A Russian shower in a bathhouse is a sweet-sounding duet of invaluable benefits and indescribable pleasure!

Dousing bucket for a bath
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Wow, our ancestors knew how to have fun and improve their health! Just imagine: a majestic forest in a snowy lace robe, caressing with frosty freshness. A friendly bathhouse, pampering you with velvety steam, and a picturesque river, delighting people who dive into it with a roaring laugh after visiting the steam room, with an icy embrace.

Oh, grace, and that’s all! In principle, those people who have their own bathhouse also have access to healthy entertainment. Do you have a steam room? Amazing! Is there a river or any other body of water nearby? No? No problem. True gourmets of healing steam have invented an amazing device - the “Russian shower”. That's what we'll talk about today.

Russian shower: features without wisdom

Device

Today there are a huge number of sauna accessories. With their help, you can recreate not a bathhouse, but a real work of art! For example, the “Russian shower” is a seemingly simple device, but it gives the steam room the desired charm, and the person – invaluable health.

“Russian shower” is a device intended for dousing. It can be installed outdoors or in a car wash. The device consists of:

• dousing bucket made of fragrant and healing woods or wear-resistant plastic (volume 10–20 l);
• high-strength rope made from natural raw materials;
• movable brackets for fastening;
• water level control systems.

It’s not for nothing that they say: everything ingenious is simple! Just imagine: we took a good steam bath, went to the bucket, pulled the string, enjoyed the ice waterfall, wrapped ourselves in a soft towel, and drank a fragrant tea made from medicinal herbs. Wow, beauty! A contrast shower was not even close, although no less useful!

Principle of operation

The operating principle of the masterpiece design is as follows:

• a wooden or plastic bucket, lined with metal hoops, is filled with water, which is closed when the maximum level is reached using a float mechanism (remember a toilet flush cistern);
• the volumetric container is overturned by the tension of the rope or chain, the float moves down, and the tub is filled with water again.

That's all the wisdom. Our ancestors had a similar device, but they had to fill the water manually. And we, people living in a world of innovation, can install a dousing bucket in a bathhouse with automatic water filling, which greatly simplifies life because it saves time and effort.

Kinds

Dousing devices for baths are made from the following raw materials:

• wood;
• plastic;
• wood with a layer of plastic.

Plastic buckets are durable, wear-resistant, ergonomic, easy to maintain, easy to install and reasonable in price, but the raw materials do not “charge” the water with positive energy. This, of course, is a big minus.

Wood-plastic buckets are known to resist the harmful effects of climatic, mechanical, and biological factors, but they have few health benefits.

A completely different matter is wooden containers, which endow water with a lot of healing properties (it’s not for nothing that herbal barrels are made from wood). As a rule, tubs are made from:

• noble bog oak, which has a restorative, relaxing, soothing, tonic, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect;
• majestic natural oak, known for its analgesic, calming, cleansing, rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory, healing effect;
• exquisite larch, demonstrating antimicrobial, deodorizing, soothing, refreshing, analgesic properties;
• elegant cedar, which has a nourishing, analgesic, restorative, regenerating, bactericidal, antimicrobial, diuretic, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory effect;
• refined birch, which has an analgesic, diuretic, choleretic, disinfectant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and restorative effect.

Of course, there is also a drawback - the high price. But the wood device is worth it.

Tips for installing a sprinkler

The weight of a wooden structure without additional inserts with a 10 liter capacity is about 3 kg, and when fully filled it is just under 15 kg. Therefore, a load-bearing solid wall that can withstand heavy loads is suitable for installing a dousing bucket. Interior partitions, hollow structures, and false panels are not suitable for installing sprinkler devices. To prevent wood from rotting, place the bucket-waterfall for a bath in well-ventilated areas. The optimal place is at the exit from the steam room (in this case, the body will not have time to cool down, and you will get the maximum benefit from the contrast dousing).

