How to choose the right siphon for the sink, features and tips for use
Drainage devices are a necessary element of drainage in the premises. The convenience of using plumbing fixtures depends on its work: sinks, washbasins, toilets, bathtubs, shower cabins. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models from various materials. How to determine and choose the right siphon for the sink, what should you focus on?
General device
All types of siphons are general sewer filters. On the one hand, household solid particles are retained in it, on the other hand, they impede the penetration of sewage vapors into the apartment.
Principle of operation of the siphon:
- household waste flows through the upper branch pipe;
- solid waste settles in a glass/elbow/pipe with water, gas flow from the sewage system is cut off;
- through the second branch pipe, the dirty water is discharged into the sewer.
Structurally, siphons may differ due to destination (sink, bathtub, dishwasher / washing machine), additional functions, location.For example, a washing machine needs a device with a non-return valve, while a bathtub needs a dish with an overflow.
Varieties
The external difference between the siphons is explained by the needs of consumers, the peculiarities of the materials.
Bottle
The device consists of 2 parts: a cylinder and a glass. The threaded connection allows you to periodically clean the lower compartment of debris. In the upper part of the cylinder there is a vertical pipe for dirty water from a sanitary device. There is a horizontal outlet in the center of the glass to flow into the sewer pipe.
Tubular
The odor trap can be made of corrugated tubing or plastic. The corrugation has threaded connections at the ends. After being connected to the plumbing fixture, the pipe receives the bend required to achieve a watertight seal. The other end is connected by an adapter to a sewer pipe. Grease deposits quickly clog corrugation folds, requiring frequent flushing of the drain system.
An S or U-shaped pipe is attached between the drain and the drain. Cleaning dirt from a rigid tubular structure is laborious. Such siphons are installed in bathtubs, shower cabins.
Dry
A device with a dry shutter is used if the water supply is rarely used, there is little space for installing plumbing fixtures and draining condensate into ventilation systems.
The role of the hydraulic seal is ensured by:
- check valve;
- float;
- pendulum mechanism.
The design of the device is a flat flask about 20 centimeters long, 6 centimeters in diameter. Inside the siphon there is a shutter, along the edges there are threaded connections.
Click clack
A special valve is mounted between the water seal and the drain device. Thanks to the spring inside, they regulate the discharge of water from the bathtub, from the washbasin. When the valve cover is pressed once, the drain is blocked. By pressing twice, the plug opens, water flows into the sewer pipe.
Telescopic
The siphon is equipped with additional connectors and branch pipes, thanks to which the distance to the drain devices can be adjusted. The design of the telescopic siphon allows the simultaneous connection of up to 4 drain pans: to two sinks, dishwasher, washing machine.
Wall
The special feature of the water seal is that the configuration allows it to be mounted close to the wall. The advantage of the device is not striking, it makes it possible to install additional equipment.
Angular
In a siphon of this type, a branch pipe for connection to the sewer in the wall departs from the glass at a right angle.
Views by location
The design features of the locks allow them to be positioned in view or made invisible.
Hidden
Hidden views are hidden in the cabinet under the sink, behind the toilet, mounted in the wall. The peculiarity of appliances is that they cannot serve as a design element of the kitchen, bathroom. These include bottles, corrugated, plastic tubular and telescopic structures.
Open
An open siphon is a decorative element. It has a graceful shape and is made of metal: brass, copper, stainless steel. In shape, it can be a tubular, bottle-like configuration.
Apartment
A special type of siphon installed under showers and bathtubs. A small parallelepiped with two nozzles acts as a water seal for plumbing fixtures with a low drain.
Additional functions
In addition to their main purpose, siphons can have additional devices.
Overflow
The design has a tube to drain water from the drain pan when a certain level is reached. In the lower part, it is connected to the branch pipe before the hydraulic seal. The upper part is mounted at the level of the overflow hole in the bathtub, washbasin.
Food Waste Disposer
The Food Waste Disposer is an addition to the Tubular Siphon. It is installed under the sink, then connected by a tubular siphon to the drain. Depending on the model, the cost, soft and hard food residues are processed in the grinder: peels, shells, leaves, bones. Do not throw ropes, plastic wrappings, spoons, forks or knives into the camera.
The principle of operation of the electrical appliance:
- cooking waste is discharged through the sink drain hole;
- turn on the water;
- plug the grinder into the mains.
The recycled residues are evacuated in the sewers. A prerequisite for the operation of the device is the supply of pressurized water.
With elbow
A siphon with a branch is used to connect several plumbing fixtures, for example, a sink and a washing machine, a sink and a washing machine, a bathtub and a washing machine.
