Corrugation for the toilet - a plumbing element that looks like a flexible sleeve. Thanks to him, the function of uninterrupted flushing of the toilet is carried out. This device does an excellent job. It replaced the less efficient, older designs. Of all the products that are used to connect the toilet with a sewer pipe, corrugation is the most reliable.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Corrugated pipes, like any product, have their pros and cons. Consider the main ones.
Benefits:
- ease of installation. Installation of this device does not require any professional skills and special tools;
- low cost. Corrugations for the toilet are quite simple products, so the price for it is very low, especially when compared with other plumbing details;
- installation speed. Operation of the structure obtained during installation begins immediately after installation;
- practicality. The corrugation body can be bent, thereby changing the angles of rotation of the structure .;
- universality. The toilet may not be suitable for a socket in the sewer system. It depends on the device model. In such cases, the use of corrugation solves the problem;
- reliability. Corrugation is equipped with special rubber seals. The connection with this product can occur only in two cases: an error was made during installation; rubber seals have dried up from time to time and ceased to fulfill their function.
Disadvantages:
- low strength. Due to its design, the corrugation has little resistance to mechanical stress.
- clogging. Debris can accumulate in the design of the device, which will sooner or later lead to clogging of the system. This is especially true for devices with a large angle of rotation. To prevent blockages, 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 necessary shape
Features of the use of corrugated pipes for the toilet
Corrugated pipe has good flexibility, the structure of the material allows you to adjust its length. In some cases, this product is the only option for connecting the toilet to the sewer. Conventional pipes have limitations associated with their characteristics. So, for their installation requires a certain space. It is not possible to adjust the length and angle of rotation of such pipes. Using corrugated parts allows you to choose the location of the toilet. In some cases, the use of a corrugated part is generally the only way out of this situation. The use of corrugated pipe is recommended in the following cases:
1. If the toilet outlet does not coincide with the height of the socket 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. In addition, the toilet can simply be moved to a more convenient position, which will also entail a shift in the angle.In these cases, the corrugation will perfectly cope with the problem.
Important! Pay attention to the length of the corrugation, especially if the toilet is far from the wall. The corrugated pipe can be stretched, however, there are limitations. With strong stretching, the corrugation can dry out and burst with time.
If the outlet to the sewer and the toilet outlet do not match in height, use a flexible corrugated pipe
2. To date, the range of sanitary ware is incredibly wide. Toilets may differ in their structural characteristics from each other. Not all types of this device can fit a standard sewer pipe. Corrugated pipe in this case will be an excellent adapter.
Varieties of corrugated pipes
For the installation of plumbing equipment to the bells of sewer systems, different types of corrugated products are used. First of all, corrugated pipes differ in terms of rigidity. There are soft, elastic products and stiffer ones, which have increased strength characteristics. However, it is the soft type of corrugation that is most in demand. It is universal and easy to install, so customers most often prefer it.
All products are divided by type of coating on:
- simple unreinforced;
- simple reinforced.
Reinforced corrugations for the toilet have increased strength characteristics. Their strength is increased due to the wire of small diameter, which strengthens the walls of the structure. As a rule, reinforced corrugation is produced by foreign companies. The cost of such a corrugated pipe is higher than unreinforced, however, the reliability indicators are directly proportional to the price.
In addition, all corrugated pipes are divided into:
- short
- long.
Depending on the conditions of the pipes and plumbing fixtures, a short or long corrugation is chosen
The length of the corrugation for the toilet depends on the location of the plumbing fixture in relation to the sewer pipe. Corrugation for the toilet has dimensions from 231 to 500 mm. The diameters of corrugated pipes, as a rule, are 134 mm (for the cuff) and 110 mm (for the end that is joined with the sewer socket). The most common inner diameter is 75 mm.
How to choose the corrugation for the toilet?
When choosing this device, first of all, it is worth consulting about the size of the holes. It is advisable to purchase a corrugation along with a toilet, then the possibility of an error will be practically eliminated. In addition, you need to pay attention to the size of the corrugation. For a combined bathroom, a product with a tap is perfect, which will allow you to connect several elements to the system at once.
When choosing a corrugation, it is not recommended to save, since 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.
The products from foreign manufacturers are distinguished by excellent technical characteristics. As mentioned above, almost all products from foreign manufacturers are equipped with reinforced wire, which improves performance and increases the service life of corrugations.
