There is no point in proving the need to have a supply of water for irrigation on the site. What happened to irrigation system, and your flowers and vegetables will turn into hay during the July heat. When my old steel tank became leaky, I urgently needed to find a replacement. Having assessed the harsh reality, I decided to make a structure that would decorate the site, be durable, inexpensive, and not attract “guests.” Having gone through different variants, chose, as it seems to me, the most successful one: to make the base of the container from sheets of galvanized steel, “dressing” it in concrete.
Sheets of steel measuring 1000 x 2000 mm were connected to each other with a ring. To make the container have a volume of 1 m3, I made a ring of 2 sheets. Before pressing, the seam was treated with sealant for plumbing work, as were all subsequent seams. The result is a springy, flexible ring that can be given any shape.
For a capacity of 1 m3, it is enough to make a foundation 120-150 mm thick, laying it on a bed of crushed stone. The area of the foundation must be larger than the area of the container. Having chosen a place, he removed the soil to a depth of 200 mm, filled the hole with crushed stone and sand, compacted it, spilled plenty of water, and prepared the concrete. Half of it was laid out on crushed stone, reinforcement made of steel rods and pipes was placed on it, and the rest of the concrete was poured onto these structures. You need to add enough water to the concrete so that it does not spread, but resembles gingerbread dough. In this case, no formwork is required, and the edge of the foundation will look like stone “bursts”. The concrete is not poured into place, but placed with a shovel and compacted, perhaps with a wooden mallet.
The next operation is the installation of the metal base. The laid concrete is carefully leveled. To do this, I poured a cement-sand mixture (1:3) with the consistency of liquid sour cream onto the foundation and spread it with an even lath. After letting the leveling layer dry (lose its fluidity), I placed a sheet of galvanized steel on it and pressed it with bricks. This is the bottom of the future container. The sheet was pre-cut so that it fits the configuration of the container and protrudes around the perimeter by 20~30 mm. In this state, the foundation was left to dry for a day.
A day later, I installed a manufactured galvanized steel ring on the bottom, having previously made 2 holes in it: one at the bottom at the very edge for the drain pipe, the other 300-400 mm above the edge for collecting clean water. If all the previous work was done carefully, then gaps in some places of no more than 5 mm are allowed between the wall and the bottom - they will not affect the quality of the container. Having installed the wall and fixed it with bricks, I lined the outside of the joint between the wall and the bottom with a steep but plastic “dough” of a mixture of cement and sand (1:1) with the addition of PVA glue (1 tablespoon of glue per 0.5 liters of water). After drying the “dough” for a day, I removed the bricks and completed sealing the joint in the places occupied by the bricks. Having completed sealing the joint, I installed a tube (aluminum, stainless steel, plastic), carefully covered it with cement mortar. Next, I started building the concrete wall.
The concrete for the wall is prepared in the same way as for the foundation. I did the work like this: I took a portion of concrete with a trowel, placed it against a steel wall (it acted as a one-sided formwork), tamped it lightly so that the concrete spread out and pressed tightly against the wall. And so on around the entire perimeter. When laying concrete, we must strive to ensure that the wall thickness is not the same. Then a surface is formed that resembles the natural texture of the stone. At the same time, you can show your abilities as a sculptor, guided by a sense of beauty and harmony.
When constructing a wall, we must not forget that at the bottom there should be a a drain pipe, and at a height of 200-300 mm from the bottom, it is necessary to install another tube with a thread for the valve into the wall in order to take clean water. To prevent the steel base from being deformed during the laying process, it is advisable to build support columns from bricks inside the container, which do not allow the wall to “go” inward under the pressure of concrete.
When completing the laying, you need to make a small influx into the container onto the edge of the steel base so that it does not peel off from the concrete.
The last stage is finishing. Various options are possible using ceramics, bottle glass, natural stone etc. I chose a simple option: the entire surface of the container is coated cement-sand mortar(1:1) and treated with a wet broom. Grey colour cement looks good in the greenery of the garden.
This container has many advantages, it is quite cheap, but there is only one drawback: it cannot be moved. Therefore, the location must be chosen carefully, remembering that a capital structure is being built.
