Best Answers
Yegorych:
Of course single-lever, because. during operation, you do not need to make an effort to close the tap, which is the main cause of leaks in inlet mixers. In addition, if the single-lever mixer has ceased to “hold”, then the repair consists only in changing the internal cartridge, this is quick and easy. The only limitation may be the price, because. single levers are more expensive. That is, you need to choose cheaper, with problems during operation, or more expensive, without problems. The company does not guarantee the quality of the mixer, as it may be around the "corner". A good mixer is significantly heavier by weight, the rest is up to the seller.
Losing Fat:
of course, single-lever - two valves are some kind of sovdep .... and of the firms, the first one is better - German quality, however
Denis Tarabukin:
if you have central hot water (not a gas water heater), then you can use any, the manufacturer also does not matter much. our water will kill both, they are equally good in quality
Ivan Petrov:
Yes, which one do you like more? There is no particular difference
The only point is that you need to pay attention to the quality of the water. If the water often goes dirty, then it is wiser to install a mixer with rubber gaskets (two-valve) - gaskets are cheaper to change than a cartridge
This, by the way, also applies to kranbuks with ceramics. In general, there should be a mud filter at the outlet from the riser. Then your choice will be unlimited. By the way, there is simply Grohe - very worthy faucets.
Elena:
I have a damixa, I'm satisfied ... consulted in many shops... They said they are more durable.
Irusya:
If you put the mixture in the bath, then it is better to choose a thermo mixer. Then you will be protected from water temperature drops while taking a shower. And if you put it in the kitchen, then definitely one-armed. Then you will not have to dirty the flywheels with your hands, for example, in a herring. And then they said about the “mud filters”, They must be MANDATORY for cold and hot water. To protect the mixer, the mesh in the filter must be at least 800 microns, and it is better to put filament filters.
Faucet manufacturers
The choice of a kitchen faucet should be based not only on the visual appeal and design of the product, but also on the manufacturer, having studied the quality rating of the faucets. Preference should be given to brands that have managed to prove themselves well in the plumbing equipment market. In stores you can find products of various foreign and domestic manufacturers. Today, the most popular products are from Finland, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, China and Bulgaria. Brands known in Russia:
- Hansa;
- Gustavsberg;
- Oras;
- Jacob Delafon;
- Vidima;
- Grohe;
- Damixa;
- Hansgrohe;
We choose a kitchen faucet from leading manufacturers based on company and product data.
Hansa products are of high quality. The manufacturer has been present on the plumbing equipment market for over 50 years, having earned the trust of consumers.
Gustavsberg produces modern devices with a laconic design. Their products are distinguished by interesting intelligent solutions. In the production of equipment, the main emphasis is on saving energy and water.
The manufacturer Oras has interesting models with a built-in switch for a steamer, coffee maker, dishwasher or washing machine.
Kitchen faucets can be of any length and shape, this depends in part on the shape and size of the sink
The Jacob Delafon organization entered the plumbing market in the late 19th century. The company values its reputation by producing high quality products. In large cities of Russia, you can find service centers of representatives of the organization, whose specialists will help in case of problems.
Devices from Vidima are famous for German technology.Among Vidima's products, one can single out a kitchen faucet faucet with a seamless connection of the body and a swivel spout. The company has been manufacturing plumbing fixtures for over 60 years.
Manufacturer Grohe positions itself as a manufacturer of high-tech and environmentally friendly devices. Grohe products are of high quality and reliability. The appearance of the products of this manufacturer is distinguished by traditional forms.
The Danish company Damixa produces devices with a custom design that fits perfectly into any interior. Among the products of Damixa, one can single out models of kitchen faucets with a pull-out spout.
Products from Hansgrohe are distinguished by their strength characteristics and stylish design. Kitchen plumbing of this manufacturer has about 85 models, from which you can choose a kitchen faucet. The product line includes devices of different price segments and various configurations.
The Shruder brand has settled on the market relatively recently, but has already gained popularity due to the budget cost of products. Faucets of this manufacturer have a chrome finish and an attractive appearance.
It is important that spare parts for the manufacturer's devices can be bought at any store and in the event of a breakdown, you will not have to change the entire structure.
Among Russian manufacturers, organizations such as Sunmiks, Aquaton, Santekhpribor and Motovilikha Sanitary Engineering Plant stand out.
