The corrugation for a toilet bowl is a sanitary element, which looks like a flexible sleeve. Thanks to it the function of uninterrupted draining of a toilet bowl is carried out. This device does a great job. It has been replaced by less efficient ones, old designs. Of all products, which are used to connect the toilet to the sewer pipe, corrugation is the most reliable.
Advantages and disadvantages
Corrugated pipes, as well as any products, having their pros and cons. Consider the main ones.
Advantages:
- ease of installation. Installation of this device does not require any professional skills and special tools;
- low cost. Corrugated toilet bowls are quite simple products, so the price is very low, especially when compared to other plumbing fixtures;
- installation speed. Operation of the structure, obtained during installation, starts immediately after the installation is complete;
- practicality. The body of the corrugation can be bent, thereby changing the angles of rotation of the structure.;
- versatility. The toilet may not be suitable for the sewer system. It depends on the model of the device. In such cases, the use of corrugations solves the problem;
- reliability. The corrugation is equipped with special rubber seals. The connection with this product can only take place in two cases: an error was made during installation; rubber seals have dried up over time and ceased to perform their function.
Disadvantages:
- low strength. Due to its design, the corrugation has low resistance to mechanical influences.
- clog. Garbage can accumulate in the design of the device, which will sooner or later lead to clogging of the system. This is especially true for tools with a large angle of rotation. To prevent clogging, you should pay attention to the rules of installation and operation of this product.
Thanks to the flexibility of the corrugation, you can easily give the desired shape
Features of application of corrugated pipes for a toilet bowl
Corrugated pipe has good flexibility, the structure of the material allows you to adjust the length. In some cases, this product is the only option for connecting the toilet to the sewer. Conventional pipes have limitations, related to their characteristics. So, to install them requires a certain space. It is impossible to adjust the length and angle of rotation of such pipes. The use of corrugated parts allows you to choose the location of the toilet. In some cases, the use of corrugated parts is the only way out. The use of corrugated pipe is recommended in the following cases:
1. If the toilet outlet does not coincide with the height of the sewer pipe. This can happen when laying tiles on the floor. Then ordinary pipes will not be able to connect the mismatched elements of the plumbing fixture and the sewer structure. exept this, the toilet can simply be moved to a more comfortable position, which will also cause an angle shift. In these cases, the corrugation will perfectly cope with the problem.
Importantly! Pay attention to the length of the corrugations, especially if the toilet is a considerable distance from the wall. The corrugated pipe can be stretched, however, there are restrictions. With strong stretching, the corrugation can dry out and burst over time.
If the sewer outlet and the toilet outlet do not match in height, use a flexible corrugated pipe
2. To date, the range of plumbing fixtures is incredibly wide. Toilet bowls can differ in their design characteristics from each other. Not all types of this device may fit under a standard sewer pipe. Corrugated pipe in this case will be an excellent adapter.
Varieties of corrugated pipes
For installation of the sanitary equipment to sockets of sewer systems use various types of corrugated products. First of all, corrugated pipes differ in stiffness. There are soft, elastic products and more rigid, which have high strength characteristics. However, the most popular is the soft type of corrugation. It is versatile and easy to install, therefore, buyers often prefer it.
All products are divided by type of coating:
- simple unreinforced;
- simple reinforced.
Reinforced corrugations for the toilet have high strength characteristics. Their strength is increased due to the small diameter of the wire, which strengthens the walls of the structure. Usually, reinforced corrugation is produced by foreign companies. The cost of such a corrugated pipe is higher than unreinforced, however, reliability indicators are directly proportional to the price.
exept this, all corrugated pipes are divided into:
- short;
- long.
Depending on the conditions of location of pipes and plumbing fixtures short or long corrugation is chosen
The length of the corrugations for the toilet depends on the location of the plumbing fixture in relation to the sewer pipe. The corrugation for a toilet bowl has the sizes from 231 to 500 mm. Indicators of diameter of corrugated pipes, usually, make up - 134 mm (for the cuff) and 110 mm (for the end, which is connected to the sewer bell). The most common size of the inner diameter - 75 mm.
How to choose the right corrugation for the toilet?
When choosing this device, first of all it is necessary to consult concerning the size of apertures. It is desirable to buy corrugation together with a toilet bowl, then the possibility of error will be virtually ruled out. exept this, you need to pay attention to the size of the corrugations. For the combined bathroom the product with branch will perfectly approach, which will allow you to connect to the system of several elements.
It is not recommended to save when choosing corrugations, as the difference in price between the most expensive and the cheapest options is small. Buying the most budget option, you can not count on its long service life.