Water is supplied to the waterfall bucket using flexible hoses from a centralized water supply system. To save materials, choose an installation location close to the water pipe. The optimal room for installation is a washing room, where there is a drain, the floors and walls are covered with waterproof materials. To enhance the hardening effect, you can take the structure outside, and for reliability use metal stainless fasteners designed for a load of about 50 kg.

The installation height of the dousing bucket depends on its size, ceiling level and the average height of the users. For short people, it is recommended to place waterfall buckets at a height of about 2 – 2.2 m. In other cases, calculations can be made using the formula: person’s height + bucket height + forearm length. The resulting result is a height at which you can easily reach the rope, and using the device will be safe and comfortable.

Advantages

The device has a number of advantages:

• ergonomics;
• aesthetics;
• practicality;
• durability;
• wear resistance, since it resists the aggressive influence of climatic, mechanical, chemical, thermal and biological factors;
• reasonable price;
• a wide range of;
• quick installation;
• easy care.

Thus, the “Russian Shower” is a waterfall of droplets of precious health, magical beauty and eternal youth!

Spray device for a bath: a close acquaintance with the main “assistants”

Cooling a body that is hot in a steam room is one of the stages of bath procedures. To improve blood circulation, strengthen the immune system, tone the skin and regain vigor and good mood, use a font, an artificial, natural pond with ice or cool water, or a suitable snowdrift. Most Russian bath lovers consider this stage a mandatory ritual. However, not all adherents of hardening have one of these necessary “conveniences”, so a long time ago they came up with a simple replacement - a dousing device for a bath, or a bucket-waterfall, an upside-down bucket. This convenient container can be purchased ready-made, but if the owners dream of maximum comfort, then it is better for them to get acquainted with more thoughtful, almost perfect designs.

“Russian shower”: benefits

Now let’s talk about the benefits of “Russian Soul”. Maybe this is just another pointless thing?

According to experts, this procedure:

• strengthens the immune system;
• promotes weight loss;
• eliminates “orange peel”;
• improves the condition of the skin of the body, as it activates the production of collagen and elastin fibers;
• stimulates hair growth, prevents excessive hair loss, eliminates oily and dry dandruff in a short time, prevents thinness, fragility, split ends, gives dazzling shine and natural volume;
• increases the body's performance and endurance;
• awakens the body's protective functions;
• activates blood circulation;
• relieves nervous and physical tension;
• tones;
• relaxes and calms;
• improves mood;
• prevents the occurrence of physical and mental illnesses.

Thus, velvety steam in a melodic combination with a pouring bucket-waterfall is a panacea for all kinds of diseases and bad mood! Here you decide for yourself whether the design is worth spending money on or not.

Operating principle of the device

A dousing bucket for a bath is a wooden tank of a certain volume, reinforced on the outside with metal rings. The finished structure is installed in a wall or ceiling version on a special inclined system using metal brackets.

It is necessary to install a shower device for a bath where there is constant access to water and a drainage system.

The products are equipped with bypass valves, the principle of which is similar to the flush button in a toilet cistern. After filling the bucket with water, the valve floats to the top of the structure, and after tipping the container, it goes down.

To automatically supply water, the container is connected to water pipes using flexible hoses.

Technically, the dousing procedure using a dousing device is as follows: the sauna shower bucket is filled with water and is ready for use. The bathhouse attendant stands under it, pulls the rope attached outside, after which the container tips over and pours out water. The stronger the impact on the rope, the greater the volume of water poured onto the person.

