How to Keep Tank Water Warm: As soon as winter starts, the biggest problem is ice cold water. I don’t have the courage to take a bath in the morning, my hands become numb while washing utensils and I have to run the geyser for every small task. Due to this the electricity bill also increases and sometimes the geyser gets overloaded and starts malfunctioning. Why does tank water cool down so fast in cold weather? The reason is clear, cold winds chill the tank overnight and in the morning the water feels like ice. But do you know that without spending a single rupee on electricity, without depending on the geyser and without any heavy setup, the water in the tank can be stopped from cooling. There are just some easy, cheap and indigenous methods, which you can apply on your roof anytime. The best thing is that these methods are natural and show immediate effect.
1. Thermocol cover – a natural winter jacket for the tank
Thermocol is considered to be an excellent insulator. It does not allow the outside cold to come in and prevents the slight warmth inside from coming out.
- Take thick or thin thermocol sheet from the market and apply it around the tank.
- Cover the lid completely as well.
- Tie it tightly with rope or tape.
The cold air will not directly touch the body of the tank, due to which the temperature of the water will remain normal. In winter, this method works as a winter jacket for the tank.
2. Cover the tank with jute or thick cloth
- If thermocol is not available, then this indigenous method is also very effective.
- Take old blankets, jute sacks, thick quilt covers or any heavy cloth.
- Cover the tank completely from all sides.
- So that not a single gust of wind can directly touch the tank.
- Tie it tightly with rope.
Jute and thick fabrics retain heat. These do not allow the heat inside the tank to go out throughout the night. If there is light sunlight during the day, then that heat remains in the tank for a long time.
3. Paint the tank dark or black
- This method is based on science.
- Black, dark blue or dark brown colors absorb the heat of the sun the most.
- Light colors reflect heat, hence are not useful in cold.
- If you paint the tank in a dark color, then even if there is a little sunlight during the day, that heat reaches the water directly. Due to this the water never reaches the chilled level.
4. Cover not just the tank, but the pipes too
- Often people cover the tank but do not take care of the pipe.
- The pipe going from the tank to the tap gets the coldest.
- Because it remains in direct contact with air.
- Because of this, the water remains normal in the tank but becomes like ice by the time it reaches the pipe.
to stop it
- Wrap the pipe completely with jute, cloth or special pipe insulation foam.
- As far as possible, keep the pipe protected from wind.
- This small step reduces the coldness of the water considerably.
5. Wooden Box or Shelter – Long Term Solution
- If you want a long-term permanent method, then this is the best option.
- Make a wooden box around the tank.
- Sand, chaff or thermocol can also be filled in the gap between the box and the tank.
- Wood does a very good job of insulation in winter.
- Due to this, cold winds are not able to reach the tank and the water inside remains at normal temperature for a long time.
Extra tips that will further reduce the cold of water
- Always keep the tank in that corner of the roof where the night wind is the least.
- Place the tank on a cement slab, not directly on the floor.
- Always keep the lid of the tank tight so that air cannot enter.
- If you wish, stick thermocol on the inner side of the lid also.
Without geyser, without electricity and without hassle
- After adopting these 5 indigenous and natural methods
- The water will not be as cold as ice.
- It will be easier to take bath in the morning.
- Geyser usage will be less.
- Electricity bill will reduce significantly.
- And the life of the tank will also increase because direct wind and cold will remain away from it.
It is not difficult to keep water warm naturally during cold weather, just use a little wisdom and correct methods.
(Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
