It should be said that the mixer can equally well be used both in the kitchen and in the bathroom. However, when choosing a model for a kitchen, two things should be considered. Firstly, its spout, and in common parlance the tap or "gander", should be high enough. After all, kitchen utensils, which have to be washed in a sink, can be of different sizes. Therefore, you need to orient, for example, on large pots. Secondly, the spout of the mixer must be swivel. This is especially important if the sink has two sections.
Modern models of mixers differ from each other not only by the manufacturer, but also by design, manufacturing technology, material and many other features. How to choose a good kitchen faucet? Let's try to understand.
First of all, you need to decide how the mixer will be installed: built into the countertop, into the sink or fixed to the wall.
Housing material
The material from which the mixer is made is also of great importance. By special order, you can get a mixer from anything. But for the mass consumer, such products( enclosures) are made of metal alloys, ceramics or plastic. Alloys of brass and bronze are especially resistant to moisture. The remaining parts can also be from another material.
Some of the cheapest models are chrome-plated, although they have a long service life. But the products of alloy steel quickly "age", and the material is more fragile. However, bronze or brass faucets are considered to be the strongest, but they are more expensive. About materials such as granite and other "exotic", there is no point to mention. The mass consumer does not buy them.
Construction of the mixer
The design is one of the three main: valve( herringbone), single-lever and non-contact( sensor).Everyone gets what they are more used to. Minus valve models experts believe the presence of a rubber gasket, which often goes out of order. This depends both on the rigidity of the flowing water, and on the intensity of operation. However, with such a mixer, the head is more precisely regulated( saving water flow), although "body movements" have to be done a little more. Often a ceramic insert is used instead of a gasket. It does not react to the chemical composition of water, but is "afraid" of pollution. Therefore, when using such a model, a purification filter must be put.
Touch models have both advantages and disadvantages. In the body of the mixer is mounted a sensor that "reacts" to the hands that are under the "spout".Worth them, and water will go. Hands are removed, and the flow of water stops. Such a crane can not be forgotten to close, therefore it is impossible to flood the neighbors from below( for forgetfulness).However, if you need to fill with water, for example, a large saucepan, then you will have to keep your hands in the "spill" area all the time. Otherwise, water simply will not flow.
The design of the "nozzle"( nozzle).Some models provide two modes of water pressure. The stronger one is used in normal work( water analysis, washing dishes), and "sparing"( shower) is used for washing, for example, tender berries.
Geometry spout
Experts believe that ideally the water jet should fall exactly into the center of the sink. This is both convenience in work, and a reduction in the amount of spray.
Choose the proven manufacturers
Of course, you need to ask the manufacturer. The market is literally awash with goods from the Middle Kingdom, and there is no point in mentioning their quality. Sufficient quality mixers are produced by European companies, for example Damixa, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Roca - buying their products, you can not be afraid for the quality of the goods.
