Installation of hygienic shower: a step by step guide

Fifteen years ago, the presence of a hygienic shower was something exotic in a living room. To date, this device is almost no surprise. Without a doubt, the use of the shower for sanitary treatment of intimate places is much more comfortable even in comparison with a bidet.

First of all, it is recommended to decide whether you need a shower for intimate hygiene. This device was created for sanitary treatment of intimate places after a visit to the toilet room. In Russia, such equipment is extremely rare, but in the Middle East, things are very different.Islam, which is the main religious doctrine, requires improved hygiene, in connection with which more and more often a well-appointed bathroom is called precisely the one where such a device with a shower head is present.

European countries are gradually borrowing this tendency to install a hygienic shower. As for the West, the toilet room was originally built very spacious, so there is still a demand for a classic bidet.

Shower for intimate hygiene has a lot of positives:

• for installation it is practically not required separately allocated space;
• time spent on hygiene using a specialized shower is spent much less than using a regular shower;
• its cost is much lower than other sanitary devices;
• for the installation does not require special knowledge and skills;
• cleaning the bathroom will be much faster and more comfortable;
• such a device makes caring for a baby or an older person easier.

Today, there are several options for hygienic shower.

Each of them - with its own characteristics:

• Bidet - This is a sanitary device, presented in the form of a nozzle, mounted in the toilet. The nozzle can be fixed in the design of the toilet or on a retractable fitting.
• Intimate hygiene shower can be attached to the lid of the bidet. The design itself can be operated with any model of the toilet bowl, as it does not require constant fixation, which makes this model extremely practical and convenient. For example, if you change your place of residence, you can take it with you. Many models are equipped with electric.
• Shower fixed on the wall surface - this is a hidden mount option. To install such a device, you will need to purchase a mixer in which there is no spout.

The most popular models of shower equipment for intimate hygiene are the products of German brands Hansgrohe, Grohe, Kludi Bozz and the Italian brand Migliore. These manufacturers have produced a wide range of sanitary products in various price categories and with different technical features. The most expensive model is the shower equipment, which is equipped with a mixer and thermostat.

As for the size, it is not so simple. At the moment there is no single standard size for all manufacturers. With each brand you can choose the dimensions of sanitary equipment that suit you. For example, a hygienic shower brand Hansgrohe with a flow rate of 7 liters per minute and a hose length of 160 centimeters will cost you 1,800 rubles. A little less will cost equipment from the brand Grohe with a hose length of 125 centimeters, with a flow rate of 2.5 liters per minute for one and a half thousand rubles.

The German brand offers to purchase a shower for intimate hygiene of the external type for 1650 rubles with a hose length of 125 cm and with a water flow rate of 7-9 liters per minute. Well, the most expensive model is the equipment from the Italian brand Migliore for 2800 rubles with a hose length of 150 centimeters and a water consumption of 7 liters per minute.

This kind of device is considered a compact addition to the design of an outdoor bidet. Often, its functionality is not limited only by the implementation of intimate hygiene. In any standard sets of data sanitary devices included faucets, shower hoses, sanitary pans and mounting plates.Additional plumbing elements to the bidet can be installed on both sides.

In the toilet, you can also make a small shower. The main thing is to install and connect it correctly. After you have decided on a shower model for intimate hygiene, it is necessary to perform some manipulations before the installation work itself. First of all, it is necessary to visually determine the location of the future location of the shower equipment.

If you have difficulty in determining the location of the hygienic shower, then make a kind of "fitting." Namely, sit down on the toilet lid and close your eyes, stretch your hand in the direction where it would be more convenient for you to use it. Mark this place with a pencil.The most comfortable shower for intimate hygiene is a distance of 70-80 cm.

So, there are several options for the location and fasteners hygienic shower. These include sink, bathtub, standpipe and wiring. The best option is to install near the sink. Small-sized washbasin fits well on the surface of the toilet or in the corner of the bathroom. The only thing after each use of hygienic shower will be to close the valve. This will significantly extend the life of the shower equipment.

