You've chosen your ideal shower and enclosure, but do you know which shower waste you'll require? When it comes to showers, it's understandable that the shower head and the system's strength receive much attention. On the other hand, shower wastes play an equally important role in ensuring that you have a hassle-free and relaxing experience every time.
But what exactly
is shower waste, and why should you be concerned about it? To better understand
the numerous types of shower waste available, how they function, and why they
are so important, we've put together this shower trash buying guide.
What
is shower waste?
A shower waste (sometimes known as a "shower trap") is a pipe that connects to the
underside of the shower tray beneath the shower floor and supports the water
flow. It's connected to the shower waste pipe, which looks like the trap
beneath the kitchen sink where wastewater from the faucets above can drain into
the sewage system.
If water is
unable to drain correctly, it can result in a pool of dirty water as you wash,
as well as leaks and other types of damage in and around the shower area.
What
are the many shower waste types?
There are two
types of shower waste devices, with the breadth of the tray and the speed with
which the water may drain through the system determining the differences.
Designed with a 90mm slimline design, this shower tray waste has a flow rate of
11.5 litres per min.
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Another example
is the 50mm turbo flow shower tray waste which is even thinner and features a
50mm waste hole and a chrome-plated plastic lid. This device can discharge up
to 54 litres of water per minute while leaving no standing water.
The flow rate
varies by product, and the strength of your shower system will determine the
flow rate required to ensure that water is drained correctly and no overflow
occurs.
What
is the purpose of shower waste?
Shower waste
functions similarly to kitchen waste. The only change could be in the design,
with an S-shaped curve used for showers to support vertical water drainage.
Like a kitchen or even toilet waste, shower waste always retains a certain
water level to block off any sewer gases that might enter the bathroom.
Shower water
will flow into the drainage system to produce a vacuum, which will slow down
the water's release. This is why vents are included in the drainage system
design, allowing air to flow along with the water flow.
You'll note that
it's sloped downwards toward the drainage hole when it comes to the shower
base. This guarantees that water and soap flow naturally towards the drains,
preventing soapy films from forming, leading to deadly slips and falls.
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