Rain shower installation. Shape, material and dimensions of watering cans
A shower with an exotic name "tropical rain" has a healing effect and is actively used in sanatoriums and rest homes. A special watering can provides a shower of water, drops of which massage the body, causing a feeling of relaxation and calm.
Sanitary equipment « tropical rain» refers to the group of upper showers. Thanks to the variety of models of watering cans, you can create your own "paradise" for taking water procedures.
Distinctive feature The soul of "Tropical Rain" is that the water supply is carried out through a special system that distributes the flow over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe grate, the dimensions of which can be very significant. The shape and design of watering cans can be very different. There are models with a water pressure control system, which, depending on the settings, can have both a relaxing and invigorating effect.
Popular watering cans with LED backlight, the color of which changes depending on the flow temperature. Such systems enhance the therapeutic effect, since any shade of color has its effect on the human psyche. simple system control settings allows you to get the desired result.
The model range of watering cans is constantly updated. One of the novelties is a shower complex equipped with a system for supplying fragrances with the smell of tropical plants.
Some models have a random head selection option. Therefore, being in the shower gives a feeling of unpredictability inherent in real rains.
Shape, material and dimensions of watering cans
Shower heads "Tropical rain" can be round, oval, square, rectangular. For small shower rooms, both large and miniature are suitable. The choice depends on what effect you want to receive from water procedures. When using large watering cans, the feeling of a tropical downpour is more realistic.
Watering cans "Tropical rain" can be steel, chrome-plated, brass, nickel-plated. When choosing a model, you need to understand that the main thing in the shower system is the mixer and accessories for water supply. The "Tropical Rain" watering can be installed on any system.
Premium segment models have maximum amount options. Among them are aeration technology (air supply), remote control, multi-colored lighting, protection against mineral deposits, a system of adjustable and multidirectional water flow. Such shower complexes are the most expensive.
Shower head Lumière - Quadro
The aeration system allows you to break up streams of water into drops, which is especially appreciated in the Tropical Rain watering cans. The principle of its (system) operation is based on the use of a hydraulic turbine on point bearings. In its center there is a hole through which air is taken. The blades of a hydroturbine, rotating, mix water and air, as a result of which droplets are formed. Adjusting the rotation mode allows you to get drops of large and small sizes.
Watering cans "Tropical rain" can be installed in both built-in and wall-mounted shower systems. Mounting method can be wall or ceiling. Models of the second type are called "overhead shower".
shower head tropical rain
Rules for choosing and purchasing a watering can "Tropical rain"
The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a "Tropical Rain" watering can is its size (for round models - diameter).
If the equipment includes a glass or plastic cover, it must be inspected for chips and cracks. All models of shades have a recess in the central part, in which a watering can should be installed. Therefore, the diameters of the recess in the ceiling and the watering can must match.
You need to check the availability of accessories. All Tropical Rain watering cans come with a special sleeve that is screwed to the inlet located on the back of the watering can. This sleeve is the transitional link between the shower roof and the showerhead. The sleeve is attracted to the shower system (its counterpart with a hose) with a nut. It is also included in the package of any models.
If the model has a backlight, in addition to connecting to the water supply system, they connect to the mains through a transformer unit.
Installation of a watering can "Tropical rain"
Watering can "Tropical rain" can be installed:
- on a hanging shower column;
- on the panel in the shower cabin;
- on a flexible hose that is connected to the mixer (hand shower);
- on the built-in shower system (stationary mount).
Depending on the model chosen, there are two ways to install Tropical Rain systems.
- Overhead or overhead shower (embedded systems).
- Wall-mounted shower (column shower, shower panel, connection to a faucet).
Installation of a watering can "Tropical rain" does not cause difficulties. The main task is the installation of a shower system. For built-in models, pipes must be laid in the walls and ceiling. Mounted models do not require such labor-intensive and expensive work and can have an adjustable boom height.
Depending on the model of the shower system chosen, Tropical rain shower heads can be fixed permanently or on a removable hose. Experts recommend using both methods, as this allows you to use the shower system as efficiently as possible.
All models of watering cans of this type are equipped with movable brackets that allow you to tilt the metal perforated disc in any direction. Below the bracket, in the depth of the watering can, there is a coarse water filter. The complete set of any models includes an adapter tube and a bushing, a decorative ring.
