DIY plumbing repair at home

It is not at all necessary to wait for the plumber's visit just to fix problems with the mixer, replace pipes, install a washing machine. All these operations can be done by hand, because plumbing does not require the use of space technologies, it is only important to know what, where, why!

The operation of plumbing fixtures and ancillary systems involves certain risks. It is normal that from time to time you have to solve some issues related to their work. We offer you quick guides for different occasions.

The materials below describe the operations that can be carried out with pipes. Great attention is paid to installation work.

The appearance of pipes does not always fit well into the design of the premises. Especially for such cases, we have found several options for disguising them.

When carrying out general repair work in wet rooms, plumbing equipment is usually also changed. How best to do this, read the collection of our articles.

The information presented is aimed at answering the main questions that arise during self-repair of plumbing, in situations where it is necessary to hide pipes or replace them with new ones. There are times when the damage to the pipes is so significant that you need to urgently call special services. You will learn about where to call and how to behave in such unpleasant situations.

Questions about plumbing, pipes, heating, bathroom renovation and everything related to water.

It is advisable to divide the repair and replacement of plumbing into two stages: the replacement of communications (pipes) is carried out after cleaning the room, and the replacement of plumbing fixtures - at the end of finishing work. In this case, you will have to use the soiled toilet bowl, sink and bathroom, remove them, and then temporarily put them in place, but this is still better than buying new plumbing again later.

In addition to the necessary tools, when repairing plumbing, you will need protective equipment: rubber gloves, an apron, glasses, a rubber cap and a petal respirator. Instead of an apron with a cap, a plastic raincoat works well. It must be remembered that it can flow from the neighbors from above at any moment.

Replacing the sewerage wiring begins with replacing the riser. They remove the toilet bowl and the old riser in the middle twice, with an interval of 150-200 mm, cut it with a grinder with a circle for metal. Cast iron is difficult to cut, but you should not lean on the tool: this will only complicate the work and cause increased wear of the tool.

Then, metal wedges or two powerful flat screwdrivers are inserted into the cuts and, alternately tapping them with a sledgehammer or a 400 g hammer, drive them until the riser breaks. You can’t peel, kilograms of sharp cast-iron debris can collapse on your head.

Further, the upper remainder of the riser is securely fixed, and the lower one, necessarily together, is swayed until its fastening in the crosspiece coupling loosens and it comes out of it. In the same way, remove the top of the old riser (here you need to be especially careful) and the cross.

A new riser is desirable from anti-noise (sound-absorbing) plastic, PVC or (better, but more expensive) propylene. Anti-noise sewer pipes in white with longitudinal green and red stripes. There are many fakes on the market, so you need to buy certified ones, indicating the service life and the degree of noise suppression; it is determined by calculation for a given room.

A stand made of ordinary PVC is attached to the wall with sound-absorbing, with rubber gaskets, clamps, and the gap between it and the ceiling is filled with vibration-absorbing material.Foaming is not good, polyurethane foam transmits sound well.

Sewerage wiring is done, observing slopes of at least 3 cm / m and no more than 15 cm / m; if the slope is too high, the water will roll down the pipe, flowing around the dirt. If hidden sewerage wiring is provided, channels in the walls for it are channeled during the repair of the base floor. To do this, you will need a hammer drill of at least 1.3 kW with a concrete chisel 60-80 mm, and for edge cuts - the same power grinder with a stone circle from 200 mm.

The width of the channel should also provide for the installation of water pipes in it. The golden rule when constructing hidden engineering communications is that all bends are only vertical, no bends with breaks in the walls! The main canal is led above the floor, taking into account the thickness of the finishing coating.

When installing sewer wiring, standard gaskets are coated with a thin layer of silicone sealant before installation. It is the gaskets so that the sealant does not push inward during installation: its "sausage" inside will become a hotbed of blockages. The gasket and the mounting surface of the coupling under it must be completely dry when sealing.

The sewerage works are completed by the installation of the toilet bowl, the assembly from the U- or C-metal profile of the sanitary cabinet frame and its lining with moisture-resistant (green) drywall (GVL) on nickel-plated self-tapping screws. The final finishing of the sanitary cabinet is done at the same time as the walls.