To the corrugation with a tap, you can connect both the toilet and the washing machine
Disassembly Tips
Before you begin installing a new system, you should disassemble the old one.
The main stages of preparatory work include:
- turning off the water that enters the drain tank;
- dismantling the water supply pipe;
- draining water from the tank;
- tank dismantling.
After the preparatory work is completed, you can do the dismantling directly.
Note! With long-term operation of plumbing equipment, it can be reliably fixed (cemented). In such cases, its removal can be quite difficult.In order to get around this difficulty, it is worth inflicting a light blow with a hammer on the throat of the toilet. Shock vibration acts on a cemented surface. It is strictly forbidden to strike the sewer pipe. From this, it can split.
Disconnecting the toilet from the floor should be carried out by swinging the structure. If necessary, you can arm yourself with a hammer and a chisel and remove the cement that fixes the base of the toilet. It is recommended that this work be done 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 disconnecting the toilet from the floor, you need to remove excess cement. At the end of the work, you need to clean the socket of the sewer pipe. It is advisable to have a plug on hand, which is installed on the sewer pipe after removing the toilet. It will not allow an unpleasant odor to spread.
Before mounting a new design, you need to mark the location of the device
Installation Steps
For installation work it is necessary to have the following devices:
- hammer drill;
- silicone sealant;
- roulette;
- a set of adjustable wrenches;
- a special coupling for connecting the toilet to the sewer pipe (if the toilet is located close to the pipe);
- a nozzle with a cuff or a drain from plastic, if the toilet bowl is significantly removed from the sewer pipe;
- corrugated element, selected for a specific case.
When all the preparatory work and dismantling are completed, then you can proceed with the installation of the new design. The installation of a new toilet bowl is recommended using dowels. This method is the least labor intensive.
The main stages of installation work include:
1. First, you need to try on the products and make the necessary markup.
2. The release of the toilet bowl and the socket (inside) are wiped with a dry cloth. They should not remain any pollution.
3. After trimming the pipe and releasing the corrugation, it is mounted on the toilet (on the outlet, with the side on which there is an inner membrane). Before this, it is necessary to apply a special silicone sealant to the outer edge of the outlet. It is very important that the corrugated pipe is aligned.
Important! It is not recommended to stretch the corrugated product before the work on its installation on the toilet is completed. It can be stretched while connecting the corrugation to the sewer structure. If you do this earlier, the drain may sag, and this entails the accumulation of garbage in it and a clogging of the system.
Sealing of the structure must be carried out by special means, for example, based on silicone
4. After the sealant has dried, the second end of the connecting corrugation for the toilet, which has an external seal, must be inserted into the socket of the sewer pipe. This connection does not need additional sealing, however, this procedure will not damage.
5. After mounting the structure, it is recommended to check whether all its elements are firmly fixed 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 are no leaks, then everything went well.
Additional tips for installing and operating the corrugation
It is very important to pay attention to how the corrugation is curved. Excessive pinching of the product may interfere with the normal discharge of waste water. In addition, in the case of strong pinching in any place, the corrugated pipe may burst.
Corrugated pipes (especially soft type) are not designed for heavy loads. Therefore, it is worthwhile to ensure that the device is not cluttered with foreign objects. Mechanical stresses are also undesirable. All these items entail damage to the walls of the product.Corrugation for the toilet itself is a rather fragile device. Caution during operation must be observed properly.
From the indicator of the wall thickness of the corrugated pipe, its reliability directly depends. Longevity depends on the country of manufacture. Experts advise you to purchase products that are produced in France, the UK or Italy. In addition, Czech corrugated pipes stand out for their characteristics. The life of these branches can reach 10 years.
Correctly installed corrugation can be used up to 10 years
If the installation of the corrugated part is carried out in a private house, it is worth considering a factor such as rats and mice. These rodents can gnaw holes in the walls of the corrugation, thereby putting it out of order. If pest control does not give results, it is recommended to take measures to protect the structure or mount metal adapters that are not afraid of damage of this kind.
Corrugated pipe is a simple, but at the same time very important, element of the sanitary design. Her choice should be approached with all the importance and care. Independent installation of the corrugation to the toilet should be carried out, guided by the points of the rules. If you observe them, then the design obtained as a result of the installation will be reliable and will last for many years.
