How to choose a country water heater for a shower?

After the work at the dacha ends, it becomes necessary to wash your hands, and even better - take a shower. For this, baths are built on the plots or summer showers are installed. If there is a water supply system or a well, the problem with warm and hot water can be easily solved by installing a water heater.

When working or resting at a summer cottage, it is difficult not to stain your body and clothing. This problem is especially relevant if there are small children in the family. Bathing and washing in cold water is not always pleasant and, as a rule, not happy with the result. In addition, it is also recommended to bathe pets after playing in nature.

There are a great many types and models of these devices, so it is necessary to decide for what purposes and tasks, and which device is needed in each specific case.

Water heaters differ in several ways. Let's consider the main ones.

Installation method:

• wall-mounted;
• floor.

Water intake method:

• flowing;
• bulk.

Power supply:

• gas;
• electrical;
• on the wood;
• solar powered.

Each of the types has its own distinctive features and principles of operation that need to be studied when choosing a suitable model. Let's consider the differences depending on different parameters.

With this type, you need to decide in advance, depending on the size of the room in which it is planned to use the water heater, as well as on what tasks are set in a particular case.

Wall mounted water heaters are more compact, they can be installed both in the shower and inside the house. They are usually used in cases where a large amount of water is not required. This is ideal for the kitchen. Fasteners are included with the tank. Install the water heater on a solid surface. Installation restrictions may apply depending on volume. For example, models with a volume of more than 50 liters will not stay on the walls of drywall and gypsum concrete.

Floor standing water heaters are more voluminous, they can hold an average of 80 to 200 liters of water. In some cases, you can choose models with a capacity of up to 1,000 liters. These units are very stable and well fixed on the surface, as they have an even base. The body is quite narrow and is suitable for a variety of environments. The material from which the walls are made does not matter when using floor models.

These models are aimed at consumers who can use both a water supply system and a well. Depending on this, you need to choose instantaneous or bulk water heaters. Distinguish between storage and flow devices.

The storage electric water heater is distinguished by the fact that the water is heated at the moment when it is already inside the tank in a special compartment. The more liquid you need to heat, the longer it will take. The undoubted advantage is that the temperature of the water in the tank is the same, and you can adjust it at the outlet using a mixer.

A bulk water heater consists of a tank, a tap or a shower head and an element for heating water. It is quite mobile and does not require a specific place for installation. The tank can be very small, or it can have a volume of 50-100 liters.

Water is poured into these models both from buckets and using a pump. It heats up both from the heating element and simply from the sun, if you make it so that the tank is installed outside the room. This is very beneficial for consumers.

The gas storage device does an excellent job with low water pressure or interruptions. The burning gas heats up the water collected in the volumetric reservoir. In this case, there is a supply of hot water that remains for such a long time. Among the disadvantages can be called a large volume of the tank and a long time during which it heats up.

If there is a water supply system, it will be convenient to use an instantaneous water heater. It differs from bulk in that the water heats up the moment it passes through the device. The temperature is regulated by the pressure of water, which is heated under pressure.

In running water, the water is heated with a gas burner. The downside of such models is that they work quite noisy, and also do not guarantee the same water temperature.

Electric water heaters are the most popular in the market. They do not make noise, do not have an unpleasant smell, there is no need to use gas cylinders. Among them, flowing and storage ones also stand out.

As the name suggests, the instantaneous water heater is heated by the energy consumed. Water moves inside the tank and is heated due to this. Its outlet temperature is also affected by the pressure - the stronger it is, the cooler the water will be. Such models are small in size, but, despite this, they need power from 6 to 27 kW.

A heating element is installed inside such models, which helps to heat the water in contact with it. Prices for different species can vary greatly. This depends on the presence of a thermostat or digital control panel and, accordingly, on the accuracy of the setting.

Instantaneous water heaters can be free-flow, that is, inside their pressure is lower than atmospheric. A special nozzle is provided for water outlet. Such models have low power and are relevant for installation in a summer shower. They do not create problems during installation and use, do not require a large load.

There are more difficulties with a pressure flow device. It is rarely installed in summer cottages. It is distinguished by a large amount of energy consumed, a relatively high price, a more serious load on the wiring, and also the absence of nozzles. More popular for use in apartments.

Water heaters can have a variety of power sources. The simplest of these are the wood-fired titans. Firewood is placed in the compartment located below, and at the top there is a pipe and water itself. There is a tap for heated water.

The water is heated until the wood burns out, it is impossible to influence this process and temperature. In terms of use at a summer cottage, this option is not the most suitable due to the high fire hazard. In addition, there is a risk of getting burned.

Solar water heaters are a more interesting option. They convert the energy of the sun into heat.The main feature is that the process of heating the water does not depend on the outside temperature and weather conditions. Maximum water heats up to 100 degrees in summer, and up to 70 in winter.

If it is not possible to purchase a water heater, but there is a need for warm water, you can try to get out of the situation on your own.

You can make some types of water heaters yourself, for example, solar. In this case, a heating element is not even necessary for the tank - in good and hot weather, the water will quickly become warm. To enhance this effect, the tank can be painted black. If you have experience with electricity and certain skills, you can try to assemble an electric filling device. In this case, you will need a container for liquid and a heating element. You can even use an ordinary bucket as a container, and a powerful boiler for heating.

If there is a stove in the country house, you can make a solid fuel water heater. The water tank is connected to the heating system and heats up from it. The device will operate as an additional battery.

If the consumer is still ripe for purchase, first of all it is necessary to decide on the type of water heater. You need to choose a wall or floor option, taking into account the dimensions of the house, the strength of the walls and the required amount of hot water. An important factor is what type of food will be more convenient for the consumer. Depending on the availability of a water supply system and the purposes of use, it is necessary to decide whether it will be advisable to use an instantaneous or storage water heater.

The material the tank is made of is very important. For reliable and long-term use, a stainless steel device is suitable. It should be noted its resistance to corrosion, as well as the longest service life. Enamelled tanks also have an anti-corrosion effect.

For information on how to make a simple solar water heater for a summer cottage with your own hands, see the next video.