Compliance with the rules of personal hygiene is a normal desire for any civilized person. This category also includes the need to stay fresh after going to the toilet. For this, a bidet or sanitary napkins are provided. But, for a number of reasons, these funds are not suitable for everyone. The optimal solution would be to choose the Groe hygienic shower, which can be installed in any bathroom, regardless of its size and configuration. Consider the features of this device, installation methods and owner reviews.
Description
Externally, the considered device resembles a shower head. It is smaller than the bathtub version and has a directed water jet with a special push-button lever. On the modern market there are products from various companies. Among themselves, products from different manufacturers differ in price, installation method and design.
Groe hygienic shower is a set of sanitary equipment for taking hygiene procedures over the toilet. The set includes a holder with a small watering can,mixer, flexible hose, fasteners. The novelty is suitable for a washroom of any size and design, thanks to its ease of connection, versatility and compactness.
Varieties
Groe hygienic shower is available in several types:
- The wall model is fixed next to the toilet on pipes coming out of the wall. In this case, a mixer without a drain and a small watering can with a stopper valve are used. Water is supplied by pressing the button on the shower funnel or by first opening the shut-off valve. A tee is connected to the pipes.
- Built-in version is a panel mounted on the wall where the faucet is located. This option is neat and aesthetic, but can only be installed with a complete or partial repair of the room.
- Groe faucets are installed where there is a sink. The fixture is used on both plumbing items. The funnel is fixed on the sink, toilet bowl or wall covering.
- Model with thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature of the supply water. This is important if there are children in the family. Although this version is more expensive, it saves money by not having to wait for the liquid to drain to a comfortable temperature.
Design features
What the ready-made set of hygienic shower "Groe" consists of is indicated above. At the same time, mixers are divided into lever and valve modifications. ATIn the first case, installation of an additional tap is not required, the mixer is equipped with a special lever. It regulates the pressure and temperature of the supplied water. The device is connected to a riser of cold and hot water or at the place of water distribution. If you plan to flush-mount the device, it is advisable to buy a version with a thermostat that allows you to automatically adjust the temperature of the liquid.
For valve models of the Grohe hygienic shower, the jet is supplied using the corresponding tap. It will be necessary to additionally install a check valve in the system, which allows, when the water pressure changes, to prevent its mixing. In addition, it is necessary to correctly determine the location for the tap that supplies a warm jet directly to the funnel.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the Grohe hygienic shower with a mixer include the following points:
- saving usable space in small bathrooms;
- easy installation;
- minimum time spent on hygiene procedures;
- quality workflow for maximum cleanliness;
- the possibility of using the device by children and people with disabilities;
- additional functionality (cleaning the cat tray or shoes from dirt).
Among the disadvantages is the possible appearance of drops near the toilet and on it, which is easily solved by wiping the diffuser after shutting off the water. In addition, small children should not be left alone with this appliance.
Installation of a hygienic shower "Groe"
Installation of fixture depends on its type. The easiest way is to mount the structure on a sink with a shut-off valve. There will be a watering can between it and the toilet lid. To prolong operation, it is advisable to turn off the water supply after turning off the lever to avoid excessive pressure on the stopcock.
Other methods:
- Installation in the toilet only with a toilet bowl. A hygienic shower is installed on the wall or near the bathroom.
- Hidden installation. In this case, the eyeliner is hidden in the wall, and in plain sight there is a hose with a button and a watering can. Installation will require disassembly of part of the bathroom.
- Connecting the appliance directly to the toilet using special wiring.
- The installation method of the device with a thermostat is the same as wall-mounted or concealed. The mixer has a special outlet to which the hose is attached and water is supplied.
Connection
After laying all the pipes and finishing work, you will need to connect the device in question to the cold and hot water outlets. All nuts must be tightened securely and carefully so as not to strip the threads. The process consists of several simple steps:
- To the outlet of the mixer or thermostat (if any), screw the hose with a watering can for the hygienic shower "Groe" using a union nut.
- Using a tile drill, carefully make a hole with a diameter of 6-8 millimeters and a depth of 60 mm.
- A dowel is driven into the resulting nest, then the holder is attached to the anchor.
- Activate the water supply, check all connections for leaks, adjust the liquid temperature to a comfortable level.
It is worth noting that for the correct installation of the device, the height of its placement should be taken into account. If the work is carried out from scratch or after repair, the sink is first mounted so as not to be mistaken with the chosen place. Most often, the device in question is not placed too high, since it is suitable not only for hygiene procedures, but also for cleaning the toilet bowl or collecting water in a container. Experts recommend stopping at a height of about 0.8 meters from the floor (plus/minus five centimeters).
User reviews
Consumers note that when choosing any plumbing, it is necessary to give preference to reliable and proven brands, which include the Grohe brand. The company uses the latest technologies and design solutions, which determines its leadership in the relevant field. And also, among the pluses, the owners indicate that the device in question has a rubber tip, which makes it easier for housewives to clean the watering holes from limescale. All consumers note that the device fits perfectly into any interior, is compact and easy to install.
