When people plan to install a faucet in the bathroom or a washing machine, they need to install water outlets. They are also needed for dishwashers. Installation of water outlets must be carried out at the initial stage of repair, when draft work has not yet been completed. To do this, it is necessary to conduct polypropylene pipes, the diameter of which should not be more than 20 millimeters. Installing a water outlet in the bathroom takes place after installing the pipe with internal reinforcement.
What materials will be required to work?
Installation of water sockets requires a careful approach to the materials from which they are made. Various fittings are used for them. They are selected depending on where the installation of water outlets will be made. It is important to consider the connected consumer. The following fittings can be used:
- Combined elbow with an internal thread equal to one second inch. The knee has an angle of 90 degrees. It has an outlet for a polypropylene pipe, the diameter of which is 20 millimeters. Connections of this type are often used for concealed installation of pipelines. They are laid directly in the pipe.
- Combined elbow PP, with wall mount. It is marked D 201x1 / 2 BP. Fittings of this type are used for outdoor wall mounting. They are suitable for work in a finished house made of wood. This fitting is used when installing water outlets inside the walls. They have additional fasteners. The area of the outlet is larger than in the previous version. It is securely mounted in the wall.
- Corner elbow on the bar (included). This type of fitting contains two combined polygons PP, marked D201x / 2 BP. They are interconnected by a special bar. The distance between them is standard, like any other wall mounted crane. Installing water outlets under the mixer has its own specific features. They are also installed in the shower.
At the welding stage, two pipes must be cooked simultaneously. It’s difficult for a master to work with two pipes at once.
What materials are they made of?
For the production of water sockets, stainless steel is most often used. They can be made of galvanized iron. Often there are items made of brass and bronze. Some manufacturers produce PVC and polypropylene elements.
Where are they most often installed?
Do not do without water outlets in the following rooms:
- In the bathroom. It usually requires at least 4 water sockets.
- In the toilet. They put 1 water outlet, which is needed in order to bring the pipe to flush. If the bathroom is combined with the bath, then you will need to install 5-6 elements
- On the kitchen.
Which connections are suitable for mounting under a heated towel rail?
Installing water outlets under the heated towel rail suggests the presence of corner joints. The diameter of the fitting can be ¾ or 1 inch. It all depends on the configuration of the connection. Corner joints use an internal thread. It is universal and suitable for mounting different mixers.
Where is the external thread installed, and where is the internal thread?
To put a wall-mounted faucet in the bathroom, eccentrics are required. They are available with external thread. If you want to connect a standard mixer, then take an eyeliner with an external thread. It is ½ inch. For European mixers, a transitional nipple is required. This type of faucet comes with a 3/8 inch thread. The nipple is taken with a ½ thread.
How is the markup done?
At the initial stage of work, you need to calculate what the height of the water sockets installation will be. Pipes in the gates are considered with a margin, at the end of work they are cut along the horizontal marking line. When the welding stage is completed and the pipes are put in a niche, you need to draw a planar layout on the wall. It should be part of the project. Vertical centers pass through the centers of the outlets. The distance between them should be at least 150 millimeters. This marking is used when installing a wall mixer. For the faucet on the sink, the distance may vary.
After the person has drawn a vertical marking, it is necessary to carefully place the pipes on it. The next step will be the vertical marking. The height of the level is written in the project.
It is important not to forget to make horizontal markings on the pipes. The error is 15 millimeters. It should be stocked with scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes and make cuts for marking. When installing water sockets, the pipe dimensions must be observed. After that, you can begin to ditch the wall to the desired depth.
How to prepare the piping for soldering with sockets?
An important step in installing water outlets is fitting couplings. Ensure that the threaded holes are at the specified level. The error should not be more than five millimeters.
There are times when one pipe stays shorter than another. In this case, it should be increased. You will need a part of a polypropylene pipe, the diameter of which is 20 millimeters. It should be taken with a margin of five centimeters. A special polypropylene coupling will also be required. This compound is characterized by increased strength. If installed correctly, it will be no less durable than a solid design. The connection can be mounted inside the wall.
The phase of soldering pipes before installing water outlets
To solder polypropylene pipes, you need a special soldering iron. Together with it, various nozzles must be attached, which are suitable for different pipe diameters.
The end of the pipe is installed in one of the nozzles of the soldering iron, the other nozzle is installed in the coupling. It is important to prevent overheating during operation. At the soldering stage, backlash appears. Because of this, a cooling void forms in the compound.
It should be borne in mind that the water outlet should be correctly set in height, and also the angle of the axis of rotation should be observed. An angle of 90 degrees must be maintained to the plane of the wall.
After fixing the coupling on the pipe, wait a minute. After this, the connection can not be kept. Do not use the water supply while the connection is still hot. If it is not completely cooled, water pressure may damage the joint. Care must be taken to ensure that the water supply is not used until the connections have cooled.
How does wall thickness affect installation of water outlets?
An important issue is the depth of installation of water outlets. Pipelines must be firmly fixed relative to the thickness of the walls. Much depends on the wall decoration, which materials are used for this. When installing a water outlet, its plane should be identical to the plane of the wall. There are options when the sockets "stoke" in the wall. In this case, the depth should not be more than five millimeters.
When homeowners want to paint the wall, or have already plastered it, the clutch should be installed in the plane of the wall. When installing water outlets under a tile, you need to look at the wall thickness and the thickness of the layer of tile glue. The work of such a plan can be handled independently. All recommendations should be followed, and then you do not have to call the wizard.
Do not install water sockets with a protrusion from the outer wall, otherwise it will be problematic to install a wall mixer. With this installation, the reflectors will not close eccentrics tightly. As a result, a gap will appear. She will look unaesthetic.
How to check connections?
After fixing the pipes and couplings relative to the walls, plugs should be placed on the threaded connections. After that, you need to start water supply. After fifteen minutes, you can check the pipes for leaks. Pay attention to the places where the soldering was carried out.
What can be done with seams?
If, when turning on the water, it was not possible to detect a leak, then we can proceed to the stage of sealing the joints. To work, you need a mortar. You can use plaster. You can lay tiles on a flat surface.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to install water outlets. As you can see, this operation can be carried out independently. The main thing is to follow the instructions correctly.