What should be the height of the faucet above the bathroom?

When arranging the bathroom, each person is faced with a situation in which he asks the question of what should be the height of the faucet above the bathroom. To clarify this point, it is necessary to study the basic requirements and features of the installation of plumbing.

As a rule, the height of the mixer in the bathrooms is selected based on the following parameters:

• based on the individual requirements of consumers;
• selected installation method;
• mixer assignments;
• design features spout.

If we talk about the individual comfort of a person, there are recommendations of SNiP. According to these requirements, the mixer must be located at a height that can not be less than 120 cm. These measurements are made from the pallet.Such calculations are determined for people who have an average height. For a tall or short person, such an arrangement of the crane will be accompanied by inconveniences. For these reasons, experts recommend that each person be personally chosen to choose at what distance it is better to install plumbing fixtures.

The type of installation also determines the distance at which the crane will be hung. Modern sanitary devices can be mounted on the side of the bathroom, built into the wall or installed on racks that are present in the shower cubicles. To solve the question of what distance is best to install the mixer, you will need to add to a fixed figure of 0.85 the height of the tray and the stand under the bath. To carry out their calculations should be from the floor surface or from the pallet. In 89% of cases, bath holders are used to create the desired sewage slope. Using the addition of all quantities, you can calculate at what level the mixer should be installed.

If you plan to share plumbing for the bath and washbasin, you will need to make simple calculations.In most cases, for these purposes faucets with rotary and long spouts are selected. For calculations of the required height, one meter should be measured from the floor surface, and then added to the resulting figure of 10–15 cm. These calculations are made for consumers with an average height.

There are many brands on the marketwho are ready to offer their consumers a variety of variations of devices that contribute to the supply of water. They are able to surprise everyone with their forms, choice of height and spout. To ensure comfort, you should pay attention to the length and height of the mixer. This parameter can reach 20 cm. The smaller and straighter the spout, the higher the plumbing can be placed.

Also pay attention to the presence of the aerator. When choosing, it is necessary to remember that if the mixer does not have a directing jet of the aerator, during operation there will be a lot of spray around it and water consumption will increase. To prevent possible inconveniences, experts strongly recommend studying the technical characteristics of the crane, and then proceed to the selection of the height of the location.

When deciding on what distance from the bath is better to place the mixer, remember that this plumbing is connected to a single water supply. Competent installation, meeting all the requirements that apply to installation, provide ease of bathing and extend the service life of the crane.

Standards for the location of plumbing in the bathroom are regulated by SNiP 3.05.01-85. The regulatory documents specify two basic rules for placement.

• Indicators of the height of sanitary devices above the bathroom. This indicator contains a segment from the upper sides of the bathroom to the faucet itself. Features of this location are that it has an impact on the degree of noise during water intake, the number of splashes that occur during this process. If the distance between these elements is small, it will be uncomfortable to wash large objects, as well as to draw water in various containers.
• The height of the faucets from the floor surface. The installation regulations indicate the distance between sanitary appliances and floors. This value influences the level of pressure in the water supply system itself, as well as the pressure of water that is supplied from the tap.

Previously, the installation standard for SNiP 3.05.01-85 should have been complied with.However, even such strict criteria could be changed if it was a question of medical facilities for children, where the mixer was placed high to eliminate the appearance of injuries during water procedures.

The mixer layout standard defines the following values:

• the distance from the bath to the tap should not be less than 200 cm;
• the height of the plumbing from the floor surface can not be less than 800 mm;

• in medical institutions, it is recommended to hang faucets at a distance of 1100 mm from the floor surface; for a shower cabin, a distance which cannot be less than 1200 mm and more than 1500 mm should be observed;
• If you are installing the unit in a shower cabin, you should mark a distance of 12 cm from the pallet;
• If you decide to use one faucet that will be located above the bathtub and the sink, observe the indicators where the height above the bathtub is at least 300 mm and the faucet should be placed at least 250 mm above the sink.

Choose a bathroom can be any tap that you like best. Some users choose a single-lever mixer, which is located on the sides of the bath, while others decide that the use of a built-in faucet in the wall will be more comfortable.