Installation of the Tropical Rain watering can is simple and straightforward. Any owner will cope with this task.
Installation steps for the shower head "Tropical rain"
How to make piping for the system " rain shower»
Step 1. The sleeve supplied with the showerhead is screwed into the outlet of the shower system (on the ceiling or in the wall). First, a decorative ring is put on the sleeve, which will hide the attachment point and make it aesthetically attractive.
Step 2 An adapter tube (bracket) is screwed to the installed bushing.
Innovations in the sanitary ware industry now allow you to get closer to the tropics right in your bathroom, because with the help of a special shower system you can create an imitation of tropical rain. Such a shower is called a tropical shower for its resemblance to a tropical shower. It is not only original and beautiful, but also has a therapeutic effect, since water splashes in such a shower relax the body and help relieve stress.
If earlier this type of shower could only be seen in a sanatorium, public pool or spa center, now tropical showers are also installed in country houses, and in urban apartments.
Types of shower systems
The rain shower is presented in several manufacturing options.
Panel
The shower panel is suitable for both the bathtub and the shower cabin (the panel is used more often with it). The panel is quite easy to install, thereby expanding the functionality of your bath or cubicle. According to its placement, a rain shower can be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted by installing a shower panel.
The advantage of the device is the combination of a mixer and a watering can in one body. Also in such shower panels, jets for hydromassage are often additionally installed. Many panel models have additional functions - backlight, radio, thermostat and others.
The downside is the cost, as this is the most expensive option for a rain shower.
Rack
The shower rack is optimal in terms of cost and functionality.
The rack is universal, therefore it is combined with both a shower cabin and a bathtub. It is a wall-mounted bar to which a watering can is attached (it differs from the usual one in its size).
Water can be supplied to the watering can either by a stationary pipe in the rack design or by a flexible hose.
Rain shower faucet
It differs from a standard mixer in a larger watering can (its diameter can be up to 250 mm).
Note that this option will not be able to provide you with a full-fledged rain shower due to the smaller width of the water stream (it does not cover the entire body). As in the version with a stand, a flexible hose or a stationary pipe can be connected to the mixer.
Watering can
With the help of a shower head, a conventional faucet can be made to look like a rain shower. This is the most cheap option, since you can buy a watering can and attach an existing mixer to the hose, but it only remotely resembles a real rain shower.
Peculiarities
This type of shower, like a tropical one, is referred to as an overhead shower, since water jets often fall on the body from above, and thanks to drip system they are represented not by a stream of water, but by soft drops.
A distinctive feature of rain shower fixtures is a large watering can, equipped with a special system that supplies water and distributes it. Drops fall from a height of about 2 meters and create the effect of being under a warm downpour.
The geometric shape of the watering can is different. Almost all modern rain showers have special lighting. Many shower models are also equipped with a control panel that allows you to change the nature of the shower from light rain to heavy rain.
Benefit
Since this type of soul has a positive effect on the psychological state (relaxes, reduces stress reactions, removes anxiety), it is also called the soul of positive emotions.
Thanks to the additional aeration of the water inside the faucet, such a shower has a hydromassage effect. As a result, such a shower improves peripheral blood circulation, relieves muscle tension, invigorates and improves mood. Due to the soft hydromassage, the skin after such a shower becomes elastic and toned. A separate positive effect is noted from the influence of lighting in a tropical shower.
Manufacturers
Big choice embedded systems with different shapes of watering cans offers English company Otler. Models of showers from this manufacturer differ in the number of nozzles, the type of watering can, the backlight, and the material of manufacture. For a standard steel, glass or chrome system, you need to pay up to 50 thousand rubles, and structures with additional options(unusual design, regulation of the irrigation regime, touch control) are more expensive.
The most popular manufacturer of rain shower stands is the German company Hansgrohe. Its products differ in the size and shape of watering cans. Metal racks can be bought for 20,000 rubles, and systems with a thermostat made of brass - for 70 thousand rubles.
Panels for rain showers are also manufactured by Novellini. Their price is 60,000-150,000 rubles and is determined by the size, material of manufacture and equipment of the device. The most available are acrylic and aluminum shower panels. High-tech panels are the most expensive, complemented by LED lighting, a seat, mirror inserts, a thermostat and a footrest.
