Mixer set-up for the kitchen and bathroom

You decided to make repairs and change the plumbing and pipes. Without changing the faucets and faucets here is indispensable. It used to be easier. Small choice, standard products. Do not be fooled by choice. Went and bought. Now everything is much more complicated. The market presents a huge variety of products of all kinds of configurations and designs. It's really hard to choose. After all, in parallel with the beautiful design, we want durability. But the mixer device basically remains unchanged and has several types, we will also tell you how the mixer is installed by oneself, and at the end a good brief instruction on the operation of the mixer will be given, but let's take turns.

Types of faucets for bathroom and kitchen, device

What to choose: a faucet or a faucet, it's up to you. The faucets from the mixer differ in their design. It can pass either cold or hot water. More popular and convenient mixers. They are also diverse in design.

Depending on the layout of the pipes, you can choose a wall-mounted mixer, a mixer on a rack or on a shelf. The last two options refer to the design delights and give a special charm. But at a price they are an order of magnitude superior to the wall. The most simple mixer is a wall-mounted mixer.

Wall-mounted mixers are short, medium and long. It is very important that the length of the mixer would fit into your sink or bathtub. It is better to choose mixers of medium length. Wall mounted mixers have a slight advantage. To it you can mount a stationary stop for a shower or a flexible hose. Convenient mixers with a swivel nozzle. Such mixers can serve both a shower and a bathroom.

There are faucets with two faucets, which separately serve hot and cold water. The most common cranes now are one-handed. These cranes have a ball mechanism. Thanks to him, the crane can perform several functions. By moving the crane handle you can adjust the head of the water and its temperature. Cranes with pressure compensator and temperature control, of course very comfortable. But, unfortunately, they are not designed for the quality of our pipes and water. Therefore, for their high cost, they do not cope with their functions and quickly fail.

An important part of a single-arm mixer( single-lever ball valve, as in the photo above) is a check valve. It is made of metal and ceramics. These materials are sufficiently resistant to chemical aggression of water. Valves made in the form of a hollow disc of stainless steel are resistant to mechanical damage. Sealing pads serve them much longer. But they are more sensitive to chemical influences. The cheapest, but also not durable - are valves made of rubber or leather. They wear out quickly and require frequent repairs. The only plus is easy repair. It makes sense for the pipes to put cleaning filters. Then the far from ideal water supply will not soon put your mixers out of action. By the way, see the article repairing the faucet with your own hands for the bathroom and kitchen, perhaps you should just fix the old one and use it further.

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Assembly of the shower and bath mixer with your own hands

For replacement and installation of the mixer you will need a wrench, hoses, sealant, pliers, sanitary tape, a wrench, a flashlight, a knife and a basin. Do not forget about the mixer itself.

To start the installation, shut off the water. Place the basin under the faucet tap so that the water remaining in the pipe will flow out. With the help of the adjustable wrench, disconnect the mixer from the hose and the pipeline.

Removing the old mixer must take into account how it is attached. If the mixer has a wide base, start by removing the handle of the tap, then disassemble the gaskets and nuts under them. If the mixer has a narrow base, then it is attached under the sink. Here you will need the pliers. Sometimes access to the base of the mixer is blocked by pipes. For such cases, a wrench is used. When you unscrew all the nuts, the old mixer can easily be removed. All the dirt that has accumulated under it, you should remove.

Then proceed with the installation of a new mixer. Set it to the desired location, add gaskets and nail nuts. Base the mixer with silicone or sealant. After you have installed the mixer handles and the cover plate. If the mixer has a narrow base, apply sealant to the sink before installing.

After installation, connect water. Leave it open for a few minutes and check if the mixer is running. The water will also wash out the debris that has fallen into the assembly.

If the mixer has a copper tube at the input, then there is more work to be done. To do this, you need a device for hermetic crimping of pipes - collet. They are screwed to the end of the water pipe and the tube is inserted. The diameters of the collet connections and the thread connections must correspond to the mixer and the water pipe. Do not twist the thread. Otherwise, the joints may leak.

Mixer Instruction Manual

- Use only detergents and cleaning agents that are specifically designed for the care of faucets, faucets and showers. Use of products with acid and chlorine solution is categorically unacceptable. You will forever ruin the cover. Abrasive powders, pastes can also damage the coating.

- If you use special tools for cleaning, make sure that they do not stay on the surface for longer than the intended time.

- After using the shower or bath, rinse the mixer with clean water. Remains of soap and shampoo can damage the surface.

- The cleanser is applied first to the surface of the sponge, and then the product is washed.

- If the surface of the mixer is already damaged, the impact of detergents will only increase the damage.

- Avoid twisting the mixer tap. So you can damage the valve and disable it.

In conclusion, it is important to note. If you want faucets and mixers to serve you for a long time, then it's better to buy them in specialized stores. Ask the sellers for a warranty card. So you will ensure a free repair of the mixer when it breaks down. And the consultation of experienced specialists will not prevent you, if the installation of the mixer with your own hands will be carried out. See below for similar articles on the topic and share your impressions in the comments.

Especially for the repair of a two-room apartment with their own hands.