Built-in shower systems: varieties, brands, selection rules

Many ordinary people were faced with such a problem as a small room for taking hygiene procedures. It is a misconception that it is almost impossible to install the necessary furniture and technical devices in a small bathroom. Today, you can easily solve this problem thanks to built-in shower systems, which not only save the necessary meters of the room, but also create a unique coziness in it, and also make it possible to choose the modification you like.

The built-in shower system is not only convenient, but also stylish. The built-in concealed shower system has been in use for over 50 years, and today customers can choose from any improved version.

Typically, such a kit consists of a mixer, a hose and a watering can. Thanks to the mixer, you get the necessary water pressure, which flows through the hose into the watering can. As for the jet, it depends on the shape of the spray nozzles - it can be solid or scattering.

Cold and hot water flows through two different pipes, which are located at different distances - it all depends on the bushings. In a special cartridge with a ball mechanism, the dome mixes and you get the required water temperature.

Like all plumbing fixtures, a hidden shower has both pros and cons. Let's talk about the benefits.

• Internal communications are hidden from prying eyes, and therefore, they are not easy to damage, moreover, it significantly saves the space of the shower room.

• The hidden system does not spoil the appearance of the room, so it can be easily installed in any room design.

• The temperature controller is easy to clean, which is not the case with a standard surface-mounted mixer.

• Only a built-in mixer with a thermostat is able to supply the required "default" water at the required temperature. This feature is not available with standard outdoor shower systems. The hidden system allows you to preset the required water temperature, and then, if desired, readjust it to another degree.

• The functional and stylish push-button control system of the built-in shower system is very user-friendly - you can set the desired water temperature by simply pressing a button.

• The built-in system with an overhead shower looks quite sophisticated in any room: there are no visible hoses, no shower holders are visible, because all the necessary components are built into the ceiling or wall.

• The built-in shower system is very convenient for washing children - they do not have to bang their heads against beautiful, chrome-plated, but ordinary faucets protruding outward.

• Convenient location of additional functions: if you have a waterfall shower, then with the built-in configuration it will really be right above your head, and not against the wall in the bathroom, where you have to bend over to enjoy the procedure.

• Such a device would be ideal if your bathroom is decorated in a minimalist style or you just love "clean" lines: on the walls of the shower stall there will be only exquisite tubes of shampoo and gel without the often tangled hoses of the shower head.

• The hidden installation system will allow you to install at the same time not only one shower head, but a set of two or three: for example, one is tropical, the other is standard.

• The lack of a lot of chrome fittings will keep your shower set absolutely clean.

The disadvantages of flush-mounted systems include the following:

• in comparison with standard plumbing, the built-in system is much more expensive;
• the installation of such a structure may require the intervention of a specialist; it is rather difficult to cope on your own.

Each shower set consists of the following components:

• mixer;
• bar-rack, equipped with a watering can;
• additional devices for a variety of water procedures.

You can install a hidden system in different variations.

• Overhead shower and spout. This option is installed in any bathroom: water "runs" directly from the wall, and the rack and shower head are located either on the wall, or literally on the ceiling - whatever is more convenient for you.

• Overhead and hand shower. This design is quite in demand and differs from others in that, in addition to the watering can fixed on the wall or on the ceiling, there is the same manual one, on a flexible hose. A fairly convenient option.

• Shower and mixer. The simplicity of such a "washing" headset determines its practicality and low price. The consumer sees only the shower, from which water flows, and the mixer is hidden in the wall.

If you decide to choose a simple option - a mixer and a watering can, then it is better to stop. on a rain shower: with this design, there is a large panel from where a real pouring rain pours on the bather. This is a double pleasure - healthy and unforgettable for the soul.

To meet the needs of many buyers, manufacturers offer racks of different sizes: long, short, regular holder.

In order not to be mistaken when choosing them, you should pay attention to the following details:

• along with the watering can, which comes complete with the stationary bar, there should be another additional small sprayer with a small hose, which will make it easy to wash the bathtub or pallet;
• if the package contains 2 watering cans, it means that the presence of a mixer in this design is not at all necessary;
• shower components - watering can and mixer - can be purchased separately;
• repairing a ceiling recessed system is much more difficult than a wall recessed system.

With a variety of hidden shower systems to choose from experts recommend paying attention to the following important factors.

• Basic construction. Attention to the overhead shower: the length of the hose through which the water enters the shower head and the possibility of adjusting it to the required height. The usual size is from 90 to 200 cm.
• The size of the upper watering can in the circumference. It can be 40 cm in diameter in wide models, but remember that this increases the water consumption.
• Bottom watering can or hand shower. Here it is better to choose a model with a diameter of no more than 15 cm.If the system is manual, then you can pick up a watering can up to 20 cm.
• Experts recommend choosing designs chrome, bronze, brass or nickel alloy.
• A very important nuance is the choice of mixer fittings. Check with the seller whether the cartridge is made of ceramic or plastic. Inquire about how the grease on this element repels water.
• If the shower package includes an excessive number of nozzles or parts, then there is a considerable risk that the system could fail.
• Models with an excessive variety of water supply options are often offered: hard jets, tropical rain, bubble aeration. As practice shows, only a couple of modes are used in everyday life, and the nozzles for other options are simply covered with lime.

A shower set, the price of which is not very high, should raise suspicion - a solid and reliable system cannot cost a penny.

Many ordinary people are afraid to install built-in shower systems in their bathrooms, as they believe that in the event of problems, they will have to break the walls and spoil the design of the room.

Installers say that this is not the case, you just need to follow their recommendations exactly.

• First of all, it is necessary to prepare a draft of the future structure, which will indicate at what height and how the pipes will be laid to the central water supply. It is recommended to install ball valves at the input, which will allow not to cut off the water throughout the apartment.
• When buying a mixer, be sure to calculate how deep you need to install it.
• The next stage is gutting. This is a rather laborious process. Depending on what the walls are made of (concrete, brick or a gas silicate block), you will need either a hammer drill or a grinder. If you have no experience in construction work, it is better to contact a specialist.
• After that, pipelines are laid and a concealed mixer is installed. In this case, special attention must be paid to the strength of the threaded connections. It is important that the mixer does not "sink" into the wall, but there should be no protrusions either.
• The next step is to pull pipes from the mixer to the place where the flexible hose is attached. Only after that the wall cladding is started.
• Final work - installation of decorative plugs and external elements.

Many manufacturers today present decent models of embedded systems on the market.

• German manufacturers Grohe and Hansgrohe have long been a leader in the production of sanitary ware. Various premium options, ceramic fittings, a five-year construction warranty - these are the main differences between shower rooms from Germany.

• Spanish manufacturing company Roca offer customers exquisite nickel and chrome models.

• Domestic manufacturer IDDIS pleases buyers with high-quality plumbing, its durability and aesthetics.

Concealed shower constructions will add sophistication and spaciousness to any bathroom. The main thing is to decide on the choice of model.

In the following video, you will learn how to install a built-in rain shower.