Eurocube is a container that is made on the basis of polymers and is made in the form of a cube. These products are used quite often at different sites, for example:
- construction sites;
- car washes;
- objects of the chemical and oil industry.
This is due to the high strength of the products. It is used by the eurocube by private consumers as well.
Typical sizes
Eurocube - capacity, which is almost no different from other containers, this applies to sizes. They meet certain standards. Before purchasing such a product, you should take a look at the upper and lower surfaces, where you can see the dimensions. Focusing on them, you will understand whether the container meets your requirements.
For the Eurocube 1000 liters, certain parameters are characteristic:
- length - 1200 mm;
- width - 1000 mm;
- height - 1100 mm.
Each of these values may have an error of 10 mm. With a volume of 1000 liters, a value that is more than 50 liters is quite acceptable. Eurocube can weigh 53 kg. You can add or subtract 10 kg from this value. Most companies that manufacture Eurocubs pay great attention to respecting the size of containers.
Fields of application
Eurocube for water is a name that is more clear to the average consumer. Officially, such products are called IBC containers. This is due to the fact that initially the products were designed to transport liquids that could be aggressive or common. Plastic containers are universal, they are distinguished by the convenience of transporting bulk substances and liquids.
The 1000-liter Eurocube is a versatile product that is used by large companies and ordinary consumers. Among the advantages of such containers, high strength should be highlighted. Such constructions are not exposed to the negative effects of aggressive chemicals and carry atmospheric phenomena. Such qualities were achieved thanks to the blowing technology used in the manufacturing process, which is called rotational molding.
What to consider when using
Sometimes such containers are reused, but it should be borne in mind that if for the first time the product was used as a container for transporting chemicals, then it is undesirable to subsequently use it as a container for watering the garden. There could be harmful substances inside, which gradually penetrate into the plastic, because of this the water transported subsequently can be saturated with aggressive substances, and they can be dangerous to human health.
The described containers are used to transport water intended for solving domestic problems. In everyday life, a cubic container is widespread. It is almost eternal and multifunctional. In a country house or cottage, the capacity will never be superfluous. It can be used in order not to bother with the periodic need to extract water from the well.
When using the Eurocube for irrigation, you only need to install the pump. The tank itself is located at a certain height, and the lightness of the material at the base will allow you to lift the product, enlisting the help of another person. You can pump water inside with the help of a pump, sometimes for this a regular water tap and hose are used.
Additional applications
Cubic capacity is great for arranging a summer shower. The material at the base of the walls heats up quickly, transferring heat to the water, which lasts for several hours. This allows you to use the eurocube as a shower without a tray. Quite simple to implement is a septic tank system from a Eurocube. Such a structure will be convenient in operation.
You can use the Eurocube as a water tank, which will be used for everyday needs. For example, in a big city, you can only wash cars in special car washes. Therefore, drivers love to do this on the territory of country houses and cottages. No one has yet canceled other people's needs. For example, the need to fill the pool with water. This problem can be solved with the help of a Eurocube and a pump. If there is a well on the site, then you can use the capacity as an accumulation tank.
Varieties of Eurocubes
The Eurocube, the dimensions of which were mentioned in the article, is offered for sale today in several varieties. Depending on what goals you set for yourself, you may need different types of containers described. Today, Eurocubes are divided into products with pallets of the following materials:
The main distinguishing feature of each of the listed types of products is the material that is used to make pallets. Eurocube models can also be distinguished by the presence or absence of a metal grill. Eurocube is a container that can be used to store food or technical substances. In the first case, we can talk about products in the form of vinegar or oil. As for technical tanks, they are widely used for storage and transportation of chemical and alkaline substances.
Tricky solutions for everyday tasks
Eurocube is a tank that is a universal tank. It can be used to collect rainwater. Drops freely flow down the lid and fall into the tank. The Eurocube for collecting water is a simple and simple device. You can use two containers at once, which are placed one above the other. They are installed under the roof.
However, rainwater cannot be used for drinking or food. A special mesh will help here, which will protect the liquid from dirt and dust. However, water falling into the tank is suitable only for watering the garden, the tank in the toilet, as well as washing dishes or cars. You can collect about a liter of water from one square meter of the roof surface. The drainage container is also convenient in that it has a special tap that simplifies the use of water entering the inside.
Features of using the eurocube for domestic purposes
Eurocube for water is used most often. It will be useful to you in the country, where after a hot day you really want to plunge into the cool water and wash away all the dirt from yourself. This design is also useful to those who build a country house and can not treat themselves to tap water. To create a summer shower, it is necessary to build a metal frame and install a eurocube on top of it, where water will be supplied.
As practice shows, 100-liter capacity is enough for one month. But if you like bath procedures, you can create a real font from Eurocubes. This option is quite cheap, however, despite this, the product will perform its functions 100%. For the construction of such a structure, it is necessary to trim the upper part of the tank, and the latter to be sheathed on top of the lining. You should also think about how water will be supplied in and out.
Conclusion
A fairly popular option for arranging a septic tank among summer residents is the use of Eurocubes. This fact can be explained by the fact that such a sewage system is not only affordable, but also cheap. To create a septic tank, you will need about two or three containers, in which the presence of pipes and taps for draining water is provided. Everything should be completely airtight. Cubes are placed in a pre-concreted pit. The containers should be arranged so that one is higher than the other.