Phyto barrels, contrasting fonts - health from a Russian bath

The traditional Russian bath is steam and massage with a birch broom, and then an obligatory dip in an ice hole or a reservoir of cold water. The rite is by no means wild barbarism, but health care. Contrasting temperatures strengthen the immune system, invigorate and tone. Medicine has established that these procedures strengthen blood vessels, make the skin elastic, slowing down its aging, prevent colds, rheumatism, migraines, and help to remove toxins from the body.

The magic of the Russian bath is a contrasting barrel font. She, in fact, does not always look like a barrel, but takes up less space than a pool. Therefore, in any small bath you can make such a healthy corner. We will help you sort out this issue, choose the best wooden barrels and fonts for a bath.

Cups are different

A small container with hot or cool water, which is dipped into after a sauna or steam bath, can be of any type and size, it depends on the possibilities and preferences. The ideal shape is round or round-vertical.

Why round is better:

• no corners, water has a single temperature;
• contact with the container is minimal, most of the skin is involved in heat transfer.

Oval, rectangular containers are quite suitable. With small meters of the bath, a corner tank will be convenient. The average volume is about ten cubic meters of water.

In appearance, the containers are different, it depends on the design, height-width, materials. It can be designed for two or three, there are double models, concrete barrels, micro-pools. Material - from wood to concrete, it depends on the imagination and the price tag. You can use most of the modifications in the country, in a cottage (private house), in the yard and even in an apartment.

What are tubs made of?

An important issue is the material from which the cool water tank is made.

Polypropylene

A popular option is a plastic barrel. It is clear that it is pointless to expect a powerful healing effect from "polyethylene", but contrast water (this is the main thing!) Will have a positive effect. Very easy to maintain: no need to control the process of drying, soaking, destruction.

Durable plastic, treated with special compounds, becomes shock-resistant, calmly reacts to temperature changes.If it is not possible to buy a vessel made of wood, you can sheathe it with plastic wood, it will turn out strong, safe and beautiful.

• the most purchased type of bath tubs;
• suitable for indoor and outdoor installation;
• the surface is smooth, not slippery;
• environmentally friendly type of plastic;
• collapsible design, which is convenient for installation in the bath;
• decorating the outside with a tree, we get a very pretty look;
• airtight, without seams, cope with heavy loads and temperatures;
• easy to care for: washed, you can use chemicals, no need to leave water, change it.

• does not keep constant coolness, heats up quickly;
• standard forms, it is difficult to integrate into non-standard rooms, to embody original ideas;
• sometimes the lines of soldering sheets are visible;
• rather expensive pleasure;
• does not give a resinous aroma, polypropylene is not considered healthy.

Composite

Polymers bonded to fiberglass is what a composite barrel is. More durable material, more expensive than plastic. It is light, not afraid of moisture, high temperatures. By itself, it does not heal, but the contrast water in it is no worse.

• quick installation, does not require finishing, additional decor;
• the bottom is perfectly flat, not slippery;
• maximum strength, surpasses concrete and plastic in terms of performance.

• monolithic capacity - an expensive pleasure;
• over time, the material loses its brightness and appearance;
• when microcracks appear, dark spots appear on the surface.

Concrete

Strong durable construction, but difficult to maintain. Concrete has an anti-healing effect. Partially, this is extinguished by a ceramic coating, but there is less comfort than in a composite one (slippery, the bottom and walls are cold).

The concrete font is more like a mini-pool.Of course, concrete reservoirs are not sold in stores, they need to be built for each individual. This, by the way, has its advantages: you can calculate your sizes and shapes.

• strength, durability;
• any shape, volume at will and possibilities;
• water does not heat up for a long time, remaining cool;
• design in facing - mosaic, ceramics, wood, film.

• the construction process is long, in several stages;
• the device is expensive;
• the materials from which the tank is made are not considered environmentally friendly to health.

