Shower column with rain shower and mixer: complete relaxation at home

Without the possibility of full recuperation at home, life turns into a series of continuous problems and needs. In this regard, the importance of water cannot be overestimated. That is why a shower rack with a rain shower and a mixer has become such a popular type of sanitary ware. Hygiene, pleasant sensations and massage at the same time. What could be more effective for maintaining tone ?!

Shower column with rain shower and mixer combines elegance and practicality

The main types of shower racks with mixer and overhead shower

To a certain extent, a shower in the bathroom is an indispensable element that provides adequate hygienic conditions and a sufficient relaxing effect. Taking a bath and taking a shower are procedures that are largely different in their psychophysiological effect on the human body. Their mechanical components also differ.

Shower racks with mixer differ according to the place of installation: wall-mounted, corner and center

It is important that the water procedure in the bath can be contraindicated for the body due to the peculiarities of the physical condition. A shower is good for anyone. To make the use of it as comfortable as possible and have a significant positive impact, the industry produces several types of structures.

Shower racks with mixer differ according to the place of installation:

• wall-mounted;
• corner;
• central.

Depending on the mounting method:

• wall-mounted;
• outdoor;
• built-in wall or ceiling.

By the features of the functioning of the watering can:

• with stationary attachments;
• with removable.

There are shower racks: wall, floor, built-in or ceiling

Corner showers are recommended for small rooms.The central position (that is, in the middle of the room or offset to one side) is convenient for large rooms where there are bathtubs, and the shower unit is equipped separately and does not have a tray.

The most common are wall options. They are applicable both for shower cabins and boxes, and for open showers. The choice of mounting method is determined depending on the location of the shower racks. They can be installed on the floor or fixed to the wall.

Shower system with mixer and overhead shower: main components

The standard shower installation is a simple design. The main components include the following elements:

1. Rack. It is a long piece of pipe that is installed vertically. Has fasteners for fixing the watering can.
2. Watering can. This is a nozzle with a diffuser, with the help of which water is converted into a jet of one type or another.
3. Flexible hose. Through it, water is supplied from the system to the watering can.

The main components of the shower system are: a stand, a shower head and a flexible hose

The mixer is an obligatory element of the shower structure. It can be sold complete with the installation, or it can be purchased separately. The mixer provides on-off of the water flow, with its help the water temperature is regulated. The process can be carried out manually, more often by means of a lever switch (valves are sometimes used, but their use significantly complicates thermal control).

Modern shower racks with thermostats are popular, in which the set water temperature is automatically regulated and maintained throughout the entire duration of the water procedure. The thermostat is installed in the mixer, it reacts to any changes in both pressure and water temperature.

Helpful advice! A faucet with a thermostat not only makes showering more comfortable, but also ensures safety - it excludes the possibility of unwanted (and sometimes harmful) contact with cold or hot water.

Shower panels are distinguished by a special design. They are also equipped with a watering can, a hose, a mixer, but they have a completely different - rectangular and volumetric rack-panel, additionally equipped with nozzles for massage functions.

The mixer can be sold complete with the installation, or it can be purchased separately

The shower mixer with rain shower is characterized by a specific design of the shower head. More details about this type of plumbing will be discussed in the material of this article.

Design shower system with rain shower and mixer

Before you understand the technical intricacies of the "tropical rain" shower system, it is worth finding out what, in fact, are the features of this type of precipitation, the effects of which are recommended to be experienced almost daily. First of all, it is a downpour that falls suddenly and with the same intensity for a certain time. The water is warm and soft, leaving no puddles behind.

The shower head for the bathroom "tropical rain" has several nets, passing through which the water is divided into many densely spaced small drops. Down it falls in a continuous stream, simultaneously tangibly and softly affecting the body.

"Rain shower" is often called the functions of watering cans, which do not correspond to this method of water supply. The mandatory technical characteristics of this type of shower are:

1. Large sizes of nozzles. They provide the effect of a heavy rain.
2. Top location and the possibility of stationary mounting.
3. Height. Watering cans of such a shower should be installed at a height of 2 m or more above the floor or pallet level.

Large size watering can covers the whole body at once in warm tropical rain

The budget version of the rain shower watering cans are large-sized nozzles that, if desired, can be purchased separately and installed in place of the old version.There are many advantages to such a replacement, but it should be borne in mind that this watering can will be bulky as a manual one.

Material for making rain shower systems

The material for making a shower system is important for at least three reasons:

1. Functional qualities depend on its features.
2. The resource indicator is being formed.
3. Pricing is based on the material of the product and, as a result, on the manufacturing technology.