Just as we quickly get used to the benefits of civilization, the absence of one of them brings a certain amount of discomfort into our lives. If you are not at the dacha central water supply, then the presence of a storage container for washing hands, vegetables and fruits is not even discussed; it should be there by definition. A country washbasin, be it a moydodyr or just a water canister with a valve, will undoubtedly add comfort to your stay on the site. About what types of washbasins exist for the dacha, what they are made of and how to choose this necessary item country life, we will discuss today on the site.
Types of country washbasins
First of all, it should be noted that washbasins for a summer residence can be either with or without a cabinet. Unlike models with a cabinet, hanging cisterns are mobile and can be installed anywhere in a summer cottage - even in the garden, near the house or at the exit at the gate. The main thing is to find any vertical surface (wall, log, tree) on which such a tank could be mounted.
Country washbasins on the counter
Among the variety of outdoor washbasins for the dacha (and such hanging types are installed mainly on the street), there are cisterns on a steel stand. They are convenient because by pressing your foot on the metal crossbar at the bottom of the stand, the horns are driven into the ground, allowing the washbasin to be installed anywhere on the site, regardless of whether there is a support nearby. A washstand on a counter can even be installed in the middle of the garden among raspberry or strawberry bushes.
Washbasins without a cabinet for a summer residence
- Most simplest form A washbasin for a summer residence is a barrel-shaped plastic container for 3-5 liters with a press-on spout. It can be hung on a wall or on a board driven into the ground, and it is better to place a bucket under it to collect dirty water. As with all types of country washstands, water is supplied to it manually: pour water and you can use it. After 3.4.5 liters of water are exhausted, it must be refilled.
- A more advanced design of a wall-hung washbasin for a summer residence has ergonomic design and larger volume - rectangular shapes with two lids for collecting water (right and left) and with a pressure or valve tap. Moreover, the clamping crane, unlike its plastic counterpart, has a magnet in its device, which allows you to fix it in the raised state. This way, more convenient use of the device is achieved: press the rod up, it becomes magnetized and water flows freely. After washing my hands, I slightly pulled the spout and it dropped down, stopping the flow of water. Such models are made mainly of durable plastic, and the tank is designed for a liquid volume of 10-15 liters. They can also be installed on a cabinet with a sink.
- Another type of wall-hung washbasin is an oval washbasin made of galvanized steel with a valve tap. It does not have any special functionality, and the service life of the steel is not very long, even though it is galvanized. So plastic models in this regard, more durable.
Outdoor washbasins with cabinet
More serious designs with a cabinet cannot be easily moved from place to place; these washbasins are more stationary than mobile. Although, if desired, they can be dragged to any place in the summer cottage.
The moydodyr country washbasin consists of a stand, a sink and a filler tank. The principle of operation is the same as that of hanging washbasins, only with the added comfort of using it in the form of a plastic or metal sink, in which you can put, for example, a bowl of apples and wash them slowly and without fear of dropping them on the floor. More interesting models equipped with a mirror, a shelf for soap accessories and a hook for a towel.
A country washbasin with a cabinet can be used both outdoors and indoors. But before you buy similar model, think about where you will put it. If you are outdoors, then it is better not to take a washbasin with a wooden or metal cabinet for your dacha, since wood and metal will quickly become unusable under the influence of temperature changes and precipitation. But for the home, a wooden cabinet is ideal. It is also more rational to choose a heated model for your home, and outside in favorable weather the water will heat up on its own under the influence of sunlight.
Heated wash basins for cottages
If availability in summer hot water is not very relevant, then with the onset of cold weather, washing your hands with ice water is not very pleasant. That’s when gardeners pay attention to a heated garden sink. An excellent model that allows you not to think about the fact that there is no water supply on the site. A plastic tank is located above the sink, and a bucket can be placed in the cabinet below to collect dirty water. The tank (for about 15-20 liters of water) is made of translucent plastic so that you can control the volume of water and add it in time, without waiting for the container to be completely empty. There is also a thermostat and the ability to adjust the water temperature from 30 to 70ºС. The dimensions of heated dacha washbasins are not so large, so there is a corner for it in its own country house you can easily find the height of the cabinet is up to 1.5 m, and the width and depth are 0.5 m each.
