Bidet shower. What is a hygienic shower - how to choose a faucet for a toilet or bidet, installation methods and prices. Types of hygienic systems: devices of this type designed to replace bidets

A mixer with a hygienic shower is a convenient and easy-to-install device. A successful choice of device will allow you to carry out procedures quickly and comfortably. The device does not take up much space, which is an important factor in small apartments. Apartments in multi-storey buildings have a small bathroom. It is impossible to place all equipment for hygiene procedures in such an area. A good option would be a hygienic shower with a mixer. You can install it even in a tiny room. Such a device will significantly transform the design of the toilet room.

Shower devices come in different types. The choice of shower is based on the design features of the mechanism, the layout of the bathtub, and toilet. These factors affect the complexity of installation and ease of use. A shower toilet is a traditional toilet with a built-in nozzle for warm water. It is installed either on a retractable toilet fitting or on the body. But to install a bidet, you will need to replace the current device, supply water and install a mixer.

A bidet lid is a device that can be installed on an old toilet. The bidet lid can be either electric or non-electric. Electric kits usually include a hairdryer and a water heating device. Installing a non-electrical product is easy. You only need to install a tee on the feed. But in this option, a cold stream will be used for the hygienic procedure. Using a bidet in this version is not comfortable.

Wall-mounted shower: This is the device we are used to using for the bath, but there are still a few differences. The watering can is slightly smaller and has a shut-off valve. You can place it either on the toilet or separately on the wall. In the second case, a separate niche can be provided for supplying and installing a hidden mixer. If you plan to use cold water, you just need to adapt a tee.

Hygienic shower with a thermostat: a feature of a device with a thermostat is that once you set the desired temperature, you will constantly receive comfortably warm water for the necessary procedures. With a thermostat, intimate procedures are carried out much faster.

Device and design features

This kit is a miniature watering can with a button. Pressing it allows the water to flow. Otherwise, there will be no flow from the watering can. Even if the faucet is open.

This feature helps to avoid “leaks” after shutdown. The watering can itself is attached to the hose. That, in turn, goes to the mixer or shower outlet. If the toilet is supposed to have a sink, you can connect the shower to it. In this case, you can use both the shower and the spout.

Many people consider it inappropriate to install such a system in a bathroom. But before you completely reject this idea, it’s worth thinking about the positive aspects:

It is convenient to use, since the hygienic shower is mounted near the toilet; all problems can be solved, as they say, “without leaving the cash register”;
It can improve the design of the toilet. Bronze, which is used to make some types of showers, adds elegance. If you want to create a classic, austere interior, bronze in the room is something that will emphasize nobility, delicate taste, in addition, a metal such as bronze will protect the faucet parts from corrosion;
Simple installation: you can handle this kind of work yourself. The easiest installation method is to connect the shower to the sink faucet;
Versatility: the equipment can be used not only for personal hygiene, but also, for example, to wash a child’s potty or cat’s litter box. If you install a shower with a thermostat, you will not need to constantly adjust the water temperature.

Types of hygienic shower

This kit is quite easy to install. But there are some features that depend on the type of mixer.

Valve

This is one of the most popular bath and hygienic shower faucets. Its peculiarity is the fact that the volume of water is controlled by a valve. Mixing of hot and cold flow occurs. As a result, the outlet water has the required temperature.

But this kit has one significant drawback. It cannot maintain the desired temperature when the flow pressure changes. You also need to install a check valve on the pipes. It will prevent improper mixing of water if its pressure changes. In addition, you will need to install a tap that will be responsible for supplying warm water to the watering can. As a rule, such a mixer is installed in a specially made niche.

Lever

This type of faucet is a wall-mounted lever that controls the temperature and water pressure. Depending on how the lever is positioned (horizontally or vertically), one of the processes is adjusted.

The vertical arrangement is responsible for the water pressure entering the watering cans, the horizontal for its temperature. The main advantage of such a mixer is, first of all, ease of use. This option does not provide for the installation of an additional tap.