Making a dousing device with your own hands: simple and practical

And you want it, and it injects you? Well, what then? I’ll tell you a secret: you can make the device yourself without any special financial investments. How? Very simple, but for those who like to create with their hands. So, do the following:

• take a regular bucket made of plastic;
• cover it with wood planks;
• you connect fragrant planks of medicinal wood with a metal hoop; if you don’t have one, it doesn’t matter, you glue the finishing material with an adhesive;
• treat finishing raw materials with colorless sealant;
• mount special brackets on the wall;
• purchase fittings intended for the toilet flush cistern;
• drill a small hole in one of the walls to supply water;
• Lubricate the hole with silicone sealant:
• install the float mechanism system;
• connect water using a flexible plumbing connection;
• hang the bucket on the fastening system;
• Drill 1-2 holes in the top of the bucket - a place for attaching a rope or chain.

That's all! The “Russian shower” using improvised means is ready. This seemingly simple device will reward you with invaluable health and delightful emotions! Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. Finally, here’s an alternative video at the end of the article...

Riddle on the topic: What is a “contrast shower”? Answer: This is when you leave the sauna, and you are greeted by her husband and your wife...

I'll end here. I hope that it was informative for someone and that you will recommend this information to your friends on social networks. Peace to your home and see you soon. Bye!

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Design features of the dousing bucket

The shower device for the bath is made in a single design, but using different materials. It consists of the following structural elements:

• water containers with a volume of 8 to 22 liters;
• mounting brackets;
• built-in device for controlling the water level supplied from the water pipe;
• twine or rope for tipping the container.

Essentially, a bucket waterfall is an ergonomic design that looks like a bucket or tub that is used as a simple shower system. Even a novice bathhouse attendant can make such a device.

Containers made of wood look stylish and original, but at the same time they require careful care and careful storage.

Before using the sauna bucket, you must fill it with water to ensure the wood swells. It is also not recommended to leave containers without water for a long time - this will lead to the material drying out and the appearance of small cracks through which water will leak. If the bucket is filled with water for a long time, this can lead to blooming of the liquid, darkening and rotting of the wood.

This problem can be solved quite simply - by installing an internal plastic insert. It will ensure a long service life of the bucket while maintaining an attractive appearance.

A wooden bucket for dousing can be made of oak, linden, ash, alder, larch and cedar.

Popular models of bath accessories

The list of popular mini-spray systems for baths includes several models.

"Shifters" or "waterfalls"

These are some of the most popular designs. The reason is their maximum simplicity. The top of the bucket goes down when bathers “pull the string.” In this case, water flows continuously and intensively. Therefore, these models are called “waterfall” quite deservedly.

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The typical volume of such buckets is 10-20 liters; they are often equipped with plastic or metal inserts. For automatic filling, a valve is provided in the dousing devices.

"Tumblers"

They are new items made of stainless steel. These are cylinders that are placed on brackets not vertically, but horizontally. Such devices have a slightly different operating principle: the rope is pulled down, after which the container begins to turn over, pouring out liquid in a stream.

The direction of water flow in such models is thought out to the smallest detail, so a waterfall effect is created. Tumblers are the optimal design for small baths with low ceilings, because it is possible to mount the device on the ceiling. Their tank volume is 15 liters.

"Koloboki"

This dousing device for a bathhouse is structurally very similar to the “tumbler”, so it will also be ideal for small and low rooms in a building for healing. The height of such a container is 250 mm, 260 mm when fixed to the ceiling. Length (including brackets) - 580 mm.

The volume of the koloboka tank is similar to the previous one - 15 liters; manufacturers claim that this is the optimal parameter for the procedure after the steam room. The slot for pouring water is designed very precisely, and the small turning stroke allows you to completely pour out the water without wasting a drop. Stainless steel coating is silicone paint.

They say that the almost twins “koloboki” and “tumbler” are much more convenient than the classic bucket, as they guarantee the most “accurate hit”. Their second advantage is their small height: for very modest ceilings (2200 mm) they are the only options.

"Cascades"

This is the second sauna shower device (from the EasySteam company), which is very different from the classic “bucket” models. Like the previous design, it is made entirely of steel, and the trigger mechanism is a chain. "Cascade" may have a decorative metal casing ("Khokhloma").

