How to install a hygienic shower: the benefits, types,

A bidet has long been used for hygiene. Unfortunately, the dimensions of the toilet in combination with an additional bidet do not fit into the limited space of a standard bathroom in an apartment building. An alternative to a bulky bidet can be the installation of a hygienic shower, which is both functional, compact and inexpensive.

In this article we will talk about what constitutes a standard hygienic shower kit, how it is installed and what are the features of its operation.

Benefits of using a hygienic shower

Install a special shower in the vicinity of the toilet should be for a number of reasons. First of all, pay attention to the comments of gynecologists and proctologists.

This category of medical workers is of the opinion that every time you use the toilet, you must use a bidet or a special “rain”. The use of such sanitary devices is recommended for the prevention of hemorrhoids and a whole list of at least serious diseases of the rectum.

In addition, a special watering can, located in the immediate vicinity of the toilet bowl, is an indispensable solution for washing away small children who are just learning the basics of using an adult toilet. And finally, the installation of simple sanitary equipment in the toilet will regularly give you a feeling of freshness and absolute cleanliness, which ordinary toilet paper cannot provide in principle.

So, the special shower necessary for carrying out hygienic procedures is the integral accessory of the majority of modern bathrooms. Consider what constitutes such plumbing equipment, how it happens, and what are the features of its operation.

General information

A hygienic shower is a kind of sanitary equipment that is attached directly to the toilet or close to it.

Today the following modifications of this equipment are made:

• Bidet cover - This device, which is mounted with his own hands on the toilet instead of the usual cover.

By purchasing such a kit, you get the opportunity to make the toilet more functional. Now ordinary plumbing can work as a normal toilet and as a full bidet.

This kind of soul is equipped with a remote control. To complete the cover, in addition to connecting to the water supply, you must use batteries or connect to the mains. A significant disadvantage of such devices is the high price.

• Wall-mounted hygienic shower - This is the most affordable, and therefore the most popular option to equip a bathroom.

Equipment of this type is an easy-to-use mixer with a watering can. For ease of use, the watering can is equipped with a water supply button. For simplicity of the temperature superstructure, a thermostat is provided in the design of the mixer.

• Hygienic shower mounted in the sink, This is nothing more than a simplified version of the bidet.

The advantage of this solution is that the used water goes into the sink, rather than splashing on the floor. The disadvantage of the solution is the considerable size and, as a result, the impossibility of installation in a room with limited space.

So, we found out what modifications of the hygienic shower can be purchased in plumbing stores, it remains to find out what are the features of their operation.

Mounting the bidet cover

Installing a hygienic shower of this type does not seem to be particularly difficult. Features of the installation depends on the selected modification.

If the device has a built-in heater, it will be enough to supply cold water, but if there is no integrated heater, then separate pipes with hot and cold water are supplied.

Consider the installation instructions for the device with a built-in heater:

• At the initial stage, power wiring is supplied to the toilet bowl and the outlet is installed.

Important: Considering the peculiarities of using a bidet cover, the socket must be grounded without fail.

• Next to the toilet water is supplied. If you do not want to keep a separate pipe for cold water, you can put a tee on the water supply pipe to the tank.

Important: Before you start cutting pipes and installing a tee do not forget to shut off the water supply.

• The cover is installed on the brackets provided for in the design of the toilet bowl and is connected to the water supply.
• At the end of the installation, the cover is connected to the network and you can start using it.

Tip: Do not know what should be the height of the hygienic shower from the floor? The holder for the watering can and the faucet should be located at the height of the upper line of the toilet cistern at a distance of no more than an outstretched hand. Such parameters are not only comfortable in terms of the use of plumbing, but also allow shower fittings to harmoniously fit into the interior design of the bathroom.

Mounting modifications with wall location

Connecting a hygienic shower with a wall arrangement is not much different from the installation of a conventional mixer.

Immediately before starting the installation, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s instructions, which describe the requirements for installation work.

The list of works is as follows:

• First, we decide on where to place the hygienic shower, so that the watering can freely reach the toilet bowl.
• Choosing a location, supply water.

Important: You can limit the supply of one pipe with cold water if a low-power flow heater is installed near the mixer. If the main boiler or boiler is used as a heater, separate pipes for cold and hot water are supplied to the mixer.

Water supply can be hidden or external. Hidden water supply is relevant if the laying of the pipes is carried out during the overhaul, while the external location of the pipes can be used if the surfaces are already lined with finishing materials and the nearest repair is not expected soon.

• After the pipes are laid, the holes for the installation of the mixer are marked and drilled.
• Seals are inserted into the drilled holes, and the mixer is fixed in place by means of screws.
• Next to the mixer attached to the water supply pipe. If the liner is concealed, the water supply is first connected, and after that the equipment is fastened to the wall with screws.
• In the immediate vicinity of the toilet just above the level of the tank is mounted holder, which will be fixed watering can.
• At the final stage, a metal hose with a watering can (rain) is connected to the mixer by means of a cap nut.
• Immediately before the start of operation, the device is checked for leaks, and if there are none, a comfortable temperature setting is set on the mixer.

Important: In order to ensure the long-term service life of the hygienic shower, after using the watering can, it is necessary to shut off the water supply from the mixer. Constant pressure in a flexible hose reduces the life of a watering can with a plastic button by half, and therefore the probability of leakage increases significantly after a year of operation of the hygienic shower

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Connecting the watering can to the sink

In close bathrooms it is often practiced to install a washbasin over the toilet. This solution is practical, since the sink practically does not spend free space in the room. In addition, it is even easier to connect the watering can to the sink than to the water supply to the toilet bowl.

The instruction works as follows:

• Install on the sink, instead of the usual faucet, shower faucet with a short spout and thread to connect the hose with a watering can.
• Then we install the watering can and the hygienic shower is ready for operation.

Important: The height of the installation of the hygienic shower in this case is not critical, since the length of the hose is more than enough to bring the watering can to where it should go.

Conclusion

Now that we know what a hygienic rain is and how it is installed, you can make your toilet more functional and therefore more comfortable.

Have any questions? In this case, more useful information can be found by watching the video in this article.