Female urinals: types, features, device and installation

This kind of sanitary equipment, such as the urinal, all used to see in public places. But lately many people have installed it at home. Female urinals become as popular as men's. This practical and convenient object is firmly included in our everyday life. Before installing the urinal, you need to understand the types of this plumbing and installation methods.

Urinal for women: a tribute to fashion or necessity?

Judging by the history, the very first devices for women (urinals) appeared at the beginning of the XX century. But at that time this invention was absolutely not in demand. Only at the end of the century, in the 90s, the women's urinals once again provoked interest among the inhabitants. Then just started a stormy wave, a wave of feminist views. This attribute for the toilet was considered solely as an object, equalizing a woman and a man. The modern sanitary ware market represents for implementation two main types of female urinals:

• With an elongated lower part of the bowl;
• The second type is opposite - the lower part is shortened, but raised above the floor.

Designers of our time are trying to create something original, not only to make the female urinal convenient, but also to turn it into an exclusive, unique part of the interior.

Developments of designers

Most designers of our time try to change the attitude of ordinary people to this kind of plumbing. Female urinals, however, and men, too, in their understanding should be perceived not as an ordinary means for needs, but as a unique art object. In this case, the subject with an unusual design solution still has its own direct functional. In the plumbing market you can find unusual forms of urinals - a cube or eggs. One designer from Europe introduced even a male urinal in the form of female lips. This model literally blew up the market, many night clubs wanted to buy it.

In the 90 years, one of the European firms seriously approached the development of female urinals. A model was created where the lower part was elongated, widened from behind and had a slight deflection. In many women's toilets in Europe began to use this species.

Perhaps, such attributes will appear in public toilets in Russia. The main task of installing urinals is to increase the number of visitors at a time, to save public places from queues. Many Russian firms are seriously considering such proposals, as many are familiar with this problem: how to place 15 square meters of 25 seats.

Space saving

If to be completely honest, it is worth noting that nevertheless the women's urinals have not received mass demand. No matter how sophisticated designers are, models remain unusual for many women and even inconvenient to use.

Although rare, but this plumbing is found in public toilets. Basically, the toilet bowl is used in institutions where the area of the room is small enough to save space. The original idea of creating a female urinal is to use it in public places.

The type of this plumbing has smaller dimensions, respectively, in the same area where there are four toilet bowls, you can arrange twice the number of urinals. This allows you to save space and reduce queues in ladies' women's rooms.

Are they in demand?

In recent years, the urinal for women has become particularly in demand in China. In this densely populated country, the queue for a female toilet is one of the significant problems. First, the urinals were installed in one of the largest universities in the country, and then similar toilets began to appear everywhere - in fitness centers, shopping centers, railway stations. More and more often there are urinals of mixed type - female + male.

We add that in some countries the urinal can be seen right on the street. But such models are only for men. In Germany, there are urinals combined with garbage cans. But also exclusively for men.

Many designers write off the small popularity of female urinals not for their inconvenience, but simply for women's inability to use this kind of sanitary ware. Although this opinion can be argued. After all, if the model was convenient, it would be in great demand.

In addition to the unique form, women's urinals do not differ radically from men's. They also need to be connected to water supply systems, installed on the floor or secured to the wall. It is not so easy to acquire a female specimen, they are rare in our shopping centers. Usually purchases go to order.

Urinal Urinal

Anyone who wishes to install this type of sanitary ware must have an idea of the supply of water to it. Urinal wall can have internal or external water supply. With internal flushing system and water pipes are inside, in this case it is better to purchase a flush control unit. External flushing involves an external water supply system, in which case the pipes can be withdrawn or hidden. It is also worth considering the types of output - open or hidden. Usually a siphon in the urinal is built into the bowl, but it can be located outside. The height of the standard from the floor is 650 mm. If the installation is at home, the height can be selected based on your feelings and amenities.

Floor Urinals

Particular attention should be paid to the floor urinal. The price of such models is not small. Why? The equipment occupies a large area, has a massive weight, respectively, it requires more materials for manufacturing. Such a model can manage in 30,000 rubles, and even more expensive. Floor models are not in demand in public places for understandable reasons. Most often, design options are installed in their own homes, where they want to emphasize the luxurious interior. With everyday demand, consumers usually choose a conventional suspension light model. The cost of such plumbing varies from 3,000 to 30,000 rubles.

Dry flushing

While studying the device of the urinal, pay special attention to the way in which the flushing will be performed. There are three types of flushing: automatic, manual and "dry". I want to give special attention to the latter type. Anhydrous, or "dry", the urinal is not washed off at all. The purification function is performed by the adsorbent, which absorbs moisture. This role can also be performed by the membrane, it has a removable cartridge, opens and closes, thereby preventing the appearance of unpleasant odors. To avoid the formation of urinary stone, a special gel is applied to the membrane, washing out, it prevents the appearance of plaque.

Urinals of manual type have special pressure valves for drainage.

Automatic flushing systems

Automatic urinal, the price of which is an order of magnitude higher, the principles of work can have different. The most common is sensor automation: the sensor, reacting to movement, involves flushing after the user has moved a certain distance. Radar sensors react to the stopping of the flowing liquid, the flushing opens in accordance with the set parameters. The most modern - solenoid sensors, they react to the alkaline environment of the inner covering of the urinal. There are also flushes with built-in timer, acoustic systems and others.

Materials of manufacture for urinals are different: sanitary ware, sanfor, stainless steel. In public places most often install models made of stainless steel, which has anti-vandal characteristics. For domestic use, the best solution is to install a urinal from sanitary ceramics.

Installation Tips

Equipping the toilet in the apartment, installing the urinal, it is worth considering some controversial points. For example, height - it is selected strictly individually, depending on the wishes of the owner. When installing equipment in the old house, you need to make sure that the walls are strong enough. This is important in order that the device does not fall off, since its weight is quite massive. Not suitable for installation of plasterboard walls. When leveling the surface, it is better to stop the selection on the putty.

If the reliability of the wall strength is in question, it is better to give preference to the installation. A robust steel frame can be mounted directly into the wall. In a small bathroom, the urinal will not look right. When connecting the system, give up flexible water line: it will spoil the whole picture. All the elements are best hidden under the finishing materials or mounted directly into the wall. Particular attention is paid to the sealing of seams. After connecting the water, carefully check all joints, eliminate all defects in time. From the correct installation of equipment will depend on the comfort of further operation.