Sewerage system in apartments and privatehouses is quite a complicated wiring. Even small elements can play an important role in the functionality of the system. A special place in the piping is given to a sewer siphon (hydraulic seal) - a special bent pipe or a whole pipe structure, thanks to which the sink or bath is connected to the sewage system.
Such a bizarre form of this device was chosen not by chance, because, thanks to the bend, a water plug is formed in the siphon, which does not allow smells from the sewer to penetrate the room.
Overview of the main ways to connect the siphon to the sewer is presented in our article.
Types and selection of the right product
Proper layout of the space under the sink orbathroom should take into account the location of the sewage siphon. To select the optimal design, you must use the classification of the main types of this device.
Structurally, you can distinguish three varieties:
- Bottle water seal with immersed tube.Outwardly it can be of various configurations, the main thing is a side outlet for sewage and an elongated lower part, in which water is accumulated. Inside there is a tube from the drain of the sink (bathtub), through which the water enters. Due to the water level difference in the "bottle", foreign smells do not penetrate from the side branch.
- Bottle water seal with two partitions. It differs from the first type by the presence of a drainage bend at the bottom of the structure. Inside the system also provides a water stopper with two partitions.
- The sewage siphon is a serially connected pipe system. Usually, at least one of them has a curved shape, in which water is retained.
Choose from the proposed range of products is always difficult, but if the priority is quality,
How to connect the siphon to the sewer
Carrying out plumbing work with my own hands, withThe construction of the siphon most of the owners are familiar not by hearsay. Modern products are also necessarily equipped with detailed instructions and all necessary connecting details. You can assemble the node according to the attached scheme, sealing the joints. To purchase was successful, be sure to measure the free space under the sink or bathroom.
Connecting the kitchen sink or washbasin:
- Combine the top opening of the siphon with the sink drain.
- Insert the gaskets.
- Lock the joints.
- Insert the second end of the siphon into the drain and clamp it with a coupling.
- Check connections for leaks by turning on water. If necessary, renew the seal.
Correctly connect the bathtub siphon with sewerageIt will be a little more difficult, mainly because of the inaccessibility of the drain pipe. After the drain hole is combined with the water seal entry, a corrugated pipe for the second tap can be used. For the convenience of mounting and connecting pipes of different diameters, it is envisaged to use adapters of appropriate dimensions.
Self-made
The real owner and this work is quite possible.To make the simplest siphon for the canalization by your own hands, you can literally from improvised means. The best way to do this is a corrugated plastic pipe, which is also often used in the distribution of sewer pipes. For this, it is necessary to give it a curved configuration and securely fix the bend. During operation, it should be remembered that a negative feature of such pipes is a fast clogging, so regular maintenance is necessary.
Self-connect the siphon to the sewerit will not be difficult even for a beginner in plumbing, so you can save a lot on the call of the master. Using a simple instruction, you can easily do this work yourself.