The level of the height of the plumbing in the bathroom is not the only indicator of proper installation. Thanks to the wide range on the market of sanitary ware it is possible to mount the mixer in various ways.

There are several mounting options for faucets.

• To the wall. Exterior plumbing fixtures can be installed directly to the wall of bathrooms. Such devices differ in the favorable price, various design. They are easy to install and maintain. The advantage of such mixers is that they are easy to repair.
• Built-in models. Such mixers are classified as modern. Their attachments are located in the holes in the tub. Such cranes have a higher cost if compared with simple models. Most people choose this option, as it looks more attractive. Among the shortcomings, you can undo the fact that they are “hiding”, so you need to dismantle the bath, which is not always convenient.

They are more affordable and easy to operate. If you prefer built-in models, then you should pay attention to the quality of the device when buying, so that it will last for a maximum period.

Experts with extensive experience with confidence declare that the wrong height of installation of the faucet can affect the ease of operation of the bathroom. Therefore, it is recommended to study the recommendations and standards that apply to the installation of plumbing. Do not neglect reading the manufacturer's instructions.

Common errors include the following.

• Too high location of the faucet above the bathtub may cause the loud noise to add water to the buckets and other containers. This fact can greatly irritate the other inhabitants of the apartment. Especially strong noise is observed in thick-walled baths;
• A large section between the bottom of the bowl and the faucet will cause the water jets to form too much spray when dropped. This factor will cause the finishing material to deteriorate on the walls in the room and increase the level of humidity;

• Too small a distance between the bowl and the mixer can helpthat the washing of large items will be accompanied by difficulties;
• Installation at high altitude causes inconvenience in use. Many people were faced with the fact that when they stretched to the mixer, they fell because the surface was wet. Such falls can cause severe injuries.

In order to eliminate errors during the installation of the mixer, one should follow the recommendations of the masters, the manufacturer and the established norms of the SNiP.

Installation of plumbing will not be difficult test for a person who is already familiar with the design and principle of operation of this device.

Beginners are advised to familiarize themselves with the advice of professionals who will help to deal with some of the features of water connections.

• For the assembly and installation of plumbing will require a wrench or wrench. It is necessary to work with these tools carefully, as if you exert more effort than necessary, you can spoil the device. It is necessary to tighten without effort, so as not to disrupt the thread. When all installation activities are completed, you need to open the water and check for leaks.If necessary, use the key to tighten the mixer in places of leakage.

• Before you fasten the device to the wall, it is worthwhile to visually evaluate how convenient the mixer will be. "By eye" to determine the required distance, to assess the appearance and ease of placement.
• To find the optimal distance for plumbing, which will be located on the wall, you should draw a diagram of the location of the plumbing device, indicating the approximate dimensions of the room and other items.

• If you do the work from scratch, you should choose plastic pipes or metal-plastic. They should be connected to a single plumbing system, and the end of the pipe should be placed in the bathroom. At the end of the pipe are fittings, which later installed plumbing. The distance between the water connections should be 15 mm. It is necessary to arrange elements in the uniform horizontal planes.
• If you correctly install the mixer, then there will be no leaks, and the water supply will be accompanied by powerful pressure.
• Before being determined with the height of the crane, you should study the properties of the sanitary device.This must be done before installation. These characteristics will influence the placement of the mixer.

• If after installation you are faced with the fact that the water flows too weakly, the reason may be a clogged aerator. The problem can be fixed with a simple cleaning.
• When carrying out calculations, it is necessary to take into account that modern sanitary appliances may have larger dimensions than the previous mixer. This is due to the fact that new models have different filtering elements and other additions.
• After the installation is completed, it is necessary to open the water to an incomplete capacity in order to eliminate the water hammer.
• The eccentrics which are turned out in the water socket should be located at the uniform level.

• To seal the eccentrics, you can use a fum-tape or sanitary thread. Alternatively, some masters use a filling paste that is designed for these works.

These recommendations will help facilitate the installation of the mixer.and also to determine the height at which the new crane should be located.

Installation of the faucet in the bathroom, see the following video.