Everyone knows that the bath procedure includes two stages - heating the body with steam and washing. In Russia, they often add a "third element" - a short-term immersion in cold water. Temperature contrast enhances the pleasure of a hot steam room and hardens the body.
Before the owner of the bath, the question inevitably arises: where to find a sufficient amount of water for such a bath? It's good to have open water nearby. In its absence, a pool or font will be required.
Building a swimming pool is a complex and expensive undertaking. It is for this reason that barrels-fonts attract the attention of connoisseurs and lovers of the bath.
Bathing containers today are offered by dozens of manufacturers, using a variety of materials for their manufacture: from wood and plastic to of stainless steel. We will talk about what types of bath fonts exist and whether it is possible to make such a design with your own hands in this article.
"Classics of the genre" - a wooden font for a bath. She is the ancestor of all such structures. At its core, this is an ordinary, but very large barrel, pulled together with steel hoops. It is not very convenient to maintain, since you have to pour and pour water out of it manually. Modern wooden fonts have stepped far ahead. They are equipped not only convenient system water supply and drainage, but also heating and hydromassage module.
The round shape of the font is not the only one. On sale there are rectangular, angular and oval designs, as well as wooden containers made in the form of a bath.
Wooden single hot tub
In Russian traditions, it is not customary to bathe in hot water. An ice hole and a frosty two-hundred-barrel barrel served as fonts for Russian heroes for centuries.
The barrel for a bath with heated water was invented by the Japanese. Their cleansing process consisted of two stages. First, the samurai climbed into a barrel of hot sawdust (ofuro) and sweated in it to the point of exhaustion. After that, he moved to a wooden container with hot water(furako) and washed in it.
Today, a classic Japanese bath in the vastness of Russia is rare. At the same time, the very idea of furaco turned out to be productive and was embodied in the designs of heated fonts.
Bath tubs with built-in wood burning stove
The disadvantage of this system is a decrease in usable volume due to the presence of a stove. Therefore, many buyers prefer models with an external location of the heat generator.
Fonts with a stove installed outside
Heated containers are placed on outdoors. Conventional bathing barrels are designed to be placed inside the bath.
Depending on the type of body material, bath tubs are divided into several types:
- Wooden.
- Concrete.
- Plastic.
- Steel.
- Combined (wood + plastic, wood + steel).
It should be noted that wooden structures- the most difficult to manufacture and operate. Natural wood is prone to drying out, which leads to leaks.
To combat them, a locking configuration of the joints of the boards from which the body is assembled is used. In addition, on wooden barrels put on steel hoops, on which there are tension devices. When the container dries up wrench tighten the threaded rods.
The most common material for the manufacture of wooden fonts is oak. In addition to it, beech, larch and cedar wood have proven themselves well in operation.
Wood is the material that is optimal in terms of bathing comfort and health benefits. However, the problem of tightness is easier and more reliably solved in a seamless design. Therefore, plastic fonts can be considered as inexpensive and affordable alternative wooden.
All summer residents and owners of estates are familiar with a design called the eurocube - a plastic container enclosed in a steel frame. From it, with minimal alterations, you can build quite a decent font.
To do this, cut off the cover of the structure. To improve the aesthetic qualities, home craftsmen sheathe a eurocube font wooden clapboard or plastic siding.
Eurocube font sheathed with siding and wooden clapboard
You can combine the beauty of wood texture and absolute waterproofness in combined design. Its outer part consists of wooden planks, like a classic barrel. A plastic liner is placed inside, which, unlike wood, does not dry out, does not blacken or swell.
The best option is wood on the outside, plastic on the inside.
Some manufacturers replace the hard plastic liner with an elastic and durable PVC fabric. In this case, the metal frame becomes the bearing base of the font.
Frame hot tub with PVC membrane
Not everyone likes to climb into the font on a steep staircase, so often these structures are buried in the ground. For obvious reasons, wood is not suitable for such purposes. Concrete and plastic optimal materials for ground contact.
Stainless steel fonts are less common than others. This is due to three reasons:
- Metal very quickly gives off heat to the environment.
