What a shower stall consists of: what are the cabins

In recent years, shower cabins have become very popular. Moreover, they are installed not only in apartments, but also in private houses. Before making the purchase and installation of a shower cabin with your own hands, you need to figure out what it consists of. Our material will help you not only make the right choice, but also act as a small installation guide.

What are the booths

Shower cabins are of two types:

• open;
• closed.

There are significant differences between them.

Open

The open booth consists of the following elements:

• pallet;
• vertical racks;
• guides for glass doors;
• the back wall - most often it is made in the form of a semicircle;
• a set of fixed side blocks;
• doors - there can be 2 swing doors or one sliding door.

Open cubicles are always installed in the corner of the bathroom. Therefore, they have a second name "angular".

Closed

A closed shower stall includes not only all of the above elements, but also several additional ones. These include:

• dome - this can include a special lamp for lighting the booth, ventilation, etc.;
• control panel - a set of additional nozzles and a control unit;
• steam generator;
• shower bar, watering can, hose, mirror, a set of handrails, some models can be equipped with a special seat.

Let's take a closer look at each element that makes up the shower room.

Pallet

This element always comes in a set already with a frame, additional fittings and a set of other elements. It is with him that the assembly of the soul begins. Some manufacturers can assemble a ready-made pallet, i.e. assembled and with a drain device. This saves time when assembling the booth.

Siphon

There are several types of siphons:

• for low and high pallets;
• universal siphon - it is suitable for absolutely any booth;
• semiautomatic device.

The main function that the siphon performs is to create a shutter. It prevents unpleasant odors from entering the house. After the siphon is installed, the hole in it is closed with a metal grill. In more modern models, a special Click-Clack system is built into it. When pressed lightly, the valve moves up and down as required.

Dome

On the front side, the dome is decorated with overlays and a lamp. A fan is installed on the outside. It performs the following functions:

• convection;
• distribution of warm air - more modern models have a "Turkish bath" function;
• airing the booth after the water has already been turned off.

A rain shower is installed in the center of the dome. To assemble it, use a union with a nut. The top shower can be mounted directly into the dome or through a panel with LEDs.

Walls of a shower stall

The walls can be made of various materials. Most often it is glass or plastic. All holes for attaching additional accessories are pre-cut by the manufacturer.

The following elements are most often attached to the back wall:

• mirror;
• shelves for soap, shampoos and other accessories;
• shower arm;
• a separate rod for installing a soap dish;
• handrail.

The back wall can be disassembled or already ready for installation. In most cases, it is presented in the shape of a semicircle and is equipped with:

• mixer;
• backlight;
• water hoses.

The hoses are made of reinforced PVC. This material is resistant to deformation and can withstand pressures up to 8 bar.

Booth glass

Glasses can be fixed or hinged or sliding. Silicone seals are used to securely fix the glasses. The fixed glass is fixed with a holder. After that, the glass doors are mounted:

• plastic seals;
• moldings;
• pen.

Rollers are mounted on swing or sliding doors. They ensure smooth and free movement of the doors.

Important! It is the rollers that most often fail among all the elements and parts of the shower stall. The causes of breakdowns can be different: from improper installation and mechanical wear to high water hardness.

For each specific model of the booth, it is necessary to select certain rollers. When choosing this element, pay attention to the following aspects:

• roller diameter;
• landing;
• appearance.

Reference. Some roller models have universal dimensions. This allows them to be installed in any shower stall from any manufacturer.

Center console - three main elements

The following elements are installed on the center console, which play a very important role in the performance of the shower:

Mixer

It is a prefabricated structure that is connected to the water supply pipe. It mixes cold and hot water together to create a comfortable shower environment. The hoses are connected to the mixer using threaded clamps. The design of the faucet must match the design of the handle and decorative trims.

Control Panel

It allows you to control all electronics. Connection is via a power supply. There are several types of dashboards in total:

• on buttons;
• sensory;
• with and without display;
• with LED backlit buttons;
• with control panel.

Hydromassage

The system nozzles are mounted around the entire perimeter of the console. They are installed at different heights so that the water can massage the whole body. The uppermost ones massage the shoulders and head, the central ones massage the back, etc.

The optimal arrangement of nozzles is 2 rows of 3-4 pieces. The nozzles themselves can be large, medium and large. They also differ in shape and type of jet. More recent models can be rotated for an added effect.

More expensive models are already equipped with a hydromassage function. Some variants are equipped with LED lighting. To ensure the effect of a Turkish bath, the booth is equipped with a steam generator. Budget models do not have this equipment, and many consumers purchase all the necessary equipment later.