Hygienic shower with mixer: varieties, brands and selection

The market for plumbing devices is regularly replenished with new devices designed to make a person's daily routine more comfortable. Among this list, it is worth highlighting a hygienic shower with a mixer, represented by a large number of varieties, which allows you to use it in any bathroom or toilet.

The dimensions of bathrooms and toilets do not always allow placing a stationary bidet in a room for comfortable hygiene procedures. This is due to the lack of free space. Considering such nuances regarding the area of ​​apartments and houses, plumbing manufacturers offer customers a quite worthy alternative to a bidet - a hygienic shower.

The features of such a device allow install it in almost any bathroom or bathroom, occupying at least square meters in the room. But at the same time, the shower does an excellent job with its main task - providing residents or visitors to bathrooms with the ability to carry out the same procedures as when using a bidet.

As practice shows, such a function is far from the only one in the light of the fact that some types of shower have more essential functionality, namely:

• with the help of a shower, you can carry out partial hygiene for newborns without using a bath;

• this option will be more practical in terms of exploitation for elderly people with some physical disabilities;

• the shower can be used to clean dirty shoes or tools without contaminating the sink or bathtub for this;

• using this device, it will be much easier to collect tap water in buckets or other containers, etc.

The principle of operation of such a plumbing fixture does not differ from the operation of a shower in a shower cabin or a stationary bath.

Despite the fact that this kind of plumbing fixture is not so common in modern bathrooms and bathrooms, in terms of the operation of the shower, consumers have formed certain positive and negative characteristics regarding these products. So, the following points should be attributed to the advantages of a hygienic shower with a mixer.

• The main advantage of such a device will be its small size and compactness. Unlike a stationary bidet bowl, it will take up a minimum of space in the bathroom.
• A sanitary kit of a similar line is cheaper in comparison with the purchase of a hygienic bidet for a toilet.
• Easy installation is another advantage of the shower. As a rule, to start using the device, it will be enough to install a mixer and a holder for a watering can with a hose, as well as connect the water supply.
• The issue of saving water supply is relevant for the owners of any dwellings. Thanks to the use of a shower, this cost item is guaranteed to be reduced. This is due to the installation of watering cans on the shower, which have a special economical water distribution system.
• A hygienic shower with a mixer has a rather diverse functionality, since its presence in the bathroom will become an additional and convenient source of access to water near the toilet.

As for the shortcomings, they include:

• the comfort from using the shower may be lower in comparison with the operation of a stationary shower-bidet;
• there are a lot of low quality Asian models on sale that fail quite quickly;
• models with additional functionality can be expensive.

The classification of plumbing fixtures of this kind is carried out based on several criteria. First of all, it should be noted the variability of designs of hygienic showers with a mixer. The following products are on sale today:

• wall models, which are attached to the wall of the room near the toilet;
• structures with a mixer built into the wall;
• combined devices with the ability to be used in a washstand or in a toilet bowl;
• modern models with a thermostat;
• shower that must be installed in the toilet bowl.

An open-type device with a mixer mounted in the wall must be installed during the external decoration of the room, in this case the water supply lines are hidden with the help of finishing materials.

Overhead options are more versatile in terms of choosing the right time for installation. In this case, on the surface of the wall there will be a faucet and a shower on a flexible hose, as well as a special bracket for attaching them.

An interesting option would be universal hygienic shower with mixer, which is also used for hygiene during the operation of the sink. However, installation of this type is possible only when two plumbing fixtures are located close, which is not so common. The design of this device is a conventional faucet, which has a stroke for installing a shower.

A feature of devices with a thermostat is the ability to set the desired temperature.Typically, after turning on the tap, the device only needs a few seconds to stabilize the flow and temperature.

The shower attachment is installed in the bowl itself, using the free space under the toilet seat cover. It rests on a bracket. Among the aesthetic drawbacks in this model, it is worth highlighting the presence of open areas with flexible eyeliner.

Considering the varieties of a hygienic shower with a mixer, it is worth noting that products can be single-lever or double-lever. Each model stands out for its ease of use and large operational resource, so the choice in favor of one type or another is based on the personal preferences of the consumer.

Today, manufacturers of plumbing products offer equipment, different not only in configuration, but also in appearance... Most often, you can find models of a steel color from stainless steel, as well as matte and glossy gray variations. In addition, the color most often used in the bathroom or toilet remains white, so in the assortment of such products you can find combined devices with the outer part of the watering can and the tap in a white shade.

In addition, designer sanitary appliances can be made of bronze, there are black faucets, which is important for bathrooms finished with natural stone. Exclusive versions of the hygienic shower can be painted in any shade - red, gold, blue, etc.

There are many modifications of this device on the market today. However, some models hold leading positions in the ranking in light of their high performance and positive customer reviews.

This product belongs to the built-in category of sanitary devices, which can be conveniently and harmoniously placed near the toilet. The mixer will have one lever for adjusting the flow of liquid, the raw materials for the manufacture are chromium and nickel, the shower functions due to the ceramic cartridge.

A distinctive feature of the model is considered combining the mixer with the holder. The products are notable for their long service life, durability of components and the entire structure as a whole.

A simple model with an interesting design, the mixer in this design is located above the sink, and the shower head is attached to the wall. The mixer is represented by a single-lever model, the device functions due to a ceramic cartridge. The spout in the watering can is additionally equipped with aerators, the hose is flexible, its length is 50 centimeters. These products are recommended to be purchased for bathrooms, where the sink and toilet will sit side by side.

Another option for installing a faucet near the sink. This device is notable for its elegant exterior design and chrome plated components. The mixer can be used with or without a shower. The watering can gives a good pressure. The holder does not have to be mounted on a wall, since this model allows you to fix it on any, even vertical, surface.

A hygienic shower from a popular brand of sanitary ware, which is in demand due to its progressive and laconic design. The watering can has a convenient aerator. The model has a single-lever mixer, which is installed near the sink. During operation, the plumbing demonstrates reliability, and among its shortcomings, a rather strong pressure of water from the watering can is noted.

Miniature and beautifully designed shower mixer with traditional spout and single lever control.The design provides for the presence of a check valve, as well as an economical mode of operation of the cartridge, which increases the comfort during the operation of the device.

Such a small but multifunctional plumbing fixture requires a special approach to its selection. Appreciating not only the convenience of using a hygienic shower, but also its reliability, it would be more correct to pay attention to the type of raw materials from which all the components are made.

• For the mixer, stainless steel or brass will be the optimal material. Bronze also demonstrates good performance, but the cost of such products will be an order of magnitude higher.
• As for such an important component as a hose, it is best to pay attention when buying not only the outer shell, but also the inner filling of the device. Inside, there should be molded, but elastic rubber, on which cracks and breaks in bending points are guaranteed to not form during operation. In terms of external design, reliability is demonstrated by nylon threads, polymers, aluminum tapes.
• Watering cans, like faucets in the device, must be made of materials that are resistant to corrosion and rust.

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