A shower with a thermostat is considered the most modern. In this case, you need to set the most acceptable temperature once and these indicators will be saved for all subsequent uses. That is, next time you won’t need to adjust anything. It will be enough to simply turn on the lever. The water temperature is adjusted automatically by the thermostat, regardless of the flow pressure in the pipes.

How to install

This wall-mounted device is installed in the toilet near the toilet. If you decide to install a hygienic shower after renovating the room, you should foresee the presence of this plumbing in this room in advance. That is, you should take into account the design of the toilet, the location of the toilet, sink, bathtub, and the technical aspects of the installation itself. In this option, you can do without additional structures.

If nothing changes in the room, you will have to create a special plumbing cabinet. This method is inconvenient because each time you adjust the temperature of the water in the bidet or sink spout, you will need to open this device. This problem can only be solved by installing a wall-mounted shower with a thermostat. In this case, everything will happen automatically.

Installation technology for a hidden hygienic shower

Installation of a hygienic shower occurs in the same way as for a bath. The difference is that the built-in mixer is mounted inside on the wall, and only the watering can, hose and lever remain on the surface. This installation looks neat. This arrangement is suitable for any design solution for a toilet room. In addition, compared to a bidet, it saves a lot of space.

The components of a hygienic shower include:

Mixer;
Lever arm;
Hose;
Solid or collapsible parts of the watering can.

Installation sequence:

First you need to cut a small niche in the wall;
After this, you will need to make two grooves to supply water to the mixer in a hidden way. One to supply water to the mixer; the second, for diverting the flow and feeding it into the hose;
Next, a hidden mixer is installed in the niche;
At the next stage, pipes are connected to the mixer. To avoid leakage, the joints should be sealed with gaskets;
Then we check for leaks. If there is no dripping anywhere, the niche is hidden behind the tiles;
After this, a lever, a hose, and a watering can are installed on the wall;
To secure the lever, you need to unscrew the lock, which is located under the plug, using a hexagon;
Then you need to put on the screen and cap. These decorative details will give an aesthetic appearance to the structure and hide the gap between the tiles and the mixer;
Next, the hose connection must be screwed into the outlet;
Then you need to tighten the balancing ring and put on the cap. We screw the watering can to the hose.

How to install the bidet cover?

This kit is placed on the toilet. It does not require additional space, and therefore installation does not require further cosmetic repairs. But to install the bidet cover, you need to follow certain rules:

First you need to close the valve to shut off the water supply to the tank;
Then all the water descends;
It is necessary to remove the hose supplying water to the tank;
Remove the old cover;
Place the tee;
Using a hose, connect the tee and the toilet tank;
At the next stage, the bolt must be inserted into the plugs, then into the base plate;
Next, we connect this plate to the main element of the product;
Install the mechanism by inserting the bolts into the special holes on the plumbing;
The bolts are secured from below with seals and washers;
Then you need to connect the mixer to the tee and check the water supply.

Connecting the bidet lid to the water

How to connect to the sink?

If there is a sink or bathtub in the toilet room, you can connect the shower to its faucet. This will greatly simplify installation, but with this option you will have to change the existing bath mixer to a device with 3 outlets. One will be intended for use with the sink spout, the other for the shower, the third outlet connects the device to the water supply.

The connected washbasin faucet with hygienic shower works in this way: when you turn the lever, the flow flows to the center of the sink through the spout, into the shower hose. There it is delayed by a shut-off valve and only after pressing the button does water begin to flow from the shower and stops flowing to the sink spout.

Shower diagram for connecting to the sink

Which model is better?

When choosing a device, it is better to give preference to brands that have proven themselves in the plumbing products market. Well-known brands for bath and shower are: Grohe, Hansgrohe, Geberit. Please note: do you want to install a hygienic shower independently or adapt it to a sink faucet? Very often, buyers choose sets made of metal such as bronze. Such products highlight the interior and create a light touch of antiquity. Bronze indicates the delicate taste of the owner.

