Spare parts for shower cabins: 3 main groups
There are a variety of spare parts for showers. Most of them have a significant impact on the functionality of the equipment, and some generally need periodic replacement. In this article we will consider their types and purpose.
List
Let's start with the widest group of components:
Group number 1: accessories
Tip: it is recommended to purchase accessories only from proven manufacturers, which guarantee its high strength characteristics and the absence of hydrophobicity. Otherwise, you can purchase a non-durable product, which in the end will only lead to even greater costs.
- Hinges. Used exclusively by structures in which shower hinged doors are installed. They are made of forged brass with a corrosion-resistant coating, which provides them with reliable protection against moisture. According to the method of attachment there are the following types:
| View | Description |
| Glass-glass | It is fixed on the wall of the booth, made as well as the door of glass, and on the door leaf itself. It should be noted that this may be plastic-plastic if the shower box is made of polypropylene. |
| Wall-glass | In this case, the hinge connects the door leaf with the wall of the bathroom, which is convenient when mounting models in a corner or niche. |
- Videos. Used in sliding door systems. Differ among themselves by the method of adjustment:
| Method | Description |
| Eccentric adjustment | This method is by far the most popular. When it is realized, the rollers are first inserted into the upper guide rail and lowered just in the step of the eccentric used, and then into the lower one, where they are also raised due to the action of the eccentric. As a result, the glass or plastic door leaf is clamped between the guides. |
| Bolt adjustment | In the upper part of such products there is a kind of trolley, which is fixed to the body part of the roller itself with the help of a bolt, which is adjusted when twisting it with your own hands. It is noteworthy that such a system can also be used in pivot doors mounted on figured guides. |
| On bushings and without bearing | Here, the fixation is carried out by the plastic element of the wheel itself. Such a device is characterized by low price and low quality. |
Tip: when adjusting the rollers with an eccentric, be sure to consider the length of the guide rail to avoid a situation in which the wheels can get out of it when the door is closed.
- Nozzles. Sometimes these components for showers are mistakenly referred to as watering cans, but this is not quite so. The watering cans represent the failure of a traditional shower for baths and boxes, the jets work separately, realizing, as a rule, the function of a hydromassage. They are installed on special panels or directly into the walls of the structure. The quantity can be changed at the request of the buyer, and management during the operation is carried out using a mixer.
- Door handles. Here you should focus on your own preferences and compliance with the overall interior of the bathroom. The most common are point models, which are interconnected through a small hole in the door leaf.
- Corrugated pipe. This element is necessary to organize the flow. The length of the product depends on how far the pan is located from the entrance to the sewer system.
- Bottom valve. It serves to discharge water into a connected corrugated pipe by pressing the top of the closure cap, which then returns to its place. Equipped with two rubber gaskets to seal the system, and a locking nut. It should be noted that this part not only allows or retains the liquid, but also prevents sewer odors from penetrating into the cabin itself.
- Compactors. They are mounted around the perimeter of the wall or door leaf and impede penetration beyond the territory of the shower. Usually made of silicone. Change most often as a result of the defeat of mold.
Group number 2: walls and doors
These elements create the body of the shower box itself, whose functions are to perform the following tasks:
- Protection of the room from the water used in the cabin.
- Privacy user from the outside world.
- Creating an attractive appearance.
Consequently, the material used in their manufacture must be waterproof, reliable and aesthetic. The manufacturer usually offers two options:
| Material | pros | Minuses |
| Wrought glass |
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| Plastic |
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It should be noted that in addition to the classic transparent models, you can choose tinted, matte or patterned specimens.
Tip: if you want to have less difficulty caring for the walls and doors of shower cubicles, then it is recommended to choose matte models. They are least susceptible to pollution.
Group number 3: electrical appliances
Here it is necessary to highlight two positions that may occasionally need to be replaced:
- Power supply, it is a transformer. The shower cubicle is usually equipped with lights, a radio, a fan and other devices that need electric current to function. But in a common network voltage of 220 volts, which in combination with water in the event of the slightest malfunction will be fatal to humans. This is where the considered element comes into operation, the main task of which is the conversion of a dangerous 220 volt to a safe 12 volt.
- Remote Control. Can be touch or push-button. Responsible for regulating the operation of all functions of the shower box. Each manufacturer usually has its own style of design of the control panel, therefore, in case of need for replacement, you will have to contact exclusively the service center of the manufacturer of your cabin.
Conclusion
The shower cabin has a lot of important details, the state of which is necessary to monitor, if you want a long and efficient service for it. Above, we noted some of them with the greatest significance.
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