Metal

As a rule, these are oval containers, with handles and other metal parts. This container is more difficult to install than plastic or wooden. The main advantage is that the water keeps the set temperature for a long time. Metal is the most hygienic, easy to clean, no special drying required.

• keeps cool for as long as possible;
• easy to maintain, easy to wash, disinfect.

• not very in harmony with the tree of the bath, sauna;
• difficult to install, has considerable weight;
• the ergonomics of metal for a bath is not very suitable.

Wood

Ancient material for making a font. The guarantee of environmental friendliness and benefits for humans is undeniable. Reliability, antibacterial, temperature retention are the main arguments for choosing wooden structures.

Cedar, oak, larch barrels do not rot. Tanks are easy to wash, clean, they can withstand any temperature suitable for bathing. The tree is said to release essential oils to promote relaxation and healing. The aroma of wood cheers up and strengthens the immune system. There is nothing better for health than wooden tanks.

Ash

Wood is plastic and bends well.The cooper does not need to add chemistry to bend sections of the blanks. The tree has a pleasant rich smell, but it has no taste, therefore, dishes were made from it earlier.

Antibacterial ash will help cure colds (in cold water!), Disinfect wounds, cleanse the skin. Light brown shades of wood do not fade. With proper drying, the walls will not crack or leak for many years.

Oak

The most common phrase is oak barrel. For centuries, bathing was performed in such. Initially light brown, it darkens with water and temperature over the years. This is another confirmation of the naturally natural material, which does not affect the usefulness of water procedures.

The wood releases essential oils and helps heal wounds and cuts. The font has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, calms, normalizes sleep. Oak perfectly smoothes the skin.

Cedar

Strong Siberian or Altai cedar is held in high esteem by experienced bath attendants. Products are not afraid of temperature differences, serve for a long time. Cedar is full of phytoncides that fight microbes (all conifers are famous for this). The barrel helps fight colds (this is not a joke!).

This tree does not give a chance for the appearance of mold, rot, fungus, eliminates the unpleasant smell of sputum, replacing it with its coniferous aroma. Cedar water procedure will remove headaches, relieve depression.

Larch

Chic coniferous spirit, essential oils, fight bad mood and overwork. Working with nerves, larch also lowers blood pressure, calms the heart rhythm. In terms of physical parameters, the wood is very strong. With proper care, it will last for many years. One simple rule is to periodically use the font, pouring water so that it does not dry out.

Birch, pine, beech barrels are also good.They have their healing properties, maybe a little weaker. But wood tanks require more maintenance than any other material. It is necessary to monitor the tension of the metal rims, tighten the nuts. Strict control against swelling or drying of wood is necessary at all times if you want to use the container for a long time. A clear understanding of when to pour, when to drain and dry will save the texture from cracking or rotting.

• clear therapeutic effect of the tree, aromatherapy;
• water that has stood for several days becomes healing;
• fit perfectly into the interiors of saunas and baths;
• tanks are produced in one piece and collapsible, which is convenient for transportation, installation;

• requires careful care, careful handling;
• the most short-lived of all materials;
• natural material succumbs to rot when waterlogged, cracks without water, does not like sunlight.

Accessories

Of course, a tall barrel will require a ladder, steps, both outside and inside. Not always the area allows you to put sun loungers nearby, a bench for relaxing, folding towels (clothes) is an important attribute in the arrangement.

Modern reservoirs can be equipped with smart technology: a heating system, filtration. The services of a contrast font can be supplemented with a hydromassage, a waterfall, which helps to relax as much as possible. A practical accessory is a drain.

Keys to choosing a hot tub

If you have a desire to install a contrast tank in your bath, answer a few questions that sellers will ask.

1. How many people should fit: the question of tank dimensions and volume. The font with a diameter of 1.5 m will accommodate 4-6 people. If there are two people to wash and steam, you will get unjustified waste of water and electricity.