To prevent corrosion of the material, hygienic faucets are made of stainless metals; expensive models use bronze. The watering can itself is made of plastic and coated with chrome. This set is lightweight, practical and looks beautiful. The watering can is equipped with rubber holes that direct water and do not cause drips or splashes. The hose is made of plastic, which gives the product flexibility and ensures comfortable use of the device. Expensive models have a hose protected from breakage by metal inserts.

Specialized retail outlets offer customers a varied assortment of bidets. Various shapes, innovations, variations allow you to choose the right option suitable for your bathtub or toilet. A hygienic shower with a thermostat is a good purchase that justifies the cost. Having installed the device, you can easily take care of hygiene, since comfortable procedures will not take much time.

Not all bathrooms allow you to install a bidet, and the level of comfort after appropriate manipulations is completely different. But for those who do not have the space to install an additional bowl, there are several different ways to create a hygienic shower for the toilet. Some methods require large material costs, while others are quite affordable for families with average incomes.

Hygienic shower for the toilet - there are several options

What the market can offer

Having a bidet in the bathroom is certainly convenient, but not every apartment can install it. But this does not mean that a small bathroom is a reason to refuse such a procedure. There are several different ways to organize the conditions for this procedure:

All the methods described above are good. But it is the mixer for a hygienic shower that is the most attractive solution. There are models for installation that do not require repairs or complex manipulations. You can connect the device to an existing system, or you can place a faucet with a special outlet on the sink, to which you can connect a hygienic shower head. We’ll talk further about the types of these devices and the features of their connection.

Pros and cons compared to bidets

There is no need to argue about what is more convenient - a pair of toilet + bidet or a hygienic shower for the toilet. Everyone decides for themselves. Let's take a quick look at the main pros and cons of both devices:

Oddly enough, it is the last fact that is often decisive - an additional bonus in the form of expanded functionality is always pleasant. Another advantage of showers is the possibility of organizing them for relatively little money. But this is about devices with a mixer.

Types of hygienic showers with mixer

According to the installation method, there are two types of faucets for hygienic showers with mixers:

for the sink;
wall-mounted
- indoor installation
- outdoor installation.

Each of these options has pros and cons.

On the sink

If you place the hygienic shower on the sink, installation becomes much easier. All that is necessary in this case is to replace the mixer. It has a separate outlet to which a flexible hose with a watering can is connected. All you need to do is install the holder on the wall. The location of the sink is also important in this case. Ideally, you can reach the tap without getting up. Since such models have the following operating feature: first, the faucet on the washbasin is turned on, and the water temperature is set on it. Water naturally flows into the sink. When you press a button on the shower, the tap is blocked and water flows through the shower head. As soon as the key was released, water flowed into the sink again. This is the working principle.

Installing a hygienic shower on a sink is easy and simple

Wall-mounted concealed

If you choose a wall-mounted option, the difficulty of installation depends on how you plan to install it. Often in a bathroom or toilet there is a niche in which all communications are hidden. Often it is located behind the toilet or somewhere nearby. In this case, you can make the connection there and install the mixer on the panel or come up with some other option.

Standard installation involves gating the walls, laying hot and cold water supply pipes in the grooves, and at the final stage - installing the mixer itself.

Wall-mounted open (with thermostat)

These are not all varieties. There is also a hygienic shower with a mixer that connects only to cold water. This does not mean that the procedures are carried out with cold water. There is simply a flow-through electric heater installed in the housing. Such models are only for external installation, since the thermostat cannot be walled into the wall. Connection to water - using a flexible hose, the device itself is attached to the wall with dowels or other suitable fasteners.

The temperature is set on the regulator and maintained precisely. Just immediately after turning it on, you need to wait for a while - a few seconds until the heating element warms up. A very good option for those who do not have hot water in the toilet (or at all). Yes, do not forget that such models require an electrical connection.

