When making modern bathrooms more designers prefer showers. Innovative models combine the practicality, versatility and stylish appearance. The range is quite wide variety of designs - they vary in price, appearance, shape, and other parameters. Consider the example of the current models Appollo shower.
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As a rule, the cab is selected for compact bathrooms. As well as a choice of buyers who prefer Multifunctionality. Current models have a built-in radio, hydromassage system and other features.
All the designs are available on the market can be divided into several types.
- Closed. In product catalogs, such models are called "box" or "gidroboks". Design equipped with sliding doors made of plastic or glass. Closed instances equipped rear wall, with a siphon tube (dewatering), and the tray. Depending on the configuration at the box may be a top cover and a variety of devices for massage.
Set indoor shower box can be in any part of the room where it is possible to connect the cab to the sewer and water mains.
- Ins. This type gidroboksom has no rear wall. Their standard equipment consists only of a sliding enclosure and tray. They are easier to install than with closed models. Before installing, you must prepare a place in advance. Semi-open model should be placed tightly adjacent to the walls.
Advantages and disadvantages
Experts identify gidroboksom number of advantages compared to conventional baths.
- The first thing you should pay attention - compactness. The small dimensions of the cockpit allow comfortable even be equipped with the very small room.
- When selecting the closed type models can be sure that the spray does not fall on the floor and walls.
- Taking a shower, spend a lot less water than a bath filling. It saves resources and money, if meters are installed in the apartment. As well as decreases in the discharge of sewage, which is important for homes with septic tanks.
- Showers are much safer for young children and the elderly. Gidroboksom recommended for people with problems of the cardiovascular system. The hot tub they can worsen mood, and even possible loss of consciousness.
- Cabs are easy even for people with disabilities. In this case, it is recommended to choose the model with the lowest tray.
As drawbacks secrete certain factors.
- Fully relax in gidroboksom not work . In the cockpit you can sit or stand. Such is the price for compact sizes.
- Some use baths for extra needs. For example, it can be cleaned with a large carpet, soak underwear or put a large dog in order. Partially refund the bath features will help design with a high pallet.
Weighing all the pros and cons of modern hydrobokox, buyers will be easier to navigate in the assortment of plumbing stores and bathroom equipment. If the size of the room and financial capabilities allow you to install in one room and a bath, and a shower cabin.
How to choose?
You should choose a shower cabin, given a number of factors.Form and dimensions
The first parameter to pay attention to when selecting is the size of the box. Here are the width of the model and its height. Make sure whether all family members are comfortably inside the cabin. If you make a purchase through an online store, and you do not have the opportunity to inspect the product personally, carefully evaluate the data specified in the technical specifications.
Standard models: rectangle, square and quarter of a circle . We offer both symmetric and asymmetric models. If, when choosing a boxing for a large room, the buyer's capabilities are limited only by the price, then for compact premises it is desirable to choose the booths in the form of a quarter of a circle. Optimal dimensions - 80 per 80 centimeters.
Materials
For the manufacture of most models used Sanitary acrylic. And you can also find products from glass and wood (Natural material is specially treated, protecting against moisture exposure). Doors and partitions are manufactured from durable plastic or glass . For edging used aluminum profile.
The pallet can be made of various materials. The most popular and affordable - acrylic. This type of raw material has the following qualities:
- The color acrylic is maintained even with long and intensive operation;
- The material is quickly heated from warm water;
- contain a pallet pan is very simple;
- This is a reliable and fairly lightweight material.
For the manufacture of pallets, enameled steel, marble, cast iron and wood are also used. When buying a product from steel, make a choice in favor of models with a large thickness.
Cast iron pallets are reliable and wear-resistant, but their price is much higher than acrylic.
Doors
The next factor on which attention should be emphasized is the type of doors. Most manufacturers are used Sliding Options. Swing Doors are also found, but rarely. For sash moving smoothly, they are installed on compact rollers. If possible, check the smoothness of the movement of the doors during the purchase of boxing.
And also pay attention to the following features of the cabins:
- Stylistics design;
- color of the cabin;
- Additional features (radio, massage installation, stand for seating);
- reliability of the brand;
- Maximum weight that maintains pallet;
- Color design.
The Appollo trademark provides customers with a wide selection of models for every taste and wallet. The product range is constantly updated to satisfy the requests of modern buyers.
The lineup
Let us summarize the article by the list of the most popular models of shower cabin from the Chinese manufacturer.AW-5026.
We present to your attention a classic angular model with a high pallet. Form - quarter of a circle. The set is the remote control. With it, you can conveniently manage the hydromassage system. And also installed a functional panel. Doors are made of durable tempered glass.
Sizes: Height - 90 centimeters, width - 90 centimeters. Functional: upper shower, water massage, shower headset.
AW-5027.
The next model has a low pallet. The form is identical to boxing AW-5026. Such a cabin will become a wonderful addition to the modern bathroom. As well as the model indicated above in the list, the manufacturers equipped the design of the hydromassage and the top shower. A durable tempered glass will withstand physical exertion and punches.
Dimensions: 90x90 centimeters.
TS-1235W.
This instance gained popularity due to stylish and attractive design. This is a complete model equipped with sliding and comfortable doors. Outdoor shower with a bathroom (high pallet) wonderfully fit into many interior stylists. Mounted radio allows you to enjoy music during water procedures.
Sizes: 123x123 centimeters. Equipment: backlight, system for hydromassage, headset and upper shower, radio, mirror installed.
TS-33W.
The next shower cabin with a low pallet has a rounded angular shape. The model is made in white. Type of doors - sliding. In the manufacture of doors and walls, manufacturers used a solid tempered glass. Inside the cabin there is a mirror.
Dimensions: 95x95 centimeters. Functional: ventilation, hydromassage unit for body and stop, upper shower and shower headset, backlight.
TS-35W
Warring hydrobock wonderfully fit into a modern decor due to a concise rectangular shape. The model is designed for two people. The devices for water massage are placed on the vertical column and the back of the cabin. And on sale you can find another configuration combined with a Turkish bath - model A-0835.
Sizes: 110x90 centimeters. Equipment: backlight, massage installation, the presence of the upper soul.
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