2.Where it will be installed: outdoor or indoor - they have different characteristics. If there are options, communications will be required. Street can be dimensionless, internal - the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe sauna is taken into account.

3. Installation option:

• free-standing immediately ready to work;
• built-in - this is only a bowl that requires deepening (pit), installation, cladding, but giving a chance for creativity.

4. Shape: round, oval, corner, rectangular. Non-standard is possible - in the style of modern design. A vertical (standing or sitting) compact barrel will look ridiculous on the lawn of a spacious area. A large oval, which occupies half the space, will also not please, complicating the bath process.

5. Material: here consider quality, usefulness, price tag, durability (maybe you don't need a hundred years, inexpensive enough for a short time).

• wood: warm, environmentally friendly, healing effect;
• plastic: does not rot, does not collapse, you can choose shapes, sizes, easy to clean;
• Composite: Ideal for the outdoors, heavy duty.

6. Covering the bowl:

• uncoated: special smell, wood substances dissolve in water, making it curative. Require special care. Not recommended for the street.
• waterproof coating: ease of maintenance of the container, no smell of wood and therapeutic effect, strong due to glued rivets. Installation is possible even in the apartment.

7. Rim Mount:

• screw-on hoops: fine-tuning, can be twisted for tightness, used on traditional glueless models;
• rivets: fixed tension, suitable for lacquered products, plastics.

8. Water heating, frequency of use:

• with frequent use, it is better to use an electric heater, high degrees are not required here.
• a wood-burning heater in the room will require a smoke outlet, possibly redevelopment. Pay attention - built-in or attached oven (each option has its own advantages and disadvantages). On the street, a live fire and the pleasant warmth of the stove create additional relaxation and relaxation.

• the gas heater is the most economical, but not every bath has the conditions for a safe installation. These questions need to be thought through in advance.

 

9. Additional equipment:

• systems of aero-hydromassage;
• thermal insulation;
• water filtration and disinfection systems;
• different types of water heaters;
• backlight;
• touch control.

These points are not the most important when making the initial decision, but it is better to take them into account in advance. Over time, there will be a desire to improve something, to equip it, and everything is installed in such a way that you can’t crawl any more.

Manufacturers of hot tubs and bath barrels

Wooden and polypropylene vessels are in the greatest demand. In this sector of production, experts identified manufacturers with the largest number of positive reviews. We chose from several companies those that have small sizes, a lifting price tag and decent quality.

phytorodnik

The Novosibirsk company has been operating since 2002. It produces fonts, barrels, prefabricated saunas, bath paraphernalia. The main raw materials are oak, cedar, larch wood. Produces about 100 models of various shapes and sizes. Details are treated with wax for greater durability. The range includes a budget sector - a polymer bowl, with designer wood trim.

Characteristics of a wooden container size: H-100, D-106, W-59 cm.

Material	Larch	Altai cedar	Oak
The form	Oval, circle, angle, double oval, double circle
Wall thickness ±0.5 (cm)	2.8	3.5	2.5
Fastening	Hoop connection screw
Coating	Treated inside and out with wax
approximate price	from 31 900 rub.	from 32 900 rub.	from 44 900 rub.
Equipment	Seat, ladder, hoop adjustment key, drain (overflow), passport. Additionally on request: podium, thermal cover, collapsible stand, case

Characteristics of a font with a plastic bowl

bowl material	Composite	Polypropylene
Finishing	pine, oak	cedar, larch, oak, thermoash
The form	oval, circle, angle	oval, circle, angle, double models
Wall thickness ±0.5 (cm)	2.5	2,5; 3,5
Fastening	screw connection
Coating	outside - water repellent	outside - lacquer
approximate price	oval 110 x 125 x 79 cm, pine finish - from 63,900 rubles.	double model 128 x 200 cm, thermoash finish - up to 619,900 rubles.
Equipment	drain (overflow), der. ladder and seat, passport. On request: stain treatment (free of charge), thermal cover, insulation, cover.	drain-overflow, passport. Additionally: electric heating, stainless steel stairs, aero-hydromassage, mixer, lighting, village. ladder, seat, plastic seat.

