Plumbing - selecting details and installation of equipment for bathroom

Regardless of the place of residence, whether it is a metropolis, a solid cottage village or summer resort association mediocre, we all want comfort and convenience. Therefore, the bathroom has long ceased to be the prerogative of the citizens, and its level of equipment depends on the financial possibilities and personal preferences. Consider what you need to consider when choosing a plumber, and how to avoid mistakes during installation.

Components bathroom

Although fairly common and separate toilets are more common combinations bathrooms, typical complete set which includes a toilet, sink and bathtub or replace it with equipment (shower, pallet). This sanitary minimum, available in virtually any flat or house. And if it is about the cottage, bathrooms can be a little - they are placed on each floor, so as not to have to once again run up the stairs. Sanitary devices purchased in the general color scheme and the style that they were an ensemble, rather than looking isolated.

Recommendations for choosing a

Modern sanitary ware market is represented by an abundance of models and manufacturers. To select the right equipment, it is necessary to take into account some of the recommendations.

Toilet bowl

When choosing a toilet seat pay attention to the following characteristics:

Material - bowls made of sanitary ware and Sanitary porcelain, which serves as the basis for the white clay. In its original form earthenware porcelain inferior in porosity force it accumulates moisture and is less resistant to mechanical and chemical damage, while the porcelain is more dense, strong and durable due to the addition of the clay quartz. To make earthenware more resistant and durable, it is covered with the glaze, resulting in material characteristics become almost identical. However, if the cost of the toilet bowl is not critical, it makes sense to choose porcelain - its original properties and alluvial enamel sooner or later begins to deteriorate. Average life of porcelain models is 10-15 years old, porcelain - up to 30 years.

Anchoring - there are toilets, floor, bowl on stand, mounted flush with the wall or at a distance, and wall - hanging bowl, mounted on a wall by means of the installation. In the tank floor can be either external (mounted, ceiling) and a built-in, built-in wall-mounted tank, making it difficult to access. Floor cheaper and easier to install, wall more expensive, but significantly save space and for all "air" holds up to four kilograms (Framework installation). When selecting tank also pay attention to the water inlet (side, bottom) on the side which is a hole.

The shape of the bowl - meets three types: diaphragm (with shelf), visor (tilt wall forward relative to the floor), funnel. The first option is considered obsolete and unhygienic (plaque, smell, frequent care), but only the absence of spray refers to the merits. Produce such models only domestic producers. The visor bowl no spatter, no odor problems, but it can be washed slightly and require frequent cleaning by hand. The bowl-shaped craters less maintenance-free thanks to the effective run off and does not have odor problems, but may spatter. In some models, such bowls specially perform step (anti-surge), solves the problem of spray, but again creates a problem for frequent cleaning.

drain mechanism - the bulk of the modern toilet equipped with a push-button mechanism, the contents of the tank is emptied by pressing the / key button. Keypad armature is divided into single (complete draining) and double (partial and complete draining). The second option more economical, since only half of the tank can be cleaned.

release method - the toilets are three ways of production: horizontal, vertical and oblique (angle 30-40⁰) relative to the floor. The choice depends on the location of the sewage output. Horizontal outlet is considered to be universal - toilet by corrugated adapter can be connected to the terminal as the wall and from the floor. Oblique release is relevant, if the pipe comes out of the floor, but as close to the wall. Model with vertical outlet to save space when the pipe comes out of the floor at a distance from the wall.

Denis Derevyannikov (Head of "Plumbing", the company "Leroy Merlin Vostok"):

The best option when you need a simple and reliable model that is considered to be a porcelain floor toilet, horizontal outlet, hinged visor bowl and tank (CD) with a side inlet water.

Sink

When choosing a sink take into account the material, installation type and shape.

Material - although the sale of glass, marble, stone, metal and even wood sinks, the most popular are ceramic. They, too, are made of sanitary ware and Sanitary porcelain, and porcelain are considered more robust and durable, but also more expensive.

Installation Type - sinks come in several types: Suspended (console) on the pedestal (the tulip), built-in (with pedestal or countertop). Suspended mounted on a bracket or console (frame). Sinks are composed of a bowl and a hollow frame (legs) in which the siphon is removed. Built go along with pedestal or countertop water resistant materials. Recently popular built-in models, since the cabinet is not only hidden all communications, but also plenty of storage space for accessories. However, the cabinet demanding dimensions and space in a small bathroom too clutter space. There will be more relevant Pendant.

The form - Ergonomics and safety streamlined variation - oval or semi-circular. Conveniently, if there is a board, but the most space-saving angled triangular-shaped shell, without boards.

