Bathroom rain shower with mixer: features and selection criteria

A design with a wide area of ​​vertical irrigation, similar in appearance to a tropical shower, is called a rain shower. A similar impression was achieved with a wide diameter shower head and a vertical (diagonal) installation.

A characteristic feature of this type of shower system is its static nature with minor adjustments. In other words, it is not possible to adjust or remove the main spray. Regulation with this type of shower system is not provided, since the perimeter of water spraying is from three hundred millimeters in diameter - this makes it possible to completely cover a person. In the presence of a wide system, such a distance to the shower head prevents a comfortable shower due to the fact that an impressive amount of water is taken out of the shower stall, and there is a risk of flooding the entire bathroom.

The shower system of a tropical type differs from a simple analogue in some exceptional features of installation and further operation. Therefore, it is recommended not to pursue modern innovations, but to deliberately approach the decision to install a rain shower in your home.

The positive aspects of this system include:

• wide perimeter of water spray (dense and continuous flow of water);
• in the process of using the shower, your hands are free (there is no need to direct and hold the shower head);
• exotic look (creating a unique interior in the bathroom, a rain shower is not the most popular option in Russia).

A rain shower has a number of characteristic disadvantages:

• complex and time-consuming installation of the shower system;
• the presence of special technical conditions in the room;
• mandatory use of an additional mixer.

The shower system is fixed to the ceiling or wall surface. Often this type of construction requires a low ceiling and a fairly large space inside the cab - this will protect the walls from water spray and fungus.

To use a rain shower, one mixer is not enough. The fact is that this shower system is intended for use with additional shower racks. The laboriousness of the installation work lies in the creation of the wiring, namely: the most complex system of pipes and the preparation of a place for the future installation of the mixer to the wall will be required.

The tropical mixer is not quite a complete option for comfortable all-round use of the shower, therefore there are four different ways to fix this:

• install a tropical mixer above the surface of a bathroom bowl or shower tray;
• install a shower rack;
• complement the tropical mixer with a simple shower head;
• install an additional mixer.

A tropical shower system for a bathroom with a mixer is designed in advance or on an already finished surface. Depending on the mixer model, the hoses are installed on the wall surface or under its finishing (tiles, PVC panels).

The control elements are often located close to the mixing spout. They allow you to adjust the flow of cold and hot water or switch it to another mixer. This method is suitable for any type of bathroom, provided that the hose is located on the surface of the wall surface. Finding a wall and ceiling rain shower system today is easy. The first method is the most practical because it saves water and space.

The rain shower stand with mixer does not have a normal water outlet. Outwardly, such designs look like ordinary shower racks with static watering cans, there is also an option with an additional manual watering can. This option is applicable both in a shower stall and in a homemade shower. And it also has a number of distinctive features: hydromassage function, lights, thermostat to select the required temperature.

The installation of an additional shower head with an existing tropical mixer can be carried out both in a conventional shower cabin and above the surface of the bath bowl. The only drawback of this model: you need to hide the hose from the rain shower head. The shower head is taken as a basis. The tropical watering can is used as a pleasant addition that makes the bathroom more versatile and attractive. Some models involve the installation of only one watering can - the top one. It can be used to bathe children or pets.

Not the most aesthetic, but less time-consuming option is the installation of a freestanding mixer. Very often used for the bath: in addition to the shower head, a simple mixer is needed to fill it. Installation takes place on a common pipe system, or a separate connection is made.

A tropical bathroom shower stand is available in all home improvement stores. When buying, pay attention to the dimensions of the products, the manufacturer, whether there are different options, as well as what materials the product is made from.

The parameters are individual and directly depend on the perimeter of the bathroom. Runoff and sprinkler sizes are some of them. For static shower heads that are fixed to a wall surface, a large overhang will make it difficult to operate. The size of the irrigation affects the width of the shower head: the wider the watering, the larger the diameter of the shower head. There are only one size, one size for watering cans designed to be attached to the ceiling surface. The extension length for such a model is set during installation; it is not recommended to make it less than fifty millimeters from a nearby wall.

Depending on what materials were used for the manufacture, the cost of a tropical watering can and all its components may vary. Low-end products made from metal powder or coated with a thin layer of aluminum plastic are most susceptible to mechanical stress. They crack and break more often.

More expensive models made of copper and aluminum alloy, - just a concession to design ideas. Outwardly, the products have high aesthetic qualities, but there is very little practicality in them. Copper, under the influence of a constant flow of water and oxygen, will begin to oxidize rather quickly.

The manufacturer prudently covers the copper mixers with a specialized protective film. But soon after damage, copper oxide forms, which is expressed by an abundant dense bloom of a green tint.The most practical of all the options offered by the manufacturers will be a mixer made of pure stainless steel or with a chrome surface. Galvanized products are lightweight, low cost and high strength. Zinc products are undemanding to care for. They are not as susceptible to oxidation as copper.

The more famous the manufacturer is, the higher the cost of the product will be. This is a kind of quality assurance. After all, a large brand cares about its reputation and is more careful about the production of quality products. It is recommended to pay attention to the manufacturer, especially if you are planning to update and completely change the interior of the bathroom. Quite often, manufacturers produce lines of plumbing products designed in the same tone and color scheme, which create a single ensemble.

Among the manufacturers of shower with a spout "rain" are companies Bravat Phillis and Kaiser... Reviews of their products are mostly only positive.

Shower panels with hydromassage function and rain shower are additional features that make the shower multifunctional. Water massage is circular, located separately on the wall surfaces of the shower, and point-like in the presence of the main diffuser in the shower cabin. The latter option is extremely popular, since it does not need additional installation work. As for the cost and labor intensity of the installation, they are much lower, but the usefulness of such a hydromassage is extremely small. A quality hydromassage is circular. But it is rarely found on the shelves of plumbing stores.

Illumination is an important attribute of any shower cabin. The light sources are installed on a control panel or mounted on the surface of the shower head. At first glance, this may seem inconvenient and impractical, but the vertically falling light illuminates the entire area of ​​the shower stall.

An LED or halogen lamp is used as light sources. An LED light is a safe and budgetary way to further illuminate your shower enclosure. It is quite bright and does not need a complete refurbishment if it fails. If damaged, the halogen lamp is replaced with a new lamp.

It is impossible not to mention the most popular models.

• Jacob Delafon E3875 - CP - French luxury model. The cost varies from seven to nine thousand, depending on the purchase of additional components. The sanitary ware is distinguished by its quality and relatively high cost. This model is a classic tropical low-cost ceiling mount system. Chromed steel is used in the manufacture, and durable plastic is used for the internal spray system.
• Rossinka S35 - 45 - a product of domestic production with an excellent ratio of quality and price. The complete set of this system: ceiling shower, stand, separate hand shower and mixer. Brass is used in the manufacture. The diameter of this watering can is one hundred and thirty millimeters. This model does not have a separate outlet for direct water supply, this must be taken into account when purchasing. But it is worth noting that it is much easier to find various components (for example, gaskets) for a domestic product than for imported counterparts.

• Raiber - a plumbing product made in Germany. This shower system has a separate hand shower, mixer and vertical shower. Steel coated with a protective chromium layer was used as a material for the manufacture. The inner plastic lining protects the system from corrosion.

For information on how to install a faucet with a rain shower, see the next video.