Water heater for the shower at the cottage

Even visiting a country site from time to time, one would like to have access to hot water, because, having worked hard in the country, it is so nice to stand under a warm shower. If the family moved to the cottage for the summer period, the problem of having warm water in the shower becomes even more important. Organize the presence of hot water in the countryside is not so difficult, if you choose the right water heater.

• The presence of the heater allows you to take a shower with warm water at any time in the dacha.
• Choosing a suitable model, the heater can be installed on any site.
• Devices for dachas are very economical use of energy resources, because it does not require a large volume of heated water.
• Water is heated to an optimal temperature quite quickly.
• Water heater can be installed even if there is no centralized gas or water supply line in the dacha.

Depending on the source of energy that is used to heat water, all devices for the shower in the countryside are divided into the following types.

Electric water heaters are most in demand for the dacha site, as they have low power, so there is no problem with connecting them to the power grid (most dachas are connected to the mains). In addition, they have an affordable price and a fairly simple installation. The most common are storage heaters of this type. Such devices work on the same principle - the cold water entering the tank is heated by a heating element, rises up the device and comes out through the outlet pipe, when the user turns on the shower. There are also flow-through models, but their power is quite high, so such devices are not suitable for many dacha areas.

Gas heaters are of interest if there is a gas line at or near the dacha. There are also devices that work from a gas cylinder, but their use is more expensive. The most common choice for dacha heaters are flow-through heaters. The principle of their work is to heat water as it flows through the heat exchanger, which is affected by the heat from the gas burner. The advantages of gas heaters are economical operation and fast heating of water. Existing storage devices that run on gas are very large, so they are rarely chosen for installation on a cottage property.

Wood-fired water heaters for showers are used these days more and more rarely. They are resorted to in the absence of gas on the site, as well as problems with electricity supply. Their design includes a stove, over which the water tank is installed. Water is heated by heat from the stove and from the walls of the chimney.

For dacha showers, you can buy a flow-through electric water heater of small volume, in the design of which a watering can is already built in. Its advantage is the ease of installation and fast delivery of hot water, but you can not install such a device on every site. First you should make sure that the power grid will be able to withstand the load from such a heater.

Another option would be a pouring model, working from the network. Such a water heater is often chosen in the absence of a centralized water supply on the site. Place this device on the attic or a special platform. The capacity of the liquid heater rarely exceeds 20 liters. You can pour water into it with the help of a pump (it will draw water from a well or well) or just a bucket.

• First of all, decide on the source of energy for heating water, because for gas heaters the requirements will be the same, and for electric heaters - a little different. Take into account the presence of an electrical network in the dacha and the features of other communications, as well as the possibility of connecting them.
• Next, select the desired capacity of the device. Approximate volume of water for taking a shower by one person is called 15-40 liters. Plan a small reserve, because you will also wash dishes and wash, so the average need for hot water is considered 40-50 liters for one person. Multiply by the number of people living in the cottage, and get the necessary volume of water heater.

• Think about how long you will be willing to wait to heat water. Small water heaters will increase the water temperature faster, but they will run out of water very quickly, too. Flow-through appliances provide heating immediately after you turn them on. If the capacity of the storage device is large, you need to wait a long time or use a powerful power source.
• Consider also the nuances of the upcoming installation of the selected heater. Someone decides to do everything with their own hands, and for someone it is easier to entrust such work to hired professionals.

• If you have chosen a storage boiler for the shower in the countryside, you can install it yourself. Having hung the device in the chosen place, it is connected to the cold water pipes, mounted safety group, and then made a connection to the power grid and grounding. In such a boiler, water can come from a well or well (you need to install a pump) or gravity (you need to install a water tank above the heater).

• In the case of using an oversized flow heater or filler for installation on the dacha, you only need to prepare the necessary parts and tools. After that, the device is installed in the selected location, provide water supply and connect the heater to the network.

In order for the heater for the shower in the countryside to work properly for a long time, it is important to consider these tips:

• Do not leave the device filled with water at low temperatures (below zero).
• When using the shower, unplug the electric heater from the mains.
• Before turning on the shower, lower the hose slightly below the location of the heater to allow air to escape.

Dacha water heater for the shower can be made on their own, if you want. The author of the following video mounted the water heater from an old washing machine. In his video he tells and shows how it can be done by example.