An interesting installation option without gating is in the next video - the liner is laid on top of the walls, but covered with a box. It also has a holder for a watering can. It is worth paying attention to those who do not foresee any repairs to their toilet or bathroom.

Where to put

The installation height of the hygienic shower for the toilet is chosen almost arbitrarily. The only requirement is that the faucet must be installed above the toilet. There are no other restrictions.

The installation location is completely arbitrary, the main criterion is ease of use, which is difficult to achieve in small bathrooms. Therefore, we recommend that before making a final decision, you think it through and do all the steps with the watering can. This is the only way to be sure that it will be truly convenient to use.

Installation features

You can only say specifically how to install a hygienic shower for a toilet on the spot. There are too many different nuances that are simply impossible to take into account. The connection principle is simple: you supply cold and hot water to the corresponding inputs. That's all. How to do this, with pipes or flexible hoses, is your choice. Of course, pipes are more reliable, but high-quality flexible hoses in good braid can last for years.

There is only one nuance that is worth remembering. When connecting a hygienic shower to hot and cold water (centralized system), be sure to install ball valves and check valves. Taps are almost always installed, but check valves are often forgotten.

This is a check valve. During installation, turn it so that the arrow on the body coincides with the direction of water flow

They are needed so that water from the “cold” riser does not mix with hot water and vice versa. Usually, just the opposite happens - you open cold water, and boiling water pours out, but the opposite cases also happen - hot water periodically becomes not hot at all. This is all because someone did not install a check valve on your riser when connecting a hygienic shower to the toilet. The tap is opened, the shower is not being used yet, and through the open mixer water from one riser is mixed into another. Which water goes where depends on where the pressure is higher. Usually higher in hot risers (almost twice), which is why such cases are more common. But cold addition is also possible. In general, do not forget to install shut-off valves. They cost mere pennies (compared to the cost of the equipment), but they prevent unpleasant situations and disputes with the operating company and “happy” neighbors.

A mixer with a hygienic shower is a compact option for people who want to install a bidet, but do not have a large enough bathroom. This faucet is mounted on a sink in a combined bathroom, or on a small sink in a toilet. There are options for concealed installation of a faucet with a hygienic shower head, in which case you do not need a sink.

We do not limit our choice

The online store website presents faucets with hygienic showers in modern and classic designs; options are available in chrome, gold, and bronze colors. Also, you can always choose any shower faucet or concealed faucet and complete it with a hygienic shower head from the section of our catalog with the same name. We recommend a hygienic shower for a toilet with a mixer from German manufacturers Grohe, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Czech models Lemark, products jointly produced by Germany and Italy Am.Pm. Classic models in our catalog are presented by Italian companies Cezares and Migliore.

A hygienic shower with mixer is a smart purchase

The online store site always has pleasantly low prices, a large selection of plumbing fixtures and convenient seven-day delivery. The purchase can be paid in cash at the office or upon delivery, by card in the office or via the Internet, or through an account at any bank. We work with legal entities on non-cash accounts.

Bidet or shower?

If the size of the bathroom allows it, few people will refuse to purchase and install plumbing equipment such as a bidet. It is especially convenient to have a bidet in a separate toilet. To perform a hygiene procedure, you do not have to move from one room to another: everything can be done immediately on the spot. Comfortable? Undoubtedly, yes! However, washrooms are often too small to afford the luxury of a bidet. All that remains is to lament and dream? Not at all. For clean people, there is an economical solution - a hygienic shower.

A hygienic shower is called plumbing equipment for performing hygienic procedures in the toilet, or more precisely, directly above the toilet. Why install an additional bidet sink when you can turn the toilet into a two-in-one? Hygienic shower There are several types: built into the toilet, built into the toilet lid, mounted on the sink located next to the toilet, and wall-mounted shower faucet (external or built into the wall). What to choose?

