We select and install a faucet with a hygienic shower (watering can) for the toilet. Faucet with hygienic shower

Bidet or shower?

If the size of the bathroom allows, few will refuse to purchase and install such plumbing equipment as a bidet. Especially convenient is the presence of a bidet in a separate toilet. To perform a hygiene procedure, you do not have to move from one room to another: everything can be done immediately on the spot. Comfortable? Undoubtedly, yes! However, bathrooms are often too small for the luxury of a bidet. It remains only to lament and dream? Not at all. For clean people economical solution- hygienic shower.

A hygienic shower is called sanitary equipment for performing hygiene procedures in the toilet, or rather, directly above the toilet. Why add an extra bidet when you can turn the toilet into a two-in-one? Hygienic shower There are several types: built into the toilet, built into the toilet lid, installed on the sink located next to the toilet, and wall-mounted shower faucet (outdoor or wall-mounted). What to choose?

It is not always possible to install the “bidet” hygiene system, so popular in Europe, in the toilet room. Sometimes there is simply not enough space for this in a tiny bathroom in a small apartment. Although a bidet successfully replaces toilet paper, medically better, it can also be replaced with a hygienic shower by choosing the right faucet. It will look good. It does not take up much space in the interior of the room. And the design itself will change significantly.

Main Components

Standard equipment includes:

• Mixer with temperature control. It is unacceptable when only cold or hot water flows. This device will just provide an acceptable temperature level.
• Rubber hose with a metal braid up to one and a half meters long. It is selected at the place of installation, depending on what area will be allocated for hygiene procedures.
• A watering can with a shut-off valve that controls the water supply. It is convenient to use it: pressed - the water went, released the button - it stopped.

Size toilet room it's important. Ideally, put a corner sink and make wiring from it for a hygienic shower.

Classification

The three most common types best faucets for a hygienic shower:

• valve
• Single lever type.
• Regulating automatically temperature (with the thermostat).

Features of installation and operation

A miniature watering can with a small button on a flexible hose connected to a mixer - this is what a hygienic shower looks like. We press the button - water flows, release - it stops.

Many are against the advisability of installing such devices in their own bathroom for several reasons:

It is important to turn off the water after taking a shower, carefully use the levers, valves, so as not to accidentally organize a flood to the neighbors below (the design of the watering can cannot withstand the intermittent pressure of water in an unused state and, at best, leak a little).

It will be problematic for people with increased body weight to use a hygienic shower, since it does not have an anatomically comfortable shape like the same bidet.

Improper use and installation, after which various “water accidents” occur, are the main reasons for not wanting to install a hygienic shower in your bathroom.

Let's think about the pros before finally abandoning this idea:

• Separating the bathroom and toilet is not always convenient for many reasons (especially for older people). And the ability to do “everything in place” is sometimes very helpful.
• Installed next to the toilet and all the needs for cleanliness and comfort are solved immediately.
• The design of the restroom is improving, giving a certain elegance.
• Installation is very simple - you can connect to the built-in sink faucet.
• Can be used for different purposes (fill containers, wash shoes, the same toilet bowl).
• Ideal for those with small children.

A hygienic shower is placed above the toilet or to the side of it on special brackets or other structures provided for by the design style.

There are 3 mounting options:

• Piping under wall mixer for a hygienic shower. The best option. All communications during the construction process are where they need to be. It remains only to put single lever mixer and enjoy life.
• Can be connected to the water supply, hidden in a sanitary cabinet or niche. You will need a thermostat so that you do not constantly prepare water manually.
• Power your hygienic shower from an installed sink.

Features of choice

We approach the issue of acquiring a suitable plumbing fixture with special responsibility. We are considering various photos available sets of mixers for a hygienic shower, we visit specialized salons. We receive professional advice. There is nothing worse than buying a low-quality cheap fake, then again spending money on acquiring a normal product.

It is important to choose quality plumbing to avoid unnecessary costly problems.

