Shower head - how to choose a specific option for your home
Very often you have to choose a product for your home, not knowing what options are and how they differ from each other. This is especially true of plumbing equipment - new items appear annually, but there is little information about this. For example, the LED shower head appeared a long time ago, but it is not very widespread due to the fact that people know little about this type of structure and think that they are unreliable, we consider what types of watering can be and what their main features are.
The main features of the choice of nozzles
To begin, consider what you should pay attention to when choosing a specific option. Do not blindly follow the advice of friends, because the conditions in each case may differ, and it is important to take into account all the nuances, consider some important criteria:
| Strength | It is important that the product maintains reliability over the longest possible period of time. And if the metal construction satisfies these requirements, then not every plastic nozzle has the necessary qualities - it is important that the material used is impact-resistant plastic that is resistant to temperature extremes. |
| Corrosion Resistance | According to this indicator, the opposite situation is observed - the plastic is not afraid of moisture, does not give in to corrosion at all, while the metal can rust very quickly. It is best to use products made of brass, since they are not afraid of moisture and have high reliability, it is better to refuse ordinary steel elements, although their price is much lower. |
| Compliance design | If the connecting thread on the watering can not match the mount on the flexible liner or rod, you will have to additionally purchase adapters that can degrade the appearance of the structure. It is better to make all the necessary measurements in advance in order to know exactly what you need. |
| Practicality | It is necessary to choose simple knots that you can install with your own hands without the involvement of professionals. In addition, if you want to save water, then a water-saving nozzle is ideal for you, this option is also well suited for communications with little pressure. |
Tip! It is best to opt for the products of well-known manufacturers, it guarantees high quality performance and design compliance with the conditions of operation in our systems.
Types of structures and features of their installation
There is a huge variety of options on the market - from the simplest to the most unusual and even outlandish. We will study the most popular and sought after ones. (See also the article Tropical Rain Lake Shower: Features.)
Nozzle Types
We will consider options that are less familiar to customers than usual, so you can learn all the features of each type as concisely and clearly as possible:
- If you need a shower nozzle for a summer shower, then the easiest way is to purchase a plastic version, which is a knot combined with a tap. This solution allows you to ensure maximum durability, despite the fact that the installation instructions are very simple: you simply fix it on both sides of the container, which is installed above your head in the shower compartment.
- A shower head for saving water does not outwardly differ from the usual options, the biggest difference is the internal device that allows you to add air to the liquid, providing a tight, tight stream at a cost of water almost half less.. This is due to the design features in which the water flow is clearly regulated.
- Another separate option is a shower nozzle for a faucet in the kitchen; this solution not only reduces water consumption, but also provides a tight jet that allows you to carry out all the necessary work much more efficiently and efficiently.. At the same time, the system can be equipped with LED backlighting.
- Another interesting option is the nozzle with tourmaline, this option allows you to turn the shower into a therapeutic procedure, as the water, passing through different types of tourmaline, is cleansed and subjected to various influences, due to which fatigue is removed, the condition of joints and muscles is improved. In addition, such a system neutralizes heavy metals and chlorine contained in the water, which gives even more useful qualities of the design.
Tip! To ensure maximum effect, it is necessary to disassemble the structure once a week and wash the granules under running water, after which they should be dried in the sun for 2-3 hours.
Installation recommendations
In fact, the work is very simple, and almost anyone can handle it, the general recommendations are:
- First you need to stock up with all the required tools, it all depends on the design features, but most often you need a plumbing key and a screwdriver, as well as a sealing compound. Also do not forget about the O-rings - be sure to check their availability when purchasing the nozzle.
- If you replace an old part with a new one, then it must be removed, for this the plumbing key with which the assembly is clamped is taken. Sometimes you will need a special adapter for mounting, so you need to purchase it in advance so that after work does not stop because of this little thing.
- When attaching a new element, it is important to do everything very carefully so as not to damage the surface and not leave scratches on it. To do this, between the jaws and the metal is enclosed or a cloth, or any other material. When tightening, do not apply too much force in order not to damage the rubber seal and not to deform the body of the watering can.
Replacing the nozzle on the kitchen faucet is done in a similar order with the only difference that at first the aerator is unscrewed from the spout and a new element is put in its place.
If you notice that the pressure has deteriorated, you may need to clean the system, for this you should disassemble the structure as shown in the diagram, and carefully inspect all the elements, if they have accumulated limescale and rust, then you need to wash all the parts with a special tool. To prevent such trouble in the future, we advise you to put a water filter.
Conclusion
The choice of possible solutions is quite wide, so the tourmaline shower head provides a therapeutic effect, and special options reduce water costs, that is, these elements increase the functionality of the system. The video in this article will tell some important facts from our topic in more detail.