The following materials can be used for rain shower racks for showers and open structures:

1. Metal. These are mainly brass, copper, stainless steel. The products are durable, characterized by a long service life and a presentable appearance.
2. Metal-plastic. The elements are chrome-plated, which has a protective and decorative function. Less durable, but easy to maintain and have an affordable price.
3. Glass, stone. Typical for exclusive designs. Strong, durable, expensive.

Metal structures are the strongest and most durable, due to additional coatings the reliability of protection against rust increases

When choosing a faucet for a rain shower, you should pay attention to both the outer coating (it can be inexpensive and practical chrome plating or spraying from other metals to give the product a stylized appearance), and the quality of the internal elements: cartridges, fittings, gaskets. Ceramic cartridge is much more durable, alloyed brass fittings will last longer, silicone gaskets are more reliable and durable. The presence of silicone inserts in the construction of the shower head is also a good performance characteristic: they prevent the accumulation of limescale on the diffuser elements.

Advantages and disadvantages shower racks with rain shower with and without mixer

Shower structures can be sold with or without a mixer. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. They are associated with technical features, taste priorities, price difference.

Situations when there is a desire to replace the watering can, while simultaneously updating the flexible hose and holder, are quite common. In such cases, you should purchase a rain shower rack without a mixer. This solution has many advantages:

• ease of replacement;
• significant financial savings;
• increasing the level of aesthetics at the cost of little effort;
• functional update.

The main advantage is the simplicity and ease of use of the shower set

As disadvantages, it should be noted the need for careful selection of products in terms of matching the connecting elements of the purchased structures to the details of the mixer.

Helpful advice! When purchasing a shower installation without a mixer as an upgrade, it is worthwhile to diagnose the condition of the latter. Perhaps, soon the mixer will require repair or replacement. In such cases, the purchase of individual items is impractical.

A faucet with a rain shower is suitable for those situations when plumbing is installed for the first time or after a major renovation. The following positive points are undeniable here:

• technical compliance of all components of the structure eliminates the need for selection and eliminates the occurrence of problems during installation;
• external indicators (coating quality, design features) add additional aesthetics to the room.

Of the shortcomings in this case, it is worth highlighting only the lack of an opportunity to save money - and then only in those cases when an expensive product is purchased.

Shower racks with tropical rainfall eliminate irritability and fatigue, relieve pain and tension in muscles, stress

Shower rack Grohe: possible configuration, prices

The Groe shower racks have been at the forefront of the industry for several decades.Reliable German quality and a wide range of prices allow you to choose a shower system to your taste and in accordance with your financial capabilities. Watering cans with rain shower function are presented in a wide range.

Among the products of this manufacturer, you can find both complete sets, including a mixer, a stand, a stationary shower and a nozzle with a flexible hose, as well as options without mixers. Some models can also include an additional shelf, which makes the use of the shower structure much more comfortable.

Some Groe shower racks are equipped with one hand shower, which is removable and fixed in the upper position at a user-friendly level. Most shower structures have two nozzles - stationary and removable. The first is fixed in the extreme upper part of the rack, and it is she who is equipped with the "tropical rain" function. The second one is intended for manual use, is attached below and has a flexible hose.

Almost all mixers supplied by this manufacturer are thermostatic. The minimum price for a Grohe rain shower set without a mixer and with one nozzle is 2.5-3 thousand rubles. Complete sets, including two watering cans and a mixer, can cost an average of 20-50 thousand rubles. The price of exclusive stylized options sometimes reaches 100 thousand rubles.

Grohe shower racks are among the best in the world

Original panels and shower racks Gansgrohe

Hansgrohe products are often identified with Grohe products. There are certain reasons for this, since both companies are German, work in parallel, and produce high quality goods. However, fierce competition between them requires specific features of development. That is why the products are different.

And above all - design. Among the kits of this manufacturer, you can find an option for every taste. The classic Hansgroe shower racks with a removable round shower head are suitable for small bathrooms. They are purchased by users who prefer minimalism in a domestic environment.

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Options with two watering cans - stationary and manual - also differ in laconicism. The shape of the rain shower head for mid-range models is often round - in the form of a disc. Self-cleaning nozzles are used, that is, with the use of silicone inserts. Almost all shower sets in this category are made of brass, have an additional coating that protects the main elements and maintains the aesthetic appearance of the sanitary ware.

Shower panels with rain showers and a Hansgrohe mixer tap are in particular demand. Many options are distinguished by an interesting and convenient streamlined form of panels. They can be made of coated plastic or tempered glass. These options are equipped with nozzles. The stationary watering can is built into the upper protruding part of the structure.