Note that a high-quality rain shower is considered expensive plumbing equipment. If you saw an inexpensive option from a little-known company, then you risk acquiring only a semblance of a rain shower. You will be sold a larger regular shower head that delivers water in the usual way (in jets without mixing with air), and therefore the rain effect will not work.
In the interior of the bathroom
Ceiling rain shower will decorate the room and can serve as an addition beautiful interior bathroom. If an ordinary shower can act as an inappropriate detail in the interior, then a tropical one, on the contrary, will become a stylish “highlight” of the room.
It is preferable to install a shower system in a large bathroom. If the bathroom is small, it is worth stopping at such a rain shower design as a shower rack. Choose the shape of the watering can according to the style - a round one is more suitable for a classic interior, and a rectangular one fits perfectly into a modern or high-tech bathroom.
The backlight can be chosen as a harmonious addition to the texture and color of the walls, or as a contrast to the decoration of the room. Thanks to the play of light, the design of the bathtub can be transformed and become memorable.
Backlight
Its presence allows you to get from the rain shower not only physical benefits, but also aesthetic pleasure. The backlight of such a shower is a panel-mounted LEDs. Since it is not connected to the electrical network, it is completely safe. The backlight is turned on under the influence of water pressure in the shower. 
Note that the presence of illumination is not just a decor, but can serve as a means of chromotherapy. Taking a shower with red lighting, you will increase your tone, become more cheerful and energetic. Water procedures in green light will relax and help streamline thoughts. Standing under a shower with blue lighting, you will feel peace and forget about acute problems. Taking a shower that glows yellow can boost your immune system and activate your brain. Rain shower with pink and orange lighting will help you fight stress and improve your health.
Self installation
Having learned about the benefits of a rain shower and seeing rather expensive offers from well-known manufacturers of plumbing fixtures, the thought may appear - is it possible to make such a shower on your own? Well, if you prepare well and think everything through. To make a rain shower with your own hands at home, you need to buy a mixer, a watering can and pipes. Installation can be carried out openly, but the best choice there will be a hidden installation.
You should start implementing the idea of installing a rain shower house during repairs, since you will have to make strobes in the walls. In the center of the strobe system, you need to create a recess for the mixer. 4 strobes should be connected to it - two will have pipes supplying water to the mixer, one will have a pipe through which water will enter the bath, and one will have a pipe for supplying water to the watering can.
Having installed the necessary pipes in the strobes (it is better to use pipes made of polypropylene or copper for flush mounting), then a watering can and a lever that controls the mixer are mounted. Then you can continue repair work in the bathroom, finally installing a shower cubicle (open) or a bathtub with a curtain in place of the rain shower.
In such a shower, due to aeration, the flow is divided into many small drops saturated with air bubbles, the direction of falling of which is usually strictly vertical.
You can talk for a long time about the attractiveness of a stationary ceiling shower, but it is much easier to feel the comfort and anti-stress effect of using it at least once. If the choice fell to the side tropical watering can- let's deal with the intricacies of installation and rough plumbing for its correct connection.
What is the essence of the tropical soul
Unlike a simple shower head that emits thin continuous streams of water, a rain shower works differently. Due to the special design, water is mixed with air and immediately thrown out. Due to aeration, the flow is divided into many small droplets saturated with air bubbles, the direction of falling of which is usually strictly vertical.
Do not confuse multi-mode watering cans and headsets with a rain shower. Despite the similar effect, there are a number of significant differences. First of all, the difference in size catches the eye: the tropical watering can is much larger than the combined one, it creates a dense curtain of drops that practically do not dissipate. The width of such a rain column can reach half a meter, and sometimes more. It is also impossible not to notice that most of the "zakos" under the rain shower do not have aeration, and this is a very significant comfort factor.
Another characteristic feature is the relatively low water consumption. Despite the fact that the watering can covers a really large area, the flow is represented by small drops, the density of which is reduced due to air bubbles. It turns out that almost the entire body is in contact with a dispersed suspension of water in the air, but the flow is smaller than that of a standard watering can with a similar scattering area and flow density.
The subtleties of arranging a shower cabin
But let's focus on installation nuances. The installation of a rain shower should be planned in advance, along the way providing the necessary shape and size of the shower compartment. Here, a major pitfall lies in the fact that a connecting pipe of a sufficiently large length runs between the mixer and the shower. Because of this, the temperature setting, even with a thermostat, occurs with a significant delay, respectively, you almost always have to step aside from too hot or cold “rain”.
