Choosing douche buckets for a bath

Many, who loves to wash in the bath, cannot imagine a much-needed occupation without hardening procedures - diving into a lake, river or dousing with cold water. Doing so is not only interesting, but also useful for strengthening physical health, organism, and improving mood. And most of the true connoisseurs of Russian baths and saunas consider such a tradition not just a solemn, but an obligatory ritual.

The modern douche bucket for a bath is not much different from the previous models, which were actively used by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers when they expressed a desire to improve their health. In essence, this simple device is called a "flip-flop". In order to increase the comfort, buckets were made and continue to be made with a rope, a chain. Such a device is installed mainly in a specially designated place for pouring - in the washing room, next to the steam room. Why is such a remarkable device found in many village baths, if there is no lake, river or pond in the immediate vicinity? A useful activity - dousing with cold water contains a lot of benefits for the body and soul:

• the immune system is strengthened;
• circulatory functions are accelerated;
• skin color improves;
• the skin becomes firm, elastic;
• toxins leave the body;
• rejuvenation processes are activated.

A seemingly simple procedure has an amazing effect. In addition to the above advantages, a person receives a charge of vivacity, energy, and good mood for a long period. The main advantages of the cold water douche device are:

• simple production in a minimum amount of time;
• use without the help of other aids;
• allocation of a minimum amount of free square meters;
• saving finances (for pouring, you do not need to build a shower cubicle, a swimming pool, a hot tub).

A simple structure can be installed in any place of the bath, where it is available to organize the supply of water, as well as to drain the dirty drains into the sewer canal. The pouring device consists of three key elements:

• classic bucket with hoops;
• rotation system;
• wooden brackets.

The assembled mechanism, attached to the wall, is a U-shaped structure, in the middle of which, above the center of gravity, on the axis there is a bucket with a hanging metal chain and a handle at the end. At some point, the bucket is filled with clean, cold water. The man stands under the inverted bucket, pulls the chain over himself and drenches himself.

Most folk craftsmen, lovers of a useful procedure, improve the design, achieve that after the completion of the pouring, the water in the automatic mode again flows into the empty bucket. Improving a simple fixture is not difficult.

It is easy to make a device for pouring cold water on your own. Every lover of water procedures will cope with the assembly of an extremely simple design. The first step is to prepare the materials for the bracket, and you can use a regular plastic bucket. Instead of a chain, take a strong cord.And if there is no desire to make something, ready-made devices are sold in stores. Despite the simple design of the well-known bath device, the shower bucket is divided into different models.

Pouring device "Shower" specially designed for cold or contrast showers. In comparison with ordinary wooden devices for hardening procedures, it has undeniable advantages:

• the water tank is 50 liters (in the mini version, 36 liters);
• the installed divider precisely distributes the flows throughout the body;
• the kit is completed with a functional bracket with installation instructions.

Now let's talk about another, no less popular model of the pouring device - "Waterfall". Main pluses:

• bucket material - wood species;
• flat base;
• plastic insert to increase the operational period;
• capacity 20 l;
• reliable bracket for wall mounting;
• valve for automatic filling of the container.

If a lover of water procedures decided to independently make a simple device for healing the soul and body, such a craftsman will need materials to create a bucket:

• 2 metal rims 4-5 cm wide;
• wood boards - larch, cedar, linden, oak.

The tree species listed above have good resistance to the negative effects of water. They will not crack or dry out for a long time. You will also need first-class woodworking products with a thickness of at least 1 cm to assemble the bracket. In order to increase the operational life of the wooden bucket and improve the tightness, many lovers of cold, contrasting showers install a special plastic insert inside. If you use an ordinary plastic bucket, such a banal attribute will not add attractiveness to the dressing room, steam room, washing room.

Generally there are a lot of useful accessories for a bath, in terms of configurations... They differ, first of all, in the design of the bracket, bucket, as well as its capacity, the use of various materials - a chain, a strong cord, a functional handle.

When assembling the entire system, stainless steel sheets are needed to strengthen the bucket. Pre-made wooden boards with a fixed bottom are fitted with two rims cut from such sheets 4-5 cm wide. Also, stainless steel is often used when creating brackets, which increases the reliability of the entire structure. In addition, a stainless steel chain is used. It looks much more attractive than a sturdy cord. The simplest designs use conventional galvanized steel buckets. If you need to quickly create an uncomplicated pouring system or do not have time to be sophisticated in design, you can use just such a bucket, but the brackets are also made of stainless steel.

Pouring buckets made of wood are the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. To make such a container, you must first create templates for the sidewalls. Then you should saw the prepared parts according to the template and process with a planer, sandpaper.It should be remembered that the boards for the sidewalls need to be given a slightly trapezoidal shape, that is, the end planes must be grinded off at an angle of 3 degrees so that, when assembled, a bucket is ultimately obtained. To form the bottom on each plank, you will need to make a 4 mm depression. Retreat 4 cm from the bottom edge.

Next, you should prepare the details, cut out the cover for the bottom. Use a hammer to round the metal rim at the bottom of the bucket. Drill riveting holes at the ends at the mating points. Attach the rim to the bucket. The upper rim can be made in the same way. It should be at a distance of 10-15 cm from the lower rim. When the bucket is ready, the sharp edges should be sanded off with sandpaper.

If a lover of water procedures, a supporter of strengthening the body does not have the opportunity to independently assemble a simple system for a Russian bath or sauna, the best solution would be to purchase a ready-made kit, which will include: a bracket, a bucket for pouring and accessories (chain, handle). Such a disassembled structure is inexpensive and will not greatly ruin the family budget, but there will be no need to collect, nail, fasten anything.

When buying a structure, you should take into account, first of all, the dimensions of the bath, sauna, as well as the dimensions of the device as it will be assembled. It is advisable to purchase a pouring system with a massive bracket and a bucket of 40-60 liters or more only in one case, when there is no shortage of square meters in the Russian bath. For a small sauna with low ceilings, it is better to use the offer, buy a standard set.

It is necessary to place the device in assembly for rinsing at 2-2.5 meters from the floor level. In general, there are no restrictions here, because everything depends on the growth of the washer, who wants to enjoy the douche. Here, perhaps, the main role is played not by the height, but by the provided functionality. A tilting bucket with cold water without human intervention, that is, automatically, will significantly increase the comfort when taking water procedures.

There are two main options for installing the system - it is to connect a structure with a cold, contrasting water supply or without an automation process. In the first case, it is necessary to carry out water supply, create a device for supplying and locking water so that the bucket does not overflow. In the second example, the installation will not cause any difficulties. You will need to install a bracket and a bucket. If the pouring process is of a periodic nature, it is advisable to choose the 2nd method of fixing the system.

After assembling the structure intended for the adoption of water procedures, before use, it is necessary to collect a full bucket of water and wait a few hours so that the wood swells and blocks the connecting gaps. Also, a container made of wood should be treated with a special varnish in order to guarantee protection against leaks and other external factors.

How to choose a bucket for a bath, see below.