The average service life of a Gansgrohe shower rack is about 10-12 years, which is quite a lot for modern sanitary ware

Helpful advice! Before purchasing a shower panel, it is worth evaluating the quality of the water or the possibility of installing purification devices. Hard water will significantly reduce and complicate use if it is not pre-conditioned before entering the shower system.

Original design of shower heads and shower racks Frap

Frap sanitary ware is a German product. However, most of the products that enter the domestic market are not manufactured in Germany, but in China. In terms of general operational characteristics, the product does not differ, but the price varies. The cheapening of Chinese goods is due to the simplification of certain manufacturing technologies, which affects the resource of plumbing.

Most of the shower sets are made of brass.Some are made of carbide metal, but most are chrome-plated brass.

Shower heads "tropical rain" are predominantly square or rectangular in shape and large with slightly rounded corners. Moreover, not only watering cans, but also racks, fasteners and faucets gravitate towards such geometry. In models with two watering cans (and these include almost all tropical rain systems), the hand watering can is similar to the stationary one, differing only in smaller dimensions.

Most Frap shower racks are made of chrome-plated brass

Some Frap shower designs have plastic nozzle inserts in a rather bright color that differs from the general tone of the metal body. Such a design solution gives originality to the design as a whole.

Among the shower sets of this manufacturer there are products of almost all price categories. A rain shower without a mixer and with one head made in China can be purchased for 2500 rubles. An analogue made in Germany will cost 4000 rubles. A construction with two watering cans and a mixer, made of stainless steel, can cost 5,000 rubles. A complete set of brass with bronze plating is available for purchase for 18,000 rubles. It should be noted that the goods of Chinese and German production Frap differ in price by 25-40%.

High-quality Czech plumbing: shower racks Lemark

The products of the Czech company Lemark are worthy of competition for German sanitary ware. This is high European quality and interesting design. We can say with confidence that the product of this manufacturer will not disappoint with functionality and will surprise you with a reasonable price.

The majority of the rain shower racks are made of brass. The products are chrome-plated, the quality of the coating is so durable that the abrasive parts of the sponges and microfiber cloths, even with prolonged and intensive use, do not leave marks on them.

Czech plumbing Lemark is of excellent quality and reasonable price

The product line usually consists of shower sets and accessories. The set includes a stand, two watering cans (fixed and removable), a hose, a switch and, in almost all models, a shelf for a soap dish or other detergents.

The bathtub mixer with rain shower is easy to purchase separately.

Helpful advice! For Lemark shower sets, it is better to select a mixer from the same manufacturer. This will simplify the installation process and avoid differences in the appearance of the coating.

Lemark mixers deserve special attention. The main advantages of this type of Czech plumbing include:

• compact size;
• the presence of convenient switches;
• durable joysticks;
• ceramic cartridges;
• availability of price.

Brass Lemark Rain Shower Heads

A wide range of shower accessories is available in specialized stores. These are "tropical" watering cans, the minimum diameter of which is 200 mm, hand-held nozzles of various shapes and sizes. By the way, it is easy to choose a set of watering cans, which significantly affects the interior of the bathroom.

Premium plumbing: shower racks Gappo

This type of plumbing made in Germany by Gappo can be classified as luxury. Belonging to this category is ensured primarily by the high quality of the material and design features that make the products original and modern.

Shower racks with overhead shower are distinguished by the following quality indicators:

• all elements are made on German equipment using the most advanced technologies;
• the coating resists even significant mechanical stress;
• anti-corrosion alloy ensures durability of operation;
• use of Spanish Hens and Sedal cartridges in mixers significantly increases resource.Manufacturers guarantee 500,000 trouble-free openings, but this is far from the limit of use;
• originality of design solutions.

Gappo shower racks have high quality materials and unusual design features

Among the shower sets, there are many models with built-in communications in the wall, where only the attachments for the watering cans, the hand-held nozzle hose and the switch are visible. Watering cans differ in a variety of shapes. The metal braiding of the flexible hose may not have a standard chrome finish, but bronze or imitate gold - in unison with the general style solution.

Most of the Gappo shower sets are above average. A brass wall kit with a mixer will cost 30-50 thousand rubles. The price of more original designs is from 65 thousand rubles.

Time-tested classic: shower racks Bravat Opal

Bravat brand shower racks of the Opal series are positioned by the selling companies as German. Brass or stainless steel is used as a material for manufacturing. The products are characterized by a durable coating. The design of the main part of the models tends to the classic. Rain shower heads can be round or square. Their dimensions are also standard - 200 mm. Manual nozzles are often round. The hose length is 1500 mm.

