A bath siphon is a device that is used in the process of pouring water out of a bathroom or a sink . Siphon models can be the simplest - in the form of a curved tube or having automatic control. With their help, the water is drained into the sewerage system, and they also prevent the smells from entering the sewer, sealing the channel section.
In the bathroom there are two holes for draining the water: the drain, which is at the bottom, and the overflow (located above and acts when the bath is filled with water). A bath siphon with overflow connects these openings with each other.
Types of siphons for the bathroom
Depending on the systems that are provided for opening and closing the drainage holes, the siphons are divided into:
- Mechanical, in which processes are performed manually, without the use of automation;
- semi-automatic, in which control levers are used;
- a bath siphon is automatic, which is controlled by a microprocessor - a button located in a convenient location. The system provides for the supply of water of a temperature that is set by the owner, and maintaining it at a given level. This happens by draining the cooled water and adding hot water.
The following types of siphons are distinguished in form:
- Tubular, resembling a curved tube;
- Bottle, the design of which is in the form of a bottle installed on the pipe;
- Traps, having a flat shape and used when installing shower trays.
What is the best siphon for a bath?
Siphons are made from various materials. Depending on this, the siphons are divided into:
- Cast iron siphon . A feature of these siphons is that they can only be installed on a cast iron bath having a standard design. If the dimensions do not match, this will lead to a breach of the tightness of the connection. Advantages of siphons made of cast iron are that they are resistant to corrosion and have high strength. The drawbacks are that cast iron has a rough surface that is not easily cleanable. Also on cast iron, various deposits quickly form. The difficulty of dismantling cast-iron devices is the need to use cutting tools.
- Siphon made of plastic . These are the most commonly used devices when installing sanitary equipment. The advantages of such products is the possibility of obtaining precise dimensions during manufacturing. Their surface does not form fat deposits, for their cleaning, you can use a variety of chemicals. When installing such siphons, it is sufficient to apply a small force when tightening the joints to obtain a good seal. But the main drawback of the products is their limited service life, with time the strength of the plastic is reduced.
- Brass bathtub siphon . The best technical characteristics are the siphon made of chrome-plated steel. This material is characterized by high quality and durability. Device
has a lot of undeniable advantages in comparison with other types of siphons. The material is resistant to high temperature, does not corrode, long time does not need to be cleaned. When there is a need to clean the siphon, it can be easily disassembled. In addition, brass products look great and can decorate your bath.
To choose a siphon for a bath should be treated very carefully. It is necessary to study information about the characteristics and manufacturers of the proposed models. A carefully selected siphon will serve you for a long time and will remind you of its existence only when the time for repairing the entire bathroom is right.