Although the floor drain is small, its effect is not small. It is related to whether the drainage is smooth and whether the smell is returned. Different floor drains have different advantages and disadvantages, and also have different applicable positions, so it is extremely important to understand the classification of floor drains.

1. T-shaped magnet floor drain

The T-shaped magnet floor drain is a self-sealing floor drain, which uses gravity and magnetism to control the switch of the floor drain to drain water.

Advantages: Its T-shaped structure and smooth inner wall determine that this kind of floor drain is extremely difficult to block, especially the blockage of hair and other things, all things will be discharged.

Disadvantages: However, since the T-shaped magnet floor drain contains magnets, if there are iron objects in the water, they will be adsorbed, making it difficult to close the floor drain, and the suction force of the magnet will decrease over time.

Location: Suitable for kitchen use, not recommended for installation in the bathroom.

2. Spring floor drain

The spring floor drain is also a kind of self-sealing floor drain, which uses the gravity of water to open and close and drain water.

Pros: Fast drainage.

Disadvantages: easy to be corroded, the elasticity will weaken with use, the lifespan is not long, and it is easy to hang and wrap around hair and fabric, and it is not easy to clean.

Position: The pop-up spring floor drain is generally used in the washbasin. The spring self-sealing floor drain has the characteristics of fast drainage, so it is suitable for places where drainage is not frequent or temporary, such as kitchens, balconies, and washing machines. A place for quick drainage.

3. Buckle cup water seal floor drain

Buckle cup water-sealed floor drain is a traditional floor drain, and it is also a relatively early type of floor drain. With the development of science and technology, this kind of floor drain has basically been eliminated.

Advantages: fast drainage, cheap price.

Disadvantages: not effective deodorization, easy to block and slow drainage.

Location: Ordinary sewers are available, but washing machines, etc. are not. You need to buy other special floor drains. And this kind of floor drain is basically unusable now.

4. Deep water seal floor drain

The deep water seal floor drain is a kind of traditional floor drain. The anti-odor device originally installed on the ground is installed in the downpipe to effectively achieve the anti-odor effect. The deep water seal floor drain is the most widely used now.

Advantages: The price is relatively cheap, and the anti-odor effect is good when the water seal does not fail. Due to the deep water seal, it can effectively prevent cockroaches from entering the sewer. It is suitable for bathrooms that have high requirements for anti-odor.

Disadvantages: The ground needs to be raised, and this kind of floor drain drains slowly and is easy to block. It can only be used in places where the ground height is not high and is not often used.

Location: toilets, bathrooms, not suitable for places with fast drainage such as washing machines.