- Contact with him is not very comfortable.
- The construction cost is quite high.
The only effective option for heating a metal container is a fire laid out under its bottom. It must be admitted that some design solutions steel fonts look very original.
A quality font can be built from monolithic concrete. Place it on the street or in the bathhouse.
The sequence and technology of such construction is familiar to everyone who has poured the foundation at least once:
- foundation pit;
- formwork;
- waterproofing;
- fittings;
- concrete;
- facing.
Before pouring concrete, fittings, water supply and sewerage pipes are installed in the font structure. To reduce heat loss as an external fixed formwork extruded foam boards are used.
Concrete font in the process of being made
In the open air, a monolithic structure is deepened into the ground. In the bath, you can do the same or raise it above the floor mark.
The simplest outdoor heated wooden font is built quickly and easily. Having dug a pit, a wooden bottom is laid in it, and tongue-and-groove boards are placed along the walls. The space between the font and the ground can be covered with sand. Having installed a stove in a wooden bowl, you can immediately start washing.
The simplest version of a bathing tank is a formwork made of boards installed in a pit
Approximate prices of finished fonts
Having considered existing options bathing containers, it's time to decide on their cost.
Wooden double structures can be bought at a price of 36,000 rubles. For a larger font made of larch or oak, you will have to pay at least 70,000 rubles. Equipping such a container with a stainless steel stove will cost 35,000 rubles.
Prices for plastic fonts with a volume of 1.0 m3 or more start at 12,000 rubles. Awning (film) structures are slightly cheaper. Their price tags start at 7,000 rubles.
A stainless steel vat designed for 2-3 people can be purchased at a price of 120,000 rubles.
How to make a font on your own?
With a strong desire, such a design can be assembled independently. Anyone who works confidently with wood can try their hand at making a wooden font. This job requires a minimum set of tools: a circular saw, drill, grinder, jigsaw, milling and jointer, tension mechanism with tape.
The preparatory stage includes several operations:
- Assembling the bottom shield from tongue-and-groove boards.
- Cutting wooden staves - planks for the wall.
- Production of steel hoops for tightening the container.
The number of planks for the walls is calculated based on the size of the font. The most convenient way to do this is to draw a contour of the bottom of the future container on the shield.
The shape of the connecting part of the slats should ensure tight contact. Most often it is made oval or semicircular.
The oval shape of the docking lock ensures tightness and facilitates assembly
Having determined the number of boards needed for the font wall, the bottom is carefully cut out of the shield with an electric jigsaw. After that, a milling cutter is taken and a spike is cut around the entire circumference of the bottom at its end.
Connection of the bottom of the font with the wall
Having prepared three hoops made of strip steel with tightening devices, you can proceed with the assembly.
In order to make a do-it-yourself font with high quality, all seams must be processed before joining silicone sealant. It will protect the container from leakage when the boards dry out.
To ensure that there is enough space under the font for installing a drain system, the length of the boards must be increased by 10 cm so that they form a support contour below the bottom mark. Along the way, a drain hole is drilled in the bottom of the font.
After that, the bottom is placed on a support and connected in series with the wall boards. The last riveting board is driven from above by blows of a mallet with a rubber striker.
Wooden tub assembly
The last operation is the installation of steel hoops. To do this, the walls of the font are compressed special device- a wide flexible tape with a tension mechanism.
Pulling a wooden container along the contour, hoops are put on it. After tightening them with a key, the work can be considered completed.
The stove for the font is made of stainless steel. Its design is very simple: a sealed tank with top fuel loading and a chimney installed above the firebox.
An external heat generator is more difficult to manufacture, since it has a heat exchanger in its design. Submission hot water into the heating "coil" of the font performs circulation pump.
The character of the fairy tale "The Little Humpbacked Horse" after emerging from the "rejuvenating" vat turned into a hand-written handsome man. It turns out that such vessels have been known since the 16th century. Today it is an elite bath with a stunning effect. How to equip yourself with such a bath - we will tell you in this article.
