Bidet mixer - how to choose the best option
Bidet has recently been a wonder in our homes and apartments, but every year this design is becoming more common. With it, intimate hygiene becomes much easier and more convenient, while it is important to purchase a design that fits your needs and operating conditions.
It is very important to carefully select all the elements, based on convenience, for example, a wall-mounted bidet mixer with a hygienic shower is much more convenient than a version with a simple spray.
In this article, we will look at how to choose the best mixing node and which criteria you should pay particular attention to.
Some features of the design
In order to better understand this issue, you should familiarize yourself with what constructive solutions are implemented in this type of product:
| Designs with shower | The presence of a watering can significantly increases the comfort of use, since water does not come from a single point. It is much easier and more convenient to wash with the help of rain, especially for people with disabilities and those recovering from surgeries and injuries. Of course, the price of this option is quite high, but the comfort is appropriate. |
| Spout systems | This option resembles a simple mixer, the only difference is in the sprayer and the direction of flow of water. It is better to choose models in which it is possible to adjust the position of the sprayer, so it is much easier to adjust the system for each person |
| Multi-hole designs in the sprayer | This option differs from the one described above in that it has a fixed structure, and a change in the direction of water flow is achieved due to the fact that it can be fed through different openings located at different angles. |
| Adjustment options | The system can be implemented a variety of designs for control. The simplest is valve heads, its advantage is maintainability, the second type is lever systems, they are very easy to operate. The third type - touch panels, you can say, this is the most practical option in terms of convenience, but if you have problems repairing it yourself is unlikely |
| Type of installation | There are two main solutions: hidden location and external. The first option is different in that all elements are hidden behind the surface, and there is only a rain and an adjustment system outside; in the second, the entire structure is installed in sight. The advantage of the first type is aesthetics and attractiveness, while the second type is much more convenient in repair and maintenance. |
Tip! Do not forget to take into account the style of your bathroom or bathroom. If chrome-plated units are used on another plumbing, then a device with an appropriate coating should be selected for the bidet.
What to look for when choosing
Consider what important factors should be clarified even before acquiring a node; this is very important, since it is often not possible to install certain models in the room due to inconvenience, and you also need to decide which management option is best for you.
Important factors
This can include a few nuances:
- How the washing will take place - facing the wall or, on the contrary, the choice of a particular variant depends on this.
- If you have frequent temperature drops in the water supply, then it is best to purchase a design with a thermostat.. With its help you can maintain a constant temperature.
- Material is also important, you can use very different options, but the most rational are brass and bronze. These metals are resistant to corrosion processes and have a low coefficient of linear expansion with temperature differences.
- The control system can also be implemented in different ways, the most convenient is the sensor elements or the thermostat variant, when the temperature is set in advance, and you do not need to adjust anything when using it.
- The design is also of great importance. As practice shows, options with a spray is much more convenient and practical structures with a spout, especially if the bidet is used by children.
Tip! If there is simply no space for a bidet, then the solution will be to install a seat with a hygienic function, or a special attachment.
General installation guidelines
It should be immediately noted that the assembly and installation instructions must be supplied with the product.
But regardless of the modification, several important rules should be observed:
- Even at the stage of laying pipes it is necessary to bring communications to the place of installation of the mixer, otherwise then it will be necessary to redo the entire system.
- The easiest connection option is a flexible connection; when purchasing it, consider which connecting elements you have on the output and the mixer, because there can be both external and internal threads.
- All threaded connections are sealed with a fum-tape. If the design has rubber pads, it is necessary to tighten them carefully so as not to crush the product.
Note! Tightening the nuts, you need to work carefully, especially if the surface is chrome-plated. It is better to put a rag key under the jaws, so you definitely will not scratch the nuts.
Conclusion
Quality products last several times longer, it is worth remembering about this important factor, but you should not forget about convenience. That is why a wall-mounted bidet mixer with a hose is more preferable due to its functionality (see also the article Flush-mounted mixer: an overview of the device, an installation diagram and useful tips).
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