In the 17th century in France, the bidet was invented - the bath on the legs intended for intimate hygiene, and more specifically for the ablution of intimate zones. Over the years, the bidet changed and now resembles the usual toilet, only with the mixer instead of a tank. Similar to the toilet visual, and in fact the bidet correctly compare with a bath or washbasin.
Features
Such a plumbing device has long started using popularity. Does humanity be less followed by hygiene? Not. There are several reasons for his not popularity. The first is not all aware in the appointment and usefulness of the bidet. After all, it can be used not only in hygienic purposes, but as a bath for washing the legs. It is very convenient for people suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system, hemorrotype, is also convenient for young children and older people.
And this is not all the advantages. With the bidet you do not have to take a shower or bath more often than required. It will save time cleaning the bath.
Well, the second reason for its unpopularity is small toilet size. It is simply not to put it. But it can be corrected. The bidet is installed in the bathroom or buy a toilet with a bidet function that will save space.
There are cases when the bidet acquired as an element of luxury and never used them. But you now know that the bidet allows you to create comfortable conditions, after a trip to the toilet.
If you think about installing the bidet, know that it will not be difficult to build it with your own hands. Together with this device, an instruction is on which all items must be strictly followed. It is desirable that the instruction during installation was in sight.
Buying a bidet starts from choosing a place in the bathroom, calculating its size, location of waste and water pipes. Depending on the type of installation, pipes that are supplied to the plumbing device can be open, hidden in the wall and built into the case.
The hygiene device is outdoor, mounted and combined type with a fountain-shaped and downward flow of water. Miscellaneous style with different functions: hairdryer, hydromassage, air deodorization, etc.
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Also, for connecting the bidet, you need to be equipped with a screwdriver, wrench and adjustable keys, perforator, pacles, silicone sealant, mounting ribbon.
Buy bidets better immediately with the toilet of one brand. So the interior will be more harmonious. And if the toilet is already purchased, try to remember the article and the series of the manufacturer to choose a similar bidet model. The type of bidet connection should be as for the toilet bowl.
It should also be borne in mind that the mixers are usually purchased separately.
What a model of a hygienic device, the drain valve is automatic. To connect a floor bidet, a special fastener for the toilet is required, and the flexible tube serves as a join with sewage.
Collect the mixer
The plumbing device is mounted with a floating head mixer rotating 360 ° C. It has a special lever for discovering and closing a drain. There are several types: SHIPING, BENTENTILE, WITH PHOTOEMENT, THERMOSTATIC. The latter view is the most optimal option.
The assembly of the mixer on the bidet is not very different from the assembly for the sink and is in this way:
- Put the rubber gasket and decorative lining to the lower part of the mixer;
- Screw flexible hoses with warm and hot water to the mixer. Fasten the pipe should be carefully not tightened, so as not to break the tightness;
- Connect the mixer and plumbing with studs, pre-put on them rubber lining. Studs screw the hairpins, and then tighten the screwdriver;
- Purpose a stubborn metal washer, on the studs are naked nuts;
- Mixer Install the center and secure nuts;
- Treat sealant jacks.
We collect siphon
Like a mixer, siphon is sold separately. It has different models and technology of connection, so consult with the seller when choosing a siphon. Any model is mounted simply and has a long service life. Siphons for bidets from plastic, brass and stainless steel are produced.
Siphon is installed as follows:
- Mount the drain grille with the rubber lining;
- Secure the lattice with a wedge-shaped ring;
- Ring of the tanning tube lubricate the sealant and insert the squabble of the waste pipe inside the squabble of the sewer;
- Check the connection for tightness;
- Connect the siphon with a tap tube and screw the nut.
By performing connections, use the pass or sanitary linen. The panel is wound on the thread strictly in its direction, in this case wound threads will not be filled.
Combined with toilet
If the size of the bathroom does not allow you to connect a hygiene device, you can buy a toilet unitasted with a shower, or condemn the bidet cover.
