One of the main elements of sanitary products, the mixer, is not as simple as it seems. In addition to tricky additional devices, such as a thermostat or a photocell, there is another, not very complicated, but quite useful and effective way of installation. After all, for sure, we all noticed, and not just noticed, but experienced the inconvenience of the long control levers sticking out in the shower. Shower enclosures are usually cramped and any object inside can lead to bruising (and, God forbid, to injury) with an awkward movement. Therefore, more and more often in our apartments and cottages flush-mounted faucets appear. We’ll talk about them.

Content

1. Mixer purpose and device
2. Types of Mixers
3. Flush-mounted mixer  video
4. Types of flush mounted mixers
5. Installing a flush mounted mixer  video
6. Major manufacturers of flush mounted mixers

Mixer purpose and device

Any modern person has an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat a mixer is, therefore, we restrict ourselves to an encyclopedic definition. A mixer is a device for mixing water from two different sources, hot and cold.

Simultaneously with mixing, a free flow of water through the spout is ensured with the possibility of partial or complete blocking of fluid movement. To a lesser extent, consumers are aware of the design of the mixer. Let us dwell on it in more detail.

Component parts of the device:

• case, inside which there is a system for switching the direction of movement of water
• branch pipes with which connection with external sources takes place
• spout, i.e. a pipe through which mixed water flows out

Between themselves, the main parts of the mixer are connected using various adapters, oil seals and fitting nuts. Additionally, depending on the type of mixer, it includes hoses and watering cans of various sizes and configurations.

Types of Mixers

According to the functional purpose and the principle of mixing water, mixers are divided into several main types:

The mixer with the separate crane having two valves, separately for cold and hot water

Single lever mixer with one control lever

Electronic mixer, without levers and valves, with electronic temperature sensor and photocell for switching on water

Double spout mixer (designed to use a filter)

The working mechanisms of the mixers also have differences in the form of materials from which the main components are made:

• ceramic control element consists of cermet plates assembled in a cartridge
• the metal or ball adjusting mechanism is a ball with three holes, which, depending on the position, direct water to the right place.

According to the installation method, mixers of open and hidden installation are distinguished. The difference is indicated in the name of the open installation involves the installation of the device on the pipes protruding from the wall, and hidden is when the entire working part, except the control lever, is hidden in the wall.

Flush-mounted mixer

The main advantage of the flush-mounted mixer is the absence of housing components, pipes, pipes, which are not involved in the control process, which, of course, saves space and creates an attractive appearance for a bathroom or shower.

When installing this type of faucets, interference with the system’s performance is completely eliminated, as well as the tightness of the installation elements and finishing materials.

The flush-mounted mixer consists of three main elements:

• mounting box, the main purpose of which is to ensure the fastening of the design of the mixer to its working surface
• mixing mechanism the place where the process of mixing water
• control lever adjustment knob, which is combined with a decorative panel

The mounting box is manufactured according to a single standard (iBox Universal), which ensures the compatibility of fasteners for any concealed mixer systems, which greatly simplifies installation.

Types of flush mounted mixers

The faucets considered by us differ in purpose:

• concealed faucets for bathtubs or sinks, equipped with one or three holes, as well as a plumbing kit consisting of rigid brass tubes or flexible hoses in a metal braid
• concealed faucets for showers, with similar equipment, but additionally equipped with a hose with a watering can
• combined faucets that use one mounting box, but the pipe layout allows you to send water to both a normal spout, a shower, and a bidet.

Concealed hygienic mixers are additionally equipped with a water aeration system, as well as a ball mechanism that allows you to control the water jet depending on the desired direction.

Installing a flush mounted mixer

The installation process of the flush-mounted mixer is a very complex procedure, which, moreover, involves the dependence of two types of finishing and plumbing work. Therefore, it is advisable to entrust it to qualified specialists. If this is not possible and the installation is done with your own hands, then it is very important to carefully read the instructions that are in the package before the process. The instruction contains installation recommendations, precisely following which, you can achieve high-quality installation. As an additional aid, we give a video tutorial on installing a flush-mounted mixer, which clearly shows all the steps and operations.

Major manufacturers of flush mounted mixers

The relative complexity of such devices and the experience of specialists allow us to recommend the purchase of grohe, hansgrohe flush-mounted mixers as the most high-quality products.

Yes, they are not cheap, but the reliability and practicality of these systems will significantly increase the service life of the product, and also will not lead to unforeseen breakdowns, because it is clear that in case of problems with the mechanism it will be necessary to carry out expensive repairs, and this must be avoided.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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