Selection Tips
Before you start choosing and installing a siphon for a urinal, you should think about some features of their choice.
Here are a few points that you should pay attention to when you want to get a urinal in your own home
First of all, if you have a ready-made sewerage and plumbing system, then choose floor models. It will not be difficult to change the system a little if you want to make an open circuit. If your wiring is hidden behind a sheathing, installing a urinal can be a pain in the ass. You still have to remove the skin, make small, and maybe major repairs. If you plan to install a hanging-type urinal, then it is best to do this when you are going to carry out a full renovation in your bathroom. Otherwise, the installation of the installation will cause many problems and difficulties.
Consider how much free space you have available. If the space is small enough, then a wall-mounted urinal is your best solution as it takes up the least amount of space. Therefore, when the area allows, choose the option that you like best.
You choose the drainage system yourself, regardless of the cost of the product itself to cope with natural needs. The main thing is that the siphon for the urinal works efficiently, allows you to efficiently drain the drain into the sewer. Even if you have chosen a cheap model of plumbing, you can purchase a quality urinal siphon and an automatic drain system without any problems.
Manufacturer. It is unlikely that you are familiar with all the companies that produce urinals. However, there are a number of world-famous companies that have earned wide recognition for the quality of their products.
Choose reliable, trusted companies.
Last but not least is the look. Here you already need to focus on personal preferences, your taste, the features of the interior design, in which it is planned to fit a new plumbing fixture.
Siphon selection
The market for plumbing parts and fixtures is very diverse, so it can be difficult for a beginner to figure out which siphon should be purchased for a toilet bowl and which one is best for a urinal. A siphon is an extremely important, albeit almost invisible, element of plumbing systems.
In fact, this is a part that connects the outlet from a plumbing fixture (for example, from a urinal) and a sewer pipe. The function of the siphon is to ensure the unimpeded discharge of used water into the sewer system. Therefore, one of the most important characteristics of the siphon is its throughput.
In addition, it is precisely due to the presence of a siphon that gases from the sewerage system cannot enter the apartment, so there is no smell. This condition is ensured by the presence of a layer of water - a “water plug” in the siphon elbow. There are two types of siphons:
- Bottled, which is shaped like a regular bottle;
- Knees that are shaped like the letters "U" or "S".
Two types of siphon installation are possible:
- External installation, when all parts of the structure are brought out;
- Concealed installation, when parts of the siphon and pipes are hidden in the wall or covered with plumbing parts.
According to the principle of liquid release, siphons can be horizontal or vertical. In the first case, the liquid is drained into the wall, in the second - into the floor. According to the material of manufacture, siphons for urinals are divided into:
- Metal (most often, cast iron or brass is used);
- Plastic. One of the varieties of plastic models is a siphon, which is made from a corrugated pipe.
The principle of operation of the device
Currently, you can find just a huge number of different versions of pressure taps for urinals.The general principle of operation is that when pressed, the water descends into the flushing area, after a certain time period, the water supply automatically stops. Among the features of the device, we note the following points:
- The case is made so that it is convenient for the user to press the button. At the same time, manufacturers make buttons of large sizes, thereby increasing comfort in use. often the case is made using stainless steel, which additionally undergoes chromium plating.
- When you press the button, the position of the stem changes along with the locking gasket. It is she who blocks the flow, and also provides a high degree of tightness.
- Under the action of a compressed spring, the gasket slowly returns to its original position, due to which the water flow is automatically blocked.
- The movable piston is located inside a plastic cylinder with a bottom. Due to the use of plastic, the operational life of the device is significantly extended, and weight is also reduced.
- In the initial state, a glass of water is set. At the same time, when pressed, the piston removes water through a small hole.
- The operating time of a portioned tap is related to the volume of the cup, as well as the cross section of the hole, the stiffness of the spring used, and some other points. In some cases, instead of a spring, a small needle is installed, which cleans the hole from various blockages.
It should be borne in mind that the design may differ significantly. Some versions are equipped with touch sensors, others work automatically. When choosing, a variety of parameters should be taken into account.
