The popularity of shower cabins is growing every year and this is due, first of all, to the multifunctionality of the product. The modern market presents buyers with a huge choice. You can find cabins that combine a standard shower and bath, products with lighting and a media player, and much more.
The most difficult characteristic, if you can call it that, is the manufacturing company. Even small children know that most imported goods are of high quality, but they cost much more than domestic producers.
Fortunately, the production of shower cabins also exists in Russia, and some companies take their business very seriously. Even for short periods of their existence, they were able to prove that domestic goods are no worse than imported ones, and sometimes even at all - its quality is several times better.
Cabins Aquatica
Shower cabins Doctor Jet
The main advantage of domestic shower cabins is a lower cost compared to foreign counterparts. This is primarily due to the fact that there is no need to pay a different amount of customs fees when crossing borders.
Secondly, a narrow focus on the Russian consumer. Marketers of companies carefully analyze the domestic market, monitor what their customers like best and create the maximum selection of various products that will meet the needs of most buyers. Therefore, it is much easier to find the most suitable booth, with all the necessary functionality from a domestic manufacturer.
There is no need to pay for a brand that is so highly valued in many countries. Sometimes a big name can hide a “gray donkey”, which, apart from its name, does not have anything attractive.
Ease of repair and maintenance. This primarily applies to high-tech products with a huge number of built-in functions. Spare parts are quite easy to find, as it is enough to go to a store that sells shower products.
The best Russian manufacturers
BAS
BAS is one of the TOP leaders in Russia in the production of a variety of sanitary equipment, as well as related accessories. The price of shower cabins, despite its popularity in the country, is quite favorable. The pallets of most products are at a high level so that you can comfortably bathe children.
The most popular models from BAS:
- Arona, whose pallet is 100 x 100 cm;
- Korska, with a square base and dimensions 90 by 90 cm;
- Fiji - pallet measuring 120 by 80 cm.
Radomir
Radomir deserves special attention, as the company is no less popular than BAS. The manufacturer was repeatedly awarded and once even became the best domestic company of the year. Despite their popularity and universal recognition, prices remain within acceptable limits, since the amount of turnover allows you to keep necessary minimum. One of the most expensive models, Laura, has a semi-automatic drain, a steam bath and an electronic control unit on board.
Radomir produce a wide variety of shower enclosures, and their sizes range from:
- length - 90-110 cm;
- width - 90-110 cm;
- height - 200-240 cm.
The final price will depend entirely on the size and basic functionality.
Laniver focuses on the design of its products. In the assortment you can find shower boxes, cabins, shower rooms, as well as all the necessary accessories and equipment. In addition, the company is engaged in the manufacture of high-quality shower racks that can be used to independently create a shower cabin, and a variety of partitions. So, if you want to decorate your bathroom with quality, Laniver is your choice.
Aquatics
Aquatika has been providing its services for the production of sanitary equipment in the Russian market for more than 10 years. Every feature that comes with showers is carefully checked and tested so that the customer can truly enjoy the experience of showering, not just wash the dirt off their body.
Aquatica produces a huge range of products and there are models for all categories of customers. The dimensions of the pallets are 90x90 or 100x100 cm. The price will directly depend on the main characteristics of the shower cabin, so if you want a product with hydromassage, a rain shower, a sauna, and so on, you can stop at this manufacturer.
Erlit
The company is a member of the NEOSAN group of manufacturers of shower cabins, which allows it to easily adapt to the current needs of customers. Thanks to cheap energy resources, the cost of goods remains low, and factories are located in Russia and China. The latter produces an export product that falls under the Economy category.
Aqua joy
It has been operating on the market for about 15 years, and the range of models is the most diverse. The price of the product also depends on the set of characteristics and ranges from approximately 11 to 25 thousand rubles. Aqua joy is one of the few companies that manufacture compact shower enclosures, so owners of small bathrooms can safely turn to this company for help.
Doctor Jet
Most of the products manufactured by Doctor Jet are assembled from imported materials, which initially guarantees the high quality of products and all components. The range includes the most diverse selection. The company will become a favorite for those who love the combination unusual design and high functionality, which is present in showers. Doctor Jet specialists have a non-standard approach to creating shower cabins and practice combining various materials, as well as the production of products from natural wood.
Conclusion: what to choose?
Fortunately, domestic market shower cabins provides an opportunity to purchase a product for every taste and save a considerable amount of money. The choice of a product and a manufacturer company will directly depend on your needs, and the characteristics and additional functionality will depend on your imagination.