• a non-separable phyto-barrel did not fit through the door, they replaced it with a collapsible one - they brought it, installed it, connected it - excellent service;
• beautiful, high-quality, smooth, smells of cedar a mile away;
• a noticeable effect of the procedures: normal sleep, fresher skin, healed joints;

• poor build quality happens, the steam generator is a completely incomprehensible ancient device;
• the heating element is soldered into the tank; if it burns out, you will have to change the entire tank;

BentWood

A furniture company that makes furniture and accessories for baths and saunas has been operating in the Moscow region (Elektrougli) since 1998.Modern technology: sawn tongue-and-groove rivets, which are glued (joined), pulled together with hoops, covered with polyurethane varnish. The main raw material is oak, larch. The containers are suitable for baths, saunas, outdoors (there are models with stoves).

The form	Round	oval	corner
Material		oak, cedar, larch
Wall thickness (cm)		oak, larch: 2.5 - 2.8 cedar: 3.4 - 3.6
Fastening		screw connection of hoops
Coating		polyurethane
approximate price	cedar 100 x 117 cm - from 39,000 rubles.	cedar 100 x 106 x 59 cm - from 27,000 rubles.	Cedar 100 x 110 x 110 cm - from 38,000 rubles.
Equipment	Ladder to 2 steps, seats, internal drain (overflow), hoop adjustment key, passport. Optional: wooden handrail, outdoor oven, outdoor overflow.

Due to polyurethane, the products are airtight, do not swell from water, but the woody smell is not bright either. The tree performs decorative functions. The manufacturer produces several models from spliced ​​parts (not solid rivets), this is 10% cheaper.

• natural wood - tangible health benefits;
• Due to polyurethane, the products are airtight, do not swell, but the woody smell is not bright either. The tree acts here as a decoration. The manufacturer produces several models from spliced ​​parts (not solid rivets), this is 10% cheaper;
• excellent equipment: there is a comfortable ladder, a seat;
• looks amazing in the bath, does not take up much space, a cool thing;
• worth the money paid.

• not detected.

RosKedr

Altai manufacturer of phyto barrels, phytosaunas from Siberian cedar has been on the market since 2003. A modest assortment - only 2 models are produced by the manufacturer, but natural, unique.The company focuses on traditional cooperage technologies. Adhesives, composite coatings are not used in the production, most of the work is manual. They are made from chipped rivets, which makes it possible to achieve tightness without impregnation. In addition, tanks are designed for small baths, they are in great demand. The main advantage is the cedar smell, which has a healing effect.

The form	A circle	Oval
Material	uncoated split cedar
Hoop fastening	rivets
Dimensions (H x W x D; H x D), cm	81 x 77	93 x 131 x 91
Equipment	capacity, seat with fastening, step, hoops, passport, certificates. Optional: Artwork.
Approximate cost (rub.)	35000	65000

• cedar really heals, for 2 years this unique barrel has not had a single failure;
• the only company that makes products according to old technologies manually, which significantly increases the service life;
• absolutely environmentally friendly products;
• the prices are not too high, the phyto barrel is worth it;
• from the reviews: I studied it, tried it in a sanatorium, now it’s worth it at home - the best medicine.

• gaps in the service: instead of cedar, they sent a pine barrel, deceived;
• There are problems with the exchange of goods, if something does not suit you.

ElitePolymer

The manufacturer of polypropylene containers is based in the Moscow region (Lytkarino). The plant produces about forty standard varieties. Products are sewn on special machines from sheets. All fonts are built-in. They are not afraid of the sun. They work to order, where there are additional options and all kinds of variations, such as exterior wood trim. The product is suitable for saunas, baths, outdoor placement.

