Showers with low tray: device, the pros and cons

Shower stall in the bathroom saves space and your budget. The new technology is already being introduced into people's homes, making their lives easier, better and more beautiful. Shower tray with low-versatile option for families with children, the elderly.

Compact and simple design - the main advantages of the soul. This option is suitable for people who want to visually increase the space in the bathroom and divide it into zones.

Types and

Showers are divided into indoor type (gidroboksom) and open type (corners). Corners are cheaper and easier to install.

This option is less traumatic.
Just pay attention to the shape and form, design shower:

• square;
• semicircular;
• pentagonal;
• hexagon;
• rectangular.

The most common option - a square or semicircular 90 * 90 or 80 * 80 cm. The total height of 185cm or 190cm construction.

Ustroytvo showers with low tray

closed-end equipment also has its advantages - a closed top, power supply and various functions. Shower cubicles (shower enclosures) are made of plastic, glass, and the bottom may be made of:

• Acrylic: This material requires careful treatment. Do not use harsh cleansers, as well as metal brushes.
• enameled steel or cast iron: the most common variant. Perfect for those who appreciate good quality and reliability.
• ceramics: in the price category, this material is higher than the average. Ceramics can withstand temperature extremes, as well as the active material does not lose its aesthetic appeal after the time.
• marble (real or artificial): high cost, which is in operation is fully justified. Since marble is heavy, the tray is best installed on a concrete base.

Included with the expensive trays attached ribs, but you can enhance their own bottom metal profile or create an additional internal frame.

Before installing the advance think over communications yield: supply of cold and hot water, access to the counter. Draining of the bath, is connected with a drain disposed in the kitchen. Purchase an adapter, and replace the pipe at a slight incline. To quickly remove blockages do hatch, to which you will have direct access.

If you have a family elderly, children, the note to cover the bottom of the shower. For safety, choose anti-slip, embossed. If there is no such, you can purchase a rubber mat. When choosing a shower, pay special attention to accessories, namely pens, U-shaped mount for arcs, rubber gaskets.

customer self-respecting company will not compromise on quality parts. The same companies often receive orders for the manufacture of showers. To this end, it is desirable to provide a project plan at home, where it will be clearly indicated the location of the communications and electrical.

Pros and cons of showers with a low pan

Pay attention to some features of showers:

• the lowest tray has a height of 5 cm. It can be purchased separately or in conjunction with a shower.
• the highest 30 cm. Such a pallet is being sold together with a cabin.

Closed type of shower enclosure will allow you to divide the space into zones, if you have a large bathroom with WC.

Sometimes in private homes, are inserted in the shower niche. For this pre-mark a space of branching electrician in advance, even during the construction phase. Dachniki stop at the corner of a simple embodiment with shutters. Transport and install this kind of soul can be anywhere.

Materials of construction for the walls and shower doors:
strained glass: Strength, durability and practicality - the main advantages of this material. Service life is 15 years.

Shower, made of black matte - looks very impressive. It is also worthy looks sandblast pattern on the matte.

polystyrene: Easy and cheap compared to tempered glass. Disadvantage: plastic has sharp edges. This variant is used in the country, or if you live without children. On plastic if desired, may be applied to drawing, but most buyers pay attention to models of solid color.

Doors are opening the following system:

• Hinged: such doors require a free space;
• opening inwards: this option is ideal for families with children.

functions

Standard features include:

• the chassis tray (tray if low, the frame may not be included);
• siphon with flexi hose;
• top light;
• a shelf;
• mirror;
• Hand Shower with holder;
• container for liquid soap.

Expensive and new models can be seen with additional toppings such as:

• hydromassage;
• LED lights (the point on the perimeter and, remote control or manually);
• radio;
• forced ventilation (switched on and off automatically);
• rain shower;
• Mixer 3-modal (shower in the middle price range);
• mixer having 25 to the water supply mode (in the shower high price category);
• water sprayer;
• aromatherapy;
• steam generator;
• telephone communications;
• touch panel;
• acoustics;
• air ozonation and others.

installation

Installation of shower cabin with low tray can be divided into 2 stages: the assembly and installation of the pallet, as well as fastening shutters or doors. Before you get started, make a marker marking the junction of the siphon and drain.