How to make a country washbasin with your own hands
Handymen will not fail to use their talent and build a country washbasin with their own hands. The easiest way, accessible even to a schoolchild, is to create a washbasin from a plastic 2-liter bottle. We cut off the bottom of the bottle (if desired, cut it not all the way to get something similar to a lid), turn it upside down and, wrapping wire around the neck and bottom of the bottle, tie it to a post or tree. In this case, the bottle cap will act as a faucet: open it slightly and the water flows in a thin stream, close it and the water stops flowing. This design is convenient in " field conditions", in an uninhabited dacha, where there is not even a house.
Another way to make a washstand is to use a bucket as a storage container. Any bucket will be suitable for these purposes: plastic or metal, but preferably with a lid to prevent debris from getting into the container. So, we mark a place for the future faucet (valve), as a rule, it is at the bottom of the bucket on the side wall, and drill a hole. Next, we cut a plumbing fitting into it and secure it with two locknuts and spacers between them. We screw the faucet onto the squeegee and fix the container on the racks or on the wall. For ease of use of this man-made model, you can install a simple sink under the tank, and place a bucket underneath to collect water. I would like to note that in this way you can make a tank for a summer shower with your own hands.
In general, dacha craftsmen sometimes surprise with their imagination. They use any items as storage containers, from canisters to 100-liter barrels, and the sink, as a rule, is installed in an old one that has served its time in the apartment, but is still quite decent in appearance. Someone actually came up with an original country washbasin with foot control - the storage tank is located on the ground, and by pressing the rubber bulb with your foot, which is connected to the tank with a hose, water is poured under pressure through the spout into the bucket. A very convenient and practically “contactless” faucet.
They almost cannot afford to install a properly functioning water supply system. And water is very necessary in a summer cottage. There is a need to wash food or you need to wash dirty hands.
Fortunately, for these purposes, people came up with a washbasin that every summer resident can make or install.
It can be installed both outdoors and at home. There are several types of washbasins that have various designs and functions. Today you can buy a washbasin on the market for no more price than making it yourself.
But something made by yourself will not only be beautiful and well made, but you can also implement many necessary functions.
Simple type hanging washbasin.
This washbasin is the simplest, which consists of a container and is filled with water, and a container is placed at the bottom for draining. It is easy to carry and install in any desired place.
Depending on where the washbasin is installed, the water is drained different ways. If installed in a garden, then the water is drained into the garden, or into a hole, and if inside the house, then it is drained into special containers, usually this is an ordinary bucket.
To prevent water from collecting in the garden under the washbasin, crushed stone is placed underneath it. Wall-hung washbasins have gained immense popularity due to their low cost and ease of use.
There are also large-capacity washbasins for filling with water. They have a large number of advantages: you need to add water less often, the capacity of the container lasts for a long time, it has a tap valve. They are made from plastics and stainless steel.
Washbasins mounted on a counter
This option is very often used, since almost all novice summer residents made this design on their site, this is a washbasin on a counter. 
Braziers and barbecues in assortment and to order, forged.
The water tank is mounted on a counter, and this washbasin can be installed in any corner of the summer cottage. 
This design can be made with your own hands and it will not take much time and material. All you need are pipes, a welding machine and a grinder for cutting metal.
First they measure required lengths pipes and cut them off. The ends of the posts are cut at an angle so that they can be easily driven into the ground. A mount for a water container is welded on the top of the rack.
Washbasin with a moidodyr-type bedside table.
This washbasin consists of a bedside table, a sink installed on it and a washbasin. This structure can also be installed at home and in the garden.
Under the bedside table there is a container for drainage or other household appliances. The presence of a sink allows you to wash vegetables and dishes, as they can be placed on the sink.
In addition, on the top of the washbasin you can attach a mirror, towel holders and other stands for various things.
How to make a washbasin yourself?
Washbasins for summer cottages They don't cost a lot of money. The price depends on the design and type of washbasin, as well as its function. In addition, anyone can make a washbasin.
Choosing a washbasin
When choosing, you should pay attention to the shape and size of the water container. The selection of a washbasin begins from these criteria.
It is also very important where you want to use it, at home or on the site. The shapes of the containers play a very important role important role, the pressure of flowing water from the tap depends on their shape.
You also need to consider how and where the faucet or valve of the washbasin is located. The amount of water will depend on this.
Washbasin cabinet frame
If you want to make a cabinet and washbasin with your own hands, then you need to consider some points. For example, will you need space under the sink for household utensils, the size of the washbasin, the presence of hooks and a mirror.
