How to choose a siphon for a washbasin in the bathroom and

Have you ever wondered why there is no smell of sewage in our apartments and houses? The answer, it turns out, is quite prosaic. Helps protect our sense of smell simple device - siphon. We are so used to it that we begin to notice it only when the water from the sink in the bathroom or in the kitchen goes bad. No matter what the device is made of - a chrome-plated siphon for a washbasin made of metal or plastic, it performs the same task.

Need to say to those who think that you can save on such a product - in the end, you lose, even expensive plumbing equipment without it can not work properly. The most popular models in our market are bottle siphon and double-breasted. With their help, it is possible not only to organize the descent into the sewage drains, but also to block the release of gases from it into the room.

What the equipment consists of

If you look at the product with an amateurish look, you can say that this is a regular pipe or several pipes, with a flask attached or a simple curved additional pipe. Manufacturers are constantly improving the model, so the newest may not look like their “ancestors”.

But we can single out the standard equipment of siphons, which has not been changed for several decades.

It includes:

1. Mesh or protective grill with several, usually 5-6, holes no more than 10 mm in diameter. It is installed directly in the sink, and you constantly see it in the morning and in the evening when you wash and brush your teeth. It can be metal or plastic.
2. Rubber pads, the thickness of which is sufficient to prevent leakage of water from the sink down. Their color may be white for expensive models and black for ordinary ones.
3. Branch pipe. Today it is often possible to meet models with an additional release for a washing (dishwasher) machine.
4. Protective grille and spigot are screwed with a diameter up to 8 mm.

Tip: check with the purchase, which connecting screw is included. We recommend replacing it with stainless steel, although its price is significantly more expensive.

1. Siphon housing.
2. Sewage taps - Corrugated or hard.
3. Coupling nuts.

What material is used in the manufacture of siphon

The main rule is that it should be resistant to high temperatures and not react with chemicals.

Therefore, models are usually produced from:

• cast iron;
• non-ferrous metals - brass, bronze or their alloys;
• nickel;
• plastics.

Advantages of plastic:

1. Models are considered the most practical in operation.
2. Does not rot, does not rust, the term of use is very significant, the cost is low. Arguments of bronze and brass, which are often coated with chrome, can argue with its durability.

Although they are resistant to corrosion, over time, a layer of oxide is deposited on them, which becomes a barrier to various dirt because of its roughness. Gradually, it accumulates there so much that the system fails.

In this case, smooth plastic is much more practical in operation, as proven by decades of its use. In addition, the installation of such a product is easily done by hand, even if you first took up such work.

1. No special compaction materials are required.

Kinds

Manufacturers today produce enough types of siphons that can be selected for the appropriate equipment. Let us consider in more detail their different types.

There are three types of siphons for sinks:

• pipe;
• corrugated;
• bottle

Tip: before installing plumbing equipment should pick up the siphon corresponding to it. Otherwise, it may cause a breakdown or leakage.

Consider each model in more detail:

1. The simplest design is corrugated, which consists of a single hose. To create the required water seal, a plastic tape is used, which secures the bend. The rest of the device is movable and can bend well.

Installing the product under the bath or sink is easy. You can mount it in any suitable place.

Disadvantages - folds corrugations quickly clogged with dirt and sediment, which certainly leads to clogging. It can be removed by disassembling the siphon or by chemical means.

1. The dignity of pipe products is small. It is they who can ideally be suitable for installation in a small bathroom in most apartments. Most often they are made in the form of the letters "U" or "S". They represent a curved metal or plastic tube, in which there is a hatch for water drainage or cleaning.

Tip: use this type of siphon in the case when there is enough free space under the sink.

1. Bottle - this type is visually familiar to everyone. It has a rigid structure that resembles a flask or bottle. The collapsible parts provided by the designer easily allow to clear blockages. The delay of odors from the sewage occurs due to the fact that part of the water remains in the siphon. Often, there are “overflows” that control the filling of the shell and will not allow water to flow over its edge.

How to choose

An inexperienced buyer can immediately hit such a wide range of this equipment.

Therefore, our task is to help him not to get lost among the plumbing variety:

1. Do not chase the appearance. First of all, you should be interested in the class of equipment for which the siphon will be used. For example, if the sink is standard, it is enough to choose the one that fits in size or the one with which you are sure that you will be able to cope during installation. Another thing when it comes to exclusive sinks. We recommend not to look for something cheaper, but to purchase a model that comes with a sink, even if the cost is somewhat shocking.

1. Consider how much water the siphon should distill every day. Otherwise - or overpay money, or have to limit the water pressure.
2. The design of the equipment plays an important role in the open installation. If a niche or cabinet is provided for it, which will hide the sink siphon from the eyes, it is better to pay attention to the technical characteristics.
3. We recommend to immediately check the seals and gaskets, if something does not suit you, buy others immediately, so as not to be distracted while working or to wait for trouble from operating the equipment.

Conclusion

Indiscriminate for households and outsiders, corrugated pipe and bottle siphon for the sink perform an important task. Thanks to him, the ecological situation in the apartment is not disturbed, since it delays all sewage gases rising up through the pipes.

Installation of the equipment is not a problem, and anyone who has at least a distant idea of ​​plumbing can easily cope with this. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.