Good afternoon. About everything that concerns the sexes in industrial premises, including SNiP No. 2.03.13/88 “Floors: specifications and the basic rules for the design, arrangement, reception, operation, and repair. It is worth paying attention to SNiP No. 2.03.13/88 "Floors", as well as SNiP No. 3.04.01/87 "Insulating and facing coatings".
You can find these documents on the web and read them yourself, since it is impossible to tell about all the requirements for floors in a shower room in a factory in a short answer.
As for general provisions, they are voiced by DIN No. 18228
The greatest distance from workplaces to the shower should be 100 m. At enterprises with a continuous production method - 75 m.
If the enterprise is very large, then it is desirable to disperse the showers. For example, placing them on each of the floors. When the working staff is more than 5 people, separate showers for women and men are organized.
In large-span industrial buildings on one floor, showers are located in annexes or with good forced ventilation in the cellars. Entrances to the showers are arranged through a well-ventilated gateway.
The walls there should be washable, optimally tiled. Floors should be watertight, equipped with ladders and drains, and easy to clean.
The number of showers and baths is determined based on the type of production and the number of employees.
For every hundred employees should be provided:
in production with minor pollution - 15 points for washing;
with a moderate level of pollution - 20 washing points;
with a strong degree of pollution - 25 washing points.
Based on the type of production, the required ratio of the number of shower screens and bath bowls is determined separately. Expenses cold water per employee per day are defined as 35 liters.
Required area, according to DIN No. 18228: shower room group (only the area of shower cubicles is considered) per employee - 0.5-0.55 square meters.
On food production, as well as enterprises for the manufacture or processing of toxic substances, in industries with "dirty" technological processes, shower rooms must be divided into dirty and clean zones.
The time period for using a shower cabin in dirty factories (per employee) should be 9-10 minutes. Bathrooms are equipped, as a rule, in the production and processing of toxic substances.
In each shower room, it is necessary to organize floor drains with a water seal to prevent bad odors and taps that can be opened with allen keys and have a thread for connecting a hose. Shower floors must be non-slip. They should be waterproof and should be easy to wash and clean.
Walls in shower blocks, at heights up to 200 centimeters, must be made suitable for laundering. Both walls and floors in these rooms should be protected with a reliable layer of waterproofing. Temperature regime the air in the shower should be at least +25 degrees.
Shower cabins Russian production have gained popularity among consumers due to their ease of use and space saving in small bathrooms.
Currently, the country has launched the production of domestic shower cabins, which are not inferior in quality to foreign counterparts, but are distinguished by an attractive price. Generally, assembly materials, production lines and technologies Russian manufacturers buy from Western companies. Often, production enterprises are under the patronage of well-known concerns that produce sanitary ware. This allows you to reduce production and transportation costs and offer shower cabins at an affordable cost.
There is another significant plus in favor of domestic designs - often European cabins are not suitable for Russian communications and are very sensitive to water quality. For their normal functioning, additional costs will be required.
Types of shower cabins
Shower cabins are the bestsellers closed type also called boxes. These are completely autonomous structures, closed on all sides.
The device includes:
- pallet;
- ceiling base;
- walls;
- components for stand-alone operation.
Closed cabins are compact and have all kinds of additional features- several types of shower, light therapy, aromatherapy. They provide comfort when taking a shower and water procedures. pallet and ceiling covering cabins are made of corrosion-resistant alloys or ceramics, the walls are made of various modifications of shockproof glass.
Compared to showers open type, boxes are more functional. Among their advantages are the ease of installation and communications, wide choose models in design and function, good sound insulation, no water vapor in the room when taking a shower. Among the minuses is the rather high price of the boxes.
The design of open-type shower cabins is simple - a pallet is installed against the wall or in a corner, which is connected to the sewer, and the walls are mounted around the perimeter. Depending on the place of installation of the structure, the walls are located on one or two sides. They are attached to special profiles. It is important that the profiles have a reliable anti-corrosion coating. If there is not enough space in the bathroom, then wall structures are provided, the doors of which open inward, they are made of transparent glass and visually expand the space.
Open cabins do not have a ceiling and most of the functions associated with the characteristics of the water supply. Its function is a simple hygienic reception of water procedures without hydromassage, tropical and cascading showers.
When installing shower cabins, you can do without a pallet, but do it yourself concrete base with drain to the sewer, finished with non-slip floor tiles. True, for the device of the pallet, waterproofing of the walls and floor will be required.
Advantages of open type structures - quick installation, large selection of models different type- corner and wall, low cost. Disadvantages - due to the fact that the cabin is not closed by the ceiling, water vapor collects in the room and ventilation is required.