In addition, when choosing a sink to it is selected and model mixer with matching design, method of mounting and water supply, and the size of the spout. Sometimes put one mixer, which will serve and bath, but such savings and in terms of the use of non It is very convenient, and in terms of durability of the device - frequent turns "goose" from side to side accelerate its exit from system.

Denis Derevyannikov:

When choosing a sink and take into account the dimensions of space, and ease of use. Too large bowl create inconvenience, and too small to increase the possibility of splashing. For the average bathroom fit shell width of 50-65 cm, a depth of 48-61 cm and a height - 80-85 cm from the floor. But the latter option is more dependent on the growth of family members, and features liner communications.

Bath

A choice of bath biggest influence material.

Cast iron - the most robust and durable bath, with a lifetime of more than 30 years. A surface coated with special enamel, will not crack or abraded. Due to the thick walls (6-8 mm) and high specific heat, the water in the iron bath retains its temperature for a long time. Large weight (130 kg), which creates difficulty in transportation and installation, while providing stability. The disadvantages of cast iron models include poor mechanical resistance - a heavy object in the fall is able to chip the enamel. Slippery floor can cause serious injury, so when you select a cast-iron bath should give preference to models with a special anti-slip coating.

Steel - light pattern (25-50 kg), stamped from a thin (1.5-3 mm) stainless steel with an enamel coating. Unlike iron, steel worse keep the water temperature, although it warms up quickly, and need to be committed due to the weak sustainability. If the coating of quartzite enamel surface is resistant to scratches and cracks conventional enamels such a property not possess. The term of service of the steel bath from 15 to 30 years. Disadvantages include poor stability and the possibility of delamination of the enamel, if the wall is deformed from the outside.

Acrylic - a modern polymer to increase strength to be reinforced with fiberglass. Lightweight (15-30 kg), despite the fairly thick walls (an average of 4-5 mm) baths of various shapes and volumes. Characteristics of the bath will depend on the quality and method of production of acrylic - alloy stronger and more durable. Acrylic holds heat better than cast iron, non-slip, with the right application, the surface does not tarnish or change color. The service life is 10 to 15 years, which is lower than that of other species, but it is consistent with the terms of overhaul in the bathrooms. Improper care with the use of abrasive and aggressive chemicals reduce the lifetime of the product and lead to scratching.

Denis Derevyannikov:

Before purchasing a new bath is necessary to make measurements of the room where it is installed, to determine the technical capabilities of communication connection, ie. E. decide how you will connect the siphon and overflow system, as well as a mixer for water. The most important characteristics of the baths are its ability to retain heat, coating quality, weight and durability. And these parameters are directly dependent on the material from which it is made.

installation

Installation Instructions in Russian along with installation diagrams must be attached to each sanitary appliance. If the initial arrangement of the bathroom of the room, in the housing, it is recommended that all communications work through a further stage of the project and customized for vending equipment.

Tehnik-san (Member FORUMHOUSE):

First the engineering project, but if the knowledge is not enough, it must be ordered in a competent and experienced design engineer, not a designer. Based on his long experience, he will take into account all the technical nuances and clearly reflect them in the draft Digital values: with the size, height and distance from the walls, floor, and room dividers like. Buy all the plumbing in advance is not necessary, it is sufficient to determine the choice of models and get a factory technical cards with the installation dimensions (there are on the Internet or from vendors).

Since the water supply problem today simply solved by propylene highways, adapters and a soldering iron, the main parameter facilitating assembly and ensuring the normal operation of equipment, it is the height of the output of the soil pipe from the wall (of the finished floor level to the axis pipes). It varies according to the variety of plumbing:

• Toilet: floor - 180-190 mm; Wall - 220-240 mm.
• Sink - 530-550 mm.
• Bath (shower tray with a) - 60 mm.

Also taken into account when installing plumbing convenience of operation, which is determined by the presence of free space.

• Toilet - at least 60 cm in front of him, by 40 cm on both sides (the average size of a toilet bowl in length 60-65 cm).
• Bath (shower) - a minimum of 70 cm in front.
• Sink - a minimum of 70 cm in front.

Do not install dual, elongated models, designed for two people, it is more convenient to use two sinks located within a short period. Wall-mounted faucets Most manufacturers recommend mounted at a height of 200 mm from the edge of the bowl to the middle axis of the instrument. Mixers for bath / shower are installed at a height of 1.2 m from the floor, shower mesh - at a height of 2.1-2.25 m from the net bottom to the bottom of the bath / pallet.

Purchase plumbing makes sense in large specialized stores. At her and warranty applies, and comprehensive documentation, and there is no likelihood of running into fake. Besides, thanks to the huge purchasing wholesale hypermarkets can offer the most competitive prices. There will also be easier to purchase all the final assembly of materials that are not included in the delivery. And pick up the instruments in the overall style and colors more real than the market or in a small pavilion.

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