What happens if the crane is scrolled on the mixer: mixer repair, if scrolled head parts

Imagine this situation: once again washed his hands in the kitchen or bath, you wrap it mixer valve and suddenly realize that he was more you can not close until the end - the valve can rotate endlessly, but the water never stops flowing or ceases its flow only in a certain position valve. What to do in this case?

Reasons scroll to the mixer tap

Conventional head parts that are installed on most modern twin valve, is often enough to break. An expert in the field of sanitary ware able to name a few possible reasons for which such a valve begins to rotate and fix the water supply stops. Among them:

• core thread wear axlebox (the most frequent and common cause);
• factory defect core (often impersonating when a new mixer);
• mechanical damage of the thread (which may arise from constriction or poor repair mixer).

Regardless of the nature and causes of damage, to fundamentally solve the problem, you can only substitute a new core

. Next will be considered in detail the algorithm works on his replacement.

Attention! If you do not have at least a basic set of tools for minor plumbing repairs and never had to deal with self-repair the mixer, it is better to pass the solution of the problem in the hands of professionals. Perhaps this will cost more, but you are sure to avoid more serious damage and will save a lot of time.

Repair the mixer, if scrolled head parts

To start shut off the water. Usually valves (faucets), designed for this purpose, located just below the flexible hose liner, however, if they do not there will, will have to cover the entire riser. By the way, restrict only can overlapping of the supply core tap which must be replaced.

Reference. If the pipes are hot and cold water not marked, you can briefly open the tap and probe hose fittings: hose will be much warmer with hot water.

After feeding is blocked, you need to stock up on the necessary tools. To replace the rolling mixer core you need:

• flat screwdriver;
• stationery knife;
• pliers;
• set of wrenches or adjustable wrench;
• the new core.

Council. In order not to be mistaken with a choice and do not waste time searching for a new core desired size, in the plumbing shop, you can go to the old as a model. By the way, if the seller will offer you the choice of Chinese and original details, feel free to make a choice second benefit: as you know, avaricious pays twice, and in our case also a double parses mixer.

First we need to carefully use the stationery or thin flat blade screwdriver to pry the plastic or iron decorative cap closing bolt journal box from the front. Sometimes this succeeds cap removed only with the help of pliers, so do not overdo it with the blade.

Once the cap is removed, it will be the screw that is attached to the mixer bush in front of you. Unscrew it may be difficult (such compounds often corrode, which greatly complicates the process of parsing), so it may be necessary screwdriver or screwdriver with a convenient handle wide.

Council. If fixing stuck "firmly", you can try to treat it means under the name WD-40, known to every motorist.

After the valve has been successfully removed, you will see the core, and which must be replaced. Unscrews counterclockwise core by means of a movable, spanner or Allen wrench (at worst - pliers). If the mixer has served faithfully for several years, and never repaired, unscrew the core may not be easy, but it should be done in just a few turns of the key - and it will go easier.

The new core is screwed in place of the old in a clockwise direction by means of the same key. Try to tighten it as tight, but at the same time not damaging the threads. If you feel that the item has not gone on a thread or from the very beginning is screwed too tightly - it is better immediately to unscrew it and clean both the threaded connection with a soft cloth or brush.

When the valve will return to its place and fixing it with the screw is securely tightened in place you can insert decorative cap. Next, turn the water supply and check for leaks and performance mixer.

If you did everything correctly, the bush will effortlessly completely shut off after couple of turns. If there was a sudden flow or quality of work does not suit you for any other reason - it's time to consult a professional plumber.