How to distribute the water in your new log cabin

How to distribute the water in your new log cabin

In previous articles, I have told you how to get water. I left
you pumping water into a pressure tank. The next problem is to
get this water to the various fixtures. Before I tried to run
any pipe, I'd be sure that the fixtures were in place. This
includes the hot-water heater. By the way, there are many ways
you can heat the water, including a coal range, oil heater, gas
heater, electric heater--and I've even seen a fireplace used to
heat water.

Because of size and ease of connection, I would suggest a small
electric water heater. This is small enough to fit under a sink,
in a closet, or even under the cottage. The small units use 120
volts and therefore require no special wiring.

I have mentioned polyethylene pipe for the cold-water lines from
your water source to the pump. This type of pipe can also be
used for the cold-water supply in your house. It is light and
easy to handle and requires a minimum number of fittings,
because it is so flexible.

Soft copper is another type of pipe that is flexible. It has one
drawback, however. It is easy to dent or crimp the tubing. Let's
start with the cold-water piping. From the pump run a %-inch
pipe to the hot-water heater. In this line insert a