Increasingly, in modern bathrooms you can find a toilet with a hygienic shower, which in a fairly short period of time has become a worthy replacement for its predecessor and bidet, and with full compliance with the basic functions, it is much more profitable in acquiring and saving space in the bathroom. There are quite a lot of options and models for this subject, therefore, in order not to make a mistake and make the right choice, you need to at least have an idea about this invention of sanitary engineering. It is best before going to the plumbing store to study the proposed range of products of this type, to find out what are the toilet bowls. Reviews of real people on relevant forums and sites will also not be superfluous.
Key Features
It looks like a toilet bowl with a hygienic shower as shown in the picture, and differs from the usual one by the presence of a hose with a nozzle of a certain size. This is the most suitable option for owners of small bathrooms, the sizes of which do not allow to allocate a separate place for installing a bidet.
In Russia, for a long time they did not understand the hygienic advantages of a bidet and often confused it with a toilet, although by its main functions and purpose it is closer to the sink. In the countries of Europe and first of all in Japan, one cannot surprise anyone with the presence of such an item even in public toilets.
Bidet cover as an alternative to bulky construction
At first, only owners of apartments in new buildings or residents of the private sector installed a bidet. But, as they say, demand gives rise to supply, and over time, a peculiar and more compact offer for consumers - a cover-bidet, appeared on the markets for relevant products.
The mechanical or electronic form of this product is very easily mounted on a toilet already installed in the bathroom, fitting the majority of the available seat sizes. You can control this device using special taps or, if the option is more modern, using the buttons.
It is worth noting that in order to avoid unpleasant situations and additional costs, it is worth choosing plumbing only after preliminary consultation with specialists and it is also better to entrust the installation to them.
Take care of a quality mixer
A hygienic shower for a toilet with a mixer also perfectly fulfills the main purpose and is one of the most budget options in this category of products. Most often these are mechanical options, the control of which, as well as the regulation of the pressure and temperature of the water, is done manually.
The shower mixer for the toilet has a definite advantage over the bidet cover, not only in terms of purchase and installation prices. In the event of a need for repair, it is often enough to change a failed part, rather than reinstalling the entire package.
Regardless of whether the choice is made on a complete set of plumbing, consisting of a toilet and a bidet, or whether the option that performs such functions is more democratic in terms of saving space and finances, a lot depends on the correct mixer. As the name implies, its task is to control and adjust the pressure and temperature of the water necessary for the user for the greatest comfort.
Choosing a quality faucet in our time is not so simple. A huge variety and a wide range of prices and manufacturers offer specialized stores to their customers. Only a true professional can understand this assortment and make a truly right choice regarding the combination of price and quality. A toilet with a hygienic shower, having a high-quality faucet, can become not only long-term in terms of operation, but also a real decoration of the bathroom.
Types of Mixers
The following types of faucets are currently considered the most common depending on the material, manufacturer, method of pipe routing in the bathroom and equipment:
1) vertical and horizontal (differing only in the way of installation during installation);
2) two-valve (equipped with two knobs that separately regulate the supply of hot and cold water);
3) single lever (water supply and its temperature are regulated with a single valve);
4) thermostatic (able to supply water of a certain temperature until the needs of the user change);
5) non-contact (the inclusion and regulation of temperature occurs automatically);
6) in terms of material, brass mixers are considered the most reliable and durable.
Do not save on details
A hygienic shower for a toilet with a mixer from a high-quality manufacturer, selected in accordance with the wishes of the owner, as well as installed in accordance with all the rules, will last more than one year and will not require additional costs for its replacement and reinstallation in the event of a breakdown, so you should not save on this purchase, and to avoid unnecessary cash costs will help specialist advice.
Wall hung toilets. Reviews, specifications
A bidet cover or a variant with a hygienic shower can be purchased separately and installed on the device already in the bathroom. If you buy a full set of hanging toilet with shower would be the best option. In addition to performing the function of a bidet, the hanging model has great advantages in terms of the aesthetic design of the bathroom, compliance with sanitary standards, as well as increased comfort for the owner.
A toilet with a bidet function with a hygienic shower, presented as a hanging model, has the following advantages:
- the absence of cleaning problems in hard-to-reach places due to free access to the floor at the location of the toilet;
- the possibility of implementing any design proposal for the bathroom;
- a special installation system that allows you to hide all valves and sewer pipes from the field of view;
- the possibility of combining into a common water supply system with a washbasin.
Whim or necessity
A toilet with a hygienic shower can be perceived as an excess, but if there is an elderly person in the house who needs care, then this is not a whim, but a necessity first of all. It is with the help of such plumbing items that patients are treated in hospitals and specialized institutions where people are located who are not able to independently monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of their bodies.
The constantly growing demand for all kinds of bidet options, adapted to the needs of the population and having, like every product, its pros and cons in each individual situation, confirms the need for the presence of such a piece of plumbing in every home. However, in order to make the right choice, you need to focus on customer reviews, the reputation of the manufacturer and the recommendations of a specialist. Only with these simple rules will the purchase please you and not upset your owner.