Carrying out repairs in the bathroom it is planned in advance and requires a study of all the details. You always want to reach as many problem areas as possible to put things in order at a time and do not come back to this issue. The issue of replacement of old pipes in the toilet and the bathroom needs careful consideration and attention.
The reasons for the replacement of pipes in the bathroom and toilet
Repairs in the bathroom does not end with the replacement of outdated trim to a new or changing taps. Full functioning plumbing impossible without a complete replacement of the pipeline. At the same time subject to change not only the water supply pipe, but will complete overhauls sewage. We are not talking about cosmetic intervention or repainting existing network and complete disassembly and subsequent assembly with the use of new materials. Reasons for replacing sewer pipes and water supply:
- unmodern appearance;
- blockages;
- leakage;
- cumbersome;
- problems in the functioning.
These factors are considered to be the reason for the planned replacement of pipes in the bathroom. In Khrushchev and other Soviet-era homes communications carried out by means of cast-iron pipes. As a result, over time they have acquired a few dozen coats of paint purchased intimidating appearance and in some places began to crumble. Inside of constant contact with water, covered with a layer of rust, contaminating water and partially clogged by it. Not surprisingly, when planning the replacement of old cumbersome structure be dismantled
However, there are times when as a result of strong deterioration, the pipeline goes down by itself, causing accidents and forcing people to take emergency measures. As a rule, such intervention is fraught with much bigger material costs, rather than the planned change of tubes. In this case, the planned change of the pipe allows to consider all the details, pick up materials, and save part of the family budget.
Recommendations for the choice of materials
Water pipe or standpipe, made of cast iron, has long gone out of fashion, it takes a lot of space and does not work. Replace the pipe with his hands in the bathroom can help the following materials:
- plastic;
- metal and plastic;
- polypropylene.
Each of these options has features, specifications and installation procedure. However, all of them - a modern alternative to the outdated and new wiring.
Plastic is considered complete material for water or sewage system. You can buy it in every building supermarkets, but thanks to its light weight to deliver the goods to the house does not take much. The advantages of plastic pipe are:
- ease;
- plastic;
- low cost;
- easy installation;
- strength.
Metal-is also considered an alternative to metal. Due to the technical characteristics of this material has long earned a positive reputation and work with it, everyone can. As a result, repair Khrushchev in water or drains will be easy. Positives metalloplastika consider:
- resistance to mechanical stress;
- flexibility;
- ease of installation;
- low cost;
- small size.
Polypropylene - innovative material used for the construction of communications in the bathroom. Products that are made from it, is known for quality, which enables to produce on their basis of the design of any complexity. Polypropylene is considered positive aspects:
- durability;
- versatility;
- the opportunity to bend the product at an angle;
- reliability;
- strength.
These materials have been successfully used to build pipelines for various purposes. Plastic is increasingly used for the manufacture of sewer systems, and polypropylene and for the formation of metal and plastic plumbing.
Dismantling of old pipes: standpipe, sink and fans
Dismantling of old pipes - an important task, which does not tolerate carelessness. Negligence in the way lead to fatal injuries requiring high material expenditure. Elimination of old pipes made of a clear pattern:
- Cover the valves, blocking valves and turn off the taps, warn neighbors about future works. Coordinate replacement riser with corresponding instances.
- Discard the remaining water from the water supply network and riser.
- If possible, remove the plumbing, disable electrical appliances and equipment.
- We take out of the room all the excess that may interfere in the work.
- First dismantle the fans and the drain pipe by means of a wrench.
- If the connections are unscrewed, take a hacksaw or grinder and cut them at the base - near the ceiling and the floor.
- The first incision is made near the ceiling, gently scrolling grinders around the pipe.
- Making sure that the top of the departed, go to the bottom of the notch.
- Similarly, cut off the bottom riser, holding it so that it does not fall.
- Delivers dismantled pipes out of the room.
- Similarly cut off and take out the sewer pipe.
- Proceed to dismantle the network of water supply.
- Wherever possible untwist compound using a wrench or ass.
- Not giving the joints, cut grinder so that the wall near the left 10-15 cm pipe for cutting new threads.
