Stoppers for a bath: what are and how to pick up?

Currently, among a large number of products it can be quite difficult to pick up something good and high quality. And even such a simple accessory, like a cork for the bathroom, also requires a careful approach when choosing.

In specialized stores you can find any option: from a simple rubber plug to a semi-automatic. In addition, this simple thing can give the interior a touch of romance and comfort. Manufacturers offer corks made of rubber and silicone in the form of algae, flowers, with rubber toys and so on.

The simplest and most cost-effective solution is a classic stub on a chain. Such products were made of rubber in Soviet times, but then they were devoid of originality and produced in the form of cork.

Today, manufacturers offer such options in rubber, silicone and plastic. The cork design is extremely simple, therefore it serves several decades. But experts recommend choosing rubber and silicone varieties for a number of reasons:

• they are more durable, do not break, do not crack;
• it is easier to remove such a plug from the drain if it is stuck;
• a rubber or silicone plug closes the hole more tightly, and water does not pass through it;
• she is not afraid of temperature changes, she is easy to use - by installing a rubber plug, you can safely enjoy a hot bath.

Despite the simplicity of the design, today you can choose a lot of creative and beautiful plugs, adding a touch of humor, romance and comfort to the bathroom interior.

• Variety of colors. Choose accessories of any color: classic white or black, bright pink, blue, green. The main thing is that you like it and fit the general style of the room.
• Variety of shapes. There are traffic jams in the form of animals, fish, figures of men, algae, flowers. There are works of art: prototypes of Greek statues, the Eiffel Tower, the Coliseum and the Egyptian pyramids.
• With toys on a chain: ducks, boats, fish, dogs. This option will especially delight children.
• High tech plugs. They are equipped with a thermometer that changes color when the temperature of the water changes.

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By design, such plugs look like a classic cork, but the principle of operation is slightly different. It is not inserted into the drain hole, but is superimposed on top and, by creating a vacuum, reliably closes the hole. The material from which the suction cups are made is silicone. It is flexible, lightweight and practical to use, and is not afraid of high temperatures. In specialized stores you can find suction cups of any color and with different decorative elements. This design is easy to operate and reliable.

Semi-automatic stub - a less popular solution for classic bathtubs, more often this system is installed in a jacuzzi. In appearance, it practically does not differ from more complex automatic traffic jams, but the principle of operation is simpler.

The plug is installed in the drain hole of the bath, and a special toggle switch is placed under the mixer, which is connected to the plug with a cable. To open or close the plug, you need to turn the handle of the toggle switch, then the cable is pulled and pushed the plug into the drain.

Advantages of a semi-automatic system:

• ease of use;
• attractive appearance.

The disadvantage of the system is its low reliability. Especially quickly, such plugs fail when the water is not of very good quality - with a high content of iron or lime. And the cable that connects the lever and the plug starts to jam over time. In regions with soft water, such a system will last about 4 years.

The most modern and beautiful are automatic plugs. An automatic plug is a metal round piece that is built directly into the drain. To block the drain hole, just press the cork with your hand or heel. You can open the hole in the same way.

These models look very stylish and expensive. They are widely used by designers in the design of bathrooms. Nevertheless, the machines have disadvantages:

• when the bath is full, opening such a drain is not very convenient;
• the automatic mechanism, in comparison with a simple rubber plug, will not last long;
• when operating an automatic plug, a lot of dirt and hair accumulates under it.

Almost all bathtubs have standard drain sizes, but there are exceptions. If you want to choose the options semiautomatic or automatic, then you can not do without an accurate measurement of the diameter of the hole There are several ways to find a cork that exactly matches your bath.

1. Measurement of a drain opening. Take a measuring tape or thread and stretch along the bottom of the drain hole. The resulting figure will be the size of your future traffic jam.
2. Cut out a circle of paper that matches the size of your drain. With this circle, go to the store, and the consultant will choose the suitable option for you.

See how to make a bath plug in the next video.