According to Feng Shui, the owner, in whose house there are problems with the plumbing, in particular, a faucet is leaking, the drain is broken or the toilet bowl is cracked, will never be satisfied with his material condition. Believe it or not - everyone decides for himself, but the fact remains: malfunctions in the water supply system over time can lead to serious consequences, the elimination of which will require an impressive amount.
For this reason, it is important to pay due attention not only to the choice of sanitary ware, but also to the installation of a water supply system, in particular an outdoor one. Those who are faced with a similar task for the first time, it is better to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses in advance, since installation and repair require certain skills. If you firmly decided to do all the work yourself, then be sure to check out the step-by-step recommendations that can be found in this section.
Things are somewhat different with mixers and heated towel rails. As a rule, it is enough to arm yourself with the necessary tools and plumbing fixtures, carefully read the instructions on our website and clearly follow the wiring diagram proposed in it, so that after a few hours you can proudly enjoy your work. And we can only wish you good luck!
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