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A modern bath tub is made of cast iron or stainless steel. It is installed outdoors near the source. cold water. Under the bowl is an oven. From it, the water in the boiler heats up and cooks you like fish soup on a fire. As spices, you can add aromatic herbs or decoctions of them. However, you should not worry - the temperature of the "broth" is not raised above 45 degrees. Thanks to the correct installation of the entire structure, it is very easy to get into the vat without burns, since the edges of the bowl will not heat up.
Advantages of a cast-iron tub for a bath
In an exclusive version, water from mineral springs is used for bathing in a vat. Warming up, it envelops the whole body with warmth and gradually relaxes it. If, after such relaxation, you plunge into an ice hole or a cold font, you can get magical pleasure and a healing effect from the temperature difference. With a reasonable use of their vital resources, the risk of getting sick from such bathing is reduced to zero.
Smooth steaming of the body in the warm water of a vat with periodic dipping into an ice hole, a river or a cold font brings undoubted benefits to the entire human body:
- With the regular adoption of such bath procedures, you will comfortably lose excess weight and feel great.
- There is an improvement in the functioning of the excretory and cardiovascular systems.
- Improves renal activity.
- The skin pores open and the body breathes, which has a calming and healing effect on the skeletal muscles, lungs, bronchi and digestive organs.
- Increased blood circulation, which leads to the rapid elimination of toxins and the activation of the immunity of body tissues.
- Radiculitis, osteochondrosis and rheumatism disappear.
- Getting rid of blood vessels from cholesterol "plaques" when bathing with temperature changes.
- Hardening and gradual increase in endurance.
There is an opinion that after a dozen such procedures, getting rid of colds is guaranteed for one year, at least. And for lovely ladies, such bathing will give an excellent opportunity to get rid of cellulite and get a beautiful body.
Bath tub selection
Mass production of cast-iron vats for a bath is carried out by factory workshops, pouring products not only from cast iron, but also from other metals. Such bowls are quite expensive and are intended for exclusive baths. However, any person of average income is able to secure such a purchase.
When choosing a vat, pay attention to the type of metal for its manufacture (cast iron, stainless steel, etc.), specifications and product cost.
Their cost depends on the size and weight of the vats:
- A vat that measures 2000x730x30 mm and weighs 1200 kg and is used for four people costs 200,000 rubles.
- A vat with dimensions of 2200x740x40 mm and a weight of 1600 kg for six people will cost you 250,000 rubles.
- A vat of 2500x830x30 mm, which weighs 1800 kg and is designed for eight people, is more expensive - 325,000 rubles.
- The vat, whose dimensions reach 2700x840x40 mm and weighs 2150 kg, is suitable for ten people and is the most expensive option - 380,000 rubles.
Features of the construction of a bath with a cast-iron tub
Any visitor to the bath, which is equipped with a stove with a cast-iron vat, must see that this is not hell, but a health complex. Therefore, the conditions in it must comply with safety rules and provide the necessary comfort for taking procedures.
Bath design design
Equally important is the binding of such a bath to the area and nearby buildings. In a naked or semi-naked form, a person should feel protected from unwanted intrusion, comfort and unity with nature.
In addition to the above, the correct design of a bath with the installation of a cast-iron tub should take into account such factors:
- The durability of the structure;
- Resistance of furnace materials to high temperatures- from 700 to 900 degrees Celsius;
- The ability of the foundation to withstand heavy weight;
- Reliable removal of smoke from the furnace in a separate air duct;
- Availability of control and change of water temperature;
- Water supply to the vat and its drain;
- Drainage removal of excess water from the straits when swimming;
- Convenient hygiene measures;
- Equipped passage from the bath to the pond or font;
- Availability warm room with changing and leisure facilities.
The device of the bath with a cast-iron tub
A bathhouse with a cast-iron tub provides less harsh conditions for wellness activities than a traditional Russian steam room with a whisk. This is due to its design, which includes:
- Cast iron bowl with a diameter of 2-2.7 m, with a depth of 0.74-0.84 m and a wall thickness of 30-40 mm;
- Oven-pedestal for a vat of water;
- System for diverting combustion products into a separate chimney;
- System of supply and output of water in the vat;
- Drainage system for excess water;
- Equipped access to the bowl and recreation area;
- Natural reservoir or font for cold water.