Bravat shower column faucets, single lever (joystick), with ceramic cartridges. The designs are generally laconic, suitable for both small and large rooms. The top shower head is swivel, many faucets have a spout, which allows you to install the counter above the bath. The hand shower holder can be attached to the stand at the desired height.

Bravat Opal rain shower heads available in round or square shapes

The information that the manufacturer gives a 2-year warranty for the products casts doubt on the authenticity of German production.

Helpful advice! If you want to purchase a Bravat Opal shower system made in Germany, you should contact a specialized store and get additional confirmation of the place of production on the product barcode.

There are not so many shower panels with Bravat rain shower - only a few models. Reviews in social networks about them are almost all positive. The stand-panel has a rectangular shape and rather large dimensions. The rain shower is equipped with lighting, nozzles can be from 2 to 6. The most popular options are with a rectangular top shower, the dimensions of which reach 80 cm².

Shower racks WasserKraft: design features, prices

WasserKraft shower racks truly confirm the high German quality, which manifests itself in everything, starting with the design. Having carefully examined the products, it is difficult not to notice the stylistic uniformity: a round top watering can is attached to a rounded-curved grip, a square one - to a rod with a retractable part connected at a strict right angle.

Options for WasserKraft shower racks with a mixer will cost about 13-28 thousand rubles

Shower column faucets follow the overall design features. You can purchase a shower set without a mixer, picking it up separately. All sizes, mounting method are compatible with any type of rack. The top shower head can be swivel or fixed. All models have a mobile hand attachment. The perfect complement to the shower design is the wire basket attached to the main rack. Soap and other detergents placed in it will not fall, the water will drain easily and items will dry quickly.

The manufacturer offers original, but affordable options. For example, a WasserKraft A041 bronze shower rack can be purchased for only 15 thousand rubles. This model is appropriate to install in a room decorated in a retro style, where there is already a bathtub. The shower column is equipped only with a stationary tropical rain shower head.

A brass shower set with chrome plating without a mixer can be bought for 7-11 thousand rubles. Similar options with a mixer will cost 13-28 thousand rubles. The price difference is based on the number of spray modes, the size of the watering cans, the possible mixer positions, the presence or absence of thermostats, etc.

Helpful advice! Before purchasing an exclusive design shower system, you need to be sure that the thickness of the wall will allow you to hide the necessary communications in it.

The shower head head can be swivel or fixed

Original design and decent quality of panels and shower racks Timo

Finnish plumbing is the ultimate dream of the Soviet era. Today, many companies produce no less high-quality equipment, but Timo is also trying to maintain its position. The main body of the shower enclosure is made of coated brass. Moreover, the chrome layer can have several shades - from a cold white sheen to a gray matte shade. This variety greatly expands the choice, allowing you to purchase a system that complements, and possibly creates the basis of the bathroom interior.

Rain shower heads can be round, oval, square or rectangular. It should be noted that here Finnish designers adhere to style uniformity: in the sets, the stationary and removable watering cans have the same appearance. This detail greatly enhances the presentable appearance of the shower structure.

Many Finnish-made Timo shower sets do not have racks. The structural elements are attached directly to the wall with special holders. Such options are suitable for small bathrooms, since neither visually nor in fact take up much space.

Such shower panels with hydromassage and rain shower do not differ in a special variety. The main positive characteristics of this type of plumbing should be highlighted:

• compact size;

The majority of Timo showers are made of coated brass

• a large number of nozzles (6–8);
• the presence of water purification filters;
• ease of use.

The products of the Finnish company Timo can be attributed to the middle price segment.

Cezares products: shower racks at an affordable price without losing quality

The birthplace of the Cezares brand is northern Italy. This region has long been famous for the production of high-quality ceramics and sanitary ware. Today, the company's branches are located in many European countries, therefore, products from Hungary, Belgium, Poland, etc. can come to the domestic market.

Shower structures are standard equipment: stand, watering cans, hose, mixer. The company also offers a wide range of shower counters without mixers. They are made of lightweight alloys, so such a product can be purchased for 800-1000 rubles. Despite the low cost, the manufacturer gives a 5-year warranty, which confirms the high quality of the sanitary ware.

Many shower column models feature a steep top curve to which a stationary rain shower head is attached. Such products seem to be original, compact, laconic. As a coating for inexpensive models, you can find not only chrome, but also bronze, white gloss. The price for such products is only 200-300 rubles higher.

Cezares shower racks are made of lightweight alloys, so such products can be purchased for 800-1000 rubles

Shower racks with rainshowers with mixer offer a wide range of designs. Watering cans most often have a round shape, the type of fasteners, the design of faucets can be attributed to decorative minimalism. The surface of the individual models is reminiscent of the shine of Cwarovski stones. There are Cezares shower racks and black options.