Manufacturers worth paying attention to (cost - from 5 thousand rubles):

• grohe,
• Geberite,
• 3Ideal Standard,
• Hansgrohe

More a budget option(from 3 thousand rubles):

• Bravat
• SMARTsant
• Lemark
• Vidima

A hygienic shower functionally expands the possibilities of a toilet and quite successfully replaces a French bidet. In the selection process, we rely on our financial capabilities, tastes, and ideas about how an ideal toilet room should look like.

Ultimately, it is important that a hygienic shower performs its functions properly for many years, and does not cause a lot of unnecessary costly problems.

Photo mixers for hygienic shower

In the process of carrying out repairs, the owners of the premises are trying to give the bathroom as much functionality as possible. To this end, in addition to the toilet, they install a bidet for convenient hygiene procedures. If the bathroom is small, then there may simply not be a place for this. If you are faced with just such a situation, then the way out of it can be the installation of a combined plumbing fixture. An addition is a hygienic toilet shower with a mixer, which practically does not take up space, but brings great benefits.

A modern hygienic shower is a simplified version of the well-known bidet, combining the functions of two plumbing fixtures. Its use in separate bathrooms is especially relevant, since there is no need to visit several rooms one after the other.

The device consists of the following components:

1. Mixer with control valve. In high-quality models, there is an additional push button to turn on the water.
2. Flexible hose with watering can. The shape and dimensions of the watering can are ergonomic enough for ease of use. The nozzles have a direction that ensures the movement of water jets directly in front of them, excluding their spraying to the sides.
3. watering can holder. It is usually mounted on the wall next to the faucet so that it can be easily reached by hand. A shower head is inserted into the holder.
4. Thermostat (for certain models). It allows you to adjust the temperature of the incoming water. Once the thermostat has been set to a certain temperature, no further settings can be made. The thermostat is installed on more expensive models.

All elements of the shower are chrome-plated, and the flexible hose is covered on the outside with a chrome-plated braid.

Tip: Choose a shower model that has an additional water release button on the watering can. This device is more convenient and safe to use. You will not need to open and close the mixer valve, which is not always convenient to do.

Benefits of a toilet shower

We list the advantages of a hygienic shower for a toilet bowl with a mixer:

Read about how to make separate material site.

Do-it-yourself installation of this type of hygienic shower in the toilet is carried out in the following sequence:

• the old lid is removed from the toilet, and a bidet lid is attached instead;
• the water in the system is blocked;
• the tank is completely drained;
• the supply hose is unscrewed, through which water flows into the tank;
• a tee is installed between the water pipe and the tank. One end of the tee enters the tank, and the other is connected to the toilet lid;
• if the device is controlled by an electric drive, then it is connected to a socket specially designed for this purpose.

When buying a hygienic toilet shower, try to focus not only on the price, but also on well-known manufacturers that specialize in the production of such accessories. Thus, you will provide yourself with high-quality equipment, the purchase of which you will not regret.

Hygienic shower in the toilet photo

Here are some photos on the topic of our article.

Washbasin faucets with hygienic shower mounted in bathrooms small size, where free space does not allow the installation of a separate bidet. In terms of their functionality and comfort of use, they are no different from the usual bidet, and at a cost several times lower. Another plus is that the faucet can be installed on an existing sink, which further reduces the estimated cost of work and reduces installation time. All equipment can be installed within a few hours.

A wide range of different models allows all users to choose best option both in terms of price and quality, convenience and ease of use.

Below is a table of the most famous companies engaged in the production of such equipment. Each company has a large selection of products, the differences between them can be very significant.

Washbasin faucet with hygienic shower

If it is difficult to make the final choice on your own, then it is better to use the universal advice of professional plumbing installers.

Features of use

It is necessary to install a sink mixer with a hygienic shower in the reach zone, so you can ensure the comfort of use. The distance from the shower head bracket to the toilet bowl should be chosen in such a way that it can be easily reached by hand, and the length of the flexible hose ensures hygiene procedures. Consider these requirements when choosing specific model equipment. If the distance from the sink to the toilet is large, then the length of the hose must also be appropriate.

