Hygienic shower mixer: basic features, installation and

In this article we will talk about what constitutes a faucet with a hygienic shower for the toilet. In addition, we consider the features of installation and subsequent operation of this equipment.

The topic of the article is of considerable interest, since many bathrooms are traditionally not equipped with a bidet. Meanwhile, the installation of sanitary equipment, which we plan to talk about, in terms of functionality, is not much less than a bidet and at the same time does not occupy free space.

So, what is a hygienic shower for a toilet bowl with a mixer, and what are its design features?

Construction features

Modern hygienic shower with mixer is a kind of sanitary equipment, which is used exclusively for hygienic purposes.

Structurally, the device is a water valve, equipped with a hose with a watering can (spray) at the end. The device is installed in the immediate vicinity of the toilet, and therefore with the use of such a device will not have difficulties.

In order to eliminate the possibility of undesirable water splashing, the watering can is equipped with a button, through which the water supply is controlled. That is, to operate the device, it is not enough to open the valve on the mixer stem. You will also need to press the button and only after that the water will go. Just release the button and the water supply stops.

The sink mixer with hygienic shower consists of the following components:

• Mixer - a kind of valves that allow you to adjust the temperature and intensity of the water supply. There are varieties specifically designed to work only with a watering can. Such modifications are made without a traditional spout and are mounted without a special sink in the immediate vicinity of the toilet bowl. There are traditional modifications of the device equipped with a spout. Such structures are more functional, since they can be used as a washbasin.
• Flexible hose with one end connected to the faucet, and the other end to the watering can with a diffuser. As a rule, hoses for improvised bidets are used in lengths from 1.2 to 1.5 meters. Hoses can be made of different materials, but the most widespread modifications with metal and polymer coating. Inside the metal or plastic winding is an elastic rubber tube. As a rule, the more expensive the used hose, the better and more durable the material used for its production.
• Watering can, As already mentioned, this is an element in the design of a hygienic shower, which is a curved tube with a strainer at the end. The simplest watering cans are simply a hollow tube with a strainer, fitted from the opposite end with a thread to fasten the hose. More complex modifications are equipped with a shut-off valve, which allows you to adjust the pressure without rotating the valves of the valve itself.

The choice of sanitary equipment in accordance with the production materials

At the moment, faucets with hygienic shower for a small sink are made of different materials, the choice of which largely determines the service life of the equipment.

• The hygienic toilet faucet can be made of stainless steel or brass, less often ceramics are used as a production material.

Important: When purchasing inexpensive “noname” valves, pay attention to the weight of the product. If the plumbing equipment is too light, it is probably made of light silumin type alloys. The purchase of such products is fraught with rapid failure, as silumin cracks from mechanical stress and temperature drops.

• The shower hose is a rubber or plastic tube in a steel, aluminum or polymer winding. As for the quality of the inner tube, then the more expensive the product, the better. This is somewhat different with surface coating. The twisted stainless steel braid is installed on expensive hoses, while on cheap modifications the braid can be made of galvanized steel or aluminum. These types of coating are short-lived, as over time they begin to darken and oxidize. Polymer coating is most preferred for reasons of reliability and durability.
• The watering can can be made of brass with a brilliant chrome-plated coating, silumin and even plastic. The best choice is a brass watering can, whose average life is 8-10 years.

Important: Conventional shower heads are not suitable for the hygienic shower device, since the diameter of the strainer is large and there is no full-fledged closure mechanism. The special watering can is equipped with a special spring-loaded gate. As a result, the tap may be permanently open, but water will not flow from the watering can until you press the button and thus open the valve.

The watering cans on the market, according to the type of the button that opens the shutter, can be divided into modifications with the button in front and into modifications with a moving tail in the back.

Statistics of the use of this equipment indicates that the button located in front is an order of magnitude more practical and convenient than the tail. The fact is that modifications with a tail because of the configuration can cling to the edges of the saddler, especially if the toilet bowl is small. With the button located in front, there will be no such inconvenience.

Mixer selection

The faucet for a toilet bowl with a hygienic shower, in accordance with the characteristics of the closure mechanism, can be two-valve, single-lever or thermostatic with electronic memory with several settings.

What to choose from this variety?

• Two-valve devices are a traditional modification of valves, where one valve is responsible for supplying hot water, and the second is responsible for cold water. Instructions for using the device are simple, just unscrew the valves to the position at which the temperature of the water and the pressure will be optimal. Of course, such an algorithm of settings has a significant drawback: when the water temperature in the system changes, it will be necessary to reconfigure the position of the valves.
• Single lever modifications are essentially the same valve type of valves, with the difference that the valves here are replaced by one lever with a rotary ball valve. Despite the fact that the price of such equipment is available, it is characterized by all those flaws that are characteristic of the previous modification.

• Thermostatic mixer type - the best solution among the previously listed modifications. This equipment can be initially set up and subsequently not reconfigured for a long time.

For example, if the water temperature changes noticeably in the system, the thermostat works properly and the water temperature at the outlet of the watering can still correspond to the initially set parameters.

A significant disadvantage of thermostatic equipment is the high price and the need to connect to a power source. However, some mixers with an integrated thermostat operate on finger batteries.

Features of the installation work

Installing a hygienic shower faucet on the wall is no more difficult than installing an ordinary faucet.

But, taking into account the operational features of the device, installation by hand should be carried out taking into account certain requirements:

• The location of the device should not interfere with the use of the toilet. At the same time, the hose with a watering can should be freely reachable to the middle of the toilet bowl. Calculate the height of the location of the mixer relative to the toilet is easy. Sit on the lid and measure the place where your head pulls out. Add to this mark 20–25 cm, and you will get the height at which the mixer should be located.
• The appliance should be positioned so that the power cord reaches the outlet and at the same time is connected safely. If the thermostat runs on batteries, the location of the device relative to the outlet does not really matter.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, a faucet with a hygienic shower is a very useful accessory that will make using the toilet more comfortable and hygienic. Now that you know what this type of equipment is and what needs to be taken into account when choosing them, you can make the bathroom in your home more convenient. More useful information you can find by watching the video in this article.