In some cases, to save money, some consumers install an economical shower , or rather a pallet, which is closed by a curtain. This design has a very low edge - only about 15-20 cm, which means that the drain fitting for it must meet the minimum dimensions.
What is the siphon for a low shower?
For a shower with a low pallet, not every siphon is suitable. After all, there are very few places for him, and he must perform his functions perfectly. And although the expression "cheap - it means unqualified" is not true, in this situation it reflects the reality of events as clearly as possible.
The siphon for a shower enclosure with a low pallet always comes with a water trap. That is, in addition to its direct function of wastewater disposal, it also does not let the unpleasant smell of sewage back. Agree, for comfort in a home without this can not do. This function is carried out by means of a flask with water, which is an obstacle to the entry of air back into the room.
The cheapest, but, unfortunately, low-quality option is a corrugated siphon for the shower tray. Due to the large number of joints, as well as poor-quality material, such siphons quickly become unusable - they burst and are not subject to repair.
Most often in modern bathrooms you can find bottle siphons, which are installed for showers with a low pallet. This design, judging from the name, consists of a bottle-flask, in which all the impurities accumulate. If the siphon is installed correctly, then it has easy access and it is very easy to clean by unscrewing the siphon.
In addition to the difference in their installation, the siphons differ in principle. In the bulk of budget siphons, this design is called overflow, although for low pallets it
It would seem that it can be simpler than just passing water through yourself? But in fact, it turns out that there are models that have so-called automatics. In reality, these are just big words, whereas in practice click-clak siphons have a special key that allows you to open and close the drain hole with your fingers and not with your toe - hence the name automatic siphon, although in reality the automatic does not smell.
In order for the shower cubicle to function as it should, it is best to entrust the choice and installation of the siphon to a specialist who understands such plumbing intricacies.