Hydromassage booth: installation options, basic functions,

23-10-2018
Water supply

The shower panel is an excellent functional addition to any bathroom, which is something between a normal shower head and a full shower. The hydromassage shower, which you can install with your own hands, is now very popular.

In the photo - various types of showers with hydromassage.

Features of the installation of the shower panel

If you are planning to install a shower panel with a rain shower and hydromassage, then you should consider several features:

  1. Before connecting shower panels with a hydromassage, it is necessary to make sure that the pressure in the water supply system is not less than two atmospheres.

Important: Since most of these structures are sold already in finished form, the connection process is usually not very complex.

  1. When carrying out repairs in the bathroom, the shower hydromassage panel is installed last. It is usually mounted on a mosaic or a finishing tile.

Existing installation options

Panel hydromassage shower installed above the bath.

Depending on the materials of manufacture, as well as on where the shower stand with hydromassage will be installed, the following options are distinguished:

  1. Mounting the panel above the bathroom.
  2. Installation of a multifunctional box with a steam generator.
  3. Installation of the cabin with a pallet and drain ordinary type.
  4. Installation in a conventional cabin with a sloping floor (this option is most often present in gyms).

Today, the shower hydromassage panel can be purchased both separately and as complete with a cabin.

Modern shower with hydromassage.

Note! If you choose a hydromassage panel with a shower cabin, the cabin should be at least 80 by 80 cm in size. If the size of the cabin is smaller, then the user will not feel comfortable taking a shower.

Basic cab functions

Today, a shower with hydromassage is most often installed along with the cabin.

And in this case, the equipment of this equipment includes:

  1. Side walls and back panel.
  2. Doors.
  3. Pallet.
  4. Shower panel
  5. Various accessories.

Cabins that have a hydromassage function are distinguished by high usability. Their installation involves the installation of a special type of nozzles, which are able to spray water with a certain intensity.

The massage effect is achieved due to the variable operation of the injectors. The quality of the massage is provided by the number and effectiveness of such jets.

Steam bath is one of the most interesting features of modern cabins.

Designs of this type can be equipped with the following functions:

  1. Back massage
  2. Lumbar and cervical massage.
  3. Lymphatic drainage massage.
  4. Steam function

Tip! When mounting the hydromassage panels equipped with the steam function, it is necessary to create proper air circulation, at which the steam is evenly distributed throughout the cabin. Such devices must be equipped with fans.

The main stages of installation

A layer of sealant is applied to all joints.

When installing shower panels without hydromassage, you should have the following elements:

  • The shower panel itself.
  • Pallet or cabin, in case installation does not take place above the bath.
  • Silicone or acrylic sealant.
  • Staples

Corner shower panel without hydromassage usually requires changes in the sanitary system of the room.

The location of shower structures, as a rule, is as follows:

  1. In the corner.
  2. Adjacent to the wall of the room.

When installing it is important to observe the following points:

  1. Water, sewage and electricity are brought only after the device is securely installed.
  2. Sewer release should be no higher than 70 mm from the floor to the sewer pipe. Otherwise, the installation should be carried out on the podium.
Installation of sewer release.
  1. Installation is performed according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
  2. A thin layer of sealant should be applied to all parts of the joining of parts. The drying time of the sealant depends on its brand and is up to a day.

Tip! If the panel is installed using acrylic or silicone sealant, then silicone should be applied from the inside, and acrylic from the outside.

Installation of the pallet and sewerage

The installation instructions for the pallet include several steps:

  1. Installation begins with a drain connection, which is attached to the sewer drain.
  2. All joints are necessarily treated with sealant.
  3. Install the gasket in the drain hole of the pallet. The surface of the gasket is also treated with a sealant.
Install the shower tray.
  1. Fix the drainage unit with screws.
  2. Now we carry out the installation of the pallet. To do this, it is necessary to install the brackets on the wall to the height of the supplied decorative panel of the pallet.
  3. The place in which the sewer pipe is adjacent to the pallet should be treated with sealant.
  4. When the sealant hardens, check the tightness of the system by drawing water into the sump.
  5. Next, the pallet should be leveled and secured using the feet settings.

Wellness Comparison

Charcot's professional shower.

The theme of weight loss and rejuvenation of the body is eternal. Therefore, the question is: what is the best hydro massage or Charcot's douche today is very relevant. Consider the differences between these two types of therapy.

Shower charcot Hydromassage
This technology involves pouring the patient a strong pressure of water from a distance of two to three meters. Professional hydromassage, which can offer you in the cabin, suggests the presence of a bath filled with water. The patient goes to the bathroom, and the master directs a stream of water through his body.
Douche Charcot experts recommend more to maintain the overall tone of the body, although this method contributes to weight loss. Hydromassage is very effective in the fight against cellulite and after several sessions you can see the positive results of these procedures.
The first session usually lasts no more than a minute. Subsequent increases. A total of 20 sessions are recommended. The session duration is about half an hour.

The price of hydromassage in the cabin is usually higher than Charcot's soul, which is an additional incentive to install such a device at home.

Professional hydromassage.

Conclusion

The hydromassage shower panel is a very useful device. Due to its compact size, installation can be done even in the smallest bathroom, which is relevant for many residents of apartments.

In addition, the wide functionality of the device will allow you to get not only a shower in the usual sense, but also provide an opportunity to conduct daily hydrotherapy, which is good for the skin and overall health.

You will find more information on what a hydromassage panel is and how to install it in the video in this article.