Shower ladders

Types of shower drains, their composition and advantages

A shower drain is a key element of a plumbing system, the function of which is to drain water into the sewer. It is mounted in the floor screed, and tiles are laid on top. Visually, the drain looks like a small hole in the floor, closed with metal or plastic grilles.

Composition of the shower drain

The shower drain includes the following elements:

• A receiving body consisting of a water receiving tank connected to a siphon.
• Siphon or dry lock.
• A valve that prevents foreign odors from the sewer system from entering the room. It can be made in the form of a water, air, or air-water valve.
• A mesh filter that prevents large debris from entering the drain. The mesh filter is not included in all models.
• A decorative grille made of metal or plastic that is mounted on top of the receiving housing.

The main function of a shower drain is to drain waste water into the sewer. A properly designed and installed drain system helps prevent large particles of dirt from entering the sewer pipes, protecting them from clogging.

Other advantages of shower drains include compactness, good appearance, ease of maintenance, and long service life.

Types of shower drains

Depending on the installation method, shower drains are:

• linear;
• wall-mounted;
• point.

Linear shower drains are distinguished by the fact that they can pass a large volume of wastewater.

Wall-mounted ladders are mounted in the floor where the floor meets the wall. This type of ladder also has a good throughput capacity. Such a ladder is visually almost invisible.

Point drains are suitable for small shower cubicles. They can be round, oval or square in shape. They can be mounted anywhere in the shower cubicle.

According to the method of drainage, shower drains are:

• horizontal;
• vertical.

How to choose a shower drain?

The selection of a shower drain should be carried out at the design stage of the plumbing systems. This will ensure quick and unhindered drainage of waste water.

Before purchasing a ladder, it is important to pay attention to the following points:

• Drainage method (horizontal or vertical). This depends on the sewer pipe connection.
• A type of trap that prevents foreign odors from the sewer from entering the room. It can be "dry" or "wet". A "wet" trap creates a water blockage in the pipe, a "dry" trap creates an air blockage. If the shower is rarely used, it is recommended to choose drains with a "dry" trap.
• The capacity of the structure and the diameter of the sewer pipe to which the ladder will be connected.
• The quality of materials, including the manufactured ladder, since the service life of the product and its tightness depend on this. The most popular are plastic structures.
• Features of the ladder design. As practice shows, prefabricated models are more practical.
• Appearance. The drain grate, which remains on the surface after installation, should be in harmony with the interior of the bathroom.

Buy a shower drain for tiles in Kiev

If you decide to buy a shower drain for under tiles, also study the technical documentation of the product, which will indicate whether the model is suitable for you in terms of installation method, water drainage, and design.

Shower drain under tiles

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