Note: the choice of new plumbing in the apartment is made before the renovation, in order to know in advance to what height the vertical channels should be led, but its attachment to the walls is carried out through the finishing at the end. A bath screen is also mounted on the finish. In terms of costs, durability and, especially, hygiene, the best option, in addition to a wall-mounted toilet, is a half-tulip sink and an acrylic bathtub; in a busy family, consider a double washbasin. If restoration of an old cast-iron bathtub is planned, it is better to do it after repair.

Problems with plumbing are a very common situation in everyday life, and of course, every man is able to perform at least primitive repairs. However, plumbing in a private house is not at all the same as plumbing in an apartment. Firstly, there can be several plumbing units here, and they are often interconnected - drainage to one sewer riser, water supply - from one pipe. So problems in one bathroom can exclude the possibility of using others until they are eliminated. In this article, we will analyze the features of plumbing repair in a private house with our own hands.

As we have already said, plumbing units in a private house are often interconnected. Is it good? In fact, with the correct installation of plumbing equipment, this is quite acceptable.

• Firstly, each plumbing unit must be equipped with an independent and closable branch of the water supply. Is the tap broken? We cut off the water in the kitchen and, while we are repairing the plumbing in the house, we calmly use the rest of the bathrooms.
• Secondly, it is necessary to correctly organize the drainage system. That is, the connection of plumbing to the sewerage system must be carried out in accordance with the instructions, so that, for example, draining water in the toilet on the second floor or draining water from the washing machine does not push the sewage into the toilet and the bathroom on the first floor. Such a problem can only be in the case when drains accumulate in the sewer pipe and, according to the law of communicating vessels, can pour back through all the drain holes in all your sinks, bathtubs and toilets.

• free flow of water into the sewer column from all plumbing elements is ensured, there are no blockages;
• the diameter of the sewer drain is sufficient for the passage of water when draining from all plumbing equipment in the house at the same time;
• drains are pumped out of the collector in a timely manner if you have an autonomous pumped-out sewage system.

If everything is installed correctly, the repair of plumbing in a private house can be carried out pointwise, replacing or correcting the performance of an individual element.

What do we associate with the concept of "plumbing repair"? Oakum, gas key and fumes from the plumber from the housing office, probably. But in fact, this was only before, and for a long time. Today, the equipment has changed, pipes and fittings have changed, which means that the materials, tools and the approach itself, necessary for repairs, have also changed.

• Firstly, modern water supply systems are mainly PVC pipes. If you have metal, and you plan to carry out major repairs of water supply and plumbing, we recommend changing the pipes to PVC first. After all, they have much better characteristics - they are more durable, more flexible, do not rust, and have better thermal insulation. And, most importantly, in our case, they are easier to assemble and repair. They are connected by soldering, for which you need a special device.
• Secondly, forget about the tow! Fittings can be attached to PVC pipes in two ways - either by soldering or by screwing with a sealing of the connection. For this, tow is not used - either a plumbing sealant or a special elastic plumbing tape is needed.
• Third, the tools. You probably won't need a gas wrench. Is that holding the pipe itself when screwing the fittings onto it. After all, all plumbing today is unified and only a few sizes of nuts are used. So you don't have to buy ten different keys - for repairing PVC pipes and modern plumbing in the house, two or three keys of a suitable size are often enough. For insurance, take also a regular adjustable wrench and good pliers. And of course, you need a hacksaw. It is needed for cutting PVC pipes - their density is very high, so a knife, even a sharp one, is hardly suitable here, and even more so do not take an ordinary clerical knife for this purpose.

And finally, taught by bitter practice, we will give you some simple tips for repairing plumbing fixtures in a private house with your own hands.

If the toilet leaks in the area of ​​the cistern, in no case overtighten the nuts connecting the cistern to the toilet. This can cause the toilet and / or cistern to crack at the joint and become unusable. In such a situation, it is necessary to ensure the tightness of all connections. First, change the gaskets between the toilet and the cistern. Secondly, replace the gaskets at the junction of the water hose with the tank. If this does not help, you can additionally coat the joints with a sealant. If this does not help, call a specialist!