With valve
A device with a non-return valve is installed when the washing machine is connected to the machine to prevent the return of dirty water.
main Features
The variety of siphons produced can be classified by type of material, size, shape, brand.
Material
Traps are available in metal and plastic. The cost of the device is largely determined by the type of material.
Brass
The alloy of copper and zinc gives a beautiful shade, which makes brass products a decorative element. In terms of corrosive qualities, brass is inferior to bronze, but superior to copper.
Non-ferrous metals
The surface of copper traps oxidizes over time in a humid environment. To maintain the appearance, care requires the use of special pastes.
Steel
Stainless steel traps are expensive. Installed open, as an element of bathroom or kitchen decor.
Melting
Obsolete siphon type. Durable, requires adapters for connection to metal and plastic pipes. Due to the severity, they are installed on the floor behind the toilet, under the cast iron tub.
Plastic
Durable, lightweight and inexpensive plumbing products are in high demand. Fat deposits do not accumulate on their walls, they are not afraid of aggressive detergents. Simple installation and simple maintenance make it possible to do installation and repair work yourself.
Bronze
The bronze siphon is most often an element of the kitchen interior in the classic Baroque style. As with copper products, the surface oxidizes over time, which requires special and regular care.
Form
Depending on the configuration, the devices are of two types: with removable glass or in the form of a curved tube. The glass can be like a bottle or a flat box.
Dimensions (edit)
Manufacturers of siphons take into account the peculiarities of connecting plumbing fixtures. You can easily take a siphon, combined with drain pans and sewer pipes, taking into account their spatial location.
Manufacturers
Domestic and foreign manufacturers of drain valves are popular with consumers. Russian companies offer plastic sanitary ware.In the catalogs of European companies, brass and chrome drain products prevail.
Viega
German manufacturer of drain fittings of a wide range of plastic, chrome-plated brass.
Alcaplast
Czech manufacturer of plastic products in combination with stainless and chrome bathroom accessories.
hansgrohe
German manufacturer, specializing in the production of brass sanitary ware for bathrooms and kitchens.
Mcalpine
Brass, plastic siphons and accessories from Scotland.
Akvater
The Russian company has been manufacturing plastic components for sanitary ware for more than 10 years. Products produced on modern equipment have a high quality standard at an affordable price.
Grohe
German company offering consumers chrome products and plastic accessories.
Geberit
The largest European company, the world leader in the production of sanitary ware.
Gimten
Spanish products of the Gimten brand have been known since the middle of the last century. The company was one of the first in the world to start producing plastic drainage products.
ANI layer
Russian manufacturer of inexpensive and high-quality sanitary ware. The range of products allows us to satisfy the need for drainage fittings for any purpose.
Virplast
One of the leading Russian enterprises in the production of water supply and sewerage systems. Specialization: bottle, corrugated cardboard, combined siphons.
Orio
The Russian company Orio produces siphons from plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard and pipes.
Aquant
Country of origin - Russia. Plastic plumbing fixtures.
How to choose the right model
The principles of choosing a siphon for a kitchen sink differ from choosing a drain device for a bathroom.
Before choosing a type of construction, you must determine:
- How many connections there will be. In the kitchen and bathroom, it may be necessary to connect 2 or more sanitary appliances.
- When it comes to washing, you need to decide:
- need for overflow;
- food waste grinder;
- what shape the siphon will have;
- What material.
The diameters of the holes in the drain pan and the sewer pipe are determined. The number of connections and fasteners for the installation of the drainage system is calculated.
In the bathroom, the selection is made for the bath/shower:
- depending on the distance between the bowl and the ground;
- the presence of an overflow system;
- want to install a click-clack siphon or with a non-return valve;
- the diameter of the drain hole in the bath and the sewer pipe.
For a washbasin, one of the priorities of choice can be the design of the bathroom:
- indoor or outdoor installation method;
- design;
- siphon material;
- the size of the drain in the sink and in the drain.
There are criteria that must be followed when choosing a siphon. A flat siphon should not be placed in the kitchen, corrugated and tubular under the bathroom. Metal appliances are more expensive than plastic ones and require more maintenance.
It is advisable to install them for the harmony of the interior. For example, expensive ceramics in the bathroom will be combined with stainless steel, marble - with bronze and chrome-plated brass.
Rules of maintenance and operation
Tube traps require periodic flushing to remove grease, which can accumulate solid waste.
The best way is to flush the system with a degreaser every day at the end of the day.Detachable models are cleaned as they become dirty, preventing large particles from entering the drain.
Metal, plastic nets on the drain holes in the sink, bath / shower cabin will protect you from clogging by small debris, hair, threads. Bathtub faucets with built-in safety screens are available in the market.