Parenting 

Drain click clack for bath. Choosing the best drain-overflow system for the bath. So what are the best straps to buy?

In another way, the strapping for the bath is called - plumbing siphon or drain-overflow.

In any bath there are two holes, the first at the top is the overflow, the second at the bottom is the drain. The siphon, one might say, ties the bathtub, while connecting the overflow with the drain, and then joins the pipe that goes to the sewer. All water enters the sewer through the drain, but in order for the water not to overflow through the top of the bath, a hole is made at the top, which is why it is called “overflow”. Unfortunately, you should not rely on it much, because the overflow pipe is not of such a large diameter and may not be able to cope with a large water pressure.

There are regular, semi-automatic and Click-Clack (or automatic) overflows.

Conventional bath straps are the simplest, using a plug, usually on a chain, to close the drain hole.

The difference between semi-automatic overflows is that the drain plug rises when the top cover of the overflow is turned. At the same time, the visible parts have good streamlined shapes.

Click-Clack siphons are also called automatic. In them, the management of the drain of water is carried out by simply pressing the plug that closes the drain hole.

The price of such bath straps depends on the material from which they are made and on the manufacturer.

Plastic or metal alloy?

Plastic bath siphons are made from a special sanitary material that is resistant to the external environment. They are reliable and practical. Usually the visible parts are chrome-plated.

Metal drain-overflows are made from a copper-brass alloy. They are strong and durable, not subject to rust and oxidation. Compared to plastic, copper-brass tub piping is more resistant to aggressive chemicals.

The range of siphons is simply huge, since there are as many manufacturers of drains and overflows as there are their types.

A little about the manufacturers of drains and overflows.

The leaders in the production of plastic siphons are the European companies Vega, Viega and Alcaplast. Drain-overflows of these companies are universal, reliable and time-tested.

Among the manufacturers of copper-brass overflows, the German company Kaiser has proven itself well, the products manufactured at this enterprise are of excellent quality and do not cause complaints from customers. It is worth mentioning the main advantage of the Kaiser bathtub fittings - a wide range of regulation of the length of the siphon, which allows you to install them even on deep bathtubs.

And it is necessary to note the bathtub drains and overflows from the world giant in the production of sanitary equipment Geberit (Switzerland), which have impeccable quality, confirmed by a 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

So what are the best harnesses to buy?

In the end, of course, it’s up to you to decide, but in this article, we hope we have made the choice at least a little easier by talking about the differences and varieties of drains and overflows, or, as experts also call them, bath straps.

Click-Clack bath waste and overflow is a device that prevents the bathtub from overflowing, and also ensures that the used water is drained through the bottom hole. The principle of operation of the Click-Clack drain-overflow is automatic: the cork opens and closes with a simple click on it. This is very convenient, you can not even lower your hand into the water, but simply touch the drain with your foot.

Automatic drain-overflow It is made of high quality plastic, so corrosion and plaque do not form on its inner surface. The chrome coating is resistant to abrasion and scratches, and also looks good in a snow-white bathtub. In addition, such a drain-overflow is much cheaper, and the mechanism is not inferior in reliability.

Automatic drain-overflow with Click-Clack system is installed on VANNESA acrylic bathtubs and WACHTER whirlpool bathtubs.

The complete set of products in gold and bronze design may have deviations in color (shades). Claims on this issue are not accepted.

Schema is missing.

There is no connection diagram.

Delivery cost in Moscow

The cost of delivery of products of the trademarks "RADOMIR", "FRA GRANDE", "VANNESA", "WACHTER" within the Moscow Ring Road is 2040 rub.
Outside the Moscow Ring Road, the cost of delivery is 2040 rub. + 30 RUB/km.
Delivery of hot tubs of the RADOMIR and FRA GRANDE trademarks within the Moscow Ring Road is carried out for free, outside the Moscow Ring Road, the cost of delivery is 30 rubles/km.
For residents of residential complex "Sreda" for all products of the brands "RADOMIR", "FRA GRANDE", "VANNESA", "WACHTER" delivery is free of charge.