If the sink smells unpleasant, water does not come out well - clean or replace the "siphon" and drain pipe. If this does not help, then there is a blockage in the sewer pipe below. It can be cleaned with a special cable.

Finally, when installing taps, try to observe the color coding of the hoses. If you are suddenly confused, and hot water flows from the "blue" tap - it is better to swap the hoses at once. How not to remember, anyway, sooner or later, either you automatically turn on the wrong tap, or the guests will not take into account such a feature, or you can get burned!

The cycle of articles in this section is intended to help household plumbers with the repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures.

This symbolic plumbing was created from sewer pipes by the managers of one of the shops selling plumbing products.

Types and device of a water aerator - simple mesh, with adjustable jet angle, with LED backlight. Sizes of aerators and recommendations for selection. How to remove, disassemble and clean the water aerator for mixers from dirt and rust. More details.

How to choose, disassemble and clean a shower head for water from dirt. How to disassemble and eliminate water leakage in a flexible hose for supplying water to a shower head.How to repair a brass corrugated sheath of a flexible hose with your own hands. More details.

The device and principle of operation of the drain mechanism and the locking device of the toilet bowl. Repair of the tank drain mechanism - elimination of the leak. Do-it-yourself malfunctions and repair of the tank locking mechanism. Overflow adjustment. How to reduce noise when filling a toilet cistern with water. More details.

A simple old-fashioned way of quickly sealing a fistula in any place of an existing sewage system with the help of an available material (cement and silicate glue) is proposed. The technology is simple and allows even a child to seal the fistula on a cast-iron sewer pipe. More details.

The article provides a block diagram of a typical domestic sewer system. The principle of its operation and the places of possible clogging are described. A technique for finding the place of blockage and chemical and mechanical methods for its elimination are proposed. More details.

Preparation of a washing machine for connection to communications. An insert into the water supply network of the outlet. Connection to sewerage and household electrical wiring. The choice of the cross-section of the cable wire. Local RCD connections. More details.

Bathtub, toilet, bidet, washbasins and sinks, faucets and boilers, gas water heaters and heated towel rails, showers and pumps to increase water pressure ... Even if you have an acute question about repairing or replacing one of the plumbing devices, do not rush to contact " master for an hour "and spend extra funds from your own budget, visit the section "Plumbing Installation and Repair"in order to become a real professional in the shortest possible time and learn how to perform any work on your own.

See for yourself - there is nothing difficult in removing blockages or restoring plumbing fixtures, returning them to their original factory look, repairing or replacing an old faucet on a sink, in a bathtub or shower stall. We will teach you how to install and repair a toilet, mount and slow down a water meter, assemble a shower stall and connect a boiler. And this is not the whole list of works. At any time you need, you can open the necessary heading article and repeat the detailed, colorfully illustrated actions... Each article contains not only step-by-step instructions, but also recommendations from professionals who have shared their invaluable experience with readers.

It will be interesting and useful for you to learn about the intricacies of work, the necessary tools, innovations in the field of plumbing and the rules for choosing devices. The information will be useful not only for those who have been the owner of an apartment for a long time, but also for those who have acquired emergency housing or rent premises. Your neighbors are unlikely to ever come with a message about the flooding, of course, provided you take a responsible approach to any kind of action and carefully follow the proposed instructions.

Let your plumbing serve for a long time, and we will tell and show in videos how to extend her life and not make a gap in the family budget.

Plumbing is a must-have for any home, part of its comfort and coziness. To provide a person with good conditions for life, it must be of high quality and normally installed. But this does not mean that the work must be performed by a plumber. Do-it-yourself plumbing installation and repair is well done by many people. In order to carry out the work on installing any plumbing fixture yourself, you should have instructions on how to do this. For example, let's take a look at the sequence of steps required to mount a toilet.