Installing a vat in the bath
At first glance, the installation of a cast-iron vat seems to be simple: lift the cauldron onto the stove, light a fire, pour water and - take a steam bath. In fact, this is a very responsible process. Every mistake made at any stage of construction can lead to sad consequences.
For the durability of such a serious structure, it is necessary to lay a powerful foundation that will be able to withstand the considerable weight of a brick structure made of heavy refractory material and a massive one and a half ton vat filled with water.
In turn, so that the brick structure can withstand its weight and thermal load, it is performed in the form reinforced masonry from refractory bricks. And since the latter is carried out according to the geometric outlines of the vat using wedge products and undercuts, this work should be done by a master with extensive experience. It is also important to take into account the thermal linear expansion of brickwork.
When the steamer relaxes in the warm water of the vat, the soot from the burnt fuel will be clearly superfluous to him. Therefore, the removal of furnace combustion products must be carried out in a separate pipe.
An equipped system for supplying cold and extracting hot water should provide it comfortable temperature in a vat.
If the bath is used for commercial purposes, the issue of container hygiene is especially acute. It is solved by complete drying bowl and calcining it over low heat.
The ways of approaching the vat, the process of loading and unloading people from it must be absolutely safe even in conditions of exceptional relaxation and peace of their bodies.
What a vat looks like in a bath - look at the video:
And finally, remember one more thing. In the open air, a cast-iron vat very quickly becomes covered with a layer of rust. Therefore, you will have to be patient and produce daily mechanical cleaning do-it-yourself tub for a bath.
Bath tub - replacement of the font. It is made from stainless steel or cast iron. It is a hemispherical bathing container. The product is placed on the site next to the bath, where there is a source of water. From below, a stove is installed or a fire is kindled to heat water. The temperature of the latter is maintained at a level of up to 40 °. The design is heated so that the edges remain cold, so it is impossible to burn yourself during use. The article describes the design of the vat and provides instructions for its installation.
Bath tub
The purpose of the bath tub is to relax the muscles of the human body and nourish the skin and internal organs minerals. For this original designs mounted near groundwater sources. Staying in a hot container is combined with bathing in the cold water of a river or lake, which is similar to a Russian bath. The temperature difference tones the pores and blood vessels, strengthening them. The advantages of a bath tub at home are also considered:
- the ability to get rid of excess weight;
- stabilization of the excretory system;
- beneficial effect on kidney function.
- calming the nervous system;
- improvement of skin permeability;
- pore cleaning;
- relaxing effect on the musculoskeletal system;
- beneficial effect on the respiratory and digestive organs;
- increased immunity due to the removal of toxins from tissues;
- relief of manifestations of rheumatism and osteochondrosis;
- hardening of the body.
According to the reviews of those who appreciated the benefits of bathing in a tub, it is clear that after a ten-day course, a cold recedes for a year.
Cast iron tub for a bath
Cast iron is a high-carbon metal that is heavy. It is impossible to make a bath vat from it at home, so they are assembled in production by pouring into molds. Material advantages:
- heat capacity;
- wall thickness;
- life time.
Due to the thick walls, the water heats up longer, but also long time maintains temperature, which is important when sub-zero temperatures. There are also disadvantages:
- price.
The weight of the tub for four people reaches 1.2 tons. For installation, a forklift will be required to deliver it to the place. It is impossible to remove the container for storage, so a cover is built to protect the product from rusting. When choosing, attention is paid to the quality of workmanship. The edges must be sanded, without flash. Analyze porosity and uniformity of wall thickness throughout the vat. Take into account the guarantee that the manufacturer is ready to provide. If the container is painted, then the composition must be fire resistant, since the surface will be exposed to open flame.
Information! Cast iron is a brittle metal, therefore, during the operation of the vat, strong blows and sudden changes in temperature.
Stainless steel bath tub
Bath tubs are also made of stainless steel. They are not cast like cast iron, but are assembled from several parts. The advantages of such a product:
- long service life;
- relatively fast heating;
- appearance.