In the simplest version, a tropical watering can be part of an external installation - a rack with a mixer, which has an internal channel for supplying water to the watering can. However, this method of installation requires even more space inside the shower cabin, because the installation already requires an additional indent from the wall. An alternative installation method involves laying the connecting channel hidden under the finish, respectively, it is necessary to foresee the strobes or the corresponding gap values when finishing the shower with false walls.
It should be noted that there is no point in using flush mounting if, in the end, connection fittings will not be completely hidden behind decorative overlays of fine plumbing. Therefore, it is important to ensure the correct protrusion of the fittings for attaching the faucet and the shower head itself. Ideally, if the shower installation kit is purchased in advance: in this way, the required nominal clearance of pipes, the diameter of threaded connections and other conditions necessary for correct installation will be reliably known.
Laying communications
The connection of a tropical watering can for concealed installation is carried out through a recessed mixer, for example, Hansgrohe iBox or any of its analogues. Under it, the arrangement of a niche or cavity of a false wall with a depth of about 35–50 mm is required. This type of faucet is ideal for installation in the bathroom: in addition to the main outlet for a tropical shower head, it has an additional outlet to which you can connect a regular shower head or bath spout. The need for an additional outlet is quite understandable, because it is impossible to wash a certain part of the body or clean the shower without an additional watering can.
The water supply to the mixer is usually performed from below and from one of the sides. With hidden installation, the most preferred option for the plumbing system will be polypropylene pipes on press fittings as the most durable. Hot and cold supply pipes go to the mixer niche from below, then one of the pipes is turned for lateral connection. On the other, free side of the mixer, another tube is laid, connecting an additional outlet to a wall-mounted pipe for connecting a shower hose.
In the open-mounted version, the tropical rain set has a standard connection with a nozzle center distance of 150 mm. Such an installation is connected as the most common mixer and at the same time has additional attachment points to the wall. Very often, an open-mounted connecting rod (gander) is specially hidden in the wall instead of a draft-type connecting tube. This is explained by the high rigidity of the installation and the ability to carry out installation without an additional fastening system and numerous threaded connections. Normal water pipe the mixer and the watering can are connected if the latter is installed on a threaded outlet fixed to the ceiling.
Installing a concealed faucet
The so-called "ibox" has a cross connection scheme. The internal mechanism can be rotated in any way to change the assignment of the nozzles. As a rule, water is supplied from below and from one of the sides, an additional outlet is connected from the reverse side, and a tropical watering can itself is connected from above.
The body of the mixer is a cylindrical glass, which is attached to the wall with four adjusting pins. To simplify the exit to the final wall finishing plane, high-quality plumbing has a flip ring on the outside of the body, which serves as a back stop for false wall cladding. Ultimately, the skin and trim layer is tightly clamped between this ring and the faceplate. If the mixer is walled up in a main wall, the ring is removed.
The connection of the mixer is carried out on threaded fittings, which are packed with an anaerobic sealant. The connection diameter is usually 1/2", respectively, there is no obvious need to use a pipeline with a wider nominal bore. After connecting the mixer, it is finally adjusted with studs to bring the front wall into the finishing plane, then the false wall is bricked up or sheathed. In the latter case, the remaining gap between the body and the casing is densely filled with sanitary silicone, then a waterproofing cuff sits on the sealant around the protruding sides.
The installation is completed after tiling the shower. Details of the internal mechanism are closed by a patch panel, which many manufacturers have up to a dozen variations in appearance and ergonomics of the controls. Protection of the interior of the mixer from water ingress is provided by one or more contours of gland seals or gaskets along the contour of the panel. The panel itself is attached by twisting the decorative sleeves of the handles or using hidden clips.
Installation and connection of the watering can
The final part of the installation is the installation of the watering can itself. The least problematic is the installation on a bar coming out of the wall. It is enough just to put a sealing gasket into the threaded connection and wind the watering can itself. After tightening threaded connection the watering can is positioned for its correct orientation (especially important for square watering cans) and horizontal position. Both tasks are solved by an adapter with a ball joint.
Mounting the watering can to the ceiling threaded outlet is somewhat more difficult due to the limited space. In part, this problem can be solved by a decorative insert that acts as an extension cord. Its installation is not always possible, in some cases the ceiling height acts as a limitation, although an extension cable even 20–30 mm long will greatly facilitate installation.