The form	Corner	A circle	Rectangle
Material	Polypropylene
Equipment	Capacity Additionally: drain (overflow), filter, air-hydromassage systems, stairs, lighting, seats (wood, plastic), exterior finish
Approximate price (rub.)	120 x 100 x 100 cm - from 20,000; 150 x 150 x 150 cm - up to 38,000.	120 x 150 cm - from 35,000; 150 x 600 cm - up to 200,000.	150 x 200 x 200 cm - from 60,000; 150 x 300 x 300 cm - up to 116,000.

• excellent phytobarrel - fragrant, warm;
• an economical option is obtained if you can fit it into the room;
• a large selection of additional functions;
• during sedentary work, it cools the lower back. After the gym - generally a bomb;
• quality product - without a hitch, installed it myself in 20 minutes;
• put in the bathroom in the apartment, no saunas are now needed for health - the barrel copes.

• there is counterfeit under the guise of this company, be careful with small firms that make fakes of a respected brand.

How much does a bath tub cost

When compared by materials, the most expensive models are wooden, they are three times more expensive than plastic. A larch bowl per cubic meter costs about 45 tr, oak - 110 tr, cedar - 70 tr, a polypropylene bowl of the same dimensions - 20 tr. Decorating plastic with wood, we get a big increase in price. If you do the installation, trim yourself, it will be profitable and convenient.

It is difficult to suggest a specific model. The production is so individual and unique that we can only talk about the average cost. If you choose a budget built-in plastic container, see the ElitePolymer models, where the price tag starts from 20 tr.

The best traditional phyto-barrels (single-double) are produced by RosKedr, starting at a price tag of 35 tr.Glued varnishes at a convenient price can be found at BentWood, where the price tag starts from 27 tr.

Notes from experienced attendants

Those who are constantly faced with bath products know all its best sides and problems. These little things are not mentioned on the manufacturers' websites, but they are useful for those who are going to buy a hot tub. Here are some tips from the pros.

1. The most convenient height option is 1.2 m.
2. Make sure the tank is in a vertical position. Provide it with steps, benches, handrails. Eliminate slippery surfaces (lay rugs, towels).
3. The most reliable tree is larch. This can be installed even on the street. Next in terms of biostability are oak, cedar, and pine.
4. If you choose with an oven, look for an internal one, it is more efficient. Stainless steel with a thickness of at least 2 mm is guaranteed not to burn through or rust.
5. A new wooden barrel may leak when first filled, this is normal. During the day, the wood will swell, the flow will stop. If this does not happen, change the product, this is a marriage.
6. The wooden font must always be filled with water, which must be changed periodically. Water must be clean and fresh. Polypropylene models are absolutely unpretentious in everyday life.
7. Do not place a wooden tank near heating sources, this is fraught with drying out of the tree.
8. Proper care of a wooden tank:

• cleaning with non-abrasive detergents;
• prevent water from freezing (outdoors);
• close from direct sunlight;
• timely tighten the nuts on the hoops, preventing leakage (check - once a month);
• do not forget to change the water, be sure to drain it to avoid the appearance of green mold.

9.Practical, convenient, useful to have a drain hole in the sewer, as well as a filter for water purification. Other bells and whistles can be added or not.

By the way! Having studied the materials, handy owners can build a font on their own. This applies to concrete street, metal, polypropylene (inside or outside the sauna) options. A wooden barrel, if you are not a cooper carpenter, can be purchased at the store, the rest can be done with your own hands. You will need the skills of digging, the ability to concrete, lay tiles, connect electric and gas equipment.

Why do you need a font for a bath-sauna, if there are snowdrifts in winter, and a lake in summer? It is safer than natural sources, the water is cleaner, has a controlled temperature, frees you from long distances in a negligee to a reservoir and back. But in general, a bath without a font cannot be considered a real Russian bath, giving health, mood, pleasure. Choose, use and improve your health with pleasure.