The good thing with building portable hot water sink is that no plumbing is required. Therefore, you need to follow few steps and make a self-contained hot water sink.

This article will discuss steps to build a portable hot water sink and help you learn more about a self-contained sink with hot water. 

Before we embark on our main topic, below are some of the items you will require to build portable self contained sink with hot water. They include;

• Stainless steel faucet
• Washbasin (that can accommodate about 3 liters)
• Two water tanks
• Water pump 
• Connecting pipes
• Tap
• Drainpipe
• Heating elements (or include flasks to carry hot water)
• Switch
• Source of power (battery or solar)
• Four wheels

Step by step guide to building a portable sink with hot water

Step 1: Draw your plan

Drawing an accurate plan is an essential step when you need to build a portable hot water sink. Like any other project will require a plan to build, the sink will also need it.

You will need to use a pencil and a piece of paper to draw it. In our case, the shape of our hot self-contained sink is rectangular, as shown in the figure below

Fig 1.0 showing the backside of the portable hot water sink

Step 2: Setup the cabinet

The second step involves setting up the cabinet. You can choose other shapes like square, triangular, cylindrical, and many more provided that they offer you the best design.

The essential thing to consider when selecting the shape of the cabinet is the available space. The cabinet should have stainless steel material, plywood, plastic or metal. That is to ensure the cabinet will be resistant to corrosion, wear, dirt, and much more. 

Inside the cabinet, there should be two equal parts. The upper portion will house things like the water pump, battery switch, and others. The lower cabinet will house the two tanks. One tank will be carrying clean water, and the other used water from the washing basin at the top. 

Fix the four wheels at the bottom part of the cabinet for easy mobility. Remember, the portable sink with hot water will be heavy, and thus you will require the wheels to move it. 

Step 3: Connect the apparatus

Connecting the apparatuses is among the most crucial step that needs you to be extra careful. That is because if you make a simple mistake, you will either run out of apparatus or require to set them afresh.

Before connecting the apparatuses, you need to double-check the item’s measurements. For instance, the drainpipe should be able to run from the washing basin to the tank. 

Below are some of the connections you need to make;

1. Connect the drain pipe 

The drain pipe should run from the washing basin at the top of the cabinet to the tank receiving used water. 

2. Connect the other pipe to the primary system

The primary system is composed of a water heating element, faucet, and pump. The pipe should connect from the tank with freshwater. Switching on the pump should allow water to move to the heating element.

The heating element that you choose depends on the place you will be using the self contained sink. If the areas are remote with no access to electricity, you can opt to use the solar water heater or carry heated water in bigger thermos flasks. 

Once the pump and heating element are on, water should run from; clean water tank to the heating element and the faucet ready for use. If you do not need hot water, you can switch off the heating element. 

Step 4: Test your hot water sink

After carrying out the few steps discussed above, making portable hand washing station, then you need to test your sink. Before you test your self-containedsink, ensure that everything is connected well.

If you are using an electric water heater, ensure everything is well sealed. That will help to avoid electric shock. Remember that water and electricity can lead to a severe electric shock. If everything is set perfectly, then you can test your portable hot water sink. The sink will work well. 

Things to note

• When connecting the pipes to the tank and faucet, you need to use fast tape to avoid water leakage. 
• It would help if you used T-Shape with correct dimensions to connect pipes running from clean water tanks and faucets.
• Depending on your budget, you can choose to use a foot pump or any other that suits your budget.
• You may incur an extra cost depending on the pricing of items you choose

Things to know about the self-contained sink vs. portable

Portable sinks are ideal for areas with no access to running water. According to sinkformula.com, the portable sinks contain water tanks with clean water, tanks to accommodate used water and heating element. Due to their improved mobility, the self-contained portable sink with hot water are ideal for;

• Daycares and learning centers
• Medical offices
• Outdoor festivals
• Outdoor camping areas and many more places

Reasons you need to use a portable sink with hot water

There are several benefits of having a portable sink with hot water. Since it’s easy to build portable self-contained sink with hot water, many people prefer building their sink for different uses. Below are some of the benefits of portable sink with hot water. They include;

• They are environmental friendly
• Self-contained sinks are highly portable
• No plumbing is required 
• Building a portable sink with hot water is cost-effective
• Require low maintenance
• Helps to improve and maintain proper hygiene
• Provides both cold and hot water

Conclusion

Lastly, to build a portable sink, you need to have all the apparatus above and any other apparatuses you may need.

To make your portable sink with hot water more appealing, you may require some different well-designed finishes/apparatuses.

Always ensure you draw a good plan. That is because the plan will guide you when it comes to the actual building of the portable hot water sink.

When setting up the cabinet, you need to use quality materials. That is because quality materials will improve the lifespan of your portable hot water sink.

Some of the recommended materials to use when building the cabinet include plywood, metals, or plastic.

Plastic materials are cheap and are durable as compared to the other materials mentioned above. Also, the plastic materials cannot be affected by water droplets in case of leakage. 

Thus, if you have been looking for a guide on how to build a portable sink with hot water.  Considering all the tips discussed in this article will help you build a portable sink with hot water.