85 cm to 1 m most comfortable height location of the sink, then these values are taken from the height and proportions of the family members who will use the sink.
The frame is welded from metal corners or profiles, which are marked according to the size of the washbasin. You can also make the frame from boards or bars, but nothing can resist the strength of metal.
Also, if the washbasin is installed at home, you can attach a countertop to it, on which you can cut food and cook.
Photos of washbasins for the dacha
For convenience and comfort in your country estate, you can create a washbasin for your dacha with your own hands. An inexpensive and low-effort device can make life much more enjoyable. Even if in country house there is a full-fledged water supply system, an outdoor washbasin on the site allows you to quickly rinse your hands after working with soil, fertilizers, and weeds.
Types of washbasins
It may seem that you can make a washbasin for your dacha with your own hands only of the simplest design. In fact, even a novice master can, with the help of the most simple tools create a comfortable and very beautiful washbasin. The degree of comfort is determined by the design of the structure.
By your own choice, you can give preference to one of the most common models:
- hinged (with a pressure spout or tap),
- on a stand that can be easily carried and installed anywhere on the site, even where there is no suitable support,
- "moydodyr" - a structure with a cabinet in which a container for collecting waste water is located,
- heated products.
If you need to choose or without it, then our review article will help you with this.
And the characteristics that the popular and inexpensive one has are presented in other material on the site.
We also have instructions on how to do it. Selection of materials and sequence of work.
Washstand made from a plastic bottle
If you are thinking about how to make a washbasin in the country with your own hands, quickly and easily, the design is made from plastic bottle will be the optimal solution. You can create such a design in a few minutes at virtually no cost. Such a washstand will serve perfectly until you build a more advanced structure, and maybe it will be in demand in the future.
The general principle for creating such washbasins is the same - a plastic bottle is hung and fixed vertically with the neck down. Such a bottle can be filled through the neck, but to do this the bottle will have to be removed from the support. If rigid fixation is provided, the bottom of the container can be cut off. In this case, it is better to provide a washbasin top cover(for example, made from a cut-off bottom part) to prevent dust and debris from entering the water.
Variations usually concern the water supply device.
- The simplest outdoor washbasin for a dacha is a plastic bottle, in the lid of which there is a hole, and an ordinary nail with a blunt tip is placed in it. The nail cap is inside the bottle, and the hole diameter is larger diameter nail, but less than the diameter of its head. Thus, in a free position, the head of the nail is pressed against the hole, blocking the outlet of water. If you need to wash your hands, just lift it by pressing the free end of the nail from bottom to top. The advantage of the design is its simplicity, however, there are also significant disadvantages. For example, a nail that is constantly in water quickly rusts. In addition, using such a pressure device is not always convenient. The model may well work as an outdoor washstand for a dacha, but it is difficult to wash dishes with its help due to the inconvenience of the drainage part and the small capacity.
- A wall-mounted washbasin for a dacha made from a plastic bottle can serve as a drain device have a regular “original” lid with a hole in the side. When such a cap is completely screwed on, the hole is blocked by the neck of the bottle. By partially opening the lid, you free the hole, and water begins to pour out of the washbasin. The inconvenience of using this design lies in the difficulty of regulating the intensity of water supply. The advantage, like the previous option, is the simplicity of the device.
- You can make a more comfortable outdoor washstand for your dacha with your own hands from a plastic bottle, equipping the neck of the container with a small tap. It can be purchased or removed from faulty equipment ( washing machine etc.). It is not difficult to fix the tap on the neck using electrical tape.
Mounted models from canisters
If a do-it-yourself summer washbasin at the dacha made from bottles does not meet the needs of the family even with temporary use, you can install a larger model made from a plastic or metal canister, or even a bucket. To do this, cut or knock out a hole in the container into which the tap is installed.
If necessary, for better tightness, first install a squeegee into the hole knocked out in the canister, providing it with rubber gaskets on both sides. The position of the drive is fixed with nuts from the outer and inside canisters. A crane is installed on the drain.
At During installation, it is important to ensure the tightness of the joints. If you choose a canister model, you should take into account that the drainage volume will be larger, which means you should think about drainage.
The following options are possible:
- a container for collecting liquid installed under the washbasin,
- drainage ditch,
- drainage channel to, etc.
