Repair faucet for the bathroom: the replacement and the choice of cartridge, eliminating leakage

In this article we'll show you how to make repairs to the bathroom faucet by hand. How to change the cartridge and fix a leak without calling a plumber - find out right now.

Widespread with mixer problems are:

• buzz crane with strong water pressure;
• outflow of cold water in case of opening both cold and hot tap;
• various kinds of leakage (of the crane itself, in place of the compound under base hose or faucet).

In this article we will look at all options and will explain how to carry out repairs in the bathroom faucet.

When you need to change the cartridge

There are situations when when the water in the renovated kitchen faucet loud hums and vibrates. This means that cold water is mixed in a mixer with hot when the valve is closed. Due to the lower pressure supply hot water can not flow into the open cold tap and replaced.

That is why a comfortable jet temperature is quite difficult to achieve. What is the reason? The failure of the mixer cartridge.

To correct this problem, we need a minimum set of tools and half an hour of free time.

Tools and masterialy

• screwdrivers (Phillips and straight);
• set of hexagons;
• pliers;
• wrench;
• drill with a set of drill bits.

Getting repairs

1. First we need to find the plug on the mixer and remove it with a screwdriver.
2. A screw, which is located under the cap, or suitable unscrew the hex screwdriver. We carry everything neatly so as not to spoil the thread. If the screw is broken completely, drilled his thin drill.
3. Handle mixer removed easily enough, just pull it up a little shake.
4. Decorative elements on the mixer unscrew hands. If not, do not put serious effort and use the pliers.
5. The cartridge is secured in a mixer with the nut. Unscrew it must be pretty neat, there is a high probability of damage.
6. Remove the cartridge and check its performance. In the event of a fault, buy new in the market or in the shop.

Note! If when removing the mixer handle, out of the nut the water flows, the cartridge in order. Leakage is eliminated by twisting the nut.

Choosing a new cartridge

Standard cartridge price - from 110 rubles.

When buying a new cartridge is sure to bring old, to present it as a model.

Also do not forget to purchase a strainer. After contact with the large particles, the cartridge may be damaged, leading to damage to the mixer.

Cartridges come in two types: Ball and ceramic. The first option is called because of the shape of the main mechanism of cell - stainless steel regulating head. The plastic housing is firmly fastened to the hollow ball and pin holes.

According thereto brass tubes suitable hot and cold water, mixed in and reaching the desired temperature at the outlet. Mounted on pin handle, which by rotating the ball is rotated, adjusting the water flow.

Changing the position, the balloon opens the opening sections, the feed water at different temperatures. For sealing gaskets are strengthened. Also within the housing is a ring-limiter, preventing the opening of only hot water, preventing the occurrence of burns in humans using the crane.

Ceramic cartridge comprises two cermet washers traditionally made of alumina and tightly fitting to each other.

The plates are arranged like a ball, when the position of the control lever varies the cross section openings for hot and cold water through the faucet in the sink trimmed kitchen or bathroom. The advantage of this type of cartridge is the lack of rubber gaskets, which are often the cause of failure of the crane.

When you purchase a cartridge is recommended to buy only branded products. Unfortunately, counterfeiting is difficult to distinguish the inexperienced buyer. It remains to focus only on the quality of the coating, no visible nicks and chips.

In addition, a European-style cranes are always equipped with a plastic filter and a metal mesh. Various types of cartridges different in size and shape of the seating surfaces. For convenience, the cartridges are unified by type. Products from different manufacturers, but the same type can be approached to any suitable tap.

If the tap is flowing

If flows from the tap

Another common problem is that sooner or later there is both luxurious renovated private homes and small Khrushchev - leakage. Besides increasing accounts for consumed water leakage causes inconvenience to residents of apartments, irritating sound of dripping water.

Repair faucet in the bathroom depends on the location of the leak. Carefully inspect the valve to determine the flow of space and only then get ready to resolve the issue.

Most often, the tap flows:

• in place with a hose connection;
• directly from the water supply port;
• at the base of the crane.

We need:

• Screwdriver Set;
• wrench;
• drill with a fine drill;
• set of hexagons;
• tow;
• new gaskets;
• spare parts from repair kit mixer.

Before you begin, you need to close the riser with water decorated the apartment, not to accidentally flood the neighbors.

Determine the amount of work:

If flows directly at the connection of the shower hose with the body of the mixer, the cause of breakage is tampering with the annular rubber gasket. Turn off the hose with the wrench, being careful not to damage the threads, inspect the unit and replace the wear of parts.

To do this, remove the seal and change it to a new one. Better to use a silicone gasket, because it is more durable.

If leaks directly from a faucet or shower when the water also flows from the mixer must replace kranbuksy - locking elements in the handles of the mixer, which prevent the penetration of water when the tap closed. They generally come in two types - ceramic and rubber gasket.

The second embodiment is less reliable because the rubber part is subject to rapid wear, leading to re-break valve.

To replace kranbuksy necessary to remove the handle mixer for this:

1. Remove the decorative elements with the handles with a screwdriver.
2. Unscrew the screws that attach the handle to the body of the tap.
3. Remove kranbuksy via wrench.
4. Gently screwed into new parts on the place of the old. If you drag the thread, they quickly fail, do not overdo it.

In the case where water flows from the faucet base, causing the problem is a deterioration of the eccentrics. Seal of the compound can be with a conventional tow and sealant. Securely wrap the item against the thread and apply a sealant. With such protection leakage will be eliminated.

Summing up

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