In Soviet times, few people in Russia had heard of such a hygienic device as a bidet. And they used similar things even less. But now more and more people are trying to install it in their houses and apartments. If the area allows, then there will be no problems with such an installation, but what to do if the toilet area is small? In this case, a hygienic shower for a toilet with a mixer could be a good solution. It will not take up space, but such a device will perform all the functions of a bidet perfectly. Today we will try to figure out how this can be done, how to use it and what is required for this.

The device of this design is quite simple. It is a flexible hose with a watering can connected to cold and hot. The drain is connected to the toilet, and the shower itself is attached to the wall or cistern. Although individual designs may look different.

The hygienic shower itself in the toilet can perform not only the functions of a bidet. It is also convenient if there is a need to collect water in a large container, which cannot be done from. And it will be much more convenient to wash the toilet itself or the bathroom sink with its help.

It is best to purchase a ready-made shower in a store - this will be the simplest solution. Moreover, there are quite a lot of different options these days. However, even a novice home craftsman can do it himself. The main thing that should be provided is a water supply button. If available, only the initial setting of a comfortable temperature will be required. And in subsequent applications there will be no need for this, which is quite convenient.

The shower holder can be placed on the edge, on the wall or. The main task is that the watering can itself can be easily reached by hand without getting up from your seat.

Advantages and disadvantages of installing a hygienic shower in the toilet

There are enough positive aspects to such an installation. The main ones can be noted:

Bidet function without sacrificing space or installing additional devices;
Convenient hygienic treatment of sinks and toilets;
Low cost - such equipment will be available to any segment of the population;
No need for additional insertion into the sewer pipe;
Simplicity of design;
The device makes it easy to care for small children.

If we talk about shortcomings, they are not so specific. In fact, if a hygienic shower with a mixer is not installed, then they will not disappear anywhere. Of these, they note insufficient ease of use for obese people, the need for two-handed operation and problems with comfortable temperature settings.

If you think about it, such an installation in small bathrooms becomes the only solution for many. It does not matter whether they are combined with a toilet or whether they are two separate rooms. But however, whether to install such equipment or not is something everyone will have to decide for themselves. There is no point in giving advice here, and we can only talk about details and facts.

How to use a hygienic shower in the toilet

There is quite a lot of advice from those who consider themselves experts in this field. However, as doctors say, the key word here is “use.” And how a person should position himself in this case does not matter. The main thing is that he is comfortable enough.

You can find many illustrations on this topic on the Internet, but as many people as there are, so many opinions. After all, it often turns out that one person is comfortable with his back to the cistern during hygiene procedures, but this is not suitable for another. This means that everyone will choose for themselves how best to carry out these actions.

What does a hygienic shower for a toilet consist of: system components

Such sets of bidet attachments for hygiene consist of four main parts:

, to which cold and hot water is supplied;
shower hose;
Hygienic watering can, which has a water supply button;
Special mounting plate, on which the shower is suspended.

The shower head should have a special button - this is a matter of convenience. After all, adjusting the water every time is inconvenient. In addition, its consumption will increase significantly. If you set it up only for the first time, and the rest of the time you use the button that opens the supply, then the temperature will always be at a certain comfortable level. Of course, there will be small deviations, due to the operation of the central water supply system of an apartment building, but most often they are insignificant.

The shower hose should be convenient to reach all corners of the room that require periodic cleaning. This will provide greater functionality.

Where can I install a hygienic shower for a toilet with a mixer?

Before you buy a bidet shower (wall-mounted or any other type), you need to understand where it will be installed. There may be several options. Such devices are mounted directly on the toilet, on the side or back wall. Less commonly, it is mounted on the side of the cistern itself. If the bathroom is combined (and the toilet are in the same room) and there is a sink next to the toilet, then the hygienic shower head holder can be mounted on the cabinet.