Excellent technical characteristics of products differ from imported manufacturers. As mentioned above, almost all products from foreign manufacturers are equipped with reinforced wire, which improves the performance and increases the service life of the corrugation.
To a corrugation with assignment it is possible to connect also a toilet bowl, and washing machine
Tips for dismantling the old structure
Before, how to start installing a new system, the old one should be dismantled.
The main stages of preparatory work include:
- water shutdown, which enters the drain tank;
- tube dismantling, water supply;
- draining water from the tank;
- disassembly of the tank.
After, as completed preparatory work, you can do disassembly directly.
pay attention! During long-term operation of plumbing equipment, it can be securely fastened (cementing). In such cases, eating it can be quite difficult. For, to get around these difficulties, it is necessary to strike a light blow with a hammer on a throat part of a toilet bowl. Vibration from the impact acts on the cemented base. It is strictly forbidden to strike at the sewer pipe. This can split it.
Disconnecting the toilet from the floor should be done by rocking the structure. If necessary, you can arm yourself with a hammer and chisel and remove the cement, which fixes the base of the toilet. It is recommended to perform this work as carefully as possible, otherwise the toilet may crack. Just in case you need to prepare a bucket, to collect water, if the structure bursts.
After removing the toilet from the floor, you need to remove excess cement. At the end of the work it is necessary to clean the sewer pipe. It is desirable to have a cap at hand, which is installed on the sewer pipe after removing the toilet. It will not allow the spread of unpleasant odors.
Before installing a new structure, the location of the device must be marked
Stages of installation
The following devices are required for installation work:
- perforator;
- silicone sealant;
- roulette;
- set of adjustable wrenches;
- special coupling for connecting the toilet to the sewer pipe (if the toilet is located close to the pipe);
- a branch pipe with a cuff or a drain from plastic, if the toilet is far away from the sewer pipe;
- corrugated element, selected for a specific case.
When all the preparatory work and dismantling is completed, you can start installing a new design. It is recommended to install a new toilet using dowels. This method is the least expensive.
The main stages of installation work include:
1. First you need to try on products and make the necessary markings.
2. Release of a toilet bowl and a bell (from inside) wipe with a dry cloth. They should not be contaminated.
3. After stripping the pipe and releasing the corrugation is mounted to the toilet (on the outlet, and that side, on which there is an inner membrane). Before that it is necessary to apply a special silicone sealant on the outer edge of the outlet. Very important, so that the corrugated pipe is located flat.
Importantly! It is not recommended to stretch the corrugated product before, how the work on its installation on the toilet will be carried out. It can be stretched when connecting the corrugation to the sewer structure. If you do this earlier, the branch may sag, and this entails the accumulation of debris in it and clogging the system.
Sealing of a design needs to be carried out by special means, example, based on silicone
4. After, as the sealant dries, the other end of the connecting corrugation for the toilet, which has an external seal, it is necessary to insert into a socket of a sewer pipe. This connection does not require additional sealing, however, this procedure will not hurt.
5. It is recommended to check the structure after installation, whether all its elements are securely fastened and have the necessary tightness. If the tank is not already mounted, you just need to pour a bucket of water into the toilet. This check will show, how well the installation is done. If there is no leak, then everything went well.
Additional tips on installation and operation of corrugations
It is very important to pay attention to that, like a bent corrugation. Excessive compression of the product may interfere with the normal discharge of wastewater. exept this, in case of strong squeezing anywhere, the corrugated pipe may burst.
Corrugated pipes (especially soft type) not designed for heavy loads. Therefore, it is worth watching, so that the device is not cluttered with foreign objects. Mechanical effects are also undesirable. All these points lead to damage to the walls of the product. The corrugation for the toilet in itself is quite a fragile device. Care must be taken during operation.
Its reliability directly depends on the thickness of the corrugated pipe. Durability depends on the country of manufacture. Experts advise to buy products, produced by France, Great Britain and Italy. exept this, Czech corrugated pipes are also distinguished by their characteristics. The service life of these taps can reach 10 years.
Properly installed corrugation can be operated up to 10 years
If the installation of corrugated parts is carried out in a private home, such a factor should be taken into account, like rats and mice. These rodents can gnaw holes in the walls of the corrugation, thereby disabling it. If pest control does not work, it is recommended to take measures to protect the structure or to install metal adapters, which are not afraid of damage of this kind.
Corrugated pipe is simple, but at the same time very important, element of plumbing construction. Her choice should be approached with all the importance and care. Self-installation of corrugations to the toilet must be carried out, guided by the rules. If you follow them, then the design, obtained as a result of installation, will be reliable and will last for many years.