Even if during the repair process the sink in the kitchen or bathroom remains the same, then it is better to replace all communications suitable for it. First of all, this applies to such a product as a siphon. The operation is quite simple, so you do not need to call a professional plumber. But in order to avoid unpleasant consequences, you should know how to assemble the sink siphon correctly.
The purpose of the siphon
The siphon is a very simple device, but it performs several important functions at once:
- The main purpose is to drain water from the sink into the sewer.
- Due to the presence of a characteristic bend, constantly filled with water, a water seal is formed, which does not allow unpleasant odors from the sewer to enter the room.
- The siphon also prevents clogging of sewer channels due to the installed grates, and many models have easily accessible sumps. Their periodic cleaning will prevent silting of sewer pipes.
Only a high-quality installation will ensure the performance of all these functions. Therefore, it is important to know how to properly assemble the siphon. But initially you should choose a new model in the store, and there are not so few varieties of them.
Production material
Siphons are made from the following materials:
- Metal. They are usually brass chrome plated products, bronze, copper and steel are less common. Metal devices look very nice, but brass and copper siphons require careful handling and constant care. Drain fixtures made of such material should be purchased only if the product is in plain sight. At the same time, you should also think about how to organically fit it into the interior of the room. A siphon and a mixer made in the same style will look good.
- Plastic. The cheapest and most commonly used models. If the siphon is hidden in a tulip or bedside table, then its appearance fades into the background. At the same time, plastic products have excellent performance: they are not subject to corrosion, they are light, they are easy to install, they are not prone to clogging.
Species and types
There are three main siphon designs:
- Corrugated siphon. It is a bent corrugated hose, the necessary bend of which is formed using a special clamp. The main advantages of such models are low cost and ease of installation. In addition, they do not create a rigid structure. This is convenient if the sink can be moved to another location in the future. High-quality corrugated siphon -
- Pipe (aka straight-through). To create a water seal, a special pipe bend in the form of the Latin letter “S” is used. But to clear the blockage, you will have to disassemble the entire structure, so such siphons, which were very common before, are no longer in such demand. Good model for your money -
- Bottle. The most popular model for the sink. The rigid design with the opening settler is most convenient in operation. It can be made of both plastic and metal. We use these -
