How to choose and replace the hose for kitchen faucet

As has long been known - breaks where thin. A very thin place in conjunction mixer plumbing and - a water inlet hose. After working for some time, it starts to leak. The very same mixer continues to operate. Solve the problem is very simple - you need only replace the hoses. The only thing you need to do - to get the desired substitute, and not make the wrong choice.

What are the connecting hoses for the mixer, their device

All existing pipes can be divided into several types:

• Hot water - they are easily determined by the presence of red filaments braided;
• Cold water - the color of the threads have blue;
• universal - products with blue and red threads.

Different hoses and braided itself, which affects some of their qualities:

1. Reinforcement aluminum. It is now very difficult to find similar products. Their main advantage is its low cost, but they can be easily damaged. In addition, they are not designed for high pressure. But the worst part is that these products are subject to corrosion. If there is high humidity, braid quickly deteriorates, and then all that rubber itself fails. These hoses are not suitable for the bathroom, their kitchen can still be set.
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2. Stainless braid. The most prevalent. Due to moisture resistance, increases service life. The product can withstand more than ten atmospheres of pressure, and it can be installed not only in the kitchen but also in the bathroom.
3. Braided nylon. Can improve the quality of operation. The service life of such a product reaches fifteen years, and can withstand the pressure of more than twenty atmospheres. Such production is quite expensive, as well as in the conditions of life there is no need for such characteristics, they are usually not used.

Reference. On sale you can find hoses, in which rubber is replaced by rubber, they cost more, but also much higher quality. An additional braid coated silicone layer, thereby functioning hose to twenty years.

Bellows hoses isolated in a separate category, although they are also flexible. In fact, this corrugation of the metal - it's flexible, but strong. No rubber is not used in these products.

Terminal clamp and connector joined with corrugations by welding - it makes the structure more reliable. This eyeliner calm will last more than twenty five years, maintaining the temperature in the two hundred and fifty degrees. Typically, for the manufacture of stainless steel is used, but in more expensive models used brass or copper material.

On the sanitary market this new product counterfeiting it does not exist yet. Worth of such products is significantly more expensive than analogues.

All hoses following elements can be identified:

• gaskets for sealing compounds;
• of brass or steel nipple;
• the inner hose of rubber or rubber;
• protective braid;
• press sleeve;
• coupling;
• union nut.

Attention! Hoses are of different lengths. In stores you can find options from half a meter to two meters. It is necessary to carefully perform measurements before buying. Otherwise you will have to make additional capacity.

Sami union also vary in size. It is better to choose products with the long fitting - it is more convenient.

How to choose a hose tap

Going to the store for a new hose, it is necessary to review the information on the label. It has all the technical details. Check that the diameter and the type of fixture.

In addition, it is necessary to weigh the product in their hands. If the braid is made of aluminum, it is much easier that in which the steel braid. Usually, if the aluminum braid, the union is not very high quality. This product will not work for long. You should not buy products with plastic fittings. You also need to consider the following:

1. If the hose is not bends, it is not recommended to buy. Lack of flexibility is clearly indicates low quality.
2. Press sleeve must be made of stainless steel. Notice how well it is kept.
3. Union nuts should not be too easy and thin.
4. From low-grade rubber felt very unpleasant smell. Better not to buy such products.
5. If you buy a product for hot water, it is necessary to look at the mark.
6. Length should be selected such that anything does not sag or pull.
7. It does not matter the country of the manufacturer. Sometimes the products of domestic companies is much better than abroad.

How to change the mixer hose

Replacing supply hoses as follows:

1. The first thing you need to cut off the water.
2. Antic product gently pulling, previously removing the liner from the mixer. We try not to use excessive force.
3. Screw FUM-tape on the threaded joint and tighten the hose.
4. Now again we include water and see how well done compound. If the leak does not, then the assembly is made right.

If visible water smudges, then water again and disable the connection check. You may have forgotten to put the pad, so there is a leak, and can FUM-tape a little wound on the thread.