Urinals are installed in public places in order to reduce the cost of room arrangement, compactness and ease of maintenance. These sanitary ware items are divided into round, square, oval and triangular ones. Most often the design has a suspended type of installation. Another more significant difference is the type of control of the drain, on which the cleanliness and usability of the male room accessory depend. Our ranking of the best urinals gathered popular new models for cafes, office buildings, shopping centers, hospitals and cinemas, which will help to understand the features of plumbing and choose the appropriate option.
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Top mechanical urinals
This type of sanitary equipment is easy to install and manually turn on the drain by pressing a button, if there is a barrel, or turning the faucet.
This method is easier to maintain and repair, but less hygienic, since it involves physical contact with objects. It is practical to install in office buildings with a small number of employees.
Jika Golem 4306.1 Kit - with horizontal drain button
This is the best mechanically controlled urinal for small office buildings, as it comes with a complete set for installation and quick commissioning.
The bowl has a triangular shape and allows the user to sit comfortably close, without touching the plumbing clothing. The attachment points to the wall are hidden in the pockets, so nothing protrudes outside the urinal.
Supply of drain pipes is provided of a hidden type, which makes the appearance of the finished product in place as beautiful as possible without bulky communications.
Pros:
- glossy porcelain has an attractive appearance and durable structure that is resistant to mechanical damage;
- 2 year warranty from the Czech manufacturer;
- compact dimensions 30x34x53 cm will not take up much space on the wall;
- drain hole has a horizontal exit immediately into the wall, which allows you to hide drainage;
- chrome button for water supply does not require rotation and is triggered by simple pressing;
- a strong tube for supplying water to the bowl is already taken out to the required size and it is difficult to deform it to vandals;
- the set includes dowels for hanging the bowl;
- all gaskets for connecting communications in a set;
- the height of the drain unit is only 173 mm, which will not take much space above the sanitary accessory;
- compact siphon.
Minuses:
- cost from 10,000 rubles;
- a urinal with such a shape cannot be installed in a corner of the room, which requires indentation from the edge of the wall during installation and partially takes up space;
- the external supply of clean water slightly spoils the design.
IFO Frisk RS020150000 - with a guarantee for 10 years
This is the best urinal with a mechanical control type, for which the Swedish manufacturer provides a 10-year warranty. Plumbing is sold separately at a price of 1600 rubles or set with a siphon and a drain node for a total amount of 6,000 rubles.
The bowl has a round shape with an expanding bottom that looks stylish and unusual. Minimalism can also be traced in the drainage device manufactured for this urinal, which is made strictly vertically with a button on the very end.
Pros:
- high quality porcelain from the Swedish manufacturer;
- compact dimensions 32x45x23 cm;
- When you buy a kit, you get a ready-made solution for quick installation;
- perfect white color;
- chrome rack with a tube for water supply;
- the button is masked into an oval tip at the end of the rack;
- a rubber mat is attached to the urinal to prevent splashing;
- water supply to the drain through the wall;
- 10 years warranty;
- set cost from 6000 rubles;
- weight 10 kg permissible for attachment to light walls.
Minuses:
- not installed in a corner, so you need to calculate in advance a place for several urinals;
- The drain is located at the bottom, not at the side, which requires external mounting of the siphon and the laying of a part of the pipes visible to users, and this spoils the design.
The best urinals with touch controls
This type of plumbing is used in institutions with high attendance, whether it is a cafe, restaurant, hospital or shopping centers.
Drainage is carried out without touching the device due to infrared sensors operating from a battery or network. Determining the waste of a person automatically triggers the discharge of water into the bowl.
VitrA Arkitekt 4106B003-5291 - with extra strong case
This is the best touch-sensitive urinal for high traffic areas, because it is made of durable porcelain that can withstand loads of up to 600 kg, which is important to preserve the integrity of sanitary ware from bullies or unwary visitors.
The surface of the urinal is glazed and water-repellent, which ensures an attractive appearance and cleanliness for a long time. The oval case is stretched from above and below, hiding completely the communication lines.
Pros:
- The infrared sensor is located at the top of the unit and clearly monitors the presence of a person;
- automatic activation when a user is deleted;
- high level of hygiene;
- flush mounting of the supply and discharge pipes (the siphon is located inside the case and is invisible from the outside);
- 10 years from the Turkish manufacturer;
- stylish rounded shape;
- well-polished back wall provides a tight fit plumbing to the wall;
- complete everything you need to connect;
- The model does not need a frame for installation.
