The main function of the siphon is to separate the atmosphere in the room and the gases in the sewer. Additionally, it protects the drain system from clogging.
To select a sink siphon, you need to determine:
- where it is planned to be installed;
- the amount of water used that will pass through it.
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- Flask.
- Bottled.
- Corrugated.
- Flexible.
- Tube.
The most popular of the existing is the siphon for washing the bottle type. It is easy to install, cheap in cost and, which is especially nice, allows you to catch small things in time that accidentally slipped under the pressure of water or fell into the sink, such as a ring. Finding the loss is very simple: just unscrew the bottom.
Bottle type is a rigid design in the form of a flask or bottle. It is screwed to the sink in the kitchen with a special large nut. With it, the bottle siphon for washing is securely fixed in the right place.
If there is not enough space for installation, the corrugated type can be used. It is a plastic construction with threaded connections. Its advantage is flexibility. Corrugated siphon underthe sink can be rotated in any direction. In addition, this option allows you to transfer the entire structure to another intended location. The sewer pipe will not suffer, it will not need to be increased. The bend of the corrugated pipe must be fixed with a plastic tape, creating the effect of a hydraulic lock. The free part of the siphon bends in the direction that is needed, and is securely attached to the pipe. The disadvantage of the corrugated type is the significant difficulty in cleaning. And also such a siphon does not retain small objects.
There is also a pipe version, which modern manufacturers have begun to make from plastic. This makes it much easier to install or replace, compared to the cast iron products that were produced in the past.
Modern types are made of brass, but mostly products are made from polyethylene or polypropylene. Due to the characteristics of these materials, the sink siphon does not rust, corrode or rot.
How to install it?
There are several installation options. Hidden: the siphon is hidden, and a thin hose is extended from the drain to it. If you plan to supply several types of household appliances at once: a washing machine, a dishwasher and a kitchen sink, then it is better to install the option that has branches. This design will allow all plums to be collected in one place, which, if desired, can be hidden in a box and installed in a convenient area.
You can install the design with automatic opening modeplugs. This option is suitable with a special overflow hole built into the sink, into which a handle is inserted, which is connected to an external plug on the sink. It is needed to open or close the drain.
If you decide to buy a siphon for a sink (the price of such a design is about 200 rubles), then do not forget about an important nuance: the pipes must fit in size to any hole.
