Sometimes we want to give you a personal touch to our homeand more specifically to our bathroom, but we do not dare because we do not have the appropriate knowledge and we may think that it is a very complicated task to carry out ourselves.
In this article we are going to talk about the installation of a hydromassage column as a replacement for the traditional faucets with artichokes that are usually the most used in our homes.
Advantages of installing a hydromassage column
A hydromassage column offers some advantages over the traditional shower, let’s see some of them:
More functionality: We have different ways of diffusing water to the shower or bathtub: shower head, shower head and horizontal hydromassage jets, in addition to incorporating a thermostatic faucet that will save us water and energy, since they do not waste time to regulate the temperature.
Exclusivity and design: Hydromassage columns are really aesthetic for a bathroom, since they usually have very careful designs. They also confer significant exclusivity since not everyone can afford to have a hydromassage column in their bathroom.
Improve health and relaxation: Thanks to the therapeutic and de-stressing effects of pressurized water jets towards the different areas of our body.
Proceeding to the installation of the hydromassage column
Tools needed
We are going to comment on some of the tools that we must have at our disposal before operating with the installation of the hydromassage column:
- Screwdriver / screwdriver.
- Fixed keys.
- Drill.
- Marker pen to mark on the wall.
- Screws and fixing plugs (they usually come with the hydromassage column anchor).
- Bubble level to place the fixings at the same level.
- Meter / Meter.
Necessary materials
- Teflon tape.
- pipe reducer.
- And of course have our new one bought and ready hydromassage column… Here we go!
Dismantling the old faucet
Before starting to disassemble, the first thing we must do is make sure that we close the water stopcocks to prevent water leakage when disassembling the faucet.
Once done, we will make sure that we have all tools and materials at handIt is always better if someone helps us by supplying us with what we need at all times.
To remove the existing faucetwe will use the spanner that best adapts to the tap nut that is attached to the wall.
If we want to prevent the faucet from being hit or scratched, it is best to use a rag between the spanner and the nut.
Once the nuts of the faucet have been loosened, we remove it and then we will observe that the two water intakes (hot water and cold water) are exposed.
It is time to proceed with the assembly of the hydromassage column.
Installation of the hydromassage column
Before starting the installation of the hydromassage column, it is recommended purge the water intakes so that we clean possible impurities in them to prevent them from entering the hydromassage column and damaging it.
For this, we must cover one of the water intakes with a metal plug to cover water intakes and open the water a little so that it drains. We will repeat the process with the other water intakecovering the already purged water intake and removing the plug from the one we had previously covered.
Now we overlap the hydromassage column in the place where we are going to place it, and with the help of a marker, we mark the silhouette of the column on the wall above.
By measuring the distance between the top of the column and the anchor points of the column, we can mark the points where we are going to make the holes for anchoring.
When we go to mark the anchor points, we will use the bubble level so that the hydromassage column don’t get crooked.
Once the anchor points have been marked, we proceed to make the relevant holes with the drill, using a suitable bit for the size of the anchors. Once this is done, We will screw the supplied anchors with the hydromassage column in the anchor points made.
Due to the fact that the tap water intakes will not have the same size as the hoses of the hydromassage column, we will use reducers in the sockets of water to adapt it to the thread of the hoses.
It is advisable use teflon tape in the two reducer connections, both from the water intakes to the reducer, and from the reducer to the hoses, as well we will avoid possible water leaks.
Now we can connect the hoses of the hydromassage column to the reducers (cold water on the left side, hot water on the right side), and proceed to hang hydromassage column in the placed anchors.
All that remains is to open the stopcock and check that all the functions of the shower work correctly, both with hot and cold water.
And that’s all, we have simply placed our hydromassage column in our shower, now all that remains is to enjoy it with the feeling that you have only been able to install it.
However, you always have the option of using a professional plumber.