You need to know the nuances of use, they will have a positive impact on the choice of a specific device model. Before hygiene procedures, you need to adjust the water temperature.

After choosing the temperature, you can use a hygienic watering can. But it should be borne in mind that turning on the watering can at the same time leads to a drop in water pressure, adjust the pressure force taking into account this factor.

One more thing. If during hygiene procedures water is poured out through the mixer, this increases its loss.

As soon as the faucet in the sink is turned on, water under pressure enters the flexible hose. Such a triggering scheme increases the requirements for the reliability of a hygienic shower, pay attention to its condition and, if leaks are detected, immediately eliminate them.

How the watering can of a hygienic shower is arranged and how to repair it, we will describe in this article below.

Criteria for choosing basin mixers with hygienic shower

We will not touch on specific brands and brands, decide on them yourself, taking into account design and cost. And on technical features worth going into more detail.

Manufacturing material and protective coating technology

Most often, the faucet body is made of brass, hardware and additional elements are made of silumin. Outer plating in chrome or nickel. How do these materials and technologies differ?

1. Chrome plating. The highest quality and wear-resistant coating, hence the high price of such products. During the manufacture of mixers, the technology of electrolytic chromium plating is used, up to three layers of various thicknesses can be applied. Chromium is resistant to most acids and due to its high degree of penetration into the base it provides a very stable coating. The details are perfectly even and shiny. Chrome does not tarnish when heated to +110°C, which guarantees color stability for the entire period of operation. Surfaces can be cleaned of contaminants with any modern detergents no limits.
2. Nickel plating. A cheaper method of coating external metal surfaces mixers. In all performance indicators, it is significantly inferior to chrome plating. The method is used during the manufacture of cheap or counterfeit products.

Practical advice. The cost of the final decorative coating in the total price of a faucet with a hygienic shower is only 3-5%, you should not save on its quality. Chrome-plated products retain their original appearance much longer, coatings long time do not exfoliate, do not change color, do not appear on them stains. Do not skimp on the outer coating, it is much more profitable to use faucets with chrome surfaces.

There are mixers with a body made of silumin - you should not buy such models. They do not last long, often suddenly crack. And the consequences of leaks can be the saddest, fixing problems will cost much more than purchasing a quality faucet.

Dimensions

The linear parameters of the device must take into account not only the size of the bathroom, but also the spatial position of the sink and toilet. It is highly desirable that the bracket for fixing the hygienic shower head is located under right hand. This arrangement eliminates many inconveniences during the hygiene procedure.

Pay attention to the length of the flexible hose, let it be with a margin. If you plan to mount the faucet on the sink, then it must have a special technological hole. If not, then it is better to purchase wall-mounted devices.

Practical advice. If there is already an ordinary faucet on the sink, then replacing it with a new one with a hygienic shower will not be a problem. Manufacturers unify all holes and diameters, it will only be necessary to dismantle the old device and install a new one in its place. No complicated modifications are required.

Installation and assembly instructions

Let's consider an example of installing a faucet with a hygienic watering can directly on the sink.

GROHE single-lever basin mixer

Step 1. Check the completeness of the delivery according to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Figure out where which rubber gaskets should be installed, which elements are intended for installation, etc. Each manufacturer should give circuit diagram assembly, begin installation only after studying it.

Step 2 Place the round rubber gasket on the bottom of the faucet. In terms of size, this is the largest gasket. Check its integrity, if there are leaks, then water will begin to flow under the sink, this is a very unpleasant phenomenon.

Step 3 Insert the mixer into place, put a metal element on it from below for fastening. Check the position of the device, the rubber gasket should completely cover the technological hole.

Step 4 Tighten the fixing nut. Do not apply too much force, the ceramic sink may crack.

Practical recommendation. Tighten the nut until the rubber gasket around the entire circumference is slightly compressed. Turn the mixer in different directions, it must be held firmly. Do not compress the rubber to the limit, it is very dangerous.