Operating parameters of the water supply system
A rain shower is not suitable for every plumbing system. The first and most important criterion is the operating pressure of the system: for correct operation both upper and lower limits are limited. At different models shower specific values may vary slightly, but the average is approximately 3 to 4.5 atmospheres.
You can solve the problem of overpressure with the help of water reducers. For apartments with supply hot water you will need two of them - for each riser for the mixer to work correctly. The lack of pressure is more difficult to eliminate, while at low pressure aeration may not occur at all. Pressurization can be done with a low-noise water pump with a soft start system or with an individual water supply controller.
In addition to the noise from the operation of the pump itself, pressure shocks during start and stop can be a significant hindrance, so you will have to take care of the correct setting of the pressure switch and supplementing the system with a hydraulic accumulator of the appropriate volume - 5–7 times the displacement of the entire plumbing. Also, installation will help get rid of water hammer. check valves at the entrance and exit pumping unit. published
The bathroom rain shower with faucet creates a unique room design with high functionality considering the conventional system. Choosing the right option is not so easy - the range of systems is huge. The article will help you understand the variety of products and decide on the type of system required.
In today's article we discuss:
- what is a rain shower, its advantages and disadvantages;
- tips for arranging the bathroom and shower room;
- features of the choice of a shower cabin;
- installation methods, list best models and manufacturers.
What is a rain shower
A rain shower is a design with a wide vertical watering, similar to tropical downpour . The effect is achieved due to the large diameter of the atomizer and the vertical (diagonal) installation.
An important feature is the impossibility of removing the main sprayer - the shower is installed as a static one, with little adjustment.
Such shower systems do not need adjustment - the water coverage area starts from 300 mm in diameter, which allows you to completely cover a person. With wide systems, such a distance to the watering can interferes, but does not help to wash - a large flow of water goes beyond the cabin and fills the entire bathroom.
Advantages and disadvantages
The rain shower differs from the usual in terms of installation and use. Therefore, we recommend that you take such a step not thoughtlessly paying tribute to fashion, but consciously.
To noticeable pluses reviews include:
- wide spray area;
- freedom of hands while taking a shower;
- exotic look.
The design has the largest water spray area, so you can wash under a strong, uninterrupted flow.
The shower does not need to be held or directed, hands are completely free. The difference with a regular rack is that the flow is directed vertically or with a slight diagonal slope.
The product allows you to create a unique appearance bathroom. A rain shower is not the most common option in our country, so you can easily surprise guests.
Minuses solutions:
- technical requirements for the premises;
- the need to use additional mixers;
- installation difficulties.
The ceiling or wall acts as a mount. Designs often require a low ceiling. A wide shower requires a lot of space to protect the walls from splashes and mold.
Shower column with rain shower and faucet have differences in technical parameters. One tropical faucet cannot be used - additional shower racks are required. The wiring is recognized as difficult during the installation process - it is necessary to create a complex system of pipes, having prepared a place at the stage of laying the wall. The system built into the ceiling looks stylish and minimalist.
How to equip a shower room to take a full shower?
Since installing only a tropical faucet is not a complete solution for a shower room, there is 4 ways to create a shower room with the possibility of comprehensive use:
- install the structure over the bath;
- make a stand;
- attach in the form of a watering can;
- use a separate mixer.
Rain shower for bathroom with faucet
A rain shower for a bathroom with a mixer is either designed in advance or after, on the finished floor.
Additionally, in modern models, water holes are added not only from one point, but also at several levels. Depending on the model, the installation of the hose takes place under the wall covering or surface. The adjustment is usually located next to the faucet spout and is carried out by adjusting the cold and hot water and switching to the shower supply.
The solution is suitable for various bathrooms, in case the hose runs superficially. Depending on the model, it is easy to find wall and ceiling options. The first option is preferable, as it saves height and water.
Shower column with rain shower and faucet
The shower head with rain shower and faucet is different from the bath option and does not have an outlet for normal water flow. The design looks like a regular stand with a wide static watering can or with an addition in the form of a hand watering can.
Metal sets from popular manufacturers are ideal for a modern bathroom The solution is installed in shower cabins or in self-made showers. There are hydromassage functions, lighting. Additionally, they produce a design with a thermostat to maintain a comfortable water temperature.
