A hygienic shower is needed for hygienic procedures. It is logical. And if there is not enough room in your bathroom to install a full-fledged bidet , the most optimal option is to install a mixer with a hygienic shower.
Actually, a hygienic shower and consists of a mixer, a special reinforced and elongated hose and directly watering cans. If the sink is next to the toilet, you simply install a mixer in it, which comes complete with a hygienic shower. It looks like a mixer as usual, only it has a outlet for mixed water to the hygienic watering can.
How does a hygienic shower with a washbasin mixer work?
The principle of functioning of a hygienic shower with a mixer is as follows: opening the water, you first let it through the nozzle of the mixer, on the watering can there is a lever, pressing it opens the way to the water through the hygienic shower. That is, the water stops flowing from the tap and begins to escape from the watering can.
The main thing - do not forget to turn off the faucet after using the shower. The presence of constant pressure in the hose can disable the whole system.
Choose a mixer with a hygienic shower
Choosing a basin mixer with a shower, you need to pay attention to some factors:
- Type of mixer . Their only three - single-lever, valve, with a thermostat. The way to adjust the head and water temperature depends on this. With a single lever mixer, you turn the lever to the left / right and adjust the water. The valve, respectively, is adjusted by means of valves. It is less convenient, albeit the most economical in terms of cost. The most comfortable, of course, is a mixer with thermoregulation. Once you set the right temperature and forget about it.
- Method of installation . Hygienic shower with mixer is external
and flush mounting. In the first case, the connection of the hygienic shower differs little from the installation of an ordinary shower mixer. With concealed installation, all communications are hidden in a niche in the wall. - Material of manufacture . It is best if the mixer is made of brass with chrome plating. Such faucets and mixers serve longer than others, besides they are less polluted both outside and inside.
- Manufacturer . The more reliable the manufacturer, the more confident you can talk about the long and comfortable operation of the product. In addition, responsible manufacturers provide warranty period, and the longer it is, the more chances are that the mixer and shower will serve you more than one year.