The metal is not subject to corrosion, so it is left in an open area without fear of destruction. The wall thickness is less, so the container heats up faster than the cast iron version. There is no need for coloring. If the surface is covered with oxides, it is polished. Disadvantages of a stainless steel vat:
- price;
- manufacturing defect.
If there is no ultrasonic evaluation of the quality of welding at the production site, then shells may remain in the seams, which manifest themselves during operation. The disadvantage is leveled by an experienced welder. For 4 people, a bath tub with a diameter of 2 m and a height of 73 cm is purchased. If you want to accommodate a company of 6 people, a diameter of 2.2 m is required. Eight visitors to the bath will fit in a container with a diameter of 2.5 m and a depth of 83 cm.
Advice! It is better if the bath tub is made of food grade stainless steel. Metal with brand 430 is technical and gives oxides upon prolonged contact with water. It is suitable for collecting containers, but will require periodic care and cleaning.
Do-it-yourself bath tub: drawings
Before making a bath vat, they think over the place of its installation with their own hands. Evaluate the binding to communications and neighboring buildings. The service life is taken into account. If it is less than 2 years, then the project is not economically viable. If you want to place a container inside the bath, the bearing capacity of the foundation and the need to install additional supports are calculated. Indoors do not kindle an open fire, because. carbon monoxide will lead to poisoning. They think over the design of the furnace for the vat and the way the smoke is removed. The method of filling the container and the removal of liquid spilling over the edges are taken into account.
After preparing the site, a drawing is developed. An example can be seen above. Since it is impossible to make a hemisphere with a diameter of 2 meters on your own, the container is assembled from separate parts. Each of them is an equilateral trapezoid.
To give a smooth shape, it is bent at two points, as can be seen in the example of the second drawing. To correctly calculate the components, a scale model is made of cardboard.
The parts are glued with adhesive tape or other material, as can be seen in the photo above.
After measurements, the theory is tested in practice, making a vat of metal according to the drawings on a scale, as shown in the photo. This is necessary to determine the number of consumables and the strength of the seam.
From sheet metal parts are cut to actual dimensions and bent with a given radius to achieve a diameter of 2 meters or more. The walls are not welded with a solid seam, they are fixed with tacks to make an adjustment if necessary.
If everything is in order, then the joints are completely boiled, making sure that there is no distortion due to thermal expansion. To strengthen the sheet metal, stiffeners are fixed in two levels, as seen in the photo above. They compensate for water pressure and reduce stress on the seams.
If the vat will stand separately, then a frame is built under it. Use a square with a cross section of 60 mm. Provide for the possibility of draining water from the tank. To do this, a piece of pipe with a diameter of ¾ inch is welded to the bottom, a thread is cut at the end and a tap is screwed on. Next, a hole is drilled, connecting the bath tub with a pipe.
Inside, the container is ennobled with a bench, a wooden bottom is made or it is laid out of river stone so that the legs do not touch the surface that is heated. For convenience, wooden railings are fixed along the contour.
For the convenience of collecting ash, if there is no stove under the bath tub, a box is installed according to the example of what is in the photo above. A grill is placed below, a hole is drilled on the sides for air circulation. Install it on guides, which will exclude its displacement from a given trajectory.
For the convenience of climbing into the bath tub, a ladder made of larch or terrace board. A cover is cut out of plexiglass, which reduces evaporation and contributes to the rapid heating of water.
Installing a vat in the bath
If the tub will be installed in the bath, then you can use the drawing diagram above. On loose soils lay pile foundation. For self-construction, screw metal piles are used. They are a metal rod with a spiral at the end. The latter holds the support, preventing it from going deeper and moving. After installing the supports under the foundation around the perimeter, a concrete grillage is poured, which is tied with reinforcement with piles.
Mark out the area under the bath vat. It will require a separate foundation, because the pressure from it is directed to a smaller area, which can deform or destroy the foundation. A square is selected, the side of which exceeds the diameter of the container by 20 cm. A pit is dug to a depth of 30 cm. Piles are screwed in at the corners so that the upper end is 10 cm below the ground. see and ram. Gravel of medium grain size is poured on top with a layer of 10 cm and leveled.