- Turn off and removes the fasteners from the walls of the tube.
- Free the room from the dismantled pipes.
Depending on the design features of the scheme and the existing network, the dismantling procedure may be different. However, in general it is always carried out according to the plan above, since he describes all the stages of communication indiscriminately fullest.
Stages of installation of a new water supply
Before installing a new water supply system, to draw a schematic diagram showing all the details of the updated design. In terms of the dimensions and the relation of parts, the number of junctions and turns, length and diameter of the pipes. The finished scheme - the key to successful and cost-effective project. Only after a thorough study can proceed to the installation of the new network. Installation of a new water supply with their own hands includes the following steps:
- With the help of the Bulgarian and the circle of stone cut into the walls of the special channels, which will be laid new water. The depth of the openings should not be less than 15 cm, and the width of 0.5-1 cm larger diameter pipes. water supply network laid in the wall will yield savings space bathroom.
- The walls of the concrete channels handle chisel, removing sharp edges and unnecessary part of the stone, which can damage the pipe or interfere with their installation.
- On the old metal pipe cut into a new thread. To do this we select the appropriate diameter ram and screw it to the iron base residues. To conduct this work will have to make an effort, but its result will be a great thread.
- Screw on a new thread angle adapter and sends it to the previously Realized recess in the wall.
- Is connected to the emergency shutdown valve adapter, and have him install a new pipe. As the basic embodiment will use repoussage. Therefore connect directly to the edge of the pipe crane and anchoring it.
- Making appropriate wiring cold and hot water, and also for sanitary paving cuttings. assemble cranes that will seamlessly turn off the tap or toilet in the event of a breakdown in front of each end of the system.
Taps to connect plumbing - Embedded tube plastering either immediately close the selected type of finishing, leaving outside only cuttings for cranes, toilet and towel.
The result of such actions will not only complete renewal of the water supply network, but also the release of space. The conditions are not large areas of this step will make it possible to make the room visually larger and optimize it.
Install the towel warmer
Heated towel rail - an essential attribute of every bathroom, especially in the absence of a balcony. His replacement is also an important issue, as with metal pipes rust layer grows over time, becoming less effective. Replacing is done in conjunction with the towel warmer water networks and thought out beforehand. The procedure itself is dismantling and installation of the dryer is carried out under the following rules:
- Installation towel warmer is conducted to the heating pipes or hot water. The second option is easier to implement and does not require coordination with the municipal services.
- On bends prepared beforehand assemble cranes that will disable the device in the event of an emergency.
- We fix valves in taps and immediately translate them into the closed state.
- After the crane is installed adapter required diameter, which will continue to network and connect to the water heated towel rail network.
- Spun union nut until it locks and open the valves, starting the flow of water into the system.
To test the functionality of the towel dryer should be left open both valves on the day. If during this time the system starts to leak and ooze from the compounds of the water, the device is properly installed and will work effectively.
Tool
For dismantling and then installing it is necessary to have at hand special tools. Their presence will significantly reduce the time of the works and optimize it. To simplify the replacement need such a tool:
- pencil;
- roulette;
- Bulgarian;
- set of wrenches;
- die;
- scissors;
- Master OK;
- chisel;
- screwdriver.
If desired, this list can embroider on the additional tool such as a drill, and so on crimping pliers. D. Their presence is not necessary, but still allows you to fix the pipes and connections more reliable.
Recommendations and errors
When you remove the old pipeline and sewer pipes should not be cut right up to the wall. Necessarily retained 10-15 cm long air gap, which is essential for future threading. If we cut the pipe at the base, then threading have hollowing part of the wall.
In places where the branches necessarily mounted cranes, which allow emergency disconnect the faulty element plumbing or appliances. In the absence of a valve system will have to block and release the whole, which is more difficult.
Too much tension, or, conversely, an indulgence nuts - a common mistake which is fraught with serious consequences. Pipes embedded in the wall, will surely leak that is given to the concrete and soaking damage decorative finishes. Therefore, we must be very careful and applying moderate force when tightening the nuts.