The principle of operation in this case is similar to a regular shower, only the holes in the shower head have a larger diameter, so the effect on the body is stronger than that of a conventional bath fixture. The height of their tank is larger - 320 mm, width - about 500 mm. Volumes - 20, 30, 40 and 60 l.

"Showers"

These dousing devices are made of two materials - wood or metal. The first is used to create decorative trim - wooden panels fixed with hoops. The second turns into a tank, its effective divider and a fixation system.

The volume of the water container will appeal to long-time fans of such procedures: it is 50 liters. There is also a “mini” modification: its capacity is 36 liters. To dispense water, 3 valves equipped with a balancing mechanism are used. When you press the lever, the “recovery” operation begins, and when you lower it, it ends - the tank begins to fill.

The disadvantage of the most convenient models - “cascades” and “showers” ​​- is their high price. For obvious reasons, the latest bezel-less devices are significantly cheaper. For the former, the difference in price between “casing and without it” is not so noticeable.

How to choose the best option?

In some cases, choosing the best dousing device for a bath is not very easy. This is due to a wide range of products, different manufacturers, etc. The exceptions will be rooms of modest size. In this case, the choice is limited by the height (length) of the models. The optimal (or the only) ones would be “tumblers” or “koloboks”. Another potential contender, with a little more height, is the “cascade”.

What to consider?

The useful volume of the tank is a characteristic that only future owners can choose. As for the average volume for one person, it is 20 liters. However, it is easy to find models on sale with both smaller (7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 liters) and larger capacity - up to 40-60 liters. The latest dousing devices for baths or saunas can “seduce” building owners who do not have a shortage of square meters.

The type of future drenching equipment is the second most important point. An inverted bucket is the simplest option, but it is not always convenient, since a lot of water can spill past a person. Improved waterfall designs and other latest models will ensure both the effectiveness of the procedure and minimal fluid consumption.

What do they pay attention to when searching for models?

If we consider classic upside-down buckets and new original models, then to choose “almost ideal” we look at the shape, volume of the product and its brackets.

Rotary buckets

When choosing them, they evaluate not only the volume, but also the material of the device (wood species), as well as the presence and quality of the insert (plastic, hypoallergenic plastic, stainless steel). The second important point is the shut-off valves. It should look immaculate. A sign of low-quality products is molded or stamped plastic, the edges of which are roughly processed.

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To select the optimal size, add 100 mm of the rotating mechanism, the height of the bucket plus a margin of 100 mm to the height of the largest family member. The optimal ceiling height for such structures is 2400-2500 mm.

Stationary dousing devices

They are made of metal, and wood is used only as finishing. The only suitable material for such structures is stainless steel. Otherwise, they will be at risk of corrosion. Shut-off valves must be made of high-quality plastic; another reliable option is brass.

Another important element of the device is the chain that opens the valve. It must be as strong as possible, since more effort is required to open such structures than for simple buckets. The optimal ones can be considered those chains whose individual links are welded.

Since these structures are smaller in height, they are suitable for rooms where the ceiling height starts from 2000-2200 mm. However, in this case, the main requirement is the reliability of fixation on the ceiling or wall. The weight of such dousing devices, especially with water, is already significant.

Before purchasing the model you like, you need to measure the area intended for its installation several times. Height is especially important. This is the only way to guarantee that the purchased system will fit perfectly.

Price is the last criterion, but far from the least important. It depends on the material of manufacture, on the volume, on the manufacturer and the presence (or absence) of additional devices for maximum comfort of future owners.

Popular manufacturers

When considering a shower device for a bath, one cannot forget about the most popular companies that manufacture such products. This list includes: Bathroom things, DvaDoma, Dobroparov, Inzhkomtsentr VVD, Nevsky bath attendant, NKZ (Novosibirsk cedar plant), Simalend, TMF, BentWood, Blumenberg, DoorWood, WoodGoods, WoodSon.