A successful shower installation requires careful planning and a lot of work. In most cases you must perform three types of tasks: the design of walls, installing plumbing and wall finish.
Preparation
First you must decide on the nature of the shower, you want to install. It is important to determine if the ability to interact with some selected mixing systems and a security level of water can be regulated through the boiler. Most shower units today are designed tobe flexible in different water pressure (as stored hot and cold dishes).
It 'also important to take into account the water pressure and the planning of drainage pipes and the shower
Various types of shower units
Push-on Mixer: The hose and spray pressure on the shares mixer mixing unit may be associated with bad press for your needs, and the water temperature can be adjusted via the taps. Push-on mixers are cheap and very easy toinstall. But even if the connection pipe is simple, easy to organize. Furthermore, it is difficult to regulate temperature.
Bath / shower mixer: The hose and spray of this type of mixture is combined with a mixer tap bath and the temperature is above the bath taps can be adjusted. This is a very inexpensive solution, and no extra plumbing is involved. But the bath / shower mixers also suffer from temperature control options uncomfortable.
Manual Mixer: The hose andSpraying of a manual mixer shower unit is part of a wall and hot and cold water is connected to a single valve, the temperature and pressure of water flowing through one or more keys (in the showers more expensive). Even if the temperature is much easier in a mixer manual, are more expensive than the previously mentioned mixers. They also require additional hydraulic pipe hot and cold water.
Thermostatic mixer: snakeand the injection of this type of deposit is a part of the wall and the unit of hot and cold water is connected to a single valve here. It is complete with a built-in stabilizer for self-regulate the water temperature and avoid never too hot. One of the biggest advantages of a thermostatic mixer shower includes controlling the temperature of a practical nature. But it is the most expensive of several options mixer.
Shower Power: A power shower is a single entity with apowerful electric pump that is able to change both the pressure and temperature. This type of mixture can be provided if there is water from a droplet of cold water and hot water. A power shower, adjusting both the pressure and temperature is easy. On the other hand, is not suitable for the water is heated directly through the bath where the water comes from a combination boiler under pressure of the network.
Shower power: An electric shower is plumbed into a networkcold water and heats the water electrically. It 'important to note that for the type to be installed this shower, the system pressure must be at least 0.7kg/sq cm (10lb/sq i). The unit, the temperature and pressure of an appropriate button. Models with temperature stabilization is better if they remain unaffected by other taps elsewhere in the household. A major drawback of electric showers is that the control knob only allows the possibility of a highlower temperatures and pressures lower temperature in a larger print. This is a problem in the winter months when spray is often poor and mains water is colder. But this problem is addressed in some models that are available, with a winter / summer setting.
Method
Depending on the nature of the shower, install shower head must be able to avoid contact with water in the tanks below, or tray bottom, or be a controlvalve.
Before you begin, you should wind in the shower positions and control, and plan the pipe-work. In addition, the drainage system to remove sewage will be scheduled. Both positions of the route cable and switches must be considered together if one or instantaneous electric shower is installed.
Use the instruction guide that comes with the mix of units to adjust the mix of control.
Before the installation of pipesprovide water for the system has collapsed, it is important to reduce the supply of water. To protect the tubes, must have a waterproof cover is also equipped with shutoff valves. The tubes can then be buried in the plastered wall and into the overall look tidy.
Attention to the tray base, showers and accessories.
Close the shower to check the pipes that will deliver the water (This requires that a female threaded adapter).
Closewater supply and pipes for leaks, as some may need tightening.
When you install an electric shower, remember to switch the electricity off until an electrical connection. When these connections are made (there should be instructions in the manual), may have an impact back.
Adjusting the water pressure to suit your shower
The tank of cold water can lead to a greater height to be raised (sometimes as little as 150 millimeters(6inches)) by placing a strong wooden support beneath it – perhaps from the beams and planks block. If you choose this option, the main and distribution pipes will also be raised to meet the new height of the basin.
Alternatively, a booster pump (a pump or a double / twin pump) can be installed. Whichever type is chosen, should be the power supply is connected to the function.
Piping and drainage
It 'better to 15mm diameter feed pipes, and the use ofruns to the bathroom as short and as straight as possible in order to maintain maximum pressure and reduce heat loss. Moreover, limiting the use of elbows for pipes, angles, you can reduce the resistance to water flow. You can do this by bending the pipes instead.
Common errors
# Violating or ignoring local code restrictions.
# Using the pipes are too small.
# End of copper galvanized without using a brass or dielectric locationbetween the two.
# Do not tape or compound threaded pipe joints.
# Not leveling your fixtures when installing them.
# Not installing an air gap filling for fixtures.
# Returns Cut outs started too short to install the shutoff valves on the wall is finished being applied.
# Failure to adequately adapt the fittings or stop valves. (Forces the die for the compression ring in a corner, when the tube at an angle will cause a loss.)
# When runReturn the water in your home, always run the outside hose valve or flush toilets to dirty air for the cut line. This dirt can cause problems in your sink faucet or other plumbing trim.
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