In every house, in the bathroom, you can not do without a small, but such a necessary device - a siphon for the washbasin.
What is a siphon for?
Siphon is a special device that drains the sewage into the sewer pipe. In addition to this its main function, the siphon blocks the unpleasant smells of sewer gas streams that could get into the bathroom . In fact - a hydraulic shutter in the form of a curved channel with a fluid in the deflection. Siphons are made of the following materials:
- plastic;
- brass;
- bronze;
- nickel.
The most durable and inexpensive plastic models. Do not rust products from the above metals and their alloys. However, such siphons are susceptible to oxidation. There is another option - a siphon for the washbasin chrome. This is a metal product treated for wear resistance with chromium.
The main part of the siphon is a curved tube, the body. In addition to it, the device consists of a tap and a socket, as well as a grid or grid, gaskets, nipple, nuts and a connecting screw.
Types of siphon for washbasin
The modern market is rich in supply. There are three main types of washbasins:
- The corrugated siphon is the most simple construction, consisting of a flexible tube with a bend. Simply mount it. However, various garbage is clogged in the folds of the plastic tube, which can cause clogging.
- Bottle siphon is a rigid device, reminiscent of the appearance of a convex bottle. Such siphons are distinguished by the presence of a small reservoir. This is just the case when a siphon is proposed, which saves space under the sink. Advantages of this kind include simplicity of eliminating blockages, since the lower part of the siphon is untwisted. Bottle siphon is found plastic and metal.
- The tube version is a tube that is curved in the form
letters U or S. Make this kind of plastic or metal.
How to choose a siphon for the washbasin?
To buy such an irreplaceable thing is necessary with several parameters taken into account. It is important that the siphon neck is the same size for the washbasin and sink.
We recommend a siphon for a washbasin with overflow. This is a special tube for the withdrawal of water, if the latter reaches the edges of the shell. It insures you from small floods.
The choice of material depends on your preferences: plastic is cheap and reliable, but the metal looks stylish.