If it is difficult to determine the installation height, then you can calculate everything in a practical way. We proceed as follows. The person who will use the shower more often than others, or the one for whom all this is being done, sits on the toilet and, closing his eyes, purely intuitively pulls his hand to where it is convenient for him on the side or behind him. At what height the hand will be when it comes into contact with a wall or cabinet, a mark is made. This simple step will help you choose the most convenient location for the watering can for a hygienic shower.

Types of hygienic systems: devices of this type designed to replace bidets

There are many types of hygienic systems, which differ in location and some design features. At the same time, some of the modern models practically do not require constant settings. There are even those that have electronic push-button or touch controls. Now let's try to understand what the pros and cons of this or that type are, what differences they have in control, and how to determine the one that is needed for a particular user.

Universal bidet attachment for the toilet and its features

Sink mixer with hygienic shower head

The hygienic shower faucet for the sink is a little different from the usual one. It can be compared to the one that is installed on the bathtub and has the function of switching the directions of water supply. The difference between them is that in a sink faucet for such a watering can, the function of switching flows will be played by a special valve. Now we will look at this with photo examples.

Illustration	Some clarifications
	As you can see, the external appearance of a mixer designed for such purposes is no different. The whole difference lies in the introduction of water into it and the distribution of the direction of its flow
	The kit comes with a special gasket, which cannot be omitted. Indeed, in such a device, even a small deviation from the dimensions can play a role
	The tee that comes with the mixer is responsible for the redistribution of water. A special valve is installed inside it. We'll talk about his role below.
	The mixer is installed in the same way as a regular one. Particular attention should be paid to tightening connections. In modern devices they are quite fragile, and therefore if they are overtightened, they will burst. But too loose a tightening is unacceptable - it will lead to leakage.
	Lastly, the watering can is installed. When the faucet tap is open, pressure will be created in the watering can hose, and water will flow only into the sink. When you press the key, the valve in the tee is activated, and water flows only to the watering can. At this time the flow to the tap is shut off

Hygienic shower with concealed mixer

Surely, assembling an internal faucet will not be a problem for a home craftsman. However, a few recommendations will not hurt.

Illustration	Some clarifications
	This is the mechanism itself that controls the temperature of the supplied water. In some models it can be replaced by a thermostat
	The protruding part of it will be framed with decorative overlays and a control knob
	These are the points where hot and cold water hoses are supplied. They will go behind the false wall
	Next you need to connect the watering can holder, which is also a water outlet. Its main part is also located on the visible side of the false wall
	This is exactly the direction of water flow during the operation of the watering can.

As you can understand, such work will not be particularly difficult.

Where to buy a faucet with a hygienic shower for the toilet: the most famous manufacturers

The most convenient option for purchasing such equipment today is online stores. You can buy a hygienic shower for a toilet with a faucet at a cost lower than on regular shelves. In addition, many of them offer free home delivery.

If we talk about manufacturing companies, then judging by reviews from the network, the hygienic showers from “Grohe” are the highest quality and most durable. Here's what users say about them:

0661750461v, Belarus: It seems that the thing is not the most important in the bathroom or restroom. And why pay an exorbitant price for it? But having saved once and bought a cheap watering can for a hygienic shower, I didn’t even realize how wrong I was. At one point, the button that clamps the water supply became loose and I, without knowing it, flooded the neighbors below and ended up with a lot of money. After that, I happily parted with quite a bit of money and gave it for a Grohe watering can. She has been working for me for five years now and has never let me down. The holes do not get clogged, the button works like new, the coating also shines like new. Satisfied. I recommend it to everyone.
More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_2796190.html

Finally

Such equipment can really be called the only possible solution for a small bathroom area. In addition, if you carefully and seriously approach the choice and do all the work correctly, such a watering can will serve you for many years. And if you don’t grab the first offer that comes your way, you can find a set at a very reasonable price - in the range of 2000-4000 rubles.

If our dear reader still has questions for us on the topic presented today, our team will be happy to answer them in the discussions. We hope that the information was useful to you. Write, communicate, share your experience.

And finally, a short video on installing such faucets with watering cans.