Its installation will require the following tools and materials: a hammer, a screwdriver, a core rod, an adjustable wrench, a drill with concrete drills and a sealing material for joints (sanitary flax or FUM tape).To install the toilet in the toilet, you need to use the existing holes (made earlier by the builders) for the supply of cold water and sewage pipelines. In order to carry out the fastening, it is necessary to mark the place of its installation on the laid tiles and mark the holes for the fastenings. First, we make small marks for the holes with a core, then we drill them with concrete drills. Dowels with fastening bolts are inserted into the holes formed. They do not need to be completely tightened immediately, we will do this during the final installation of the toilet.

The connecting corrugation must be installed with one end on the toilet pipe, and with the other, connected to the end of the drainage pipe. Cold water is connected using a flexible hose or copper tube. You need to pay attention to the pipe in the wall, it happens with an internal thread and an external one. If the pipe has an internal thread, then you need to use a special adapter.

Each threaded connection must be wrapped with flax or FUM tape. Now we proceed to the installation of the corrugation, it is connected through a copper adapter. After all the holes are connected, we begin to install the toilet, tighten all the bolts, while adjusting its correct fit in place. Bolts and nuts must not touch the ceramic toilet, for which you must use rubber gaskets and plastic fasteners. Metal bolts and nuts can be used, but they should be installed very carefully so as not to damage the ceramic product itself. During operation, special attention should be paid to their careful tightening.

We check the stability of the toilet and finally tighten the bolts. Then we install the tank lid and install the water drain button.

Above is described in detail about the installation of the toilet. But the apartment also accommodates other equipment and appliances. The number of plumbing items include: valves and taps, cold and hot water meters, mixers. For example, the kitchen and bathtub may also require renovation. You must be able to install and repair other plumbing items.

Each time, getting up to choose plumbing, first of all, many decide whether to buy imported or domestic plumbing. There is no definite answer regarding the quality of domestic and imported sanitary ware. Not everything that is domestic is bad, and not everything that is imported is so good. As a rule, only a craftsman will be able to find differences indicating that the product was actually produced at the plant, the brand of which is on the hallmark. The only thing that should be advised to those who faced such a choice is to consider all possible options. You also need to have an idea of ​​the price level of certain manufacturers. In the case of a responsible approach, choosing the best plumbing will not be easy and quick. You will have to work hard to find something that suits you in terms of price and quality.

If we talk about earthenware plumbing, in particular about sinks, then at present the market offers good alternatives to domestic production, as well as production from neighboring countries. The products of these manufacturers are produced on imported equipment using imported elements (mixers, flush mechanism for the toilet bowl, etc.). Such plumbing comes to stores in a complete set and assembly, so even inexperienced buyers can safely refuse plumbing services in such a matter as the choice and installation of plumbing in the bathroom or kitchen.

If we are talking about the design of sanitary ware, then the priority here is in comfort and functionality. Bathroom, toilet and kitchen are places where we spend a lot of time. If something went wrong, then it can spoil your mood for a long time. In order to choose the right design, you will need to decide what you expect from the plumbing? Various options can be considered based on your requirements.An important factor is the ability to think ahead, taking into account possible changes and restructuring. After all, you may want to renovate the bathroom and it is very important that after renovation or design change, the old plumbing does not require replacement, but organically fits into the new design. In the end, repairing and replacing plumbing is a hobby for an amateur.

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that new models of plumbing fixtures appear on the market, more convenient, made using new materials, having new functions and sometimes even combining the functions of several plumbing fixtures. Perhaps you should check out the new products before you make your final choice.

Speaking of price, don't expect to be able to buy luxury plumbing fixtures for a modest price. And if you think that you still succeeded, then most likely you were deceived. All over the world, plumbing is divided into economy and luxury classes. Each class has its own price category. Nevertheless, you can choose good domestic sanitary ware, which sometimes turns out to be cheaper due to lower production and transportation costs.

Do-it-yourself plumbing installation seems to be a very difficult and risky enterprise. But this is only at first glance. In fact, do-it-yourself plumbing installation is not so difficult. This applies not only to connecting bathrooms to communications, but also to laying pipes. To avoid unnecessary spending on the services of specialists, first you need to consider the process of installing plumbing at home in order.

