In the recent past, Russians used a wall mixer with a long swivel spout. Using one faucet, it was possible to fill the bath and wash above the sink. The modern choice of mixers, sometimes, leads the consumer to a standstill. Let's try to delve into the range of mixers, their operating principle and installation features.

Content

1. The mixer is what?  video
2. How does the mixer work?
3. Mixer installation
4. Types of water spout  video
5. Electronic contactless mixers  video
6. Retro faucets
7. Safety and convenience  video
8. Installation of washbasin and faucet using installation system

The mixer is what?

Throughout the post-Soviet space, the Russians received an apartment with a small the bathroom.

Bathroom and sink  installed close to each other.

This installation was explained by the small space and the shortage of mixers.

The rotary mixer was installed at a high height from bathtubs, the installation height depended on the installation of the sink-sink.

Such a mixer installation scheme had many drawbacks.

A jet of water falling from a great height, when filling the bath, created a huge rumble.

We can say that the riser neighbors know when a neighbor takes a bath from below or above.

In addition, if one member of the family takes a shower, there is a problem in the second member of the family with brushing.

The disadvantages of such faucets include the question of the impossibility of installing the sink away from the bath.

Modern manufacturers have launched a huge assortment of individual mixers.

The use of separate faucets, allows you to plan the interior of the bathroom, does not connect the installation of a bath and a washbasin in close cooperation.

Mixer manufacturers offer the taste of the consumer various mixers, not only functional, but also stylish.

Now there is plenty to choose from for the consumer.

Not only foreign, but also domestic companies offer their products to Russians, let's try to understand this variety of mixers.

How does the mixer work?

Mixers can be divided into:

- two-gripping, two-armed or two-valve;

- single-gripping, single-armed or single-lever.

Two-grip mixers, for adjusting the pressure of cold and hot water, have two different valves. To choose a comfortable temperature, you have to work with two valves.

Single grip mixers with a single lever control both the pressure and temperature of the water.

In this case, the lever rotates left, right or up, down.

When changing the position of the handle, the section of the hole in the cartridge of the mixer changes.

Cold water comes from one opening of the mixer, hot water flows from the other - in the cartridge, two streams meet, mix, and through the spout fall into the bathtub or sink.

Single-grip mixers are blocked in one motion, if it is necessary to re-open the water, while the water will be at the same temperature as the first time - this will require another movement.

This design of the mixer saves water.

Single grip mixers have ceramic cartridges.

Two-grip faucets have ceramic taps.

Ceramics react negatively to mechanical impurities in water - to sand or rust particles.

All mixer plates are carefully rubbed against each other, and debris present in the water scratches the plates.

Conclusion - to protect the mixers, install strainers.

Mixer installation

The peculiarity of faucets and washbasins is that although they can be produced by different companies, together they must be a single whole, i.e. fit together.

Depending on the faucet, washbasins are available with one hole, with two, with three, or no holes at all.

For mixer installationhot and cold water supply is required, it can be purchased separately from the mixer, but sometimes this connection is included with the mixer.

Wide double washbasins look very interesting, they have two openings for installing two faucets - this is convenient for a large and friendly family.

If the washbasin is without holes, the faucet is installed in the countertop or in the wall above the washbasin, some faucets have hidden installation, they are installed directly in the wall.

Types of water spout

For the kitchen, installation of high faucets is required - this is convenient for filling and washing pots.

Washbasin faucets are usually not very tall.

But some washbasins - bowls rise above the countertop, for such sinks there are taps of high models, they have an elegant elongated body - such models are much more expensive.

Faucets with a fixed spout are more common - this is a single unit of the spout with the body.

This model is very hygienic, since it has few gaps on the surface, this reduces the possibility of contamination and the creation of limescale.

In addition, many companies produce models with spouts that turn left and right.

Curiosities are also available on the market, there is a model that can be turned sideways or upwards with an aerator - the result, a powerful arc-shaped jet.

Cascade mixers have a design of a spout in the form of a wide free flow, this spout is a waterfall.

These are expensive models and these faucets look very impressive.

There are glass faucets, some faucets have color illumination.

Electronic contactless mixers

Electronic contactless mixers have infrared sensors.

If you put your hands under the spout, the faucet works.

Remove your hands - the water stops flowing.

This faucet is very economical, you will not get it dirty with dirty hands.

At such mixers, a constant water temperature is usually set, although there is an inconspicuous temperature regulator on the body.

Retro faucets

Modern faucets are significantly different in design, the mixer is easy to choose for a modern interior.

If there is a historical interior with lush stucco molding and vintage furniture - for such cases, the release of faucets in retro style has been established.

Such mixers are chrome-plated, in gold, bronze or copper.

Safety and convenience

Manufacturers are trying to protect consumers from burns.

Many faucet models limit the maximum water temperature.

If the case is made of plastic, it heats up less.

Many people, unknowingly set the mixer knobs to maximum pressure, there are models in which the lever moves easily and smoothly to a certain position.

To get the maximum pressure - additional effort is needed - this stops the excess flow of water.

Installation of washbasin and faucet using installation system

There are cases when an installation system is required to install a washbasin.

This is a steel frame, it is attached to the floor or to the main wall.

On this frame there are fasteners for the sink, holes for hot and cold water, a sewer outlet for connecting a siphon.

The frame has adjustable mounts in width and height.

Such systems are produced by many companies.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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