A Practical Guide to Urinal Siphons

Added: Thursday, 6/13/2024


A urinal siphon should not only allow for efficient drainage of used water, but also limit unpleasant odours. For this reason, it is worth ensuring that it has the right shape and is properly fitted. Resistance to damage is also important. What exactly should you look for when buying a urinal siphon and what models are available?

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Does a urinal have to have a siphon?

It is worth starting with whether urinals need siphons at all. In fact, these elements are necessary for every sanitary device connected to the sewage system. Therefore, if you want to have a urinal in your home, you have to take into account that you will also need appropriate inlets and outlets. They are mounted right next to the wall.

How to fit a siphon to a urinal?

Siphons for urinals come in various versions. They differ in shape, type of installation, and capacity. They are most often made of polypropylene. This is a plastic. In addition to traditional models, there are also those with additional functions. For example, a siphon may have a built-in filter to prevent pipe clogging or a reducer to absorb odors.

Viega bottle urinal siphon 50x40 plastic / white 112271 The choice of a urinal siphon largely depends on individual preferences. Of course, the purpose is also important. Different models work well in houses or apartments, and others in public utility buildings.

You should definitely pay attention to the installation conditions. The urinal siphon must be adapted to the type of installation or the shape of the fitting. It must also provide an appropriate water flow. When a horizontal drain is required, this is the type of construction that should be chosen. The horizontal urinal siphon usually has a shape resembling the letter "U" or "P".

When looking for the right type of drain, it is worth considering whether a standard choice will be sufficient or whether a model with increased efficiency will work better. The better the siphon fits, the better the rating and user satisfaction, so it is worth spending a little bit on it.

Urinal siphons at the Onninen wholesaler

The Onninen plumbing wholesaler offers a variety of urinal siphons. The assortment on the website includes both models in stock and made to order. The most frequently chosen models include:

  • Cersanit urinal siphon bottle eccentric K97-016 Viega 50x40 bottle urinal siphon plastic / white 112271 - this is a siphon model intended for Viega urinals or sinks. It has an eccentric connection and a lip seal. This is an excellent example of a bottle siphon with a horizontal drain. In white. The outer diameter of the drain pipe is 40 mm.
  • Cersanit eccentric K97-016 bottle urinal siphon – this is another example of a bottle siphon. This time the manufacturer is Cersanit. This model is designed for President P101 urinals. It is also white. Made of high-quality plastic, which allows for a long time of use.
  • Sanit urinal siphon drain DN50, horizontal VS31410C000E00 – this is a horizontal urinal siphon from Sanit. It is designed for urinals with a flush volume of 0.5-4 liters. Its installation ensures reliable operation and economical water consumption. Made of plastic. Available to order.

The wholesale offer also includes urinals and other bathroom equipment. All products come from renowned manufacturers such as Cersanit, Geberit, Sanit, Viega, Onnline and Shell.

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