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Mixers for bathroom and kitchen. As a mixer to choose?

Mixers for bathroom and kitchen. As a mixer to choose? Today, the market represented a huge amount of mixers for bathrooms and kitchens of different designs and models. How to choose faucet? First of all, the choice of starting the device, you need to see the products of famous brands. Attractive appearance of cheap mixer often becomes disappointed in the first year of its operation. Choosing a well-known and reliable manufacturer, you are to some extent get a guarantee for long service life of the mixer.  

Types of mixers for bathroom and kitchen

Mixer — plumbing device that mixes hot and cold tap water. It features a simple design, but its production requires the use of high-quality components. The main part of the mixer — locking-regulating mechanism. It can be a valve metal and rubber. There are mixers and cartridge, but they are much more expensive. Replacing the grains in a mixer is not cheap, so when choosing this type, you should prefer well-known producers.

Mixer Design « herringbone »

Mixers for bathroom and kitchen. As a mixer to choose? Kitchen The design of the mixer is very diverse, ranging from two combined taps with cold and hot water and ending with incredible works of art by famous masters. The simplest design of the mixer is considered « herringbone », consisting of two combined crane, which is installed between the spout from which water pours. The mixer can be curved or straight, fixed or moving. Adjusting the feed water in such a mixer is carried by the valve — head parts. This crane   Use a rubber gasket that is deformed by hard water, and eventually ceases to fit tightly. Therefore, closing the water, we are no longer getting the desired result.   Much more durable ceramic liner, as it is resistant to chemical attack by water and is capable of providing continuous and reliable tightness.

Lever Mixer

The second common design is a single-lever mixer, called a joystick. It is simple and reliable in the regulation and the device. The mixer consists of two spherical surfaces having openings that are aligned in a certain position in order to change the temperature and water pressure. These surfaces fit together tightly enough at the same time acting as a seal. As a rule, the two-metal   of the plate, in the budget execution — plastic.

Wall Mixer

Wall mixer rigidly connected to water pipes.   Adjusting the temperature and pressure of water is performed arm or head parts. It depends on the spout of the mixer has a built-in aerator. Such a mixer requires periodic cleaning, as over time it can become clogged by hard water.

What's New on the market mixers  

Besides producing mechanical mixers, which are used in the design of electronic circuits. They are quite practical and comfortable, but have a high probability of failure. For these mixers accessories and repair materials are expensive. Thermostatic mixers independently supplying water required temperature. Even when changing the quantity of cold or hot water, the temperature does not change. These mixers are the levers to adjust the temperature.   The electronic mixers have no handles, they are included automatically. Employment infrared sensor is provided, which includes the water supply in response to movement near the crane. This principle of operation is quite convenient, and the correct use faucets with infrared sensors virtually forever.

Materials of construction for faucets for bathroom and kitchen

Mixers for bathroom and kitchen. As a mixer to choose? In practice, the materials for the manufacture of taps a bit. Used more metal alloys, ceramics and plastics. In a particularly exotic cases — wood and stone. So it — how to choose a faucet, a matter of personal preference. The choice of materials is due to the use of safety and manufacturability. The price of the mixer depends on the materials used.

Usually, the mixer is used for the manufacture of bronze and brass — metals, time-tested, are not afraid of the impact of water. Less frequently used in the manufacture of alloy steels, which are more difficult to process.

Plastic is a fairly low-tech and material. Furthermore, it is neutral to the water, is lightweight, has a low thermal conductivity. For durability the material, as well as ceramics,   lose   Metals, as it is less durable.

The basis of ceramic cartridge seal plates are made of durable aluminum oxide. Regulators and fasteners made of stainless steel. Cover for housing, shower head and handle are often made of plastic. The outer part of the reinforcement is protected against corrosion using nickel plating, chrome and its enamelled to protect against mechanical damage.

Connection Types of mixers

Mixer « herringbone » It has a characteristic feature of the attachment. Below it has a split sleeve with thread. This mounting method is convenient enough and not reliable. After some time, the mixer starts « hang » on a surface. The single-lever mixer attachment method other. It located at the bottom of the housing threaded holes that are designed to connect to the water supply « tough » or « flexible » method.

The wall-mounted horizontal mixers supply, so only used rigid connection.

How to choose a faucet for the kitchen and bathroom?  

Mixers for bathroom and kitchen. As a mixer to choose? Bathroom Any of these designs can be used for installation in the bathroom and in the kitchen ,   the difference is only in the connection dimensions and design. How to choose the kitchen faucet? – it is, above all, should be suited to the size of washing, is compact and easy operation. Furthermore, it is desirable that a mixer suited to the style of cuisine. Spout must be easy to turn and get to the middle of the length of the wash.

Moreover, the kitchen does not need a big water pressure in the bathroom, so the connection dimensions mixers are needed less. How to choose a faucet for the bathroom ? In this case, we do not neglect the style of the room and the size of the mixer.   Usually in the bathroom wall mounted taps with a pretty massive body and a small spout length with a larger diameter. This allows the use of high pressure water and relatively quickly dial the bathroom.

In conclusion, we note — no need to chase the cheap. We all know that good quality can not be cheap. Country of origin does not indicate the quality of the mixer. It is necessary to pay attention on the manufacturer and the brand is best to choose well-known. Try surveillance learn more about the product. When buying ask a certificate, a complete set of terms and conditions of warranty service.

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