Stands 5 cm high are evenly placed, on which a metal grate is placed, which will strengthen the concrete structure. Formwork is placed along the perimeter of the pit under the bath vat. Concrete is poured inside and leveled with a rule. It takes a month to set. At this time, the concrete is moistened and covered with a film so that it does not crack. After a month, a stove is installed on the foundation and connected to a metal stand for a bath tub. Make a conclusion for smoke outside the structure. The container is put in place with a lift and fixed to the frame by welding, if necessary.
Another option for installing a bath tub is hanging. A foundation is built under it in the manner described above. At the same time, the platform is expanded for three supports that will hold the container. The latter can be wooden or metal. They are assembled in a pyramid to evenly distribute the load. At four points, metal arcs are fixed to the bath tub, and a chain is fixed to them. The container is lifted and the chains are attached to the top of the pyramid of supports. An overview of the sizes and types of structures is in the video below.
Conclusion
Bath tub - a design that can be installed in the bath complex or separately. The container is placed on a metal stand or placed on a concrete base-furnace. They select a place that is protected from the winds, has a supply of communications and drainage system. The water is heated to 40°, which relaxes the body. Keep your head cool while bathing. You can make a chan-font yourself from sheet metal. According to the drawings, blanks are made in the form of an isosceles trapezoid or an equilateral triangle, which are combined with welding seams.
A bath is not only a steam room, but also a convenient washing room. Of course, you can use only a basin of water and a ladle, but it will be much more convenient to perform bath procedures in a font. A font is such a kind of barrel where it can be cold or warm water. It can be used to wash your body or to cool down after a long stay in the steam room. Today we will tell you what types of fonts are, and how to make such a device with your own hands.
Types of wooden bath tubs
The best location for the bath is considered to be a place located near a reservoir. However, not everyone can afford to dig their own pond or buy a piece of land with a lake. In this case, you can install a pool on the site or in the bath, but again, such structures require large financial investments and a lot of free space.
So what should those who cannot place a full-fledged pool on their site and in the bathhouse do? In this case, a hot tub would be a great option.
The Japanese bath is a heated barrel that can accommodate several people. Furako and ofuro are a kind of prototype of the font.
This design is a vat of water. In this case, the liquid in it can be both cold and hot. There are several types of fonts.
Types of bath tubs:
- recessed font for bathing - this is the most expensive type of such devices. It is a dug hole that is lined facing material and from above it looks like a swimming pool. A ladder descends into the font, along which a person descends and takes water procedures. Water in such structures can be cold or warm. You can install it on the street and in the bath.
- open font- This is a barrel that is connected to the water supply. It can be bought at ready-made or assemble by yourself. This option is good because it can be connected after the construction of the bath. Such a barrel is street or bath.
- Sauna vat of pouring type least costly. It is mounted on the wall and connected to the water supply. A cord is attached to the barrel, pulling on which you pour water on yourself. Then the bucket returns to its place on its own and water is drawn into it. Such a device can be used separately, or in combination with other fonts.
Such designs can be made to order or made independently. How to do this, we will tell a little later.
Hot tub material
Before proceeding with the selection or manufacture of a bath vat, it is necessary to decide what material it will be made of. In fact, there are many options here.
The modern industry has taken the lead, so now bath accessories are made from the most different materials. There are even tubs made of plastic that look like wood.
Materials for the manufacture of fonts can be very different. Of course, not all of them can be used for self-manufacturing designs, but you can buy any option.
Font materials:
- Concrete fonts are the most durable, but labor-intensive option to manufacture. Such designs usually have an in-depth look.
- Plastic fonts are the most popular. It's all about their low cost, ease of care and a large selection of shapes and colors. However, this option will not be able to keep water cold for a long time in a hot room.
- Metal fonts are not very popular, but they look very stylish and keep the water temperature perfectly. However, they are difficult to install and quite heavy, besides, they will not fit into any interior.
- Composite fonts are very light, but at the same time durable. It is believed that they are stronger and more durable than concrete.