Shower Heads
Separately, we single out tropical faucets with an extra shower head. They can be installed both in ordinary showers and in the bath. Minus the model - the need to hide the hose of a tropical watering can.
The main one is the shower head. Tropical rain is used as a nice addition, making the bath both functional and stylish. For some models, it is possible to install a simple top watering can. It is used not only for washing, but also for bathing a child or dog after a walk in rainy weather.
Separate mixer
Not the most elegant, but simple is the installation of a mixer. Most often practiced for baths - in addition to the shower, a conventional mixer is required to fill with water. The solution is installed on common pipes or supplied separately.
Video: design features
What to look for when choosing a shower system
Shower racks with rain showers with bath faucet are available from all major hardware and specialty stores. When buying, look at:
- product dimensions;
- manufacturer;
- availability of additional functions;
- manufacturing material.
Dimensions
The size refers to both the dimensions of the shower and its panels. The parameter is individual and depends on the size of the bathroom.
For small bathrooms, manufacturers make special small-sized kits. Two important parameters of the watering can - take-out and irrigation size. Removal is critical for static wall-mounted options. The size of the offset is responsible for the location of the flow. The size of the watering is responsible for the width - the larger it is, the wider the watering can.
When choosing the size of watering, rely on the size of the shower or bath. The size of the takeaway is responsible for ease of use - the larger it is, the farther from the wall the shower is used. Choose options with a minimum offset of 500mm.
For ceiling options, there is only the size of the irrigation, it is also the width and length of the product. The extension for them is installed during installation and must be at least 50 mm from the nearest wall.
Production material
The production material of the panel or watering can correspond to the cost. Cheap options are made from powdered metal or plastic coated with a thin layer of aluminum. Avoid them - mechanical stress will lead to cracks and breakage.
In country houses, subject to a large area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the bathroom and shower are designed separately. Expensive options made of copper or aluminum are a tribute to design. There is little practical use in copper, and its oxidation under the influence of water and oxygen is instantaneous. The surface of copper products is covered with a special film. When it is damaged, copper oxide is formed, giving an abundant green coating throughout the product.
Best Solution– Pure stainless steel or chrome plated. They combine lightness, low price and durability. Galvanized requires less maintenance than copper or aluminum - zinc oxidizes slightly and retains its luster longer.
Manufacturer
The well-known name of the manufacturer is half the cost of plumbing.
We recommend paying attention to this if you plan to create an ensemble in the same style and tone in the future. The use of separate faucets and watering cans in the bathroom allows you to take care of their combination. Separately, this applies to devices from the same line.
Hydromassage
A shower panel with hydromassage and a rain shower is a separate item of a shower cabin that increases its functionality. Hydromassage is divided into circular, located separately in the walls of the shower cabin and point with the main diffuser in the cabin.
Models with a hydro massager take up more space and are much more expensive. The second panel option is more popular and does not require additional installation. The cost and labor intensity are lower, but the benefits of a hydro massager are also reduced. Quality option is circular, but such systems are less common in stores.
Hydromassage is installed only in the shower cabin - it is not necessary in the bath. It has a Jacuzzi function.
Backlight
Lighting is an important attribute. Lamps are installed in the panel and in the watering can itself. The second option is preferable - the light falls vertically and illuminates the surface below it. The backlight is convenient for using the settings on the panel.
When building a built-in shower with lighting, plan the location of pipes and wiring in advance. Lamps include LED and halogen. The LED option is safer and brighter, but requires a full overhaul if it breaks. Halogen lamps are replaced by a simple reinstallation with new ones.
Video: how to choose a rain shower
Tips for choosing the right product and how to disassemble the design are shown in the video below.
Mounting methods
The mounting method depends on the selected panel. Separately, the installation of a wall panel and a ceiling watering can is distinguished.
wall mounting
Fits for solid wall panels and individual elements mounted on a vertical surface. Features are determined by the location of the hoses - surface or hidden. Shower panel with rain shower and faucet is more convenient to install due to the layout.
For external mounting, it is enough to fix the watering can on the surface and run the hose. Installation is carried out with clips in the kit for soft hose or hard fasteners.
The procedure requires the preliminary creation of a strobe under tiles before laying. The hose is laid separately from the mixer and sealed with plaster, the finish is laid on top - panels, tiles or other materials.