Shipping cost in Kovrov

The cost of delivery of products in the city of Kovrov is 700 rub.
The cost of delivery of products outside the city of Kovrov is 700 rub. + 40 rubles/km.
Orders are delivered by company transport on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 16.

Shipping cost to regions from Moscow

The cost of delivery of products of the trademarks "RADOMIR", "FRA GRANDE", "VANNESA", "WACHTER" to the transport company within the Moscow Ring Road is 2040 rub.
If the transport company is located outside the Moscow Ring Road, the cost of delivery will be 2040 rub. + 30 rubles/km.
Delivery to the destination is carried out according to the tariffs of the transport company chosen by you in accordance with the weight, volume of the cargo and the city of the recipient.

Delivery cost to the regions from Vladimir

When ordering through an online store, delivery by a transport company is carried out from the city of Vladimir. When calculating the services of a transport company, you must select Vladimir as the city of departure.
The cost of delivery of products of the trademarks "VANNESA", "WACHTER" to the transport company is 800 rub.
The cost of delivery of products of trademarks "RADOMIR" to the transport company is 1200 rub.
The cost of delivery of products of the trademarks "FRA GRANDE" to the transport company is 1300 rub.
The cost of delivery of mini-pools to the transport company is 1500 rub.
The cost of delivery to the transport company is included in the bill. Payment for the services of the transport company is carried out at the terminal in your city upon the arrival of the cargo.

It is important to make the right choice in favor of a particular model. In this article we will talk about the system drain-overflow for the bath. To figure out which siphon is better, you should carefully study the pros and cons of each type of drainage system. A properly selected siphon model will add even more comfort to water procedures.

Drain-overflow system: technical features

The piping, also known as the drain-overflow system, is a structure consisting of pipes tightly connected to each other. It is she who ensures the drainage of wastewater into the sewer, and also protects the bath from overflowing.

Diagram: bath drain device

The drain-overflow system is necessarily equipped with a siphon, which prevents unpleasant odors from appearing in the bathroom. Water from the overflow hole enters the sewer through an auxiliary pipe. Most often, a corrugated tube is used, which can be stretched to the desired size and bent to the drain in any direction.

Advice! When choosing a drain system, it is necessary to pay attention to all the external details that frame the openings of the bath. In a quality product, they are made of stainless steel.

When buying a drain system for a bath, you should definitely pay attention to the quality of the parts. It is also important to check the presence of seals and cuffs, the absence of one of them will certainly lead to a flood after the first filling of the bath. Seals are necessary to ensure the tightness of the structure and prevent leakage.

Siphon with drain-overflow system for the bathroom

At the moment, there is a large selection of harnesses. From simple plastic siphons to chrome-plated metal structures with a special ornament. Modern technologies allow to satisfy the requirements of the most capricious buyers. Drain-overflow systems are divided into:

  • a simple siphon equipped with a stopper;
  • semiautomatic system;
  • automatic drain-overflow system;
  • filling machine.

Semi-automatic drain-overflow system

Each of these systems has its own advantages and disadvantages. And in order to decide which drain-overflow for the bath is better, it is necessary to consider each design in more detail.

Disadvantages and advantages of an automatic system

The automatic drain-overflow system for a bathtub is one of the most complex designs. In its structure, it is not much different from any other. The main feature of such a piping is the equipment of its drain part with a click-clack valve.

The system is very easy to use and does not require the use of any additional devices: rotary levers or locking plugs. With a light touch, the user closes the drain hole, and a second action will allow the water to go into the sewer pipe. It is very convenient, being directly in the bath, to control the valve with your foot. It is enough just to step on it while standing in the shower.

Scheme: automatic drain system device

However, this system also has a number of disadvantages, it should be noted that the automatic siphon is:


Important! The quality of any product determines its value. The lower the price, the shorter the service life of the structure.

You should also be aware that if the spring that holds the valve and drives it (the most vulnerable part of the automatic system) fails, the entire structure is replaced.

Semi-automatic siphon and its best sides

A semi-automatic drain-overflow system, despite its ease of use, is a rather complex design. In addition to the standard hermetically sealed wastewater outlet and overflow system, models of this type are equipped with a shut-off valve, which is actuated by a lever mounted on the overflow outlet. It is made in the form of a decorative handle or valve.

