Showers without hydromassage: rating of the best models, tips for choosing

The shower cubicle has long been an equal element of the bathroom and often replaces the bath itself. This is what the owners of not too large areas do. But even if there are no problems with the dimensions of the bathroom, more and more often the shower stall is installed in a pair to the bath. This is a very comfortable plumbing item that takes up little space. Not surprisingly, compact and comfortable shower stalls quickly replaced bulky and heavy bathtubs. The modern plumbing market offers a huge selection of showers: rectangular, corner, with and without hydromassage, with a variety of built-in devices.

Showers without hydromassage - the most popular variety. They can be either square or semicircular, with minimal equipment and additional gadgets, for example, a radio. You can choose a pallet of the required height: low - for the elderly, high - for bathing babies. The shower cubicle fits perfectly into the design of any style; the doors protect against splashing water.

The lack of hydromassage itself is assessed differently, and if this function is really very important, then the pros and cons should be weighed. However, the very direct function of the cabin is taking a shower, it does not initially include any massage, therefore, the loss may be quite small. In addition, one should take into account the fact that a shower without this function is much more compact. The presence of a hydromassage automatically complicates installation and maintenance.

You should not write off financial capabilities either, a standard cabin will cost much less. At the same time, there can be a lot of additional pleasant devices in it:

• beautiful lighting;
• radio;
• tropical shower;
• different nozzles for water supply.

As for the model range, the types of cabins are most often divided into closed and open:

• open - the most common type, in such a cabin there is no ceiling, most often it is not something necessary;

• closed - with a ceiling, convenient in cases where the cabin has a sauna function or something that requires tightness.

Cabins are subdivided by shape and size. The most popular are simple open cabins in the form of half a semicircle. It is a corner type that takes up very little space, as opposed to a square type. As for the size, the parameters 120x80 are considered the standard. In recent years, the combined variety has become very popular, which combines the function of a cabin and a bath.

We offer you a rating of the most reliable models, according to customer reviews.

• Polar 501 - open type, semicircular shape, glass walls, dimensions - 80x205x80 cm, budget price, simple design, comfortable to use, multi-mode watering cans, reliable laconic apparatus;

• Erlit ER 3509 NP - closed type, semicircular, acrylic pallet, glass walls, sliding doors, light, compact, budget, easy to install, strong pallet, modest functionality;

• Showerama 8-5 - open type, polyhedron shape, swing doors, size 90x225x90 cm, expensive Finnish model, easy to clean, spacious, there are different design options for doors and walls, there is a rain shower, shelves for accessories;

• Serena se - closed type, square, acrylic pallet, sliding doors, budget, very compact size - 70x90, minimum set of functions;

• Fresh H-306 - open, semicircular, acrylic pallet, sliding doors, budget, easy to assemble and install;

• Iddis HA90WL - open, quarter-circle in shape, acrylic pallet, sliding doors, average price category, easy to use, minimal set of functions.

Experts recommend focusing on the following parameters when choosing a cab:

• Manufacturer... If the budget is limited, you can safely choose a Chinese-made cab, but after studying the reviews. Today, there are a lot of high-quality manufacturers from China on the market, but experts are wary of Russian cabins. In this case, preference should be given to Russian-European models.
• Door type - this is a very important point. Hinged doors open outward, which opens up the wide access needed by fat people, but such doors take up a lot of space when opened. Sliding in this regard is more compact.
• Material. Polystyrene booths are stable, but difficult to maintain, glass is safer and more hygienic.
• Additional functionality. It can be minimal or very solid, it should be remembered that people use most of the functions 1-2 times, and their presence affects the cost of the model upwards, so you need to be sure that you need this function.
• Design. You need to choose a model that will most organically fit into the interior of your bathroom.

In order not to make mistakes in choosing and not to be disappointed, adhere to the following recommendations:

• determine your budget and compare with requests, if you are just taking a shower and are considering a cabin for this very purpose, give up bulky showers with complex functionality, choose the classic - an inexpensive open cabin;
• be sure to evaluate the area of ​​the room and the size of the cabin, if the bathroom is small, choose a corner-type model with a shape without corners, sliding doors will save space;
• if there are no problems with the area, you can afford any complex-shaped cabin with an unusual design and many additional gadgets;
• if the family has children, pay attention to models with a deep tray where they could be bathed, this option eliminates the need to buy a bath;
• if the cab is bought for a family with elderly people, it is worth making a choice in favor of the lowest pallets possible, so that it is more comfortable to get into the cab;
• be sure to invite a specialist and evaluate the capabilities of your plumbing system, its features, the level of water pressure, all these nuances are necessary to select a really optimal option and eliminate installation problems.

For information on how to choose the right shower cabin without hydromassage, see the next video.