11/27/2013

Taps : shower heads for the shower l Cose di Casa

(Translated from Italian) The fitting is an important element in the choice of shower. Here are a number of heads to suit all tastes.

Compose your shower is part of the pot, which is bound to the available space, then move on to the box, that is, at the end, following the shape of the first and the opening of which depends centimeters free in front and to the sides. Finally you choose the head: a wall with any rod or flexible or ceiling, which allows full freedom of movement in the cab. And if it is a replacement, attention to attacks and drains. The hand shower with flexible hose is the solution most classic: is fixed to the wall with the aid of the rod and is connected to the blender. The head instead is a single element that is applied and fixed to a wall or ceiling depending on the model. Sometimes the second type require a false ceiling, because it must be a technical compartment for housing the components. Most can operate with a water pressure ranging from 0.5 to 5 bar. There are 1 jet (rain), 2 jets (in addition there is the waterfall) and 3 jets (plus those rotating). By now, almost all the shower heads and hand showers feature a silicone coating nozzles that facilitate the removal of the accumulated limestone; and often the individual nozzles are fed independently of each other to ensure a uniform flow.

Finally, the columns are true multifunction devices for massage with water, with rainfall, widespread and concentrated jets and even side. For their operation it is necessary to check the flow charts provided by the manufacturer, comparing them with the values ​​of pressure and flow rate of the house. Multifunction panels and columns are electrically powered, usually 12 V. The mode of connection to the network is provided by the manufacturer, who is not responsible if the house plant does not conform to the norm; and the installer can not expect the user to their corresponding declaration of conformity. They have to observe the safety rules: the product must be fixed firmly connected to the ground.

To remember

The combination to reduce the use of water is given by the choice of a mixer with flow limiter and of special devices in shower heads and nozzles for mixing air and water. 

Because the shower is always a moment of pleasant relaxation you must be taken to a series of special. The right height for the rainfall is 200-210 cm from the shower tray. Any changes have to be reported to the installer during installation.

A mixing valve has a constant water temperature - even when it interrupts the flow - calibrating the flow in case of opening of other utilities. Make sure the chosen type is compatible with the water heater at home.

The column Ametis GRAFF integrates the ring-head a chromotherapy system led. Plus it's thermostat. 174 cm high, steel bent, there is depth 47.7 cm or 54.9 cm. 

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