- The most expensive is considered a bath made of wood. Not only does it look beautiful, but it brings real health benefits. The cost of such products depends on what kind of wood they are made of.
Whatever material you choose, you will no doubt be pleased with such equipment for the bath. However, you need to pay attention to its design.
Additional functions of bath barrels
Hot tubs for a bath can have additional properties, thanks to which both Russian and Finnish baths will become much more comfortable. Let's take a look at some of them.
Additional functions of the font:
- Heated fonts are designed for swimming after a bath. They will appeal to those who do not like cooling water treatments. To create such an effect, a stove is placed in the barrel, which is closed with a grate.
- The bath barrel with hydromassage will allow you to relax and have an anti-cellulite effect. Such a massage is based on the fact that your body will be massaged by thin but strong streams of water.
- Such a device can be equipped with a backlight. To do this, you will need waterproof LED lights. There are many ready-made options with such an interesting feature.
Of course, you must understand that it is not a dousing, but an open or recessed device that is equipped with such functions. By the way, a heated font is a great bath in the country. You don't even need a water heater.
We make a concrete bath vat
A concrete bath tub is the best option, after the tree. Such structures are strong and durable. They look very nice and incredibly stylish. Therefore, we suggest you see how to do similar device with your own hands.
Making a concrete font is a long and laborious task. However, the result will surpass all labor costs.
A bath tub can be made even from improvised materials. However, now we propose to look at its production from concrete. Drawings of its dimensions, we advise you to draw up in advance.
Step-by-step instructions for making a concrete font:
- The first step is to dig a pit. It will have a depth of one and a half to two meters. At the very bottom of the pit, a layer of sand is poured. You also need to pre-install plumbing and sewerage.
- The font is made on the basis of a metalframework. To do this, reinforcement with a thickness of 1.5 cm at a distance of 5 cm from the bottom is laid with a grate. The edges of the pit are made from the same reinforcement. To keep the structure, the reinforcement is fastened with wire. Brick stands will help to ensure the desired distance from the bottom.
- Now you need to make formwork from chipboard and timber. It is placed 5 cm higher reinforcing mesh as well as on the sides and bottom of the frame.
- Now you can proceed to the most important process - pouring concrete. First, the walls are poured, and then the bottom. All concrete work must be done in one go.
- A week after pouring, the formwork must be removed. The resulting base is leveled and covered with a waterproofing compound.
- Now the fun part is the finish. At this stage, you can let your imagination run wild. However, remember that all materials must be treated with compounds that increase their moisture-proof properties. This is especially true for wood.
- On last step a ladder and all other necessary components are installed.
In fact. Such work is more difficult to produce than it seems. It will take a lot of time and take a lot of strength and nerves. Therefore, it is better for you to get an assistant.
DIY wooden font
The external font made of wood is also very popular. You can use the most different wood. However, in this case, you need to take care of its moisture-proof properties.
Some manage to make a font from the eurocube. Of course, such designs do not look very attractive, but they fully fulfill their functions.
So, a wood-burning font is made quite simply. Basically, it's a barrel. For its manufacture, you can use a tongue and groove.
How to make a wooden font:
- Wooden slats are glued together in a square. They are clamped with a clamp until completely dry. A circle is cut out of them.
- In the center of the circle you need to make a hole to drain the water. If the drain will be done by the pump, then you skip this step.
- In the slats, using a cutter, you need to make side edges that will be inserted into each other. They also need to be inserted into the bottom of the font.
- Metal ties are put on the walls of the font. Additionally, you need to fix the structure with bolts.
- Now process the outer and inner walls with sandpaper.
- Equip the product with a bench and a ladder.
This font is suitable for taking water procedures or cooling down after parka. It is ideal for relaxing after a stay in a wood-fired sauna.
Production of a wooden dome
The pouring font is, in fact, a bucket. Therefore, for its manufacture, you can use finished product by simply hanging it on the wall and connecting it to the system.
How to make a dowel:
- Fasten three wooden planks with bolts into a design similar to the printed number 4. You need to make two such details. Their long sides are interconnected by three cross bars. A bucket should pass freely between the ears of these parts.