Each house has central highways, through which cold and hot water is supplied to your apartment. Often, repair and installation of plumbing begins with removing the old one. The first thing to do is to shut off the water supply and release any remaining water in the pipes. Only then can you start installing and connecting new plumbing to communications.

When it comes to the toilet, the most important task is the correct installation of the toilet.

• First you need to choose the right installation location. There should be at least 30-40 centimeters on both sides, and the free distance in front of the toilet should not be less than half a meter.
• Another essential condition for the correct installation of the toilet is the close proximity of the sewer pipe. Since the further the toilet is from the drain, the more likely it is that the flexible connecting elbow of the toilet connection will become clogged.
• After installing the toilet, it will be necessary to mark the places where the fastening elements will subsequently be located, and then drill holes in these places. If the toilet is installed on a tile, then before using a puncher, you will need to carefully drill holes in the tile with a drill. Otherwise, the tiles may crack, which is not only ugly, but also not hygienic, since dirt will accumulate in the cracks.
• The next step in installing the toilet is to connect it to the sewer. In modern plumbing, a flexible corrugated plastic pipe is used for this.
• After you have connected the toilet to the sewer, you need to fix it, and then connect the tank to the cold water supply pipe. After that, you can check its functionality in practice.

If you have coped with the installation of the toilet, then it will not be difficult for you to put the sink. The basic rule: carefully measure everything and place so that the flexible hose is enough for the cold and hot water pipes, and there are no problems with connecting the drain to the sewer. When everything was thought out in advance, the installation of plumbing in the house will not be a hassle. Different sinks are attached in different ways. Some can be wall-mounted with silicone, others with wall plugs. A decorative stand that supports the sink from below provides additional support and hides communications well.

To connect the mixer, the outlets of the hot and cold water pipes must be installed in their places and have a thread. To make the connections stronger and more airtight, wrap the threads with fum tape. It is recommended to install a plastic drain - a model that has removable plastic containers. In the event of a blockage, a special camera can be easily removed for cleaning.

When installing a bathroom, its correct location is of great importance. This is done using a level. After that, it can be installed using special supports, or you can install it on bricks, and then fill all the free space with foam. In this case, the bathroom must be filled with water so that the drying foam does not budge it.

Basically, repairs require small moving elements or elements that are particularly susceptible to wear. Most often these are either problems with the mixer or with the sewage system.

• If there is a problem with the mixer, then, most likely, the axlebox crane has become unusable. In this case, the repair depends on the type of mixer you are using - valve or lever. If it is a valve mixer, remove the valve-axle, which is located in the swivel tube of the mixer. Then replace the gasket if it is an axle box valve in which rubber gaskets are used. If this is a ceramic axle box valve, then it is better to replace it.
• If the lever mixer breaks down, then the matter is, most likely, again in the mechanism for adjusting the water supply. This mechanism is ball and ceramic. The ball mechanism is very reliable and rarely malfunctions. However, it happens that over time it requires cleaning. If the source of the problem is the ceramic cartridge, then it should be replaced.

Sewerage cleaning is carried out using a special cable. If you do not have this cable, then it is cheaper to use special pipe cleaning agents as prevention of blockages.

Plumbing repair, Second life of the bath and more

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In 2015, a law was passed on the compulsory installation of metering devices for water. As a result, meters appeared on pipelines in most apartments. Turn off the taps and check the meter. If it continues to work, then there are leaks in the plumbing fixtures in the house. Monitor the health of the plumbing and it will answer you with a long service life.

It happens that the toilet flush cistern (its fittings) fails. I already wrote about how to change the fittings in the article Repairing the toilet. There is also a video with detailed instructions. Now let's talk about replacing the toilet barrel.Of course, you can replace the cistern together with the toilet, but is it rational? Replacing the toilet cistern is cheaper than buying the entire set. And if you change the tank yourself, then for your budget it will not be a significant waste at all. We are for you in this ...

