Connecting the sink to the sewer - everything you need to
Creating a reliable and efficient waste system is very important, any problems and faults in it are extremely undesirable. Therefore, you should treat this type of work responsibly and use only high-quality components. Consider what you need to pay attention to when choosing a siphon and what recommendations should be followed during the installation and assembly of the system in order to ensure its operation for as long as possible.
Types of siphons
Siphon is an element that is responsible for the descent of water, as well as for preventing unpleasant odors and pathogens from entering the sewage system into the room. Currently, there are four main designs available for sale:
| Bottle | One of the most popular options, featuring a rigid structure and a rather simple device. The advantages of such solutions include reliability, durability, simple process of cleaning: it is enough to remove the flask and remove all accumulated dirt. We can say that this is the optimal solution in terms of the ratio of price-quality factors. |
| Corrugated | The simplest of the options considered - the design is a corrugated pipe, which is bent to create a water seal in a certain place, this node is fixed with the help of an ordinary plastic clamp. The main advantage is simplicity and only two connections are on the sink and at the entrance to the sewage system, the disadvantages are poor resistance to hot water and a tendency to clogging |
| Pipe | This design is a curved metal pipe. At the site of the bend, a water seal is formed, which prevents odor from entering the sewage system, its biggest advantage is the ability to clean by removing the knee, and the biggest drawback is a small amount of water trap, so if you don’t use the sink for a long time, the water will evaporate and the unpleasant smell will penetrate the room |
| Dry | A very interesting solution, which is a housing with a polymer membrane inside, which, when wetted, allows water to pass through without difficulty, and in the absence of moisture, the rubber tube sticks together, preventing the penetration of odors and bacteria |
Tip! If you do drain in a country house or any other structure that is not heated in winter, then it is best to install dry siphons, as they lack water, and, therefore, they will not freeze during the winter period, and the system will remain operational.
Features of the work
The instruction, which explains how the issue for the washbasin is installed, can be divided into two major steps; we will consider each of them separately, so that you can better understand the process.
Training
Within this stage, the following work is carried out:
- The choice of the optimal design - sometimes the space under the sink is limited, so not every design will fit. For example, if the drain pipe is located far from the installation site of the washbasin, then a washbasin with a side drain will be a reasonable solution, so you can move the connection point closer to the sewage pipe.
- The second criterion is the frequency of use and the degree of contamination of the effluent, if during the operation you wash your hands and vegetables with fruits, then the corrugation will suit the washbasin - it is very easy to put it with your own hands, and it costs the least. If dishes are washed in the sink, it is better to choose bottle or pipe variants - they are much easier to clean if necessary.
- Then you should stock up with a tool - most often one screwdriver is enough. Also, to improve compaction, you can stock up on sealant. If the diameter of the siphon and the sewer pipe do not match, then you will additionally need one or more adapters, it all depends on the design of the inlet.
Installation
This type of work is performed in the following sequence:
- The sink is securely fastened first., to subsequently eliminate the bias of the system and its damage.
- You must first securely attach the release.. On the top and on the underside, rubber gaskets must be installed to prevent leakage, the fastening can be of two types: either a metal screw with a nut, or a plastic version that can be tightened even with a coin, it is important to secure the structure.
Note! If the fastening screw is plastic, you should not put too much effort, as you can damage or break the element.
- If you install a sink without running water, which will be used only in the warm season, you should install a dry siphon, so that it does not require removal of water from the water seal for the cold period of the year.
- After mounting the drain, the structure is assembled further; if a corrugation is used, then a hose is attached and bent in the right place, and if a bottle structure is installed, then the hydraulic seal is carefully assembled first., Pay special attention to all connections and the condition of the seals; do not overpress rubber rings, as this may damage them.
- If you have a sink with overflow, then the exhaust structure is additionally attached., again, seals are required, the pipe is set according to the dimensions of the sink, all measurements are made carefully so as not to cut off the excess part of the pipe.
- If a pipe siphon is used, the pipe under the sink should be located exactly, therefore, you should especially carefully calculate the location of the inlet sewer pipe, because the design is rigid, and bend it will not work.
Conclusion
The video in this article will tell and clearly show some important points of the workflow, which will allow you to understand this topic even better. In fact, everything is very simple, the main thing is to understand the work as best as possible and understand the meaning of each of the stages of installation.