Ceiling mounting
Ceiling watering cans are more difficult to install - the built-in pipe is passed inside the wall and brought to the ceiling. Exist two options - with wall chasing and with installation in a ceiling niche formed by the space under the false ceiling.
Modern ensembles with tiles and glass are perfectly combined. The second one is simpler - just run a pipe, place strips for attaching a watering can under the ceiling and install a shower. We recommend that you pay maximum attention to the process of installing connections - a leak under the ceiling will lead to rapid damage to the ceiling panels or stretch ceiling film.
Sometimes it is possible to mount with an external pipe - in this case, it acts as a support.
Rain shower head height
The essence of a tropical shower is in a high installation - due to the high height, the “tropics” effect is achieved. The minimum height is 2100 mm, which is dictated by the height of a person and the possibility of ceilings in the bathrooms of ordinary apartment buildings.
The maximum height is repelled from adequate values - you should not place the structure above 2300–2400 m.
Table: the best Russian and foreign brands
The table below compares major manufacturers of rain showers with faucets for modern bathrooms.
| The name of the company | The country | Quality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Delafon | France | High | high |
| Lemark | Czech Republic | The average | Low |
| Aquatechnics | Russia | Medium | Low |
| Rossinka S | Russia | High | Medium |
| Raiber | Germany | high | Medium |
The cost in the table is a relative parameter, since the positions of all brands are different. Some do not have ceiling showers in their catalog, while others specialize only in such products.
Rating TOP 5 models: characteristics, photo and price
In conclusion, we present you a small rating popular products on the market.
1 Jacob Delafon Eo E3875–CP
Cost 2018: 8720 rubles. The photo shows Jacob Delafon - a French brand that produces premium goods. Plumbing is of high quality and high in price. The Eo E3875-CP is a classic overhead rain shower head.
Made from chrome steel internal system spraying - from stable plastic, which allows you to save the metal. The system is used both individually and in combination with other parts of the shower system.
2 Rossinka S S35–45
Price 2018: 7500 rubles. Rossinka is a Russian company that has a place in the niche of medium-priced and high-quality equipment. Specializes in creating simple shower systems with reliable solutions. S35-45 consists of a ceiling shower, stand, separate hand shower and mixer.
Production material - brass with plastic elements. Ceiling watering can of small diameter - 130mm. The system does not have a separate outlet for direct water flow, so consider this when installing in the bath.
An additional plus of domestic plumbing is the availability of spare parts. It is easier to find gaskets or bolts for Russian, Belarusian or Ukrainian models in a store than for German or French ones.
3 Raiber R0805
Cost 2018: 8500 rubles. Raiber is a German company. The system involves a vertical shower, a separate watering can and a mixer without water outlet.
The material of manufacture is chrome-plated steel with an internal plastic lining to protect the system from corrosion. A distinctive feature is the possibility of additional installation of systems similar to the model.
4 Raiber R9504
Price 2018: 10674 rubles. A variant from a German company, R9504 features a flush-mounted system. Elements are installed on the wall. The solution requires additional skill to dilute the water, but it fully pays off with the benefits received.
The set includes a vertical watering can, a wall-mounted faucet and a direct water outlet. Parts are made of chrome steel and plastic to protect metal from corrosion in the interior of the system.
5 Lemark Poseidon LM8033C
Cost 2018: 1000 rubles. Lemark - economical Czech plumbing. Model LM8033C of the Poseidon line is a classic vertical watering can made of chrome steel. main feature- low cost for excellent quality. The model does not have special external solutions, but deserves a place in the list.
When it comes to redesigning a bedroom or transforming kitchen décor, ideas are in full swing. But if you want to ennoble such a practical area as a bathroom or shower, doubts arise. To create a comfortable and delightful atmosphere at the same time, no special efforts are needed. After all, designers have long advised their clients to "rain shower" - a wonderful mixture of functionality and heavenly bliss. It is also called an overhead or rain shower. The peculiarity lies in the location of a special nozzle-watering can "rain shower" in the ceiling.
How to make such a rain shower, see the end of the article
Modeled to feel like it's raining, this watering can usually has several built-in features, from a real downpour to a water-saving trickle. It consists of a thin square or round, disc-shaped nozzle with many small holes through which water flows evenly and continuously.