All of the above models of shower sets can be purchased for no more than 3,000 rubles.Availability with good quality is one of the main advantages of the sanitary ware of this company.

Helpful advice! You can determine the country of origin of Cezares products by the length of the warranty period. For kits made in Italy it reaches 5 years, for those made in other countries - 3 years.

Shower mixer with rain shower: matching the interior

The bathroom has long become a room, the design of which has no less requirements than, for example, a living room or bedroom. In this regard, manufacturers strive to constantly update the appearance of products. New forms of watering cans, color variety of coatings, interesting panel options become a real decoration of the premises.

It is advisable to select a shower mixer with a rain shower according to the overall style of the bathroom

At the same time, a sense of proportion, harmony, and compliance with style are no less important. The tips below are designed to help you avoid mistakes when creating your bathroom interior:

1. The white shower column is appropriate for bathrooms decorated in light colors. The contrasting combination with the walls enhances the technicality of the equipment, which negatively affects the feeling of comfort.
2. In small bathrooms, it is worth using discreet design plumbing. Do not focus on individual elements.
3. A bulky shower structure requires more room height than floor space.
4. The black shower column will organically fit into the design of a spacious room.
5. Bronze and gilded structures should only be installed in appropriate style rooms. In a standard bathroom, they will not only be out of place, but also completely lose their charm.

Diy shower rack installation sequence

A rain shower bath is the dream of many. The small size of the room will not interfere with the fulfillment of desire. If the parameters of the room are so modest that neither a bathtub nor a cabin can fit, you can purchase a rack with a rain shower head and install it yourself by properly organizing the water drain. Each kit comes with instructions. Strictly following its content, you can make the installation yourself within 1-1.5 hours.

You can install a shower rack with your own hands, you do not have to pay for a simple installation to a professional plumber

Installation is performed as follows. Installation begins with a mixer. The pipes for hot and cold water must be at the same level, otherwise the rack will be installed crookedly. The correct position of the mixer itself is ensured by the bar that comes with the shower set. The mixer is connected using corners that are attached to the bar with screws. Further, the mixer is connected to the pipes by means of threaded parts. A sealing winding is required for the thread.

Important! It is necessary to wind up in the direction of twisting. Otherwise, the tape (or tow) will flake off and fall out.

The height of the mixer in the shower stall or in an open shower should be 120 cm from the level of the tray, floor, etc. Then the stand is installed. The level of its fixation is determined depending on the physical characteristics of users: 20 cm is added to the height of the tallest family member.

The fixing should be to a fully formed wall with dowels. It is better to make holes in the wall with a diamond tipped drill: this will prevent unwanted cracking of the tiles. The rack should be fixed to the wall mounts with stainless steel screws so that no traces of corrosion appear.

In some stores, the equipment is sold already assembled, and it remains only to fix the product and connect it to the pipeline

Then the holder for the removable nozzle is fixed.The external simplicity of installing this element is deceiving: it must be tightened so that the watering can can move along the rack, but does not slide down on its own.

At the end of the installation work, check the rigidity of the structure and eliminate possible leaks.

Shower column with rain shower and mixer: care rules

Keeping your bathroom clean is not an easy task. Even after short-term use, drip marks and light plaque remain. The reason lies in the use of detergents and the peculiarities of the composition of the water. Systematic maintenance will allow not only to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the room, but also to significantly extend the service life of individual plumbing elements. You can take care of your rain shower rack as follows:

1. After each shower, rinse the counter with high-pressure hot water.
2. Weekly (and with infrequent use - after two weeks) rinse the nozzles with a medium-hard bristle brush.
3. In the same way, remove traces of limescale from the joints of the shower structure, from the metal braid of the flexible hose.
4. If the structure is chrome-plated, you can use vinegar water to clean up the resulting lime deposits. The plastic elements of the watering cans should be completely immersed in vinegar for a while (20-40 minutes). After such cleaning, all elements must be thoroughly rinsed with warm water.
5. Products made of brass, bronze dusting should not be treated with vinegar. Better to purchase special cleaning products. From the home cleaning arsenal, you can use baking soda, table salt.

In order for the watering can to function normally, and the stand and mixer retain an attractive appearance, you must follow the basic rules for caring for them.

A rain shower will be a unique way to recuperate after a hard day at work. But only if the system is correctly selected and installed. Proper care will ensure that water flows freely through the numerous nozzles, and it will fall down in a continuous drip stream, giving a pleasant feeling of freshness.