Managing such a drain system is quite simple. The user turns the control lever 90° and the closing rod rises to open the drain hole, and if the handle is turned in the opposite direction, the rod lowers, making it possible to fill the bath with water.

Diagram: semi-automatic bath drain device

The system works thanks to an auxiliary cable, the tension of which allows the cork to rise and fall. The design of the valve control knob can be varied. The most popular models are made in the form:

  • buttons;
  • swivel ring;
  • handles;
  • decorative valve.

The overflow device in such systems is hidden under the control knob of the drain structure. This gives the harness a more aesthetic and stylish look. Also, one of the advantages of such a system is ease of use. By turning the handle located at the top of the bath, the user does not have to wet his hands or bend over to the bottom of the bath once again.

Semi-automatic drain with decorative valve

And if we talk about the disadvantages of such a system, then it should be noted that the design is quite complex and has a lot of connecting and moving parts, and therefore attention should be paid only to models of responsible and conscientious manufacturers who have already proven themselves in the sanitary fittings market.

There is a kind of semi-automatic drain-overflow system that allows you to fill the bath. This is the most complex of all automatic and semi-automatic tying. For the installation of such a design, it is necessary to supply water pipes to it. With this type of piping, it is possible to eliminate the installation of a mixer for filling the bath.

economical system. Cheap and easy.

The simplest design of a drain system for a bathroom is a mechanical drain-and-overflow system. There are no moving parts or levers in it, and therefore it is the most reliable of all other types of strapping.

Mechanical waste and overflow system for a bathtub

The system consists of several main parts:

  1. Drain neck. Placed at the bottom of the bath, connected to the siphon.
  2. Overflow pipe. Mounted on the overflow hole.
  3. Corrugated tube. With its help, the overflow pipe and the main part of the system are connected.
  4. Siphon. U-shaped branch pipe that acts as a shutter. Prevents the spread of odors from the sewer.
  5. Spout tube. Provides the transition of waste water to the sewerage system. A corrugated hose or a straight pipe can serve as such a pipe, depending on the location of the sewer outlet.
  6. A plug covering the drain hole. Most often connected by a chain with a grate installed on the overflow.

Plug connection

This system is very easy to assemble and install, anyone can handle it, even without in-depth knowledge in the plumbing industry. As a rule, the failure of such a siphon is caused by wear of the sealing joints.

Advice! To increase the service life of the seals and gaskets, they can be pre-lubricated with silicone grease.

Plastic or metal?

Very often, buyers ask themselves the question: “What material should the drain-overflow system be made of?”. At the moment, manufacturers use several basic materials for the manufacture of strapping:

  • plastic;
  • black metal with chrome finish;
  • non-ferrous metal;
  • stainless steel.

plastic siphon

Plastic siphons are distinguished by the most favorable cost, and a relatively long service life. But their aesthetic appearance leaves much to be desired. The same can be said about ferrous metal systems. Manufacturers are now less and less resorting to the use of such raw materials.

Non-ferrous metal and stainless steel is the most expensive material, while it is practically not subject to corrosion. Products made from such raw materials have a special style and can complement the overall look in decorating a bathroom. For example, if the design idea was, then a machined brass siphon in an open-type bathroom (without using a decorative screen) will look very organic and stylish.

Brass bath waste and overflow

When buying a bathroom tie, always pay attention to the quality and brand of the manufacturer. These are the determining factors in choosing a drainage system. Especially it concerns . The desire of the user is to look under the bath as little as possible, so it is better to install the construction of the highest quality, and thus, insure yourself for a long time leaks.

Semi-automatic drain device: video

Bath drain-overflow system: photo



We do everything to make using the nir-vanna.ru online store in St. Petersburg profitable and convenient. Most of the goods presented on the site, you can order without prepayment and pay already upon receipt.

Choose a payment method convenient for you:

Cash

You can pay in cash to the driver upon receipt of the goods

Payment by plastic card

You can pay for the order using Visa, MasterCard, MIR:

  • on our website using the payment system
  • upon receipt of an order using a mobile terminal

Attention! Only the owner of the card can pay for the order. Our forwarding driver may ask you to present an identity document.

