Benefits and uses of the flat sink siphon

In the renovation of an apartment, one of the most important points is the arrangement of the bathroom, because in the bathroom, repairs are done less often, more durable and stronger. Often, apartment layouts do not imply a large bathroom area, and problems arise in the process of choosing furniture and plumbing.

Nowadays, different methods are used to equip a bathroom with a limited area. Most often, you can find various storage combinations combined with a sink, cabinets with a planned placement of a washing machine in it. The space under the bathroom in such a room is especially valuable, because it "eats up" a lot of free space, so sliding screens come to the rescue in this case. Flat sinks are becoming popular, implying the location of a washing machine under them.

The flat siphon was created just to save space under the sink. This can be not only the placement of the washing machine, but also just a planned cabinet, in which one would not want to waste a lot of space for placing a large structure of an ordinary bottle siphon. And also often boilers are placed in the space under the sink, which greatly saves space.

The principle of operation of a flat siphon is similar to all other types. The water flows down the pipe to the flask with a branch pipe, from which it already flows into the sewer, while a water seal is created in the flask, preventing the penetration of unpleasant odors from the sewer.

Siphons are made of different materials, which affects their durability and ease of use.

• Plastic - it is the cheapest and most popular material that can withstand chemical processing, is lightweight and easy to maintain.
• Brass Is a durable material, but requires special care. Usually such a siphon is used as a decorative element. Brass is often chrome plated.
• Bronze, copper and others are very rare. They are usually used to emphasize a special interior in a room, and are demanding to care for.

You need to pay attention to the following points when buying flat siphons:

• the purpose of the siphon (they can be for a bathroom, washbasin, shower cabin and others);
• the presence of an additional pipe - for inclusion in the system of a washing machine or dishwasher, for example;
• the dimensions of the outlet pipe (for connecting to the sewer) and the distance from the sink to the sewer;
• manufacturer's warranty and product certification;
• material and color - based on the design of the room;
• the quality of rubber gaskets (white, unlike black, look more aesthetically pleasing);
• siphon throughput - the more equipment is connected, the larger the siphon cross-section should be.

The main advantages include the following:

• simplicity of design;
• compactness;
• ease of installation;
• perfectly blocks odors from the sewer system.

The disadvantage of using a flat sink siphon is that a complete dismantling of the entire structure is required to clean the system.

In general, installing a flat siphon is no different from installing a conventional bottle siphon.

• First you need to assemble the entire structure, usually assembly instructions are included in the kit.
• The siphon is lowered under the sink, directly to the installation site, you need to try on the length of the pipe.
• Install a protective grill on the sink, because it can be attached to a sealant or simply to a gasket.
• From below, the branch pipe is screwed together with a gasket on a long screw, then a cone-shaped gasket, on which the very "body" of the siphon is put on. In our case, this is a flat bowl.

• The outlet pipeline is connected first to the sewer, then to the siphon system, to which it is attached with a union nut and a conical gasket.
• If the sink is equipped with an overflow, the overflow system must be installed. One end of the tube is attached to a special hole in the sink through the gasket with a screw; on the other side, the tube must be attached to an additional branch pipe.

Although today flat siphons are very popular due to their compactness, there are not a very large number of models on the market, and you can not find them in every store.

Santek "Pilot" Is a very popular model due to its affordability and attractive price. This siphon is intended for sinks located above the washing machine. It is equipped with a special clamp for fixing the structure to the wall. The siphon is 6.2 cm high and made of high-strength plastic.

Flat siphons from the manufacturer are common Viega, they have a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, all products undergo mandatory quality control. They are made of polypropylene with stainless steel elements. Models with a 45 degree exhaust are often found.

You can find flat siphons in IKEAe.g. compact model for kitchen sinks "Lillviken" has a pleasant price and a 25-year manufacturer's warranty. The pipes of this design are made of polypropylene, the strainer and mesh are made of stainless steel, and the spacers are made of synthetic rubber.

Equipping a bathroom is important, and siphons are simply indispensable. This simple device takes on large tasks, protecting people from unpleasant odors from the sewer and the penetration of harmful bacteria. If you need to save space without losing functionality, then a flat siphon will come to the rescue and will last a long time.

In the next video, you will see an overview of the flat siphon under the bath from the Swiss company Geberit.