Minuses:
- cost from 35,000 rubles;
- No preventive triggering function every 6 hours to eliminate unpleasant odors;
- more complex installation due to the sensor connection and the hidden supply of tubes;
- increased dimensions of length 70 cm may take up a lot of space on the wall;
- the sensor is powered from the mains, so when the voltage is turned off, the drain is not made at all, despite the presence of water in the system.
Jika Domino 4110.1 - L-shaped
This is the best urinal with touch control, which is configured individually, depending on the type of the place of operation and the season of activity of visitors.
The infrared sensor is located in the upper part of the L-shaped case and detects the presence of a person who has spent more than 7.5 seconds in front of the radiation zone. After this, the drain is activated. The high vertical wall of the casing protects well against splashes.
Pros:
- the outlet has a horizontal arrangement that minimizes the dimensions of the lower part;
- fully hidden system with automatic operation;
- setting the range of the infrared ray on the distance from 30 to 70 cm from the sensor;
- setting the duration of the flush from 1 to 5.5 seconds;
- the ability to connect to the remote control and change the parameters remotely with a large number of urinals on a large object (stadium or concert hall);
- ventilation hole;
- prophylactic flush every 24 hours;
- low current consumption (10 W when opening the valve and 0.8 W at rest).
Minuses:
- cost from 22,000 rubles;
- does not work when turning off electricity;
- more complicated installation.
Top Urinal with Radar Control
This is a more expensive type of urinal because it has hidden sensors that respond to fluctuations in the fluid in the system. When the indicator changes, an automatic drain is activated.
They are practical to install in places where hand washing facilities and mirrors are located next to the urinals, to which people approach, so that the device only works when using direct plumbing.
Jika Golem 4307.0 - to save water
This is the best urinal with a radar control principle that helps save water.Plumbing is equipped with a sensor oscillations of the fluid in the drain channel and responds only to changes in the indicators in this place, which eliminates the waste of water.
All communications are hidden type. Flow through the solenoid valve. Water flow is regulated by a ball valve. The attachment points are on the sides and hidden in the pockets of the porcelain appliance.
Pros:
- neat look with a triangular bowl shape;
- white glazed coating provides high smoothness and long purity;
- complete everything you need for installation;
- warranty up to 5 years from a Czech manufacturer;
- low current consumption (10 W and 0.8 W in a state of activity and rest);
- 24 V supply voltage;
- setting parameters remotely;
- prophylactic flush every 6 hours;
- setting the activation of time-varying fluctuations of the fluid from 6 to 15
- flushing time 1–15 s;
- There are no false positives when people are nearby, which saves water.
Minuses:
- cost from 28,000 rubles;
- complex installation;
- no power from batteries.
Top dry urinals
Such equipment has a dry type of work that does not wash after each user. To eliminate the unpleasant odor and plaque of the urinary stone, a thin membrane is used, allowing only liquid to pass in one direction.
Replaceable cartridge inside the unit helps to neutralize bacteria and maintain cleanliness. It is saturated with gel, washed out as it is used, which spreads along the lower part of the thicket, preventing the formation of plaque. Effectively apply them in places with limited water supply.
Duravit Starck 1 0834320000 - compact and easy to install
This is the best dry-type urinal for areas with problem water supply (by the hour or with frequent breakdowns), with which you can ensure high hygiene in the men's room.
The bowl has a round shape occupying little space on the wall. The water supply unit is divided into four parts with side jet outlets. The wide rim ensures an even distribution of pressure without the ingress of water to the outside.
The membrane absorbs liquid in only one direction eliminating unpleasant odor. Preventive flushing is done manually by opening a common faucet to all urinals at once.
Pros:
- 5 years warranty from the German manufacturer;
- compact dimensions 32x28x51 cm fit on any wall;
- beautiful minimalist design;
- hidden type of water supply and drain;
- simple installation;
- bundled mount;
- weight of 10 kg will not create excessive loads;
- barely noticeable grooves for the institution of fasteners do not spoil the elegant style.
Minuses:
- cost from 35,000 rubles;
- needs an installation system;
- not suitable for installation in a corner of a room;
- no back top wall, so splashing may fall on the wall;
- manual control is required for preventive flushing.
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