Make sure that the bottom of the shower without cracks and completely sealed. After a visual inspection, proceed with installation. Connect the drainer with siphon and point in the drain pipe. Carefully apply sealant in the joints, press firmly and allow to fully dry.

After this test the drain: become all the weight, walk on the bottom, and turn on the water. Carefully inspect the car to leaks. The next step: assembly of arcs and profiles. arc normally mounted on the screws to the wall (if the shower cabin), or going into the slots (if shower).

The doors have rollers with a clamping mechanism, which are inserted into the slots of the arcs. First, the top, then the bottom. Doors should be soft and easy to slip on the guide profile. Notice how the silicone seals are located.

They are attached at the last moment, when the installation is finished. Attach them between the wall and the door in such a way that the tape side was bent inside. This part is necessary for ingress of water obstacles between joints.

malfunctions

As with any device, in the shower stall may appear malfunctions that affect the quality of work:

№1 problem. Depressurization joints and the appearance of mold. This problem is solved in the following way:

• Clean the surface of the old sealant fine sandpaper or a soft plastic brush. Move the shower and wipe the mold with a dry cloth.
• Wipe the joints with dry cloth soaked in an alcoholic solution. Degrease the surface. To use the mold removal agents containing chlorine. Remember safety - working with chemicals, ventilate the room.
• Apply sealant to the surface of the joints. After that, place the weight on the bottom of the cab.

Problem № 2. The occurrence of scratches, irregularities on the surface of the pallet. Solution to this problem depends on the material from which the pan is made.

• If you purchased a shower of acrylic, it is a great way to restore the surface to be applying a special composition for acrylic baths, which are sold in large building hypermarkets.
• If you have an enamel pan, then the need to call professionals who restore enamel by chemical means.

Problem № 3. Electrical burned inside the enclosure (electrical component does not operate).
This problem occurs when voltage drops.

• You will have to disconnect the shower for safety reasons. If the cabin half-round, open hatch at the rear. When another car designs have postpone it.
• Open the cover and look carefully - if not burned electrician and walked contact, solder it. Look at the winding determine if fumes smell.

№4 problem. Breakage of guide wheels and other parts.
If you frequently use the shower fittings fails. Wheels, handles, hoses, cartridge mixer - operational period ranges from 1 year to 3 years.

In this situation it is better to buy spare wheels made of polyurethane. They work longer and have a smooth ride.

Problem № 5. The appearance of white deposit on the surface of the walls.
The appearance of white deposit, indicates the presence of hard water. Not aesthetically pleasing and looks neat surface on which there are white stains and spots. To solve such a vexing problem, use chemical products, or simple soda with lemon.

Problem № 6. It does not work the lateral water flow.
The quality of water, its hardness depends on the state of the filter taps or outlets on the sides. Clogging - common problem. To solve this issue periodically flush the water supply hose solution "descaling".

Plumbing acid solutions are used, which can be made at home. Boric acid will not only eliminate the blockage, but will give a shine handles, mixers chrome plated or galvanized.

№7 problem. He smashed a glass door in the shower.
Glass door jumped out of the guide profile and broke? What to do? Do not buy the new shower! Be sure to save fittings, wheels, rubber gaskets that we could restore the glass sheet.

Before you go to the shop, be sure to bring your documents to the shower: they should be a description and design features, its size, overall appearance, and also contains the density and quality of glass used for doors.

When buying a shower, be sure that the supporting documents are filled in your presence, attached user's manual, warranty card, in which the stamped signature and attached goods receipt.

On the back of the warranty card, you can see the address of service centers in which to repair the equipment of this brand.