Bank transfer

If you want to use this form of payment, our managers will clarify the passport data (or details of the organization) and issue you an invoice for payment in any bank.

Yandex.Money and Webmoney

Using the universal payment system, you can pay for the order using Yandex.Money or WebMoney electronic money

Buying on credit with MoneyCare

An online loan will help you not to postpone important purchases and complete repairs on time

  • Get loan approval without a trip to the bank
  • Your application will be reviewed in a few minutes
  • Select terms: down payment and loan term

* PAYMENT WITH A BANK CARD
To select payment for goods using a bank card on the corresponding page of the site, you must click the "Payment by bank card" button. Payment is made through PJSC SBERBANK using Bank cards of the following payment systems:

DESCRIPTION OF RETURN GOODS/SERVICES
The term for the return of goods of good quality is 14 days from the date of receipt of the goods. The transferred funds are returned to your bank account within 5-30 working days (the period depends on the Bank that issued your bank card).

DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA TRANSFER PROCESS
For payment (entering your card details), you will be redirected to the payment gateway of PJSC SBERBANK. The connection with the payment gateway and the transfer of information is carried out in a secure mode using the SSL encryption protocol. If your bank supports the technology of secure online payments Verified By Visa or MasterCard SecureCode, you may also need to enter a special password to make a payment. This site supports 256-bit encryption. The confidentiality of the reported personal information is provided by PJSC SBERBANK. The entered information will not be provided to third parties, except as provided by the legislation of the Russian Federation. Payments by bank cards are carried out in strict accordance with the requirements of the payment systems MIR, Visa Int. and MasterCard Europe Sprl.

The use of siphons for plumbing began around the beginning of the 19th century. They were intended to prevent the spread of the smell of sewage in the room. A special bend was made in the siphon so that after draining, water would remain in it, the so-called hydraulic (water) lock. The siphon was simple and uncomplicated, but progress does not stand still. For expensive bath models, they began to produce automatic drain-overflow.

Types of automatic siphons

Automatic siphons differ in cost and manufacturing technology. The principle of operation differs only in the mechanisms for opening and closing the plugs for draining water.

There are two types of automatic drain-overflow for a bathtub, which differ in the drive of the plugs:

  1. By means of a pressure valve (click-clack system).
  2. With rotary knob.

There are advanced models with bathtub fill level sensors that automatically open the drain valves, they are expensive, but very convenient and guarantee the protection of rooms located on the floor below from flooding.

Design and principle of operation

Siphons, which are controlled by rotary knobs, are the simplest and most convenient to use.

The drain plug on the outside of the bath is connected by a thin cable to the rotary handle. Reaching for the plug to find it at the bottom of a filled tub is not necessary. Turn in one direction - the drain plug opens, turn in the other direction - and under the pressure of water, the plug closes the drain.

The advantage of this mechanism is the ability to control the speed of draining water from the bath.

Siphons with push valves have a more rigid control mechanism for drain plugs. Instead of a cable, a pin is installed. The main advantage of such a mechanism is the ability to control the foot. I pressed the valve under water - the water drains, I pressed it again - the drain plug closed.

There are more complex designs with the ability to feed water from the overflow hole back into the bath, but they are rare due to their very high cost.

Materials for manufacturing

Basically, automatic siphons are made from the following materials:

  • polymers (plastic);
  • non-ferrous metal;
  • of stainless steel.

The cheapest and most chemically resistant is a plastic bathtub overflow. It is not subject to corrosion, durable, and most importantly, much cheaper than metal.

A big disadvantage of plastic is the fragility of moving parts.

Automatic siphons made of chemically pure copper alloys or stainless steel are much stronger and more reliable than plastic ones.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modern automatic bath siphons have the following advantages:

  • there is no need to reach for the drain plugs with your hands;
  • you can constantly be in hot water, adjusting the drain and not turning off the water supply;
  • some models with automatic drain-overflow will protect the room from flooding.

The disadvantages include only the complexity of the repair, especially if you have an exclusive model.