Types of mixers for kitchen, bath, faucet classification of the installation site

First mixer came with the invention of Lord Kelvin (the one whose name is still called the temperature scale) back in the nineteenth century. Thanks to modern materials, as well as the development of industry and science, it became possible to supply the market with more high-quality, elegant-looking product.

kitchen faucets

According to the technology of its manufacture, as well as the appearance of faucets for the kitchen almost exactly mimic those that are in the bathrooms. But there is a small but...

Options, which purpose - to be installed in the kitchen, just have to be high. Otherwise, how to wash pots, fill them with water? Especially if it is large pots. In addition, they are often supplemented by additional dispensers or crane.

The high altitude, the ability to rotate the valve - that's the best option. And the larger the radius of rotation of the crane, so it is more convenient to use. Inexpensive devices are rotated by only a hundred and forty degrees, the better - a hundred and eighty. There are even more interesting model, which has the flexibility of the crane or even extended.

Kitchen faucets with head parts

All the usual mixer with two valves is very uncomplicated repairs. Had that any master with this easy to handle. But if you are engaged in cooking, such as dough for pies doing, these valves get dirty without a doubt. As the water otherwise open? And a lot of it down the drain for nothing goes out. In short, both positive and negative is in this model.

Kitchen model with single lever

A more convenient option. Easy to press with your finger or a clean place palms. Even if your hands are dirty, nothing is stained. Therefore increasingly acquire such mixers. This "one-handed" miracle of technology pushes further and further cranes with two valves. In this case the device body can be solid and can have rotary elements.

Rotating body - the convenience and practicality

By means of such a design can not only easy to wash dishes and pans, but also easy to wash cleaner itself. Crane loosely covers the whole area.

But for all the multitude pros do not forget about the significant deficiencies. All of these rotational elements rub against each other, and this leads to rapid failure. Kitchen is even more significant than for the bathroom, because the load is much greater.

Solid body provides durability

Of all the existing models of the device is a solid body most suitable for kitchen work. This design can be used for a long time, the only thing - the spout so sometimes need to change the cartridge. To avoid water spray jet should be directed strictly at the center of the shell.

They handle uncomfortable located on the side of the product, but it's the lesser of two evils. See for yourself what the priority - the duration of use or ease of use.

Faucet - types and characteristics

What is the main difference between the mixer for bathroom and kitchen faucet? Of course, the ability to connect the soul. This is why in them and there is an additional outlet. Still there is a special switch that makes it possible to redirect the water flow.

Devices for bathing and showering with head parts

As well as from colleagues, have settled in the kitchen, these products have two valves and a single body. But here's the mechanic, which the redirection of water flow may be different. In fact, we can classify these products due to the differences between these mechanisms.

Mixers with eccentric switch

This variant was more common. What is the essence of his work? Everything is very simple. Turn the handle of the switch, we run the operation rod. On him from both sides set of rubber gaskets, rod moves and closes one of the two openings.

Models with a cartridge switch

Resemble the cartridge, which stands in a mixer with one lever, only the size is somewhat smaller. The principle of operation is similar: of ceramic plates rotate and block the hole, thereby water is supplied or blocked.

Mixer with a ball switch

The basic working mechanism represented ball mechanism. In fact, it is a ball made of brass with turned perpendicular holes. Turning the switch, we translate a ball in one of the positions, thereby directing the water to the desired opening.

Bath mixer with single lever

The structure is similar to the mixer lever mixers. The difference that makes the cast, but the switching mechanism can vary your bathroom housing.

Mixer with removable switch

It may be formed as a tube or rotary type. The most convenient is turning. In the event of failure mechanism is removed and replaced by another. Parse it is impossible.

With integrated switch cork

Similarly, eccentric type, this device also has a stem with rubber stoppers. He held the handle movement: to pull or push.

Mixer with a cartridge integrated switch

Mixers with integrated thermostat

Mounted on the handlebars switches let you quickly change the temperature of the water. Due limiters has the ability to capture the right dimensions to further immediately obtain the desired pressure and desired temperature.

Faucets with sensor

Touch models in other words called contactless. Even the hands do not need to apply to get the water flowing. All answers infrared sensor, or a sensor that reacts to movement. I put it to the crane arm - and the water flowed.

By the way - the sensor's sensitivity can be adjusted. The temperature can be adjusted a small switch.

Classification mixer on-site

Mixers can be divided into several types depending on the method of attachment.

recessed

Typically, these models come together with not the least expensive baths. To install fasteners available that fixes the device to the rim. There are options for mounting on a stand.

central

They are located in an upright position. Placed on a sink or sink. They are easy to install, does not require much effort for maintenance.

wall

For the most part designed for the bathroom with a shower, rigidly fixed. Place them close to the sanitary apparatus fastener elements decorated. It happens that in order to make the installation of a niche in the wall.

varieties Spouts

there are:

1. Short Spouts. Have compact dimensions, no more than eighteen centimeters. It can be installed on a small sink or shower mixer.
2. Long spout. Length starts with twenty centimeters. Suitable for washing in the kitchen. With a length of more than thirty centimeters can be placed as a single bath faucet to the sink.
3. Flexible Spouts. A very useful option for the kitchen. Externally similar to all the other models, but there is a hidden feature. Pulling the end, it is pulled from inside the hose, which can be up seventy cm.

material mixers

Mixers manufactured from several materials.

Brass and bronze

The most appropriate and durable materials. True, the cost of products are considerable. Typically, nickel is applied on top of the brass layer or chromium. The output is a practical and hygienic product. The main thing is not to be confused with silumin - he's kind of similar to the brass. The cost of the material below, as well as life.

stainless steel

Not a bad choice, and the price is acceptable, in contrast to the bronze or brass, but again it will last less. But on practicality, beauty nothing special and did not complain. In any interior fit.

Ceramics

Stylish look is original. There are models of type fountains. The problem is that the material is very brittle. For the price this is the most valuable thing you can find.