Floor stand: choice and installation

One of the stages of repair in the bathroom is the replacement of plumbing. Picking up a new toilet, to him in a couple very often buy and bidet. The popularity of outdoor bidet models is much higher than hanging. Let's find out how good this plumbing is and how to install it.

• The bidet can be installed in a room where the repair has already been completed. It does not take much effort and time to install.
• This kind of bidet is psychologically perceived to be more durable than the hanging version.
• The advantage of the outdoor bidet is also a lower price than the built-in models.

• This bidet model complicates cleaning, since behind the device are formed "dead zones", access to which is limited.
• The bidet occupies more space than any suspension model.
• This bidet is "tied" to the sewage drain.

For the production of modern bidet models, the same materials are used, from which toilet bowls are made. Most often these devices are made of porcelain and sanitary ware. Porcelain is characterized by a higher quality, but also a higher price.

Bidet made of porcelain is distinguished by a lack of porosity, so this plumbing does not absorb water, unpleasant smells and pollution. For earthenware with porcelain icing properties are the same, but the longevity is lower( with time the glaze is cleaved). Products from porcelain serve for about 50 years, and faience - up to 30 years.

Modern bidet models with a cover have a sensor that responds to the presence and movement of a person. When you approach it, the lid will automatically open. If no one is in the sensor response field for a long time, the cover closes automatically. The seat heating can also be adjusted via the sensor.

• Before you buy a floor-standing bidet model, study the sewer outlet in your apartment, in particular the direction of the pipe. It must coincide with the purchased plumbing.
• The floor bidet can be a traditional faucet in the form of a faucet with the ability to regulate the direction and pressure of the water jet, and the "fountain" from the bottom of the device. The choice of a more convenient option will be based on your personal wishes.
• When choosing a bidet, consider the appearance of your toilet bowl. Very often the bidet is bought simultaneously with the toilet, selecting both devices in the same style and color. If the toilet is already installed, and the bidet is only planned, it is worthwhile to look for a variant suitable for the design and coloring.
• If you decide to purchase a bidet from porcelain, be careful and do not buy a porcelain faience model. Determine the material of the bidet chosen during the inspection is very difficult, so study the documentation attached to the plumbing, as well as choose products from a well-known manufacturer.

Traditionally, the place for installing the bidet is the bathroom area next to the toilet. The optimal distance between these two plumbing devices is 70 centimeters.

The following stages are distinguished in the installation of the bidet floor model:

• Preparation. You should make sure that all the equipment you need for mounting the bidet, you have. Check the number of holes in the bowl, which must be three - against overflow and under the mixer, and also for the siphon. Most of the siphon and mixer are not included in the package, so they are purchased separately, taking into account the style of the bathroom.
• Attaching the mixer to the bowl. Start by fixing the flexible hoses in the threaded sockets of the mixer, and then thread them into the provided holes of the bowl. Then the mixer needs to be fixed with a nut, using tools carefully, so as not to damage the bidet cup. Between the body of the bidet and washers, rubber pads must be inserted.
• Assembling the siphon. The siphon can be made of brass, plastic or stainless steel. When assembling it, you first need to screw in the neck( drain grate), and then connect the end of the siphon to it and tighten the connection manually. Further, the corrugation is drawn from the rear of the device.
• Fixing the bidet to the floor. To install the bidet correctly, it's worth making the markup. To do this, set the product at the selected location and use a pencil or marker to indicate its placement on the floor. Further, the designations of the locations of future fastenings are made. To make holes, use a perforator( if a concrete coating) or an impact drill( if the floor is covered with tiles).Having cleared the surface of debris, the bidet is bolted, as well as dowels, without forgetting the sealing rubber gaskets.
• Connect the device to the sewer. Corrugated siphon is inserted into the sewer pipe.
• Trial use. It will help to make sure that the water regularly enters the device and is discharged into the sewage drain. The valves are opened completely and inspect the pipes in order to see possible leaks.

When installing the bidet, it is necessary to take into account such nuances:

• Do not over tighten the fasteners too much to cause a leakage failure.
• The mixer should be placed in the center of the place where it will be located.
• Under the nuts with which the mixer is attached to the bidet, it is necessary to put the washers out of rubber. So you will avoid cracking in the tightening places.
• All joints are recommended to be treated with sealant.