If the site has permeable soil into which water drains easily, you can allow the liquid to soak into the soil. In this case, it is recommended to fill the space under the washbasin with gravel, crushed stone or expanded clay for better drainage.
Models on stands
Counter-mounted washbasins are containers with taps mounted on a frame. The frame has “legs” at the bottom that go into the ground. Thus, the washstand on the stand moves freely and is installed in any part personal plot. For ease of installation, a crossbar is installed above the support legs - this is a kind of “pedal”. You can quickly and securely install the structure by pressing the crossbar with your foot.
The frame structure of the washbasin on the counter must be reliably protected from moisture, especially its supporting parts that are immersed in the ground.
A tank with a tap can be purchased or made independently. Please note: the immersion depth of the legs for reliable stability increases in proportion to the weight of the structure. This important factor when choosing the tank material and its volume.
Washbasin with cabinet
You can make a more solid and convenient country washbasin with your own hands with a cabinet and its own support for the filling container. This model can be installed outdoors, on a covered veranda and in the house. To create it, you will need materials, however, for reasons of economy, you can not purchase them specifically, but use improvised materials or leftovers from construction and installation work in a different direction.
The main elements of such a washstand, called “moidodyr”, are a sink (even an old sink dismantled during renovation can be used in this capacity) and a filling tank, which can be purchased ready-made or made with your own hands. In the second case, certain skills will be required. If a washbasin is provided for a summer cottage without heating, the tank may be plastic. If you want to ensure maximum comfort and equip the “moydodyr” with a heating element, it is advisable to choose a container made of metal.
The washbasin with cabinet is frame structure, covered with sheet or panel material. It can be used as:
- plywood,
- plastic,
- polycarbonate,
- panels made of polymer material,
- sheet steel, etc.
The photo shows another version of the cabinet, in the manufacture of which wooden boards were used For the frame of a washbasin with a cabinet, we use wooden blocks with a square cross-section (square side 50-80 mm) or a steel corner 25x25 or 40x40 mm.
The work is performed in the following order:
- Measuring the sink and calculating the dimensions of the cabinet.
- Uncover frame material(bar or corner) according to given dimensions (8 identical segments to form the upper and lower horizontal squares).
- Cutting off vertical racks(4 bars).
- Assembly (knocking down, welding, etc.) of the frame.
Important: When installing a washbasin outdoors, it is recommended to paint or varnish materials that are not resistant to moisture.
Water drainage is organized in the most convenient way.
- The easiest way is to use a bucket to collect waste water.
- For stationary structures you can arrange a drain into a sewer or ditch.
- If the soil has good permeability, water can be drained into the soil by first filling the drainage area with drainage material (crushed stone, gravel, etc.) to a height of 25-35 cm.
When covering the frame on all walls of the cabinet, except the front one, sheets or panels are fixed rigidly. In the front part there are two or one (depending on the dimensions of the product) doors. In the cabinet under the sink there is a tank or bucket where the water will drain.
A frame vertical superstructure should be installed above the sink, on which it will be fixed.
Such a washbasin can be equipped with an additional countertop and a dish drainer made of slats.
Do you want to know, ? Then read our separate article with step by step instructions for work.
Heated washbasin
A washbasin that will have not only cold, but also hot water is a real luxury for a summer house. Such structures, as a rule, are installed permanently, since they require connection to the electrical network. By design, such a metal washbasin for a dacha can be a “moidodyr” or a model on a counter.
To heat the liquid in the tank you can use ordinary boiler, however experienced craftsmen recommend purchase a special heating element with a thermostat. Please note that the power of the heating element must be selected in accordance with the volume of the tank. If the power is insufficient, you will have to wait a long time for the water to heat up, and if the power is too high, there is a high probability that the water will overheat. In addition, you should choose the optimal design and heating mode. If there is only one tank and is not divided into chambers, the water will need to be heated to a temperature of about 40 °C; with a divided tank (one section for cold water, and the other, with a heating element, for hot water), the heating temperature should be higher. In this case, the tank is equipped not with an ordinary tap, but with a mixer.
When making an electric washbasin for a heated cottage with your own hands, to ensure safety, it is important to take care of the insulation of the current supply wire, and also to equip the structure with a float level indicator or its more complex analogue, as well as, in the absence of a thermostat, a thermometer to control water heating.
