Shower set - the main features of this type of construction
A few decades ago, baths took leading positions, and souls were found most often in public places. But over time, the second option became increasingly popular due to mobility, a small footprint and economical water consumption. We will consider this type of design as a shower set - this group of products is a universal solution with which you can make a comfortable and functional bath room.
Main selection criteria
The choice of a high-quality shower headset is very important, because this is a rather expensive purchase, and any malfunctions can be expensive. There are several basic requirements that each construction must meet:
| Functionality | This term refers to a specific set of functions that equipment can perform. And the principle “the more the better” is irrelevant here, because sometimes the water supply network cannot provide the required water pressure, and even more often you simply will not use certain modes, therefore there will be no benefit from their presence. |
| Aesthetic appeal | It's all very simple: you choose a specific product, based on your tastes and preferences, but do not forget that the design should be combined with the other elements of the interior, this applies to both the color and type of decorative coating, and the style of execution. |
| The convenience of use | Again, this is quite a subjective factor, it all depends on what you are used to, although it is worth noting that modern high-tech options are so easy to use that even the greatest adherents of the classics will appreciate it. |
| Reliability and durability | In fact, it is difficult to determine the quality by eye, but there are a few simple recommendations: the optimum material is brass, it is easy to determine by the large weight and the characteristic color of the metal from the inside (threaded, etc.). It is also very important that the manufacturer be known among buyers and specialists. |
| Cost of | Another important criterion is the price, since quality options are not cheap, and the race for savings can turn into a big disappointment in a few months. |
Note! Another evidence of a good product is a high-quality surface coating, it should be uniform without any divorces and flaws. In all serious enterprises, quality control meets the highest standards.
Types of shower sets and features of their installation
If you think that all such constructions are made in the same version, then this is far from the case, in fact, there are a lot of varieties, but we will consider only the most popular and demanded ones.
Basic product options
In the trade network, the following modifications can be found most often:
- Shower set with spout - this solution is best suited for cases when the shower is combined with a bath or a separate niche is installed in the room. The main difference is the presence of a gander, which can successfully perform the functions of a conventional mixer, but at the same time all other elements are present in the system. This is a self-sufficient and complete solution for the bathroom, you will not need any additional elements.
- Shower sets with overhead shower without mixer - this budget solution can be used as a supplement to already operating communications. The system is a rack with a watering can, which is attached to the installed mixer and is regulated by using it. By and large, this option can not be considered complete, but its main advantage is the low cost and availability to a wide range of buyers.
- The classic system consists of a top and bottom watering can.. We figured out the top option, and the bottom one is a rain on a flexible hose, the presence of such a watering can increases usability, because sometimes it is much easier to use a compact rain, it is faster and more economical. Experts have long come to the conclusion that the presence of both nodes is the best solution, besides there is a mixer in the system by default.
- Another very interesting group of structures, the main difference of which is that most of the nodes are in the wall or behind a decorative panel when it comes to the shower. The body of the mixer, the pipelines are hidden from the eyes, and there are only adjusting units in view, the upper watering can, the spout (if available) and the lower watering can on the flexible hose. This option looks more interesting, but the installation instructions are much more complicated.
- A separate group of structures needs to be highlighted in which the upper watering can is a so-called tropical shower.. Its main difference is the large size, which allows you to drench the entire person as a whole, while the water droplets imitate heavy rain, which has a relaxing and tonic effect on the human body. The only thing to remember is a fairly large amount of water consumption.
- The newest type of construction is a headset with a thermostatic mixer, which greatly improves usability.. You do not need to adjust the temperature each time, now you make all the necessary adjustments only once, a special thermostat will support the settings, you just need to open the water - and after a few seconds you can go into the shower without fear of scalding or falling under the icy stream.
Installation Recommendations
Works may vary depending on the design, we will consider general recommendations on how to install open and hidden systems with our own hands.
As for the first option, the following can be noted:
- Work is not particularly different from the mounting of conventional mixers, but it is important to use only high-quality components and use special tools for sealing threaded connections.
- The first step is to bring the communication to the place of attachment. At the same time, the pipe outlets should correspond to the thread and its diameter to the connecting nodes in the headset kit.
- Further, it is very important to properly position the bar, which is attached to the overhead shower. Height is determined by the height of the tallest member of the family, it should be comfortably placed under the rain, but the height of the bar should allow you to make certain adjustments if necessary.
- It is important to determine the optimal angle of the watering can, the water jet should fall in such a way as to fall as close as possible to the sink and not to splash the walls, since with time they can form a lime scale. Again, after the trial run, you can make final adjustments.
- The rod is fastened with dowels; for this purpose, holes are drilled in the wall at a certain distance. The width of the holders can be different, this is an additional advantage. It is important that the fasteners are held as securely as possible.
If you have a hidden system, then the work is done as follows:
- First of all, remember that you will additionally need pipes for hidden communications, it is best to choose products made of copper, in extreme cases, plastic and metal-plastic. It is very important to use special type fittings that do not need to be periodically checked and ensure the durability of the connections.
- Then you should make the grooves for laying pipes, special attention should be paid to the installation of the mixer, the depth of the niche should correspond to the thickness of the adjustment unit. For shaving is used either a perforator or a grinder with a disc on the stone.
Note! If in the future the walls will be tiled, do not forget to take into account the thickness of the ceramics and the layer of glue, because this can make the location of the mixing block too deep.
- First, all the hidden elements are assembled, then the walls are finished and only after that all the external knots are put: adjusting handles, watering cans, rain, etc. It is important to do all the work carefully so as not to damage the threaded connections and not to scratch the decorative coating on the surface of the individual elements.
Conclusion
The video in this article will help to understand this issue even better. It does not matter what design is used by you - whether it be a shower set with a mixer or just a bar to be connected to an existing structure, you need to choose a quality product and correctly put it.