The installation of the shell is the simplest task with which any owner can cope without the involvement of professional plumbers. By the way, even specialists take quite some money for such a job, since there are no difficulties. Regardless of the shape, manufacturer and dimensions of the sink, the installation passes in almost the same scenarios. In this article we will describe in detail the specifics of the installation of the shell in the kitchen and in the bathroom.

Choosing accessories

Installation technology Elementary shells, however, to make a job correctly, you need to be able to understand some nuances - choosing and installing a siphon, a mixer, fastening methods. Not only the complexity of the problem, but also the ease of further operation of plumbing.

Siphon for shell

Siphon is a special design of the S-shaped form located under the sink. From it there is a corrugated hose, removing water into the sewer tube. For a washbasin in the bathroom is quite simple as a siphon. Periodically, it will have to be cleaned, but no plumbing does not do without it. Difficulties may occur with the cleaning of a conventional siphon - corrugated tubes with time, if we constantly pierce the sewage canto. It is impossible to clean them with pneumatic vehicles at all, since the design will immediately burst. The cable is also not recommended. It remains only to be given it manually, for which it is necessary to overlap water, dismantle the siphon, disassemble and wash the stitching from the inside of the flare.

In old houses, the sewage is usually not very powerful, so the pipes are also clogged. In such cases, it is worth choosing signs with revisions, that is, equipped with a removable valve for cleaning and inspection. By the way, for the kitchen sink, experts recommend to put only such models, because the slices of food are often falling into the drain, which can cause a cloud.

There are two types of hard siphones:

• knee with a removable valve - outdated models that are practically not used today;
• siphon-bottle is a design consisting of two concentric pipes with different diameters. The narrow tube is inserted into a wider, downstairs there is a lid on a thread, and the removal is located on the side. It is very easy to clean such a siphon - it is necessary to substitute a pelvis or a bucket under it, unscrew the lid and drain the stagnant water with uncleanness. When buying such a model, be sure to make sure that a small narrowing in the upper part of the exterior pipe is, otherwise the debris can be stuck inside, and it will have to pierce it.

Decorative chrome vehicles with revisions are distinguished by a neat appearance, high functionality and hygienicness. That is why the cost is noticeably higher than all other models. The sewage layout should be built into the wall, respectively, the installation has its own specifics, so it is better to entrust its experienced plumbing. Installation of the siphon is performed until the shell hangs.

In the process of installing drain siphones, you may encounter certain difficulties:

1. Carefully inspect all the installation points of rubber sealing pads and make sure that there are no burrs there, otherwise you will have to siphon. If burgers showed up - cut them with scissors or stationery knife.
2. Wear gaskets correctly, having a cone in the opposite side of the nut.
3. Rate the state of rubber seals - they must be elastic and elastic, but at the same time very dense. If the rubber is old and concerned, such gaskets will not ensure due tightness of the connection.

Basin mixer

The correctly selected mixer is the key to comfort and purity. If you look after a kitchen model, choose high options with a long crane. Under the low mixer is completely inconvenient to wash the dishes. For a washbasin in the bathroom, on the contrary, a small version with a short crane is quite suitable.

As for the technical side of the question, it is better to give preference to the swinging lever and a ball shutter. Outdated valve models have a mass of flaws, ranging from non-economic water flow, ending with inconvenient control. In the case of lever mixers you need only omit or raise the handle with one movement.

When buying a mixer, make sure that the faceted parts of the hank fittings (flexible tubes) are located at different levels, otherwise they may not sit on the nozzles of the mixer. Flexible tubes can be metal-plastic and plastic in the plastic shell. The first will serve faithfully for more than one year, but it is not very convenient to install them (in already suspended sink). Mackened Henks through a hole under the sink can be pulled out and easily connect to the mixer, but the service life is not so long.

Types of Rachin

The specifics of the installation of the shell do with their own hands depends not only on the fittings, but also on the form of the product itself. We will not consider the usual suspended sink, since its configuration is familiar to everyone, but will focus on modern original models.

Sink tulip.

Initially, tulip shells stood only in railway wagons, where, by the way, they can be found today. But the desire to diversify the interior encourages many to establish such models at home. A distinctive feature is a long pedestal and a deep little shell. Previously, the tulips were not as deep, but over time it was corrected to reduce splashing. Also today on the market you can find wide comfortable sinks with a similar design.

Small sizes allow you to install a tulip sink in small-sized bathrooms. After the siphon sticking down at the bottom hid under the improvised pedestal, the model received its original name.

Tulip although it has an unusual form, but his practicality is very controversial. In the cavity of the pedestal constantly accumulates the dirt, and insects can get. Another thing is the semi-thin shells that occupy a little less place and completely undemanding in care. The installation of the shell with a pedestal involves the presence of a free space on the floor. The semi-thin ship frees the space and visually makes the interior easier.

The only drawback of such models is the difficulty of cleaning the siphon - for this you have to remove the whole shell or keep it on weight. Fortunately, the siphons in the fields are clogged very rarely, and with decorative siphons with revisions, you can also forget about this problem.