Step 5 Attach flexible hoses to the mixer. There are three of them: two under the cold and hot water for mixing and one at the outlet to the flexible hose of the hygienic shower. All hoses have o-rings, do not overtighten them. Modern models do not require much effort to assemble, these old sealing devices used tow, it had to be tightened strongly.

Mixer hoses connected to taps

Step 6 Mount the watering can holder on the wall. The distance from it should allow you to remove the watering can without getting up from the toilet.

Step 7 Attach a watering can to the second end of the corrugated hose.

Step 8 Turn on the water supply and check the tightness of the connections under pressure. Checking is easier to do with pieces of paper. Lay it on the floor under the joints and wait 5-10 minutes. During this time, leaks will definitely appear. Drops of water on paper are clearly visible, determine which connection is leaking and fix the problem.

Important. Malfunctions are not eliminated by strong tightening; this is not only useless, but also dangerous. The fact is that the hardware is made of fragile materials and will fail with strong efforts.

To eliminate the leak, you need to unwind the assembly and check the condition of the rubber gasket or gland. main reason leaks - damage to the rubber elements during assembly. If necessary, replace the gaskets with new ones, you can buy them at any plumbing store.

How to repair a watering can

Mixers may have various devices to adjust the water temperature, all users know about the features of their work. But not all users know how a watering can for a hygienic shower works and what problems may arise during use. We have already mentioned that shower head leaks can cause flooding in the bathroom, the consequences of flooding are very unpleasant. Before you repair a watering can, you should study the principle of operation and learn about the components.

From what elements is a hygienic shower head assembled?

1. Frame. It is made of plastic, external surfaces have a decorative covering. A watering can of small diameter is screwed to the body with a screw, control mechanisms are placed inside. A corrugated hose is attached from below, on the back there is an external lever for turning on the water supply.
2. Metal tube. Made of brass, it is used to supply water from a corrugated hose to the body of the watering can and then to the shower. One end of the tube is tightly pressed against the rubber gasket, the other one moves freely in rubber glands installed in the housing plug. The metal tube, when the lever is pressed, compresses the spring, the tube descends along the glands and opens the water to the watering can. Two plastic stops are pressed onto the tube to stop the lever.
3. Spring. Made of stainless alloy steel, presses the metal tube against the rubber valve. The spring rests at one end against the plastic limiter on the tube, and at the other end against the plug on the body.
4. The lever (button) of inclusion of water. The upper part rests against the drive on the housing, the lower part reciprocates the tube. It is fixed to the body with a metal axis.
5. Stub. It has a hole in which the tube moves, rubber rings are used for sealing.

Manufacturers can slightly change the size, location and materials for the manufacture of elements, but the principle of operation is the same for everyone.

How to repair a hygienic watering can

We have already mentioned that the watering can is the most important element of a hygienic shower; when the mixer is opened, it is always under pressure, has rubbing surfaces and rubber valves. Each of these elements can cause leaks. Problems appear in three places.

1. Water leaks in the lower part of the body of the watering can. The reason is the loose connection of the corrugated hose with the body of the watering can. This is the simplest malfunction; to eliminate it, it is enough to replace the rubber gasket or tighten the nut a little.
2. Water drips from under the water supply control lever (button). The reason is the critical wear of the rubber rings in the plug. The seals must be replaced.
3. Water seeps through the holes in the watering can. The reason is that the tightness of the water supply shut-off is broken. In the closed position, the metal tube is pressed against the rubber gasket by a spring, natural physical wear appears on it over time, it loses its plasticity, and dents may form. If, in addition to these problems, the technological holes in the body, into which the tube is inserted, have increased, then during the movement it deviates slightly from the axis of symmetry each time. This is the most annoying problem, sometimes you have to buy a new hygienic shower head.

To fix the last two problems, you need to completely disassemble the watering can. How it's done?

Step 1. Unscrew the corrugated watering can hose.

Step 2 Use a knife or small screwdriver to carefully pry the plug from the end of the housing. Take it out slowly, pry it from all sides and gradually pull it out. Do not damage the body of the watering can, the plug is very tight. Work carefully, as soon as the element begins to move, lower the case as low as possible to the desktop surface. Keep in mind that the spring inside is highly compressed and can fly out at high speed. Take every precaution.

