Shower 90 to 70. the main varieties and their

Modern shower cabins 70x90, as well as similar products with smaller or larger sizes, is an effective solution for the arrangement and subsequent operation of bathrooms with limited free space.

Many compatriots have appreciated the compact and at the same time comfortable cabins of domestic and foreign production. Such products are not only good looking, but also combine the functionality of various plumbing equipment.

However, in order for the acquired showers to combine all the above advantages in themselves and fit into the interior design you need to know what and how to choose.

In this article, we will look at the main selection criteria, discuss how a 70 cm wide shower cabin is installed and subsequently operated.

Main varieties and their classification

All showers on sale, in accordance with a number of characteristics, can be divided into several types.

In accordance with the design features and configuration differ:

• Open modifications, which are a pallet with side fences and a door. For the use of water is provided a mixer and a watering can with a bracket.
• Closed modifications are a fully insulated box, closed on the sides, front and top.

Like open modifications, fully enclosed structures are installed on pallets. Glass or polymer sidewalls and doors are used as fences. Along with conventional faucets and shower heads, closed cabins can be equipped with shower panels.

In accordance with the level of functionality differ:

• Simple low-functional facilities in which there is a mixer and a holder with a watering can;

• Technically complex structures in which the overhead shower, side jets for hydromassage, steam generator (Turkish bath function), lights, radio, telephone, etc. are combined

The following modifications differ according to the location:

• Corner facilities, often shower cabins 75x75, allow more economical use of free space, which is especially important for close bathrooms;
• Separately standing wall structures, which need not be installed in a corner, but can be installed in the center of the wall. Such designs are popular in the arrangement of large bathrooms or in the formation of bathing corners directly in residential premises.

In accordance with the height of the pallet the following cabs are distinguished:

• The varieties in which the pallet with high sides is used are relevant if the fan pipe is conducted over the floor.
• Varieties equipped with a low-sided pan are relevant if the fan pipe and siphon are hidden in the base of the floor.

Important: The simpler the cabin you acquire, the more likely it is that you will be able to install it yourself without attracting qualified specialists. On the other hand, by purchasing a multifunctional obviously expensive design, you can count on the fact that the assembly and installation are included in the purchase price.

Plastic or glass

When deciding which shower cabin is 90x70 cm is better, many buyers find it difficult to choose the material from which the fences are made. As a rule, sidewalls and doors in shower enclosures can be of two types: glass and polycarbonate. What's better?

The sides and doors of tempered glass can be sliding or hinged. It is better to choose the option with sliding windows from inexpensive modifications, since heavy doors are fixed by special guides and the whole weight is distributed more evenly throughout the structure.

In models with hinged doors, the maximum load falls on the hinges, so it is important to be confident in the high quality of the fittings used. Of course, the best and most reliable fittings used in the equipment of the boxes of the middle and highest price category.

The price of polycarbonate structures is an order of magnitude lower than the cost of glass products. Moreover, polycarbonate fences are much lighter than similar glass products.

As a result, choosing the plastic equipment of the cabin, you can be sure that the pallet and the metal stand will have less mechanical impact. On the other hand, tempered glass looks more solid and aesthetic than polycarbonate.

Important: You need to understand that a full-fledged closed box, the price of which is suspiciously low, is a deliberately poor-quality product with fragile sidewalls and doors that can crumble from a careless jolt. Of course, the sanitary equipment of such cabins is also short-lived.

Recommendations for the installation work

• When purchasing shower cabins for self-installation, make sure that the actual equipment corresponds to the one stated in the instructions.
• Make sure that the instruction that comes in the kit, it is from this model. Manufacturers of cheap cabs often print out one assembly guide for the entire model line, which can cause problems when assembling with your own hands.
• Do not purchase components for the assembly of shower boxes separately for the sake of economy, as their configuration and dimensions may vary.
• When assembling a cab on the basis of an acrylic pallet and polycarbonate fencing, be extremely careful, as products made from such materials are easily scratched.
• When assembling a cheap kit, replace the regular connecting hoses with better-quality flexible tubes with a good braid. This measure will increase the cost of the finished cabin, but also significantly extend its operational life.
• When purchasing a shower box that is covered by the warranty, immediately ask if the warranty will continue in the case of assembly with your own hands or not.
• When connecting multifunctional shower boxes to electricity, make sure that the outlet is grounded.

Conclusion

Now that we know what shower cabins are, how they differ and what to look for when installing them, we can choose the option that will decorate your bathroom. Have any questions?

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