Dacha is a traditional place of country rest. And, of course, the owners want to equip it so that it is both cozy and comfortable. Dacha plots are rarely equipped with all the benefits of civilization, but unlike electricity and gas supply, there is usually no centralized water supply system in dachas. But the demand for cold and warm water among summer residents is available, and therefore on sale and there was such a novelty as a dacha basin with heated water. Let's figure out how it works and how convenient it is in everyday life.
Features of the design of a country washbasin with a water heater
This device is a medium-sized cabinet. Above it there is a water tank, which is heated by the built-in heating element. Inside the cupboard itself there is a reservoir for draining water (usually a bucket or a basin is placed there, but if desired, a drainage canal or cesspool can be equipped for such a washbasin).
As for the heating of the water for the dacha washbasin, it is carried out thanks to the ten. It is he who regulates the whole process, controlling the temperature of heating the water to a comfortable level. Tan for a heated heated country washbasin is made of stainless steel and with competent use will last you for many years. It should be borne in mind that scale is formed on this heating element over time, especially if the water is stiff and there are many impurities in it. If necessary, the damaged tan can be replaced.
As you can see, the principle of the operation of a heated dacha is reminiscent of a miniature electric boiler. The difference is only in the sizes of these containers and in the presence of a sink that can be used for washing dishes, hands, etc.
Advantages and disadvantages of a heated washbasin
Today you can buy two variants of dacha washbasins - usual wash-stands designed for the use of cold water and, in fact, models with heating. If we compare them, the latter have undeniable advantages:
- you can use the washbasin with comfort, because the warm water by default is more comfortable for kitchen work and for ordinary hand washing;
- easy installation system;
- the presence of a control panel that allows you to adjust the water temperature (usually 55-65 ° C).
The disadvantages of such devices include:
- high compared to conventional models without heating price;
- the need for constant monitoring of the water level in the tank.
Varieties of country-style washbasins with heated water
The most common models are washbasins with a curbstone. They are collapsible, which greatly facilitates their transportation. On the cabinet of chipboard or metal is attached a sink, which can be plastic or steel. It is to the pedestal you can draw a drain for the sewage system, besides such models look more aesthetically.
There are washbasins without thumbs - these are hinged or suspended hand-washing. Their big plus is the possibility of using not only indoors, but also on the street thanks to a special anti-corrosion coating. This gives the construction resistance to weather conditions and temperature extremes. but
There are on sale and relatively small devices without a sink and curbstone . Such a tank with heating for water is devoid of a wash basin, and a crane is installed on the tank itself. Bags are usually installed directly on the street, where water can drain to the ground, or they are bought to the already existing washbasin.
The washbasins also differ in the volume of the water tank, which varies from 15 to 25 liters.
The most purchased models of cottages with the possibility of heating water are Mojdodyr, Aquatex and Alvin.