When renovating a bathroom, you can not do without replacing plumbing. Installing a new washbasin involves installing a new faucet, plumbing and siphon. The choice of the latter should be taken especially carefully, because the speed of draining water depends on it, which means the quality of the sink. The metal siphon for the sink not only provides optimal conditions for draining, but also successfully complements the interior of the room.
Why the chrome version of the siphon?
Chrome plated sink siphon There are a number of advantages due to which this type of plums is chosen by an increasing number of buyers:
- Strength. Chromed metal is a strong material. It is not so easy to accidentally damage it.
- Durability. A chrome-plated product will last not a year or two, the need for replacement will arise very soon.
- Stylish appearance.
- Corrosion resistance: chrome-plated surface reliably protects any metal from rust and oxide.
- Reliability of the whole structure.
- Resistance to mechanical influences.
- Unaffected by high temperatures.
- Ease of installation.
- Resistant to aggressive chemicals.
- The product does not support combustion, does not melt.
High-quality chrome-plated drain for sinks is not cheap. You need to choose a drain from trusted manufacturers, otherwise there is a risk of meeting poor build quality or factory defects. This design can quickly fail, so it's not worth saving.
Varieties
The most commonly used are the following main types of chrome siphons:
- bottle;
- pipe.
bottle siphon
This type is most often used in the equipment of sinks. Bottle siphons consist of a body, outlet and socket.
Features of drain structures of this type:
- They serve for a long time, do not require specific maintenance, they will not have to be changed for a long time.
- They are easy to clean, because such plums are disassembled. No dismantling is required to clean them.
- The body of the product retains small objects that accidentally fall into the washbasin, such as jewelry.
- Additional devices and equipment can be connected to the drain.
- Modern models are equipped with a water level control system.
Installing the drain structure is simple, it does not require special skills. The diagrams in the instructions simply and intelligibly explain the rules for installing the product.
Pipe siphon
The traditional drain of the old model, called the "knee". Such a product is a curved pipe in the form of the letter "U" or "S", due to the bending of which a water seal appears in it. Modern models with a sparkling chrome surface look very stylish.
Design features:
- Due to the specific shape of the device itself and the installation conditions, it is quite difficult to install. It is necessary to accurately select the product in size so that it can be combined with a hole in the sink and sewer drain.
- Cleaning the structure is more difficult than a bottle siphon: you need to remove the knee, clean the product, and then install everything back.
How to choose a chrome siphon
Choosing a chrome siphon is not as easy as it seems. In order not to make a mistake and purchase a suitable model, you need to rely on the following points:
- Scope: what the product is intended for and where it will be used. There are models for baths, sinks, washbasins, showers.
- The structure of the sink, bathtub and other plumbing equipment. The device is purchased for a specific plumbing, so you need to know the features of its structure. Depending on the type of washbasin, pipes, a drain is also selected.
- throughput.This is an indicator of how much pressure the siphon is designed for. The higher it is, the faster the water will drain. Also, its resistance to blockages, the ability to connect additional equipment and the choice of a mixer depend on the throughput of the siphon.
- Material. Chrome-plated can be a steel, brass product, even plastic is coated with chrome. The reliability and strength of the chrome style is much higher, plastic products are usually easier to disassemble for cleaning.
- The quality and quantity of additional elements. As a rule, all gaskets, rings, etc. come with the siphon itself. Their absence, inadequate quality (chips, scratches, cracks) or insufficient quantity should alert. From buying a kit where there are not enough overlays or anything else, it is better to refuse.
- Design. The element must be suitable in appearance not only to the sink, but also to the general interior.
In the bathroom, decorated in such interior styles as country, Provence, shabby chic, non-standard faucets and siphons for the sink will look great. Bronze and brass without chrome, with a yellowish tint, will bring a special charm to the room.
- Manufacturer. Preference should be given to well-known companies that have already proven themselves. It is also desirable to pay attention to the country of production.
- Warranty period and estimated service life. The longer it is, the more confident the manufacturer is in the quality of his products.
The chrome-plated metal siphon is easy to maintain and easy to clean. To clean the outside, you can use the same products as for washing taps, showers, shelves and other metal products in the bathroom.
The chrome-plated siphon looks very attractive and is able to decorate any bathroom. Chrome goes well with almost any material and color. Cold metallic sheen will look especially appropriate in a bathroom decorated in one of the modern styles.
