water will pour in, disassemble. The inlet nozzles are equipped with a ball valve to shut off the water during its heating. The tap must also lock the water inlet in case of failure of the main element.
Some tips from experts
To buy a quality model of the structure, it is advisable to consult with professionals. The reason for this is the huge range of devices in the equipment market. If, for example, you need a capacity of more than 200 liters, then it is better to purchase a product with a heat exchanger. It operates in conjunction with a storage tank, which will require a connection to the water supply and access to electricity.
It is not recommended to leave water in the tank in severe frost. If it is not drained in a timely manner, then the product may be damaged if water freezes. Also, if the structure is installed incorrectly, you can regularly wash with cold water. Therefore, the installation of the tank should be trusted to specialists with experience.