Continuation of the article "How to remove the blockage" and not only. The toilet is one of the most important plumbing areas in your home. While toilets are solid and reliable components of a plumbing system, it is rare for a homeowner or apartment dweller to have a toilet bowl problem. A blockage is perhaps the most common toilet problem, but it's far from the only one. For example, the tank might make all sorts of strange noises, or the water might run continuously. And it is quite possible that some of the problems with the toilet can be created by an unscrupulous plumber, Uncle Vanya, to be invited more often. If…

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A private cottage, like other real estate objects, needs to be provided with a reliable and efficiently functioning sewerage system.

A large number of offers in stores often baffle customers. The specialists of the CeramicPlus online store helped to understand the nuances of choosing a bathroom faucet.

Without any statistics, it is reliably known that the most visited place in any apartment is the kitchen. At the same time, almost every visit to the kitchen is accompanied by the use of a mixer. Therefore, you need to choose this element carefully. You will have to spend time looking for a model that will not only fit well into the interior, but will also be convenient during long-term use. Next, we will consider the main parameters, knowing about which, you can significantly save not only money, but also nerves.

Today, no kitchen is complete without a water filtration system. Indeed, for any resident of a metropolis, clean water is not a natural given, but the result of numerous purifications from impurities. Many townspeople are even willing to buy bottled water. However, it is much more convenient to use water filtration systems.

Viva Lusso was the first of all European brands to launch a series of matt acrylic bathtubs for Russians called VelveX ™ (from the French velours - velvet). The name of the material fully reflects its essence - the surface is smooth, velvety, at any temperature of air or water it remains pleasantly warm. At the same time, the principle of exclusive LuciteTM acrylic casting remains unchanged, which makes all baths hypoallergenic and easy to clean, as well as UV resistance, which guarantees a pleasant shine of acrylic for many years.

It is convenient for private customers and suppliers to order building materials via the Internet.

Unfortunately, the massive development since Soviet times did not imply large areas for these premises. When carrying out major repairs of bathrooms, we very often have these small areas as initial data: 1, 2.2, 3 square meters. m. And the smaller the space, the more difficult it is to properly plan and coordinate our desires and with our capabilities.

The faucet is an important part of the kitchen and bathroom, on which our everyday comfort directly depends. To be convinced of this, it is enough to remember your feelings when the crane suddenly began to leak or even broke down. However, how not to be mistaken among the colossal variety of models, especially if you want to save money and time and choose a mixer yourself in the online store catalog? Let's go through all the parameters that you should consider when choosing a mixer step by step.

Often, a buyer, faced with the need to purchase high-quality engineering plumbing, has the feeling that he does not have enough information: what factors to be guided by, who to contact, according to what parameters to make a decision, who to trust. Among other retail chains in the city of St. Petersburg, ELSO EnergoDom stores are favorably distinguished by their location (today there are 10 retail outlets in different parts of the city), and by the qualifications of the personnel, and the assortment presented. Among the numerous items presented in ELSO EnergoDom stores, the products of the Swiss company Geberit deserve special attention. At the exhibition, the buyer will always find comprehensive information about the products of this factory, appreciate the worthy choice, the detailed presentation of the products of this brand, the versatility and effectiveness of the proposed solutions, as well as the competence of the sales staff in this product group - concealed plumbing systems.

Rice. 8.184. Shower corner - the simplest option for a shower cabin

Showers are the most economical option for guest rooms with private bathrooms in a large house with guest rooms. One of the simplest ways to organize a shower cabin without additional functions is a shower corner. The pallet is placed in a corner, and the walls of the cabin are installed where there are no bathroom walls (Fig. 8.184).

A water heater is an electrical appliance that may be needed due to the lack of a temporary or permanent central hot water supply. Turning off water for a month for preventive maintenance turns into endless heating of cans and buckets of water if there are four people in the family. In a country house, where they usually spend the whole summer and a couple of autumn months, it is very difficult without hot water. That is why the most rational way to solve this problem is to install a water heater.

