1. Look at the function
Floor drains can be divided into ordinary floor drains and special floor drains for washing machines. The floor drains for washing machines have a removable circular cover in the center of the floor drain. The drain pipe of the washing machine can be inserted directly without affecting the floor area on the ground. water discharge. The special floor drain for washing machines with good drainage effect can effectively ensure the drainage of sewage after washing, without causing problems such as overflow and anti-odor.
2. Look at the material
Now there are mainly cast iron, PVC, zinc alloy, ceramics, cast aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper alloy and other materials on the market. Among them, stainless steel and copper alloy floor drains are affordable, beautiful and durable; brass floor drains have the best performance in all aspects. In fact, the material of the floor drain does not have a great impact on its function. When purchasing, you can decide according to your own preferences and affordability.
3. Look at the speed of launching
The floor drain should have the characteristics of fast drainage, anti-odor, anti-clogging and easy cleaning. Generally, the pipe in the middle of the floor drain is thick, and the floor drain that is not obstructed by the water flow is fast, so you can choose it as appropriate when purchasing.
4. Look at the deodorant effect
One of the main functions of the deodorant floor drain, the water-sealed floor drain has the longest history. The disadvantage is that it must be effective when there is water, and the water is easy to breed bacteria. Therefore, it is best to choose a floor drain that combines physical deodorization and deep water deodorization. Physical deodorization achieves the switch gasket through water pressure and permanent magnets, so as to achieve the effect of deodorization.
5, see filter
Poor filtration can cause foreign matter to block the pipe, and cleaning will be very troublesome. Experts suggest that the optimal filter screen aperture is between 5mm-8mm, which can not only prevent foreign objects from falling into the pipeline, but also extend the time for removing foreign objects to 3-5 months.
6. Look at the surface treatment
Surface treatment can improve the corrosion resistance and aesthetics of the floor drain. A protective film is attached to the surface of the polished floor drain by electroplating or other processes. There are brushed surface, bronze color, copper color, etc., and you can choose a suitable floor drain according to your own decoration style and budget. .
7. Look at the life cycle
A good floor drain has a long service life, avoiding the trouble of frequent replacement. Some mechanical floor drains use plastic as the core, which will become brittle after three or five years of use. High-frequency use will cause the floor drain function to be unstable, and various problems often occur. It is recommended to choose a floor drain made of stainless steel, which is durable and not easy to deform.