Siphon for washing: what is important to know?

The main function of the siphon is to dissociate the atmosphere in the room and the gases in the sewer. In addition, it protects the drain system from clogging.

To select a siphon for washing, you need to determine:

• Where it is planned to be installed;
• The volume of water used, which will pass through it.

Kinds

1. Bulbous.
2. Bottle.
3. Corrugated.
4. Flexible.
5. Tubular.

The most popular of the existing is a siphon for a bottle-type sink. It is easy to install, cheap in cost and, which is especially pleasant, allows you to catch small things in time that accidentally slipped under the pressure of water or fell into a sink, for example a ring. To find the loss is very simple: just unscrew the bottom part.

Bottle type is a rigid structure in the form of a bulb or bottle. It is screwed to the sink in the kitchen with a special big nut. With the help of it, the bottle siphon for washing is securely fixed in the right place.

If there is not enough space for installation, then a corrugated type can be used. It is a plastic construction with threaded connections. Its advantage is flexibility. The corrugated siphon under the sink can be turned in any direction. In addition, this option allows you to transfer the entire structure to another location. The sewage pipe will not suffer, it will not need to be increased. The bending of the corrugated pipe should be fixed with a tape made of plastic, creating the effect of a hydraulic lock. The free part of the siphon is bent in the direction that is needed, and is securely attached to the pipe. The underside of the corrugated type is a significant difficulty in cleaning. And also such a siphon does not hold small things in itself.

There is also a pipe version, which modern manufacturers began to make of plastic. This greatly facilitates its installation or replacement, compared to the cast-iron products that were produced earlier.

Modern types come from brass, but mostly products are made from polyethylene or polypropylene. Due to the characteristics of these materials, the siphon for washing is not covered with rust, it is not susceptible to corrosion and rot.

How to install it?

There are several installation options. Hidden: the siphon is hidden, and from the place of drain to it a thin hose is stretched. If you plan to supply several types of household appliances: a washing machine, a dishwasher and a kitchen sink, then it is better to install one that has branching. This design will allow all the plums to be collected in one place, which can be hidden in a box and installed in a convenient zone if desired.

You can install a design with an automatic opening mode of the plug. This option is suitable for special in-built in the sink for overflow, which is inserted handle, connecting with the external plug on the sink. It is needed to open or close the sink.

If you decide to buy a siphon for a sink (the price of such a design is about 200 rubles), then do not forget about the important nuance: the pipes should fit the size of any hole.