Rice. 5.24. Removing the sewer pipeline from the house

The sewerage network of your own house consists of two parts: home and yard sewerage (Fig.5.24). Indoor sewer devices are described above. Separate objects on the site are connected to the yard sewer network (bathhouse, swimming pool and the outlet of the sewer pipeline from the house).

How to repair a sink when it is chipped or cracked? This defect can be eliminated with mastic. It is a white material that consists of two components: resin and hardener, which must be mixed in equal amounts. To eliminate chips and cracks, the surface of the sink is cleaned and degreased, the junction is treated with sandpaper, and then mastic is applied with a narrow spatula. In order not to hold the parts to be glued for several hours, they are fastened with tape or duct tape. After the junction is dry, the surface is polished with sandpaper and water.

At the place where the dishwasher is located, there may be:

• freestanding;

• built into a kitchen set with an open panel;

• fully built into a kitchen set (fig. 8.217);

• tabletop.

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There are floor-standing and wall-mounted urinals. In a floor-standing urinal, the outlet is located vertically, like in a toilet, with the same outlet. However, such urinals have not become widespread, and there is nowhere to install them, since in apartments the sewer bell that comes out of the floor is already occupied by the toilet bowl. If the plumbing is connected through elbows or splitters, the outlet is located either horizontally or obliquely.

The bathrooms have a special type of radiator that heats the air and is used to dry towels - a heated towel rail. It is heated by hot water that enters the heated towel rail from the riser. If in foreign countries heated towel rails are installed in the heating system, then in Russia - in the hot water supply system. In addition to the fact that the heated towel rail directly dries the towels, it is also a compensating loop for the water supply.

According to the method of circulation, radiator heating systems are divided into systems with natural and artificial circulation. The first ones work due to the difference in the temperature of the coolant, while the second one ensures circulation by means of a pump. Systems with natural circulation are extremely capricious, therefore they are used only for small rooms.

The malfunction of the tap becomes noticeable when it starts to leak or stops blocking the water completely, the water starts to drip or run in a thin stream. Before repairing the mixer, we shut off access to cold and hot water.
The main reason for the failure of double-lever mixers is damage to the gasket or any other part. With single-lever mixers, breakdowns are rare and are usually associated with the failure of the ceramic cartridge.

After choosing a washing machine model, you need to decide on its location. It is important to consider the following.

• Floor covering type... The behavior of the washing machine during operation depends on it. If the machine is not built-in, it is recommended to install it either on a concrete floor or on ceramic tiles (fig. 8.204). A machine installed on parquet, laminate, floorboard, linoleum will bounce and roll across the floor. The built-in machine can be installed on any surface.

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Wall-mounted toilets are attached to a special mounting frame (Fig. 8.101), which is mounted to the rough wall. The outlet of the toilet bowl is connected to a socket that should protrude from the wall. Then a toilet bowl and a cistern, if any, are attached to the frame with the special fastening fittings included in the kit. In the absence of a cistern, the toilet is connected directly to the water supply using plastic pipes or flexible pipes. The mounting frame can then be covered with plasterboard boards and tiled.

Rice. 4.55. Bonding PVC pipes

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are connected by gluing (Fig. 4.55). To glue the pipes, you will need pipe scissors, sandpaper, a cleaner (a primer that cleans and softens the plastic, improving glue penetration), glue, brushes or swabs to apply glue and clean the surface.

One of the most important stages in laying a water-heated floor is thermal insulation (Fig. 6.7), which significantly reduces heat loss. Thanks to a layer of special heat-insulating material laid on the finished screed, heat does not go into the ground or into the apartment below.

How to make a podium for a shower cabin with your own hands. Video. Photo. We have a designated place for a shower stall with an installed sewer drain. The height of the future podium is 230mm, this is due to the need for the correct slope of the sewer pipe connected to the drain ladder.

There are two main types of bidets: simple and upflow (picture above). Like toilets, both types of bidets are available with vertical, horizontal and oblique outlets. For this reason, when choosing the shape of the bidet, the position of the sewer socket must be taken into account. It should be remembered that if there is a main water supply, a mixer with ball valves is installed on the bidet, and not a single-lever mixer.