The height of the shower and pallet - the features of choice

One of the main criteria for choosing a shower stall is its size. If it is not difficult to decide on the length and width of the pallet, then the choice of the height of the bowl and the booth itself often puts people at a standstill. For example, the height of a shower cabin of 190 cm may seem to be insufficient for its comfortable operation, while at the same time buying a too high structure may cause problems when installing it.

In this article, we will look at what the height of the booth and bowl is, what these indicators influence and how to choose the product according to this parameter.

Cabin height

General information

The height of the shower stall is as important as its area. After all, if the structure is too low, it will be inconvenient to wash in it, but if, on the contrary, it is too high, then, as mentioned above, it may not fit under the ceiling, as a result of which it will have to be installed without a ceiling shower panel.

When choosing a sanitary device, one should take into account that such a concept as the height of shower cubicles can mean different parameters:

• The distance from the floor to the top of the ceiling panel with regard to the bowl.
• The distance from the floor to the partition (without a ceiling panel, but taking into account the pallet).
• The distance from the floor to the top of the partition in structures without a pallet.

Thus, to make sure that the structure fits under the ceiling, it is enough to know its overall height. However, for comfortable use, you should also measure the distance from the bottom of the bowl to the ceiling panel. This is especially important for people with big growth.

Tip! The size of the structure depends on its price. Therefore, it does not make sense to acquire an overly tall booth, if there is no need for it.

Kinds

Conventionally, all existing types of showers are divided into two types:

• Low - these include shower cabins up to 2 meters high inclusive. As a rule, these are constructions without a pallet and a roof.
• High - the distance from the floor to the top of the dome is in the range of 210-240 cm.

The minimum height of showers is:

• Without pallet and roof - 170 cm
• With high bowl and roof - 198 cm
• With self-supporting pallet and roof - 190 cm

Tip! A modern alternative to traditional cabins is frameless glass fencing. They can be used both in large bathrooms and in small-sized rooms with low ceilings due to the absence of a ceiling panel.

Selection features

First of all it should be noted that a person with a height of more than 180 cm is not very comfortable to use the smallest and lowest cabin with a ceiling panel. Therefore, it is better to give preference to more dimensional models.

It must be said that many buyers make one mistake when choosing a sanitary appliance - they only take into account the distance from the floor to the roof, which is indicated in the passport of the product. As a result, the structure has to be mounted without a “dome”, since it does not fit under the ceiling.

In fact, it is necessary to add another 35-50 cm of space for installation and maintenance to this indicator, and in some cases also 15-20 cm of the podium. For example, the size of the product is 2.2 meters + 0.35 m working space + 0.15 m of the podium. The result is the actual distance from the floor to the top of the dome - 2.7 meters.

Tip! If the room has low ceilings, before buying equipment you should consult with a qualified plumber regarding the choice of its size. However, if you purchase a shower cabin with a height of up to 200 cm, you can do without consultation, since a design of this size will fit in any room.

Pallet depth

Kinds

Another important parameter of the product in question is the depth of the pallet.

It depends on such moments as:

• Convenience of operation;
• The functionality of the sanitary device;
• Features of installation.

According to this parameter, three types of products are now conventionally distinguished:

Each type of bowl has certain advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, below we take a look at the features of all their types.

Which device to choose

As it is easy to guess, the smaller the bowl, the more convenient it is to use the cabin, since there is no need to step over the high side when entering and exiting it. Therefore, flat models are especially recommended for people with disabilities and old age. High side for them is not only inconvenient, but even traumatic.

The only thing that should be noted is that it is not possible to install a flat bowl, which is mounted in the floor, not in all the bathrooms, as in this case the sewer pipe should be below the floor level. The solution to this problem is the implementation of the parapet, however, this step reduces the ease of use of plumbing.

As for functionality, in this respect, on the contrary, deep bowls are preferable.

The fact is that these sanitary devices can be used as a water tank, for example, for the following purposes:

• To wash clothes with their own hands;
• Bathe the baby or pet.

Such a device is an excellent choice in cases where the shower is installed instead of a bath.

Tip! Recently, sanitary ware, which is a combination of a bathtub and a shower cabin, has gained popularity. This product is intended for small-sized toilets that do not fit plumbing fixtures separately. The minimum height of the cabin with a bathroom - 195cm.

Specialists recommend families with children to prefer medium-depth bowls, which are a compromise between deep and low pallets. They can also draw a small amount of water and at the same time it is quite easy to step over the side.

Here, in fact, all the basic instructions for choosing the height of the pallet and booths.

Conclusion

From the height of the shower cabin and the depth of the pallet depends on the ease of use of the plumbing equipment, as well as some other operating qualities. Therefore, before purchasing a particular model, it is necessary to decide which of its parameters will be in your case the most optimal.

You can get some additional information on the voiced topic from the video in this article.