Chrome sink siphons: features and benefits

Any caring hostess strives to ensure that the bathroom in her home has a decent look. Who likes faded, dirty pipes and leaking siphons? Today, the construction market is filled with a wide variety of modern plumbing accessories that will give a dignified look to any kitchen. We are talking about chrome bath siphons. Below we will talk about the varieties of these products, their features and selection priorities when buying.

Any product that is purchased by the buyer must have some individual characteristics. This is quality, a pleasant appearance, and a rational cost. This is why it is recommended to use the attribute described here for modern kitchens.

The chrome-plated siphon has a general number of positive characteristics.

• Durability and long service life. The chromium plating creates a protective film that protects the base metal from destructive external influences. Naturally, the quality of the coating must be appropriate - strong, uniform and tight. In this case, moisture is completely prevented.
• Resistance to mechanical stress. A very useful property that will prevent a flood (due to a breakdown of the drain itself), eliminates the need to call the master and turn off the water. Quite often, housewives keep various utensils under the sink, which means that there is a possibility of damage to the siphon due to accidental carelessness. Now you can be calm.

• Resistance to chemical attack. The sink passes through itself a huge amount of chemicals dissolved in water, which are contained in detergents. And all this is "tolerated" by pipes and a siphon, which, of course, collapse over time. Chrome-plated siphons are not subject to deterioration by household chemicals.
• Respectable appearance. The metal coating is easy to clean and rinse off, that is, the siphon will always be clean and shiny. There will be no dirt and streaks like on old plastic products.

In addition, it is worth noting the ease of assembly of any washbasin siphon. No special skills or special tools are required to install it. Plus, the metal does not burn. The probability of acquiring a marriage is rather low: these items for the kitchen have a simple design, so low-quality goods are extremely rare.

Let us now figure out what types of chrome siphons can be encountered on the plumbing market today.

There are two main types:

• bottle;
• pipe.

This type is familiar, most likely, to every person. Outwardly, it resembles a standard siphon, which in Soviet times was installed in every kitchen. Nowadays, the chrome-plated bottle siphon looks quite stylish and is popular. It consists of three parts, which are easy to "put together". It is easy to clean and does not require complete disassembly.

It is possible to connect additional hoses (for example, from an automatic washing machine), you can also connect a sewer outlet. If a small object (jewelry, coin, screw, etc.) or debris has passed through the sink, it will remain inside the siphon body. A dropped item will be easy to retrieve.

The advantages include the low cost of such accessories and a large selection of models. Some modern varieties are equipped with a visual water level control system. Many consumers prefer to use the bottle siphon and leave positive reviews about it.

Such models are widely used not only in kitchens, but also in bathrooms. Moreover, in the latter they are installed much more often. This is because pipe siphons are often cleaned if installed in the kitchen. Outwardly, it is a curved pipe, so kitchen waste water clogs such a siphon much faster than a bottled one. But at the same time, outwardly, the pipe accessory is much more attractive and you can choose a model that will show itself well in the kitchen.

The design of the tubular product is made so that a water blockage is formed. As a rule, the lower knee can be removed and cleaned of debris. It is undesirable to install such a drain device on your own, since this process is more complicated than in the case of a bottle-shaped sample. Here it is important to calculate the appropriate size of the product, therefore it is recommended to consult with the master who will be engaged in the installation of the bathroom before buying.

With all its many advantages, the described acquisitions have two disadvantages. Top quality siphons will be decent value. Only well-to-do people buy them. And in the case of even the smallest defect, there is a high probability of chrome spraying delamination. This defect may also appear at the end of the warranty period.

In order to purchase a suitable and high-quality product, not to lose money and personal time, to immediately buy what you need in a particular case, it is enough to adhere to some basic rules.

Making the right choice is not so easy as it seems, especially with the current abundance of assortment.

• Distinguish for what purpose the siphon is purchased. Feel free to ask your sales agent questions. Each model is designed for specific applications.
• Take into account the peculiarity of the bath or sink device. The design and dimensions will depend on this. Get them from your master or take measurements yourself.
• Pay attention to the coating material. There are frequent cases of deception, when scammers spray either on low-quality metal, and in special cases even on plastic. So carefully check what you are buying before paying and do not forget to pick up your receipt.

• Find out what is the capacity of the purchased siphon. This parameter shows at what maximum head the product can be operated. From it (the parameter of the permissible water flow) depends on how often the blockage will occur and whether it is possible to connect the mixer with additional drives.
• Use only a reputable manufacturer. A reputable company will not allow itself to put up poor quality goods for sale. To find out which brand is permissible to acquire, the Internet or reviews of people who have recently made such purchases will help. Take a closer look at the design, only a standing product looks prestigious.
• Shelf life. Leaking factor: the higher the shelf life, the more reliable and better the siphon.
• Equipment. Together with the chrome-plated siphon, the kit must contain a set of gaskets, rings and other accessories.

If you follow all the above tips, the likelihood that an unusable irrelevant siphon will appear in the kitchen will be minimized.

Among the manufacturers of quality products, the Viega and Hansgrohe brands can be distinguished.

As a result, we can say that the use of chrome-plated siphons with corrugation in the kitchen is quite relevant, reliable and modern. The cooking room will never be flooded, and the messy area under the sink will look fresh and radiant. The metallized siphon is easy to clean, in most cases it is enough to wipe it with a semi-damp cloth.

To maximize the life of your new chrome siphon, follow the guidelines below:

• make sure the symmetry of the drain grate and the holes in the kitchen sink during installation;
• clean the drain device with a medium pressure of hot water, it would be good to use soda ash or special powder cleaners and do it regularly;
• if there is no desire or opportunity to disassemble the siphon, use a plunger, but do not overdo it;
• change rubber gaskets periodically (many people mistakenly believe that the leak can be eliminated by tightening the thread tighter, but this is not the case);
• refuse to pour heavily contaminated liquids into the sink, it is better to get rid of them using the sewer.

For an overview of the Viega 100 674 chrome siphon, see the video below.