Wall shower: what it consists of and how it works

For most of us, the day begins and ends with water-hygiene procedures. They not only support our health and body tone, but also improve mood.

Most often in bathrooms the wall-mounted shower mixer is installed. We will talk about such devices in our article.

Device equipment

Shower devices have different designs. About them below.

Spout type

1. Standard, low spout. It can be small (fixed) or pivotal (elongated). Mixers with this gander have a spout / shower switch.
2. Special faucets for the shower do not have a spout and a node that redirects the flow of water. They are compact and designed for shower cubicles.
3. Universal fixtures for simultaneous maintenance of the washbasin and bathtub. The instruction specifies that such spouts should be long and high.

Ways of mounting a shower unit

1. A hand shower consists of a hose and a watering can.. Its wall type is mounted on the wall. Built-in analog - on top of the mixer.

Note! It is best if the wall-mounted shower holder has a hinge. So you can change the angle of the direction of the jets of water for your height and location in the shower.

1. Analogues on the rack-bar. Many users of average height prefer them. They are more convenient in comparison with manual adaptation. For example, women prefer wall shower bars because they allow free use of hygiene products, washing and massage devices, and make it possible to wash their heads without hindrance.

1. Stationary overhead showers with hidden liner are most aesthetic.. Outside, there remains only the device grille.

Mixer design

A wall-mounted mixer with a hygienic shower or its usual type can have a different device.

Lever

Such devices are now the most popular. It is possible to regulate the flow of water, its pressure and temperature in them with a single lever.

A distributor in such a device is a cartridge-type or ball-type cartridge. Such nodes are very reliable and durable.

Valve

This is a traditional type of mixer. In it, the supply of hot and cold water is regulated by means of two valves with faucet-boxes inside; handles (lambs) are rotated around its axis.

The main drawback of the design is the need to use gaskets-seals made of rubber or silicone for its components. They are short-lived and regularly fail.

Thermostatic

Such mixers are equipped with a thermostat that controls and maintains the temperature of the liquid. The device has two regulators - for pressure and degree of water heating.

A faucet for a hygienic wall-mounted shower of this type has such advantages.

1. It has a water saving mode option.
2. By accurately setting its temperature, you will also reduce the cost of heating the fluid.
3. Thermostatic device will protect you from icy water or boiling water.
4. The device responds to pressure fluctuations in the system. It eliminates a similar problem, working as usual.

It should be immediately noted that the price of such a mixer, based on its expanded functionality, is much higher than conventional counterparts.

Personal care shower device

The hygienic shower is a separate, specific kind of sanitary devices. It consists of a watering can, a hose and a mixer, it has no spout. The device is intended for the implementation of water-hygienic procedures (mostly women) after visiting the toilet.

The sink for him is the toilet. On this basis, the device for ease of use should be located at the level of your belt. Therefore, wall racks for the shower in this case are not used.

Device design

1. The watering can in the device will be connected to the mixer by a reinforced (reinforced) hose with a length of 1-1.5 m.
2. On the body of the watering can is usually located a special button (shut-off valve). By pressing it, the user controls the flow and pressure of water.

Note! Of fundamental importance in this case is the quality of the valve. It should be designed for strong and sharp pressing. Otherwise, the part will quickly break.

1. The most comfortable in the use of the soul with a built-in thermostat. You can immediately adjust the desired water supply temperature and no longer do this.
2. Recently popular devices, additionally equipped with a hairdryer.

The best quality mixers are made of chrome-plated brass. The hose is made from modern plastics or durable rubber; it is reinforced with reinforcement or metal inserts.

The watering device has a small size (this type is called a drip) and is made of chrome-plated plastic or metal. Holes for water streams are made of rubber.

Wall type hygienic devices

Now manufacturers produce many models of such sanitary appliances. However, the most popular set of wall hygienic shower.

Such a device is mounted on the wall near the toilet, from any side convenient to you. To use it, you have to reach the shower with your hand, take the watering can and press the shut-off valve.

Wall appliances are divided into two types: outdoor and embedded.

In the first case, the device is fixed directly on the wall. To do this, it comes with a wall holder for a shower head.

Installation of such a device is quite simple. You can put it at any time convenient for you, you do not need to wait for the overhaul of your home. Often, to improve the comfort of using the device, its shower holder is placed on one side, the mixer itself on the other.

Note! Experts strongly recommend to consider one moment. To prevent leakage, be sure to turn off the water after using the device with the handle of the mixer. Only operate the shut-off valve is not enough.

Installation of embedded devices is much more complicated. The kit with such a device includes a hose with a shower, a faucet and a wall holder for a shower head.

To install the device, it is necessary either to gouge the wall itself in order to place the mixer and supply pipes in the cavity, or to leave it all behind its casing (plasterboard, wall panels, etc.). Outside the wall will be located only the handle of the mixer and a hose with a shower.

Proceeding from this, before installing such a shower with your own hands, you should choose pipes from reliable and durable materials that can withstand temperature changes, hydraulic shocks, etc.

Technical specifications

Below is a table with an example of the technical characteristics of a high-quality hygienic device with wall mounting next to the toilet.

The wall-mounted hygienic shower kit includes:

• mixer with control lever;
• connecting reinforced hose;
• watering can shower;
• key for fixing the handle to the mixer body;
• passport and warranty card;
• assembly drawing;
• fastening of the shower to the wall (wall holders with a bar are not used).

Conclusion

Wall type shower is the easiest to install. In addition, such a plumbing device is easy to use and can provide you with maximum comfort when making water treatments.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the video in this article.