- The bucket is attached with bolts to the ears of the product. At the same time, it should freely turn over and return back.
- At the top of the bucket, you need to drill a hole for the cord and thread it there. A pipe with a float system is installed on the back of the bucket.
- The finished product is attached to the wall. It has a hose running through it.
This equipment is great for dousing. cold water. It is very convenient and practical. If you do everything carefully, then the font will also decorate your bath.
What does a bath tub look like (video)
Bath tubs are great option, which in terms of practicality is not nearly inferior to the pool. Therefore, you should take a closer look at such an idea!
Everyone loves to give advice, we have a country of advice and we are no exception. It is important that these tips help. We pass on our years of experience in construction.
1. In the construction of the working part of Chang Bath contact the manufacturer of vats, he will be able to give you Better conditions and cost the product itself - a cast-iron tub for a bath, it is precisely this that is the most expensive of the materials.
2. Always design and calculate the quantity of materials so as not to overpay for the quantity. Order a service from a company that can solve a set of turnkey construction activities. This will save you time (which is expensive) and nerves (you will sleep peacefully).
3. Order a complete set of all material and bring it from one company, only in this case you will receive comprehensive guarantee on the product. The working part of Chang Bani is like the heart of a car, the most important detail in contact with fire, it is the stove and chimney that must be properly made.
4. Choose a company with maximum long term warranty or the number of oven cycles. This will add confidence in the future.
5. The Contractor Company must have an office. This gives you the opportunity to contact it again, recommend it to your comrades, friends and keep your warranty on the performance of the Product (in this case, you will always be helped to resolve issues).
6. You work only with trusted companies that have customer reviews, at least 3-5 pieces. Recommendations from clients are very important today.
7. Cohesive and professional the team has its own tools, machines and a license to installation work , can work by bank transfer, again for a guarantee.
8. Always sign a contract and write down all the necessary and important conditions cooperation and warranty.
9. Look for the best ratio of price, quality, deadline. Do not strive for cheapness if you are building for yourself and remember the wise words: “The greedy one pays twice”
Correctly calculate the chimney and brick base for installing the vat
Choose the right location for your cast iron tub. The Carpathian vat is always installed near the reservoir. By the way, this is good business! Will beat himself for the season. The average market price is 210,000 rubles per tub. We sell them for 164,000 rubles.
A rejuvenating cast-iron vat is a free-standing or attached to a bathhouse or gazebo an open-air structure or a canopy (as you like) is a round stove on which a large cast-iron cauldron (bowl, font, vat) is installed. The most common shapes are hemisphere or truncated hemisphere. Chan is located right above the fire, which looks very unusual and fabulous. Handsome and unusual design This design with a vat is so attractive that it will look stylish and original, no matter where it stands. A bath in a vat can be a great addition to a Russian classic bath or a Finnish sauna and you can swim in it all year round; it’s even more pleasant in winter... Just imagine, you are lying in a vat, there is fresh air around, stars in the sky, snow all around... And you feel good, warm, smells of summer herbs...
Why is he a youth vat? And what is its usefulness? The human body is 65% water, and therefore, when you bathe in a vat, each cell of the body warms up deeply and evenly. The water in the tub heats up to 42-45 degrees. The temperature is controlled by adding cold water. At the sight of this design, many fear that the bottom of the vat burns some parts of the body ... However, this is impossible, because the walls of the vat are 3-4 cm thick and flat river stones are laid on the bottom. The bathing procedure takes an average of 1.5-2 hours. Usually such vats are installed on the shore of a reservoir, therefore, after sitting in a vat for about 15 minutes, it is recommended to plunge into cool water, and then back into the vat. Thanks to this contrast, there is a feeling that many small needles permeate the whole body ... And so several times. It is said that the adoption of 10 such procedures eliminates colds for at least 1 year. Also, bathing in such a vat relieves rheumatism, sciatica and osteochondrosis. And for lovely women, this is an amazing opportunity to get rid of extra pounds and cellulite and find a beautiful body.