Do not forget that you will need to purchase a specialized mixerIn which there is a spout function and a shower watering can. This option is most preferable, since it excludes the possibility of various kinds of leaks. This will happen only if you forget to close the special tap on the mixer. If you have a washbasin, you will be sure that everything is turned off.

How the installation work will be done on installing a sanitary shower in the bathroom will be determined after selecting its model. There are models that need a major overhaul of the bathroom, while others do not need to dismantle the lining of the wall surface or the change of water distribution patterns.For example, the installation of a bidet toilet bowl follows the same system as the installation of an ordinary toilet bowl. The only difference is that water will need to be supplied and the mixer installed.

Connecting water supply by the following methods:

• the cold water pipe is connected to the ball valve, then to the flexible hose design;
• the pipe with cold and hot water supply is connected to the built-in mixer, which allows the nozzle to supply already warm water;
• The pipe with cold and hot water supply is connected to the thermostat, which is pre-programmed for a fixed temperature mode.

Floor bidet is very similar to an ordinary toilet and has almost no external differences. Hanging bidet involves mounting the tank on the wall surface.

The installation work of the shower equipment on the bidet cover requires compliance with the following algorithm:

• First of all, it is necessary to close the stop valves. This procedure will allow to block the water supply system in the toilet tank. Further, it is recommended to drain all the water in the tank.
• Carefully dismantle the hose, which is necessary for the water to flow into the toilet tank.

• Next, unclip the toilet lid.
• Install the tee.
• Install the hose that is needed to connect the tee to the toilet bowl.
• Then it is recommended to insert the bolt into the plugs, and then into the base plates.
• Fasten the base plates with bolts and plugs to the supporting structure of the toilet bowl. Install the toilet support structure and fasten the bolts to the holes in the toilet bowl.
• Secure the bolts to the base carefully with a plastic washer or gasket.
• Connect the tee with the support structure and make sure that the water supply system works correctly.

Installation of wall shower for intimate hygiene can be done using two methods - open and hidden.

For an open installation will require not so much effort and financial costs. In this case, the mixer is pre-fixed on the wall surface, after which the flexible hose is connected to the watering can. Next, attach the shower holder. A hose, a watering can and a mixer are recommended to be sealed with a sanitary gasket.

For the installation of the hidden method in the surface it is necessary to make a special hole, after which it will lay grooves for leading the hot and cold water supply to the mixing structure.And the warm water will be supplied to the flexible shower hose. The hole in which the mixer is installed will be disguised in the future for finishing. The final step is to install the joystick and connect the hose with a watering can.

Installing the shower for intimate hygiene with a sink is the same as installing an ordinary washbasin. It should be noted that not every mixer is suitable for this design. To do this, you will need to acquire a specialized sanitary ware, in which the spout and the hygienic shower itself will be present. In the presence of a sink, it is only necessary to replace the old mixer with a new device. For small bathrooms and sanitary facilities, manufacturers produce an angular model or one that is conveniently placed above the toilet bowl.

In order to extend the life of the hygienic shower, it is recommended to regularly shut off the water supply system after each use. If this procedure is ignored, shut-off valves and supply hoses under significant water pressure can simply cease to function.

In addition, the chosen height of installation of shower equipment for intimate hygiene plays a huge role. It is required to select this indicator so that all family members feel comfortable using this sanitary fixture. Often, a hygienic shower can be installed around a washbasin or toilet bowl.

Some models of the shower for intimate hygiene suggest the presence of a separate sink in the bathroom. In addition, this model is one of the safest options in terms of all kinds of leaks. A very practical option, but on the condition that the dimensions of the bathroom allow the installation of a small sink. In addition, you will have access to the washbasin, which can be used after visiting the toilet.

The shower fixed on a wall is a variant of the hidden installation. To mount such a device, it is necessary to purchase a mixer in advance, in which there is no spout.This type of shower equipment can be fixed on any wall surface that is convenient for you, and even on drywall, since no additional construction work is required.

The bidet is the sanitary device presented in the form of the nozzle which is built in a toilet bowl. The nozzle can be mounted in the toilet construction or on the retractable fitting. Often people prefer to use a bidet, compact washbasin or basket for already used toilet paper. Have a bidet near the toilet for more comfortable use.

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