In the article we will talk about how to make a boiler with your own hands. There are a lot of methods for manufacturing this simple device. But why do it? The stores have a huge selection of devices of various characteristics - both 12 V and 220 V, both small and large. But if there are no shops nearby, but there is access to a power outlet and you want to drink a cup of invigorating tea? Then our article will be useful. However, it can also be used for experiments. But remember - all designs are dangerous. The risk of electric shock is extremely high.
Rating of homemade boilers
The most proven ways to make a water boiler with your own hands:
- Using matches and blades.
- With steel nails.
- Using a heating element.
- From nichrome wire.
- From resistors.
The main thing in manufacturingdo-it-yourself boiler - this eliminates the possibility of a short circuit. Use the device as carefully as possible.
Make a boiler out of razor blades
To make this design, you will need the following items:
- 2 blades.
- 2 matches.
- Threads.
The manufacturing procedure is simple, can be divided into several steps:
- Take a wire with a cross section of at least 0.75 mm2.
- Strip the ends of the strands of the wire and screw them securely to the blades.
- Please note that the blades must not touch. To do this, install matches between them - they will perform the function of spacers and protect against short circuits.
- Tie the blades with thread so they cannot move freely.
That's all, now you can try to make some tea.
How to use the boiler?
Now you know how to make a boiler with your own hands. The design scheme is shown in the figure in the article. But you still need to know how to use it. The main requirement for the container in which boiling will be carried out is that it should not conduct electricity. Suitable plastic or ceramic containers (the second is preferable). You also need to be careful when turning it on and off. First, lower the device into the water, then just plug it into the network. And when heating, do not touch water, wire or container.
Worth itto note one point - you cannot heat distilled water in this way, since it does not contain metal s alts that conduct current. And tea is unlikely to please you, since the electrolytic method is bad for the taste of water.
Have a heating element?
The easiest way to make a boiler is from an electric heating element. In addition, this is the safest design option. Such an element is available in various appliances - in kettles, washing machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, etc. In order to make a boiler, you need to prepare the following elements:
- TEH.
- Wire with plug.
- Terminal blocks.
Heater manufacturing algorithm:
- Strip the insulation off the wires with a knife.
- Put the wires into the terminals and fix them on the terminals of the heating element with screws.
- Check the resistance of the heating element winding with a multimeter.
- Check for a short to ground.
If the device has passed the diagnostics, then you can start using it. Such a boiler can be used without restrictions. Boiling water does not lose its taste, so it can be eaten. The amount of water that can be boiled depends on the power of the heating element.
Make a boiler out of nails
In fact, this is an analogue of the blade design discussed above. But the boiler is a little more complicated. For work you will need:
- Nails 80 mm - 6 pcs
- Copper two-corewire and plug.
- Electric drill and 3 mm drill.
- Wooden board 10x10 cm, thickness 2.5 cm.
In order to make such a design, you need to follow the sequence:
- Punch 6 holes in the wood plate at a distance of 3-5 mm using a drill.
- Put the nails into the holes.
- Divide the nails into two groups of 3 pieces and connect the strands of wires to them.
- Install a plate over the water tank, and plug in the plug.
Be careful that the wires are pressed tightly against the nails. To do this, it is recommended to insert about a third of the core thickness into each hole. Only after installing nails. Before the first start, it is recommended to check the resistance between the contacts on the plug - it should be zero.
Device use:
- Fill a non-metal mug with water (as we mentioned earlier, distilled will not work).
- Install a plate over the mug, the electrodes should be pointing down.
- Plug the device into a 220 V outlet.
- As soon as the water boils, you must disconnect the device from the network.
As you understand, the quality of water in this case will not be very good, you are unlikely to want to drink it. But for technical needs, it is suitable. Now you know how to quickly make a boiler with your own hands. Be careful when working with electric current, and make sure that at least somewhere there are areas with bare wires. And also notallow children to use these devices.
