We tell how to choose a washbasin and a washing machine so that they can be combined, and how to carry out the installation correctly.
Bathroom sizes in most apartments are small. With all the desire, put everything you need in them very difficult. The owner has to save every square centimeter of the square, inventing non-standard approaches. One of them is the installation of the shell over the washing machine. Tell me how to do it right.
All about choosing and installing two elements
Pros and cons decisionsChoice rules
Installation Instructions
Why the washer put under the sink
As you know, there are no ideal solutions. And this is not an exception to the rules: there is both advantages and disadvantages. First let's talk about the first.
The advantage of this solution
The undoubted plus is the most efficient organization of space, which allows you to use the lower and medium tier. If you additionally place the shelf or locker above the bowl, the whole wall will "work", which is very important for small rooms.disadvantages
Insufficient electrical safety is considered the main disadvantage. The plumbing device is located above the equipment, which means that in the event of water flow, it will get into the machine. This will cause closure, provoke damage and other unpleasant consequences.
Therefore, it is necessary to think about how to install the sink over the washing machine as a secure way as possible.
What is the type of bowl. The standard design with a drain in the central part can theoretically be mounted, but using it is potentially dangerous. Therefore, to optimally put a special plumbing. This is a flat washer with a drain in the corner, which is called the water lily. True, it's not so convenient to use it, but it is safe for the electrical appliance.
There is another option. Buy a cup with a tabletop that is to put the washer. This eliminates the deterioration of the electrical appliance, but the construction takes more space. It is necessary to pay attention to the overall height of the structure. It should be such to use the plumbing system conveniently. Most likely, you will have to buy supercompact household appliances or models that are equipped with a specially selected washing. They are found in stores.
Another small minus. Werewing, it is impossible to come close to the design, as there is no free space under it. This is accustomed to this.
What equipment to choose
Let's start with the shell for installation over the washing machine.Suitable shell
Given the rules of electrical safety, choose flat designs. They are not the same type, there are two variations that differ in the type of drain.
Species of Rachin
- Horizontal type. The siphon is placed on the minimum possible distance from the wall. It is assumed that in this case the drains on a certain segment of the sewage will be drained in a horizontal position, which significantly increases the likelihood of blockages. But the siphon node is located so that even with a significant leakage, the liquid does not fall into electrical equipment.
- Vertical type. Flat siphon is placed under the drain, that is, above the machine housing. Therefore, in the event of an emergency, the risk of household appliances is preserved. In this case, the outflow of the fluid is much better than that of horizontal analogs. The probability of blockage occurs is significantly lower.
Selection of washing machine
In theory, it can be almost any device. However, it should be so to use the above washbasin, it was convenient. This means that the maximum depth of the device must be about 35-40 cm, because the body is tightly tight to the wall, you must still bring communication to it. If the machine is above 60 cm, the plumbing will rise above the mark of 85 cm, and this is already inconvenient. Especially if there are children or elderly in the house.
Consequently, you will have to choose only a compact or supercompact model. They are most often limited in capacity. It rarely more than 3.5 kg prepared for laundry laundry. The optimal choice is "tandems" from the washing unit and plumbing. These produce most large manufacturers. Both devices are designed for overall work, all safety requirements are observed. There are models with protective doors that close from the spray of the fronton machine.
If nevertheless, the equipment is bought separately, it is important to draw attention to another moments. The control unit should be only front. Otherwise, it will definitely foul water when using washing, it can bring the washer from the system. The edge of the bowl must perform in front of the minimum body for 200-500 mm. It will give the opportunity to protect the front of the machine from splashes.
Thus, the minimum width of the sink should be at least 58 cm provided that the sewer output is behind the back of the housing panel. If the output is located aside, it decreases to 55 cm. Before buying, it is necessary to determine how drain hoses will be placed. When installing, it is forbidden to lay them on the electrical equipment.
Step by step mounting of the shell over the washing machine
First check the package of plumbing. It is mounted, so brackets are required. These are two details for which the washing is installed. Best of all, if it goes with them, because different models have the configuration of the brackets may differ. If there are no, it is necessary to buy in the store. In addition, if there is no siphon among the components, it should also be bought. After that, it is embarrassed. We will analyze it in stages.1. Marking
To install the sink above the washing machine in the bathroom, you need to start with marking. First spend a line that gives the top edge of the washer. It will be the main landmark. From him will go further marking. We plan the line of the top edge of the bowl. At the same time, we consider that there must be a gap between the plumbing device and the body of electrical equipment. It is necessary to make sure that for the siphon of the selected type of place is quite enough. After that, the wall is drawn on the wall. With the help of the level controlled horizontal. The sink is applied to the mark. If there are fasteners in it, they will be powered by a pencil. Stands are planned for drilling under fasteners. It is once again checked how convenient will the use of plumbing. Important moment. Sometimes the mixer-hussak is alternately used for a washbasin and bath. Then it is necessary to make sure that its length is spinning enough for normal operation.
2. Mounting bowl
Install begin with the execution of holes for fasteners. To do this, in the outlined places, the cavity is drilled under the dowel, then the plastic part is inserted into them. Sometimes before this, the holes are additionally filled with glue, so that the fastener was better held. Then the fastener is inserted, but it is finally not twisted. Only slightly "naked". After the dowels are put on the brackets. Bolts are still twisted, but not completely tightened. Leave the gaps at least 6-7 mm. It is necessary that plumbing "sat down" correctly.
The next step is the sealing of the future junction between the wall and the plumbing design. A strip of silicone sealant is superimposed on the edge of the rear side. If fasteners concern washing, they come in the same way. Plunct washing to brackets. Sometimes, together with the plumbing there is a special hook, which helps to fix it to the wall. It must be inserted into a small hole, it is on the back of the shell. After the right, how the hook is inserted, with it, the washing is fixed, the resulting connection is fixed with a screw. It remains to tighten the fastenings of the dowels, on which the brackets are fixed.
3. Connecting the siphon node
For some models it is more convenient to do with uncomfortable brackets, which must be taken into account before work. Start from assembling a siphon node. You can do it with your own hands. Nothing difficult, but strict adherence to the requirements of instructions from the manufacturer must. During the assembly, all seals and compounds of threaded type are labeled with silicone sealant. This guarantees the most dense adjacent.
With plastic nodes, they treat gently, without applying considerable effort. They are easy enough to break. When the siphon node is assembled, it is connected to the nearest sewer output. Important moment. If the mixer is assumed to be installed on the shell shell, it is mounted in place. Flexible liners are connected to the appropriate water pipes. Wall mixer can be put later.
4. Connecting a washing unit
Start the installation of a washing machine under the sink in the bathroom with its connection to communications. The drain tube from the device is inserted into a special nozzle on the siphon or on the plum. It is securely fixed, most often use a clamp and a screw tightening. If there is surplus corrugations, bend it in the shape of a knee and fixed with a tape or plastic wire. The design will work as a second water shutter. Due to the constructive features of the bowls-pitchers, its hydraulic was often broken quite often, so additional does not hurt.
Water supply pipe is connected to a cold water supply through a special nozzle. After connecting the device is installed in place. The position of the screw type is adjusted by the position of the housing, with the help of the level achieve an exact horizontal. This will give the device the necessary stability.
It remains to include the instrument into the network, and can be trial. Important moment. Electrical equipment in the bathroom should be connected only to a network with a grounded circuit. It is advisable to use only a special outlet with moisture protection and put for the RCD machine to exclude possible emergencies.
