A hygienic shower is an excellent alternative to a bidet, which is especially true for owners of bathrooms with a cramped area. Self-assembly is not difficult, and you can cope with this task without the help of a plumber. Although it is worth familiarizing yourself with the design and installation features.
Sometimes the long-term use of such an installation involves the replacement of some of its elements. For example, a thermostat for a hygienic shower needs to be replaced. In this case, it is important to know some details. This will be dealt with in the course of the article.
Why do I need a thermostat in a hand shower?
This device is an integral part of the device configuration in most models of hygienic showers, including those from Grohe. Thanks to it, it becomes possible to regulate the supply of cold / hot water, as well as the level of its heat.
The main task of the thermostat is to mix water in order to obtain the optimum temperature, which the user can set independently. It is worth noting that any fluctuation in water temperature is easy to regulate using a thermostat, bringing the water to a pleasant temperature for the body.
What, besides adjusting the water, does the thermostat give?
The thermostat for a hygienic shower is:
- Possibility to choose a product with 38 ° C, 40 ° C, 43 ° C adjustment. Moreover, the latter mode is available only on Grohe thermostatic mixer models with SafeStop Plus water control system.
- Safety thanks to dual thermostat housing or CoolTouch technology.
- The chance to save on water, which quite worthily pays for the cost of buying a thermostat for a hygienic shower.
- Availability of additional features.
- Reliable water filtration system.
What does concealed installation of a hand shower thermostat mean?
This installation method is complex and expensive compared to the external installation method. Although some advantages are still undeniable:
- aesthetic appearance due to the fact that the entire "kitchen" is hidden under the finish;
- tightness of connection;
- minimal mechanical impact on pipes and mixer.
Another distinctive feature of the installation of a hygienic shower with a thermostat is the deepening of the mixer in the bathroom wall, which allows you to leave only the joystick or lever for controlling the pressure and temperature of the supplied water jet.
How to start the installation of a shower with a thermostat?
Repairmen recommend installation during the overhaul of the bathroom, carefully planning the scheme of work. It is preparation that takes most of the time, while the installation itself is not labor intensive.
The procedure takes place in several stages:
- At the first stage, they prepare the place for the alleged installation of the structure in the wall, by drilling a recess of the appropriate size.
- On the second - they ditch the ditches for the water supply, moving in the direction from the nearest source of water supply to the installation site of the hygienic shower with the Grohe thermostat.
- On the third - lay water pipes and connect them to the central water supply network.
- On the fourth - they install the installation box and the functional part of the hygienic shower with a thermostat into the wall, connect it to the water supply. Then check all connections for leaks, since in the future it will be impossible.
- On the fifth, they close the gates, level them, plaster the walls, and perform cosmetic finishing.
Note! The mounting box must be securely fixed to the wall.
On this installation of a hygienic shower with a hidden thermostat is considered complete.
Wall mounted thermostat for hygienic shower
Having coped with all the preparatory work, you can go directly to connecting the equipment. This part of the work usually does not cause difficulties and consists in:
- Mount the shower holder on the wall in an accessible place and position. So that you could get it with your outstretched hand without getting up from the toilet.
- Installing a joystick with a decorative panel on the mixer.
- Connection to a hygienic shower and concealed thermostat of a flexible hose.
The thermostat for a hand shower is an integral part of the design, which allows you to easily adjust the flow rate and water temperature. This simple device in the kit of the hygienic device will allow you to avoid possible inconvenience during hygiene procedures associated with differences in the supply of hot / cold water, which is not uncommon in apartment buildings.