Unforeseen impulses, lack of pressure during the period of mass irrigation and other factors tirelessly accompany the gardeners throughout the country season, so the presence of even a small water barrel at the cottage at a certain point will be real salvation. However, choose the appropriate version of the barrels that suggested today is very difficult, as it is necessary to take into account not only the size of the product, but also a number of other important characteristics.

Varieties of water barrels

For the production of containers withsting long-term contact with water, two types of raw materials are most often used.

Their metal barrels

Iron barrels for cottages are always distinguished by special strength. However, qualitative indicators of such tanks, along with the duration of operation, directly depend on the type of metal used in the production of containers:

• stainless steel. Stainless steel tanks are distinguished by high corrosion resistance, as well as many aggressive compounds, contributing to the unchanged water quality and the absence of a metal taste for a long time. The service life of the barrels from the stainless steel reaches over 20 years. During the entire period of use, the container does not require staining, while maintaining the initial appearance. However, the stainless steel refers to the category of expensive materials, so buy a barrel at an affordable price is unlikely to succeed;

• galvanized steel, along with stainless steel, has a constant appearance without staining with any compositions during the entire operational period, as well as good strength indicators. However, the resistance to corrosion and the period of operation of galvanized steel containers is slightly lower than the stainless steel made, which affects the more acceptable value of the goods;

• carbon steel exceeds the strength of galvanized and stainless steel, at the same time significantly inferior to them for resistance to corrosion. To reduce the negative effects of water on metal helps the processing of finished products of the powder enamel or trivalent chromium. However, after a short period of time, traces of rust still seep through the protective coating, making water unsuitable for drinking or watering the site. In addition, the high weight of the tanks prevents the free movement of the barrel around the perimeter of the site. Despite the many flaws, many buyers make up the available cost and strength of barrels made of black steel.

Plastic Water Barrels

Among the huge range of barrels for the giving produced from various materials, plastic containers is highlighted by an abundance of forms, sizes. In this case, monolith, integrity, chemical resistance of products is absolutely independent of the configuration of the finished product.

Modern technology for the manufacture of polyethylene barrels by means of rotary molding makes it possible to obtain tanks with high strength, resistance to the effect of aggressive media, as well as corrosion resistance. The ease of material contributes to the unimpeded installation of various volumes of barrels on any height, as well as the free movement of them in the area. Since plastic is not subject to decomposition, then plastic barrels for giving without any fears deepen into the ground, which avoids damage to implant winds.

Quite often in stores there are containers that are painted outside in blue, and inside - in white. Two-color color testifies to the environmental friendliness of raw materials, so such tanks can be safely used for water storage, food products. However, under the influence of solar rays, plastic heats up, activating the elements used in the production process, and water in the barrel can acquire the taste of chemicals. In this regard, the containers filled with water, which is intended for drinking and cooking, is to install in the house or place in the shade.

The barrels of a small volume are quite often supplied with side handles capable of withstanding the weight of the water pack. Plastic containers have a stable bottom, eliminating the possibility of unintentional tipping of the barrel, which is very convenient for domestic use. Plastic barrels are not subject to deformations and do not need any maintenance throughout the entire period of operation.

With high-quality processing of the original raw material, the metallic barrel for the cottage will last longer than polyethylene, because even in the process of transporting the container from the metal is very difficult to damage, although it is much easier to deform with an inaccier circulation. However, plastic barrels are easier to move, raise. In addition, with plastic containers, there is no need to worry about the appearance of rust.

Thus, each type of barrel has a certain set of advantages and disadvantages, so when choosing a packaging should take into account the appointment of the upcoming purchase.

Use options for water barrels

Cottage is not only a plot of land for growing vegetables, berries, fruits, but also a great place to relax, to overshadow which maybe lack of water. Prevent the emergence of such a situation possible with the help of 3-4 barrels, each of which is intended for:

• cooking - suitable as a container of stainless steel and from plastic, although in the process of cleaning the house plastic container easier to move from one place to another;

• taking the soul - it is possible to use a container of stainless steel, galvanized steel, as well as plastic. Currently, special heated barrels are produced for giving, inside which is located a heating element, which facilitates the solution to the heating of water. In addition, it disappears the need to find the most highly covered place on the site, and you can take a shower in cloudy or rainy weather. In the absence of heating, in the metal barrels, water under the influence of the Sun warms up much faster than in plastic. However, the plastic barrel is easier to raise on the necessary height, and the weight of the filled container will have a small pressure on shower design;

• watering the site - the barrels of any metal are suitable, especially if there is no periodic change in their location. However, the plastic barrel for watering in the country is the most popular option in view of the relatively low cost of the product;

• baths - plastic barrels deserve special attention, fewer corrosion subjects under conditions of constant humidity. In addition, in the process of intimidating the bath, not only air, but also all objects, therefore, the metal barrel is quite easy to burn. Plastic is also heated, but it is extremely difficult to obtain a burn in the event of a continuous attitude to the plastic container.

Thus, one or another barrel should be chosen given the place of its future operation and financial opportunities, without forgetting the functional indicators of the fabricated container.

Criterias of choice

Every year the range of iron and plastic barrels is increasingly increasing and differs with dimensions, shape and other characteristics, to pay attention to which it is still at the stage of choice.

Volume of barrel

The size of the acquired capacity must comply with the rate of consumption, which depends on the following indicators:

• the number of people living in the country (cooking, making a shower or bath);
• square of a plot intended for daily and periodic irrigation.

In addition, it is worth considering the frequency of turning off the water, as well as the possibility of a significant reduction in pressure with the beginning of a mass irrigation, which prevents the full or partial flow of water.

Shape barrel

Currently, the barrels are produced in a wide variety of forms, which allows you to choose a container, based on specific operating conditions, as aesthetically fitted in the interior of the room or landscape exterior.

For small country houses, the barrels of rectangular shape are ideal, which are installed in any free angle and occupy a minimum of space.

As a cumulative tank for the shower, both square, rectangular and cylindrical barrels are used. At the same time, the pressure of water from vertically arranged tanks when making a shower will be significantly larger than from the barrels installed horizontally.

Any shape will rise to irrigation barrels, since the main criterion is the maximum matching landscape design.

Despite the existence of some nuances, the choice of one or another shape of the barrel still depends on the personal preferences of the buyer.

Additional barrel equipment

Separate patterns of containers of both plastic and metal type are equipped with a variety of valves, shut-off reinforcement, temperature sensors and other elements that increase the functional characteristics of the product. However, each improvement entails an increase in the cost of goods, so it is not worth buying a container equipped with all sorts of details that will be superfluous in the conditions of coming operation.

Cost of barrels

The quality of barrels intended for the storage of food products, water, there are increased demands, so their cost will always be somewhat higher than the cost of tanks designed for transportation and storage of non-typical goods.

Thus, on the photo of the barrels in the country, it is possible to judge a rather wide range of products produced from both metal and plastic, so choose the appropriate option, considering the nuances considered above, will not be difficult.