How to properly install a hygienic shower for a toilet

In an ordinary apartment with a standard layout, it is sometimes difficult to find space for devices designed to make life easier. So, in a typical sanitary unit you can only place a toilet.

But this is not a reason to refuse various amenities, because you can always find an alternative. For example, do you want to install a bidet, but the space in the room does not allow it? A hygienic shower can be a complete replacement. The device takes up minimal space while performing similar functions.

The product is quite easy to install, so it can be installed without the involvement of specialists. It is only important to follow the necessary procedure.

Design features of a hygienic shower

The main function of the product is to treat intimate areas after visiting the toilet.

In Russia, the product is not as widespread as, for example, in the countries of the Middle East and Europe. But recently you can find it in the apartments of our compatriots. After all, a hygienic shower has a number of undeniable advantages:

• installation does not require a specially designated space; it can be placed on the wall in any convenient position;
• Compared to a bidet, the device has a more affordable price;
• in addition to carrying out intimate procedures, you can use the device to wash shoes, a cat litter box, pots for seedlings, etc.;
• ease of installation, so you can install it yourself;
• allows you to save time spent on intimate procedures.

What is a hygienic shower for a toilet?

There are several models of hygienic showers on the modern market of plumbing devices:

1. Bidet toilet. The device is a nozzle that is mounted in the toilet. It can be mounted directly into the base of the plumbing fixtures or pulled out on a special fitting.
2. Bidet lid. Quite a convenient addition to the usual toilet. The product is universal, so it can be used with any model of plumbing fixtures. It is a cover into which the control unit is mounted. It allows you not only to supply water, but also to give it a comfortable temperature, as well as to smoothly lower the lid of the toilet seat.
3. Wall-mounted model. One of the most common options. The design looks like a regular shower with a watering can, which is fixed to a comfortable place for use on the wall of the room.
4. Shower connected to the sink. The model is convenient when the toilet is located in close proximity to the washbasin. To do this, you need to install a special mixer with several outlet pipes.

What is needed to connect

This sanitary product is an excellent addition to a toilet or a standard bidet, because its functional purpose is not limited to intimate procedures. In addition, the device has a standard configuration, which simplifies its installation. Most often the composition includes: mixers, flexible hoses, a watering can, and special elements for fastening the structure.

After purchasing the required model, you will only need to make the necessary calculations and decide on the place where the structure will be fixed. It is worth remembering that if you have chosen the method of attachment to the sink, you will need to additionally purchase a special faucet.

Reference! Experts say that the most comfortable height is the distance from the floor to the shower, equal to 60–80 cm. It is worth considering the length of the hose, because it should not lie on the floor of the room.

Instructions - how to properly install a hygienic shower

Installation of plumbing fixtures depends on the selected model. You can find options on sale, the installation of which may require a major renovation of the sanitary unit. To fix other models, you don’t even need to remove the cladding from the walls. These nuances need to be taken into account before purchasing a hygienic shower.

First of all, you need to connect the device to the water supply system:

1. The pipe through which cold water is supplied should first be connected to the ball valve, and then to the hose structure.
2. Pipes with hot and cold water are connected to a mixer, which will supply liquid at a comfortable temperature.
3. Next, they should be combined with a thermostat. This device allows you to adjust the desired water heating.

After completing the connection to the water supply, you can begin the actual installation of the hygienic shower.

Of course, you can hire a specialist for this, especially if you do not have the necessary skills. But if you decide to install a shower on your own, follow the following sequence of actions:

1. First of all, read the instructions that come with the product. Most often, it describes the basic provisions for the correct installation of the device.
2. Decide on the installation location.
3. Disconnect the water supply system.
4. Mark the location where the watering can hose will be placed.
5. Connect the necessary connecting hoses to the intended point.
6. Using a hammer drill, punch out a niche in the wall. Pipes should be placed in it.
7. Install the shower as indicated in the included instructions.
8. Next, you should check the tightness of all connections. To do this, you should perform a test run of the system. If there is a leak, the connecting nuts should be tightened additionally.
9. If necessary, make cosmetic repairs to the premises.
10. Install the external elements of the device, and then connect them together as indicated in the instructions.

A hygienic shower is undoubtedly a convenient, versatile and necessary product. It can make your life much more comfortable. A wide range of plumbing fixtures will allow you to choose the most suitable model that will meet all individual requirements.