Shower cabins combined type more like closed boxes, but unlike them, they have a deep tray - a bathtub. This makes it possible to install additional functions - a jacuzzi or an underwater hydromassage. Combined cabins due to the equipment are impressive in size and are suitable for large bathrooms. They have all the advantages and disadvantages of closed-type showers.
Popular Russian brands
Several well-known domestic manufacturers represent their products on the market, including:
- "Aqua Joy";
- "Radomir";
- "Aquanet";
- "Watercolor";
- "Doctor Jet";
- BAS, etc.
Complete set for shower cabins is made of high-quality and safe materials using modern technologies. Models and sizes of structures are developed for all categories of people.
Shower boxes of Russian production:
- The shower box from the Triton company of the Omega model has walls made of glass with frosted inserts or horizontal stripes, electronic equipment and is equipped with a hydromassage function. The Alpha model has slightly smaller dimensions, but is equipped with the same equipment.
- Shower boxes from the Aquanet company are in demand not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries. The basic equipment of most boxes includes: a watering can and a removable rain shower, jets for water massage, shelves and mirrors, lighting fixtures and ventilation. The box is controlled by an electronic panel with the latest generation display. The manufacturer also has more expensive models equipped with additional functions, for example, with steam supply.
- The Radomir company has been known in the plumbing fixtures market for over 20 years. Its products in many respects are not inferior and even superior to Western counterparts. The most famous modifications of shower boxes are "Paolo", "Laura", "Diana", "California" and others. Standard equipment includes an overhead shower with a flexible tube system, shelves and mirrors, lighting, seating and electronic control with display.
- Shower boxes from the Aqua Joy company appeared on the market relatively recently. Popularity brought them high quality and relatively inexpensive cost. The range of boxes includes a series of "Modern", "Classic", "Domino", "Super" and "Windows". The complete set of boxes includes an overhead and hand shower, massage nozzles, handles for water regulation, a seat, lighting, ventilation, convenient shelves and mirrors. Controlled by box electronics through the display.
- Aquarelle Group supplies boxes under the Aquarelle brand. This is a joint venture with the Austrian concern Senoplast. Cabins are distinguished by the high quality of all component materials, while their cost is several times lower than that of analogues. "Watercolor" is in high demand, even the cheapest box modifications have a function tropical shower and hydromassage, as well as an electronic control system.
Open shower cubicles
The BAS company occupies a leading position in the sanitary equipment market. It offers consumers a wide the lineup cabins with pallets of various sizes and configurations - 100x100 cm, 90x90 cm, 120x80 cm. All pallets have high level and suitable for bathing children.
Cabins from the Radomir company are no less popular. They have good quality and are in the middle price segment. The following modifications of pallets are distinguished by size: in length and width - from 90 to 110 cm, in height - from 200 to 240 cm.
The Laniver company focuses on the design of shower cabins. The buyer can make designs himself, using different forms of doors and partitions. Beautiful durable glass of the cabin walls, decorated with drawings and inserts, makes it possible to create the bathroom of your dreams.
The production of Neosan shower cabins is organized at joint Russian-Chinese enterprises. All products of the company fall into the economy category. Shower cabins have trays with dimensions of 100x100 cm and 90x90 cm, which meets most of the requests of owners of small bathrooms.
The modern market has always been different from foreign competitors. So, most goods, regardless of the scope of use, are offered at low prices. Russian-made shower cabins are no exception. This is the "golden mean" between Italian high cost and shocking Chinese quality.
Russian-made shower cabins got a chance to exist not so long ago, but they quickly developed. Now in this area we are familiar with the names:
- "Aquanet"
- Aqua Joy,
- "Radomir",
- "Watercolor",
- "Laniver"
- "Aquatek",
- Doctor Jeb.
The company Radomir during its existence - since 1991 - has managed to establish itself well in the production of sanitary ware. Such series as "Laura", "Diana", "California" are popular.
Akvarel group supplies Russian-made hydromassage boxes and shower cabins. The brand has created an extensive range, maintaining an acceptable price range. The "visiting card" of the brand is high-quality Austrian acrylic Senoplast. Perhaps you know the modifications with parameters 900x900x2200 mm., which have gained the greatest popularity.
Russia produces shower cabins in various modifications. It is always possible to find the modification that is right for you. Most often, the products are of high quality - they are not inferior in this to their diverse foreign counterparts.
Names of Russian showers
The names that Russian-made shower cabins receive are sometimes surprising. So, Radomir often assigns female names to its series - Diana, Daniela, Laura, etc. Aquarelle gives its products almost the most modest names. Usually their Russian-made shower cabins receive only serial number and letter addition.
If you are confused when you see the catalog of a company, do not despair. Usually they provide contact details that you must use, for example, to make a call to the help desk and ask a question of interest.