Sink for installation over a washing machine

The washbasins provided for installation over the washing machine appeared quite recently, but this novelty immediately found her niche in the plumbing market. This is a great solution for small bathrooms, where every free centimeter for gold weight. Lovers of minimalism in the interior, such shells will also come to taste, as they occupy negligible space.

The genius of such models is that the grid of the sink (drain hole) is placed behind the bowl or in the far corner. The only drawback is the high cost. For comfort and savings, you have to pay big money. This rule concerns ergonomic furniture and technology. But the resourceful masters quickly picked up a fashion trend and learned to make plastic baths on their own, picking up a single mixer and a bottle siphon with an additional nozzle to connect the drain of the washing machine. The image below shows the various models of the shells for installation above the washing machine.

Double sink

The sink with two bowls was not so long ago the attribute of respectable elite houses, but over time, such models have gained great popularity due to their convenience and functionality. Plumbing manufacturers began to produce cheaper options for every taste. The advantages of such a sink are obvious, especially if a large family lives in the apartment. No longer have to wait for your turn to wash - you can just get up nearby.

Today, in the market, most of the twin shells in the width are 80 cm, which is very suitable for standard small bathrooms. The horizontal axis of the spout is deployed in different directions by 45 °, the water is supplied along one pipe and leaves one plum for both bowls. In this regard, the installation of the shell in the bathroom passes through the classic scenario.

Sink Installation

If you replace the old shell new, with the place and the installation method should not have difficulties. The only thing that can overshadow the situation is a misconception in the sizes of the sinks, because of which the location of the fasteners may be incomprehensible. In this case, you will have to make new holes in the wall.

If you want to change the location of the sink, for example, put it a little further from the bath or install over the washing machine, you should take care to bring water the corrugated pipe as shorter as possible and did not have bends. The diameter of the corrugation must correspond to the diameter of the drain pipe or be slightly smaller. Experts do not recommend using corrugated tubes with a diameter of 32 mm.

Installation on the end

The cabinet simultaneously serves as a support for the sink, a locker and camouflage for plumbing "indoors" - siphon and pipes. If the cabinet is already installed, it is necessary to simply put the sink into the appropriate opening. If you bought or made a new tumb, first try it on to the place of the future installation and make sure that its walls do not block the location of communications. Almost always the back wall of the couch has to cut to make the opening for pipes.

If the slots do not need to do, put the sink into the cabinet and check evenly with the help level. You can adjust the position by adjustable legs that are equipped with any cabinet.

The installation of the sink with a table can be carried out using anchors or by gluing silicone. If you want to save time, glue the sink to the wall with construction silicone - it will keep the design tightly and will not allow moisture to leak inside. Anchor screws are used very rarely, because they are pretty uncomfortable.

Suspended sink

The installation of the suspended shell is a bit more complicated and longer than in the case of a table. The main difficulty is to create a reliable support and the correct calculation of the layout of the bowl. To calculate the optimal height of the installation of the sink, it is necessary to repel from the growth of people who will use it. First of all, they are focusing on the smallest family members, but also hang too low too - the "children's" shell will be inconvenient for parents. In addition, children grow very quickly and will soon be able to use the bathroom as adults. There is nothing terrible that the sink is slightly high for the child. In this case, use a special wide bench so that the baby can wash it yourself. Standard height is 80-90 cm on floor to the surface. Such a sink will be convenient for people with growth from 165 to 190 cm.

Before starting work, you need to make a scheme for installing the sink and make clear measurements. Make on the wall marked by a simple pencil, for which you will be oriented. Draw a horizontal line by checking it with a building level, attach it to her sink and align so that the top of the bowl coincides with the line.

Video installation of the shell will help you cope with the work:

As a rule, all the necessary fasteners for suspended structures are included. But, as practice shows, foreign manufacturers make not enough powerful attachments that quickly break. Therefore, experts recommend buying reliable fasteners separately and not use thick screws or dowels for fixing. The best option will be anchor bolts that ensure the striking and reliable fastening.

It remains only to connect the mixer hoses to the water supply and sewage. Equipment of the mixer involves the presence of flexible hoses for hot and cold water, but professional plumbing recommends buying hoses separately. If you buy an inexpensive mixer, the native hoses in the kit can burst at any time - unfortunately, this is one of the most common phenomena. Therefore, it is better to immediately rebuild and buy reliable products for more expensive. Corrugated sleeves and flexible hoses are connected using precipitated nuts, pre-laying rubber gaskets between the elements. It is necessary to twist very carefully so as not to drag nuts, otherwise they can burst and cut seals.

If you coped with pipes, the installation of the siphon will not cause difficulties. Insert the corrugation into the sewer slotting and close with a special gasket or cuff to make a sealing butt.

Sink Installation: Photo

Finally - a photodification of various ways to install shells in the bathroom and in the kitchen: