All today's bathtubs, sinks and sinks have a mandatory connection with the sewer, where the used water and the elements dissolved in it are drained. However, direct access to a sanitary facility is fraught with the spread of an unpleasant odor in the room. To avoid such consequences, a special device is installed on the drain of any plumbing model in front of the direct entrance to the sewer system. It's called a plumbing siphon. Thanks to various designs, the access of an unpleasant odor from the sewer is cut off from entering the room.
Features
In total, there are several types of designs of plumbing siphons, which differ in appearance and the principle of isolating the sewer pipe from free communication with the room. In order to understand all the subtleties of thesedevices, you can conduct a comparative characteristic.
Tube
Similar siphons got the form of a pipe bent in a special way, in the knee of which a water plug is formed. It eliminates the possibility of penetration of foul fumes.
This type of construction can be clogged more often than others, especially if the volume of water passing through is not too large. However, it is very easy to remove and free from the resulting plug.
In addition, the model has excellent aesthetic qualities, low cost and high throughput. The sanitary siphon for the toilet is also arranged according to this principle.
Bottled
This design is optimal for space-constrained applications due to its compact shape. For bathroom sink models, a special connection is provided for connecting the drain hose of the washing machine.
The general view of the device is presented in the form of a vessel resembling a bottle shape with a vertical inlet and a horizontal outlet for connection to the sewer.
The design of the vessel is made up of two halves, docked below the outlet pipe on a threaded connection, sealed with a rubber gasket. If necessary, the bottom of the bottle can be easily unscrewed and released from the cork. Thus, the disassembly and assembly of the plumbing siphon occurs without any special tricks.
Corrugated
The easiest optionthe siphon is created from a flexible corrugated pipe laid in a wave in a special retainer. An important element of such a device is a rubberized intake pipe, complete with a metal mesh. The configuration of the bending of the corrugation in the latch can be changed depending on its location. This siphon has the best mobility in relation to the outlets of sewer pipes.
Dry
What are their features? This type of drainage device is presented in the form of a short siphon designed for the sink. This is a fairly new invention, but due to its effectiveness, the model is in great demand.
In places where the dishes are not systematically washed and there is a possibility of the water seal drying up, dry plumbing siphons are best suited.
The design feature of this sample is a special buoy inside. When water enters the siphon, the element floats, passing water into the sewer. And when the flow of liquid stops, the buoy descends again, blocking the drain pipe.
Differences in the way of management
The modern market offers a truly immense range of this group of goods. On the shelves of specialized stores you can find models made of various materials:
non-ferrous metals;
chrome metal and plastic;
plastics
All plumbing siphons are equipped with various shut-off and water release systems that can operate both in automaticmode, and semi-automatic. These devices are divided into three main types. Each of them will be considered further in detail.
Traditional
Today, this is the most common design of a sanitary siphon for a sink, which is equipped with plastic or rubberized plugs. The process of water discharge in this case is done manually, but in the simplicity of this device there are a number of useful qualities:
- reliable shutdown of air traffic from the sewers;
- long life;
- low maintenance.
After installing such siphons, the owners simply forget about their existence, daily using the benefits of these structures.
Semi-automatic
This model of bathroom siphon is in great demand. The design allows you to discharge water from a bathtub or sink remotely. This possibility is provided by built-in levers or cables, access to which is located in the upper part of the sink, above the level of the water being collected. Thus, the plug built into the drain can be operated without immersing your hands in water.
Automatic
The structural elements of the sanitary siphon are built directly into the container for which they are intended. Control in such models is carried out using a special valve capable of releasing excess water in case of exceeding the permissible level.
Device datacan work completely autonomously, which is very convenient for the owners. However, the price for products of this group of goods is quite high, which is a significant drawback.
Selection rules
When purchasing a siphon for your system, you must take into account certain rules for the similarity of elements. The caliber of the outlet well of the sink must correspond to the capabilities of the nozzle used. If there are two entrances in the siphon, then it is necessary to regulate the order of the flow. In other words, when the washing machine is running, it is impractical to use the sink. This point must be considered before assembling a plumbing siphon. A visual instruction for assembling a bath device is shown in the photo. Here the numbers represent:
- 1 - 7 drain connection.
- 13 - 20 installation of the transfusion system.
- 8 - 11 collection of outflow to the sewer.
It is also worth paying attention to the size of the platform on which the device is installed. In the case where space is too limited, it is best to use the corrugated siphon design. It can be installed when there is a significant lack of free space. The design of some sinks leaves a platform in which an open siphon is located. For this reason, it is better to choose a tube element that looks the most aesthetically pleasing.
If a tulip-type sink is installed, the distance to the wall may be limited in length. In such conditions, the bottle design is considered the most suitable. Provided that the sink is longtime may not be used, it is best to use a dry siphon.