Another option on how to make a washstand in the country is demonstrated in the video.
As they say, if little things determine the consciousness of everyday life, then the washstand determines... I don’t know what. But it definitely makes life more convenient with him. I don’t have a stationary washbasin on my site, but the construction guys took theirs. So somehow I got ready and went shopping in search. I didn’t really like everything I saw on sale, which is why this article appeared here.
Method number 1: nail in cork
The simplest and most obvious, of course. We make a hole in the center of a plastic bottle cap, insert a nail with the head inward, and screw the cap on.
Problems: water leaks, the nail rusts. And besides, there is a problem common to all washbasins with a rod: while you press from below, water flows, but your hands are busy and you can’t wash them, and when you let go, your hands are freed and you can wash them, but the water no longer flows :).
Method number 2: hole in the cork
We make it in a bottle cap triangle side cutout. Then, by turning the lid, the water will flow out; by turning it back, the tap closes. Original and simple.
Problems? Read a funny story from one forum:
“I built a washstand from a 5-liter bottle according to the recipe described: you turn the lid slightly and a thin stream flows. The unit hung on the corner of the gazebo, dug a shallow hole below and poured a bucket and a half of ASG into it. Everything worked perfectly while I was busy putting the dacha in order. And then relatives began to arrive...
The mother was the first to come across: she wanted it to flow better and she turned it off more - the lid flies off, all the water goes down at once! I explain that you need to unscrew less. An hour later, the mother-in-law comes up to the washstand... Well, you understand. He explained the same thing, although not so calmly. And then the wife goes to wash her hands... and not once, but twice within an hour! Considering that the day is just beginning, and the water is imported and there is almost no water, my educational speech begins to resemble a motorcycle without a muffler.
And then the washbasin attracts the children's attention. Usually you can’t force them to wash their hands, but this is under a normal tap. Well, I make a special step for them from a large block of wood. Voila! Children unscrew the lid in the same way two times in a row! I can’t bring myself to scold children... The next day I go to the store and buy an ordinary 3-liter plastic washbasin. I hung it in the same place..."
Method number 3: tap in the neck of the bottle
Almost similar to the first two. We take a faucet from a washing machine, for example, a couple of turns of electrical tape, and we’re done.
Method number 4: faucet in a plastic container
Instead of a bottle, we simply take a five-liter plastic container, drill and cut a hole at the bottom, and insert a purchased faucet. Voila. All that's left is to come up with a drain :)
Method number 5: tap into a regular bucket
Whoever likes it. On the plus side, it’s easier to decorate a bucket (see video below).
Method No. 6: pin + cork + bottle
We make several holes in the cap of a large plastic bottle plus 1 in the center. Insert the pin into the center. We attach a handle to the bottom. Inside we insert a rubber plug attached to the pin. Kind of like a drain plug in a bathroom or a faucet from a chemist's heating pad.
Method number 7: “for advanced”
Take a 5 liter bottle. Cut a 10x8 cm hole in its bottom.
We take a steel rod 18 cm long and 5 mm in diameter. Using a hacksaw, we cut the upper end of the rod along the axis. We separate the ends of the rod with a screwdriver. At the opposite end we cut an M5 thread. On the rod we make two transverse cuts 1 mm deep at a distance of 65 mm from the end. We attach a washer and a fixing bracket made of wire with a diameter of 3 mm to the rod. We insert a pressure spring with a diameter of 10 mm into the bracket. Its height is 15 mm greater than the height of the bracket. We put a rubber gasket with a diameter of 10 mm on the rod up to the support washer. Place a rubber washer on the bottom. Drill a hole in the center of the lid. We assemble everything: we attach the bracket with the equipment to the roof with two self-tapping screws, and screw the cap from a tube of toothpaste onto the lower end of the rod. We cover the metal parts with enamel to prevent them from rusting, and place them in a tank to dry. All…
Method No. 8: washbasin from a kettle
What could be simpler? We hung the kettle, put a basin underneath - that’s all.
Video on making washbasins with your own hands
Method No. 9: designer washbasin made from buckets
A master class on creating a washbasin from a galvanized bucket and faucet, as well as a washbasin from a larger bucket, a colander and a siphon. The buckets are beautifully covered with film, so they called it a “designer washbasin for the dacha” :)