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A special nozzle is mounted in a toilet bowl bidet, and an electronically controlled device in the tank.
The nozzle is put forward in the case of need, without touching the walls of the bowl. She is also self-cleaning before starting work and after water pressure for a few seconds. Water supply is carried out using buttons mounted on the outside of the bowl. Very rarely encounters water supply using pedals.
The function of the toilet bidet is the same as the usual bidet: blowing, heated.
If you do not plan to change the toilet, install the bidet cover. It is most simple in the installation. It is enough to connect it to the water supply and electricity, and then attach to the toilet to the toilet as the usual cover according to the instructions.
When the siphon and the mixer is assembled, the bidet itself is connected.
It is mounted as well as a simple toilet. A plumbing device is put on the required place, markups are made, the hole drill is carried out, then bolted with bolts. Finally, water supply and sewage is connected.
With rising water flows
Installation of a bidet with a fountaining water pressure is more complicated. The fact is that the water circulates inside the rim of the cover, heating it. Powered regulating mechanism pushes water fountain up
Such a device is equipped with a special eyeliner, which does not absorb the used water, pouring onto the fountain.
Before connecting the bidet, the water supply regulator is collected and connected, and then connect the water supply and sewage. After the plumbing device is fixed.
Suspended
The built-in bidet has its advantages:
- Hidden communication that can not spoil your view of the bathroom design.
- Saving area of the room. The bowl of the bidet is not so hard forward, which allows you to save a little space. This is an excellent option for small rooms.
- Easy in cleaning the room, since this plumbing device does not relieve on the floor.
- And, of course, simple installation.
The suspension bidet consists of a carrier frame and bowls. Installation is a support of the bowl, as well as the place of installation of the bidet. It allows you to accurately adjust the height of the plumbing device.
Mounting a suspended bidet such:
- Prepare a niche for installation. For this purpose is made in the wall in the sizes of the carrier frame;
- Move the tap and sewer system;
- Install the installation by attaching the lower legs to the floor, and the upper fasteners to the wall;
- Connect the installation of the installation with sewage, secure the plumbing on the bar and screw the stud into the carrier frame. A bowl will be mounted on the studs;
- Sewing niche plasterboard;
- Attach the bowl and connect the bidet to the pipes with water and sewage. Between the wall and the bowl, be sure to put the gasket from rubber or silicone coming in the kit. It will become a buffer that will protect the wall from destruction and the bowl, and also compensates for the loads on the installations of the installation;
- Secure the bidet, spinning the nut.
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If the rubber lining does not fit, it can be done independently. Take the usual silicone in the tubes and apply it around the perimeter of the bowl. When silicone dries off, you can fix the bidet.
In spinning the nut there are nuances. If it is strongly tightened, the plasterboard will drive, and if not soak, the bidet will hang. Here the main thing is to find the golden middle.
Mounting plum in the floor
As mentioned above, the mixer on the bidet is mounted as on the sink, and the sewage is connected as a long-acquired toilet to us. And the recommended plums in the floor is made as for the shower.
Power Power - remove water from the floor, prevent the dampness and formation of mold. The design is advised to do during the repair of all the floor in the room, since it is necessary to work on waterproofing and screed.
A special ladder made from brass, steel or plastic, which connects with sewage system. Drug must necessarily be durable and resistant to corrosion.
At the beginning of work, remove the floor of the floor, and then put waterproofing. Pipe for water drain Connect with sewer output and check tightness.
On top, put the heat-insulating layer, such as foam, and pour the cement mixture.
Watch that the plum funnel fits tightly to the floor. When cement dries, you can start finishing work.
You can sum up. When connecting the bidet, consider the type of design and the location of the sewage. Buy a plumbing device with instructions in your understandable language and sternly follow it. If the bathroom is not a large size, use the bidet lids or a toilet bidet. Make the plum in the floor, the water will flock, preventing dampness indoors.