Abstract: A switching valve is proposed that switches between at least two different outlets with the aid of a valve closing body and a valve seat. The valve contains an actuating device that can be actuated by the user. The actuating device acts on an advancing device that advances the valve closing body from a stable, discrete position into another stable, discrete position. The advancement can be caused either by the interaction of beveled surfaces or by means of the flow of water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation device forven-tilating shower streams that is configured as an insert, and that may be utilized in a connection of a sanitary fitting, particularly in the connection of a shower head housing. The insert contains at least one water throughput channel (15) connected to a ventilation channel (18, 19, 20,21) such that air is suctioned in through the ventilation channel (18, 19, 20, 21) when a flow passes through the water throughput channel (15), ventilating the water stream. The insert may have a receptacle for a flow restrictor (11). A backflow preventer (13) may be provided in order to prevent water leakage from the exterior end of the ventilation channel.

Abstract: A switching valve is proposed that switches between at least two different outlets with the aid of a valve closing body and a valve seat. The valve contains an actuating device that can be actuated by the user. The actuating device acts on an advancing device that advances the valve closing body from a stable, discrete position into another stable, discrete position. The advancement can be caused either by the interaction of beveled surfaces or by means of the flow of water.