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More upgraded models include a pressure-adjustable feature that allows you to turn the spray falling from the shower into neat droplets. Even more modern designs have a random selection of shower modes. It can be a pulsating rain massage (for a spa experience), a powerful shower (for a strong and plentiful flow of water) or an economical trickle (for a long stay in a hot shower). The random selection option makes it possible to realistically experience real rain: sudden, changeable and unpredictable.
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Watering cans "rain shower" differ in shape, design and material. Steel, chrome and brass options are considered traditional, which fit into any bathroom.
Benefits of a rain shower
A few ideas where a rain shower is a real dream corner!
Horizontal shower looks unique and outlandish. Many small watering cans allow you to achieve a state of complete relaxation, get rid of stress and muscle tension. It might even be better than a bath. 
Owner country house I would definitely like to have a shower that opens onto the garden. The double glass door can be an additional window. This rain shower is equipped with a vertical wall pole and a square watering can. 
An open shower that amazes with its magnificence. Water flows down from the mirror watering can like rain: calmly and bewitchingly.
Compact shower area that is not part of the bath. This is a rain shower integrated into the open space of the house. Illuminated ceiling watering can, granite and glass walls create an overall unusual design. 
This shower is equipped with a huge watering can, divided into six parts. Additional water dispensers and spa décor give a feeling of resort tranquility. 
Some shower heads are temperature sensitive and can change color. You can come up with your own ideal atmosphere using additional local lighting.
Framing for a rain shower made of wooden logs - what is not an option? They are able to completely transform the decor of the bathroom. The stone floor is another bright accent. 
This rain shower is the easiest way to achieve a state of "zen". The mirror panel on the ceiling resembles the glow of the night sky. It reflects the beauty of the decor. Plants are a great addition to a tropical look. 
The rain shower, hidden behind a glass veil, takes central location in these bedroom suites. It is like a safe harbor in a blue lagoon: beautiful and natural. Although it performs a practical function, at the same time dividing and connecting different areas of the apartment. 
LED strips embedded in the ceiling enhance general impression from the shower room: with the help of a cunning arrangement of lighting fixtures, you can achieve a real optical illusion - bewitching and sophisticated. 
LED lamps highlight the minimalist rain shower in a special way. Transparent glass walls do not block the surrounding space, making the room airy and weightless. Turquoise accents look great in gray tones. 
Despite the rather simple and unpretentious design of the watering can, this shower attracts with an atmosphere of harmony and peace. Its shape and combination of materials will please the most demanding customer. After a pleasant relaxation in the bath, the muscles are toned under the powerful drops of the shower head. 
Such a shower enclosure completely exposes its space to the beauties of the backyard or garden. Only a glass wall separates it from absolute merging with nature. Suitable for owners country houses with maximum opportunities in terms of privacy. 
Rain shower: do-it-yourself watering can
Inexperienced experimenters can build a rain shower at home at no extra cost.
Step 1: what is required
For the base, you will need a box for CDs (for 10 pieces). You also need a glue gun, a flexible tube, an old shower head, a needle, a ruler, compasses, a candle, and some common tools. 
Step 2: draw the grid
The grid consists of circles and lines. The number of circles should be chosen at will. Let the lines be shallow: this is just a conditional guideline for making holes. 
Step 3: make holes
On the flame of a candle, heat the needle, holding it with pliers. Then quickly, while the needle is hot, stick it into the plastic along the grid, making the required number of holes. 
Step 4: prepare the base
First, cut off the thing on which the discs are put on. This is easily done with a utility knife. Next, take a piece of a tube, plastic or copper, place it in the resulting hole and glue it tightly. Calculate so that the length of the tube does not exceed the height of the disc box. 
Step 5: close the box
Now you should glue the black and transparent parts of the box. Just close tightly and coat with waterproof glue. 
Step 6: attach the hose
A tube with a diameter of 1 cm will do. Attach one end of it to a homemade watering can. Next, cut the old shower head: you need to use the lower part, which will then be screwed to the old system. Glue the tube and the cut-off part of the nozzle together with waterproof glue. 
Step 7: Add and Improve
It remains to attach a metal tube or something else (flexible, but rigid) to hold the hoses in a bent position. Glue one end to the nozzle, the other to the watering can. 
Step 8: Result
Free upgraded watering can ready for long relaxing use.