Step 3 Remove the metal axle from the housing, it holds the control lever. In the absence of a spring, the axle should be easy to remove. You can remove the axle with an awl or hard wire of a suitable diameter.

Step 4 Take out the lever.

Step 5 Now you can remove the metal tube and the rubber band that closes the water inlet to the watering can.

Step 6 Check the condition of the rubber elements. We have already mentioned that the rubber rings and gasket fail. When critical wear is detected or mechanical damage replace parts.

Disassembled watering can

The body of the watering can is assembled in the reverse order. Take your time, the elements should fall into place without undue effort. Moisten the seals with soapy water to make them easier to fit.

If your water has a high calcium content, then after a few months the holes in the watering can are significantly reduced in diameter due to hard calcium deposits. As a result, the streams of water become thin and move at high speed, there are certain inconveniences during hygiene procedures. The problem can be easily solved. With a sewing needle or thin pin, clean each hole, if there is time, then remove the grid of the watering can to remove solid particles.

When cleaning the holes, do not damage them. Otherwise, the water jets will be directed in different directions.

Installing a faucet with a hygienic shower on the wall

This method is suitable for all types of sinks and is considered universal. The distance between the mixer inlets is standard and equal to 15 centimeters. The height of the water outlets must allow the shower hose to be connected without sharp bends. This is not always possible, pay attention to the place where the mixer hose is fixed and the size of the sink.

Step 1. Clean the water outlets from construction debris, check the condition of the thread.

Step 2 Take the faucet out of the package and assemble it according to the manufacturer's instructions. The corrugated hose of the hygienic shower is screwed on after the faucet is fully installed.

Step 3 Screw the mixer into place, do not forget to install rubber gaskets and decorative caps. It is not necessary to tighten the nuts with great effort. The main thing is that the rubber gaskets fit snugly around the circumference of the holes.

Work with a level, constantly check the verticality of the position. If you have ceramic tile bathroom walls, then use special drills to drill holes in them. Never turn the drill into hammer mode until you have completely drilled ceramic tiles. From shock loads, they will definitely crack, you will have to change the tiles. This is a long task, and it is not always possible to find exactly the same tiles.

Screw on the shower hose

To increase the comfort of using a hygienic shower, it is recommended to choose device options with automatic adjustment temperature. Automation monitors it constantly and immediately responds to changes in indicators in one direction or another.

Wall-mounted faucet with hygienic shower

Experienced plumbers can connect a hygienic shower to an ordinary bath faucet. This method can be used, but it is difficult to choose the missing fittings on your own. The fact is that it should be not only functional, but also beautiful. You need to look for special tees and switches, it is almost impossible to do this without a lot of experience. This option is sometimes used in older buildings with a combined bathroom, which have warm water connected only to the bath, and a simple faucet with cold water is installed on the sink.

Video - Washbasin faucet with hygienic shower

The hygienic shower faucet is a compact option for people who want to install a bidet but don't have a spacious enough bathroom. Such a faucet is mounted on a sink in a combined bathroom, or on a small sink in a toilet. There are options for concealed installation of a faucet with a hygienic watering can, in which case you do not need a sink.

We do not limit the choice

In the online store, the site presents faucets with a hygienic shower in modern and classic designs, options are available in chrome, gold, bronze colors. Also, you can always choose any shower faucet or concealed faucet and complete it with a hygienic watering can from the section of our catalog with the same name. We recommend a hygienic toilet shower with a mixer from German manufacturers Grohe, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Czech Lemark models, German-Italian joint products Am.Pm. Classical models in our catalog are presented by Italian firms Cezares and Migliore.

A hygienic shower with mixer is a purchase wisely

In the online store, the site is always pleasantly low prices, a large selection of sanitary ware and convenient seven-day delivery. The purchase can be paid in cash at the office or upon delivery, by card at the office or via the Internet, or by account in any bank. WITH legal entities We work on non-cash accounts.