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