The Sunmix company has been operating since 1991, which indicates a certain success. But Brand Aquaton appeared relatively recently. The company manufactures sanitary ware and bathroom furniture. Motovilikha plumbing plant was founded in 1998. The plant produces sanitary products and fittings. The Santekhpribor enterprise has been present on the plumbing equipment market for the longest time, it was organized in 1947.
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All of the above domestic manufacturers produce classic double-lever designs and mixers with one lever. The price of a kitchen faucet ranges from 1,000 to 20,000 rubles.
Expert answers
Lorelei:
valve! It is difficult to adjust the desired temperature with this lever, sometimes too hot, sometimes cold, trouble.
Alexey Blinov:
cool names, of course the lever is better.
ANDREY SHABANOV:
what is the difference in the end? is the water flowing differently? which one do you like
Valve. Adjustment is more precise.
Grandfather Au:
If kids and old people are safer lever. babies and old people with a valve can get burned by first opening a hot
Secret Cat:
When I installed a single lever, there was no need to constantly change the valves, I don’t even know how it works, I have never opened it, it has been working without breakdowns for several years.
I WILL NOT GIVE UP TO DRINK BUT I WILL BE SMOKING:
it doesn't matter but I'm behind the lever
pasha pasha:
If the column is one-handled, if hot water is two-valve unambiguously
no one does:
Better thermostatic
Vladimir Petrov:
I replaced all the taps in the house with single-lever ones and for three years now I forgot what gaskets are
alim:
In the kitchen, I prefer single-lever.
In the bathroom - on the drum.
And yes, not all single levers do not regulate water temperature well.
Vladimir Vladimirovich:
Only lambs.
D.K.:
According to my statistics (maintenance of faucets at work, at home, at relatives) - single-lever faucets require cartridge replacement much less often than those with two valves. Perhaps if there were regularly serviced filtration systems everywhere, there would not be such a difference, I don’t know. And in terms of ease of use - as you like.
Phuman:
The main thing is Russian production. Foreign ones are all crap.
aa zz:
you know, when I was choosing a faucet, I eventually purchased a single-lever version from s .vanna-doma /shop/mebel-dlya-vannoy/, as a familiar plumber told me that they are more reliable
Sofia Bolshakova:
Two-valve mixers have practically no cons. You can fix them yourself. And they adjust the temperature more precisely.Single-lever faucets have more disadvantages, they: • Are difficult to repair. • Have a higher water consumption than double-lever faucets, which is especially important in apartments equipped with metering devices. • Do not allow you to adjust the pressure and water temperature as accurately as possible.
Ilya Kalyagin:
We have a ball, one-armed ...
Marina Nikolaeva:
one-armed
Masha Machine:
I prefer 2.
Marina V:
ball one-handed
Temple Knight:
Kinch:
one-handed is more convenient not only in the kitchen. 1 time put the handle on warm water and just up, down
valentino:
If there is a dishwasher, then what kind of mixer is on the drum!
Anastasia:
Definitely one-handed. One hand is always busy in the kitchen. And the option is either to burn yourself or not to wash anything.
Kotyara:
Ball, but ours, otherwise in imported ones there is the effect of pushing hot water through a cold water pipe))))
KISA:
two with mixer
Andrey Samokhin:
Whichever is more convenient for you to use, take it
Tane4ka:
If the gas column is two-armed, it’s just that the column works worse with a ball mixer. In other cases, one-handed is better. But anyway, it's a force of habit.
LiNick:
I need/comfortable with two valves, you don't know.
Journey through life:
single handed is easier. I adjusted the water 1 time and only lower it up. and so, longer twist)))
wavan bik:
dear, take not our and Chinese counterparts, take such types of sas
Hope Bonina:
One-armed delafon stands for a year - finally fire!
Vladimir Petrov:
One-armed and with a large long gander
La Nochka:
Normal with 2 valves. As my child says, one-armed people put in public bathrooms.
Tatyana Kireeva:
A faucet with valves is very inconvenient, especially for the kitchen, because often your hands are busy. Therefore, I do not recommend taking it. I have a one-handed faucet in my kitchen, like this s .mistersaver /products/smesitel-dlya-kuhni-s-povorotnym-izlivom-wasserkraft-isen-2607. It is inexpensive, but the quality of the model completely suits me. You can also order one, I think you will like it.
The device of hidden mixers
In order for the design to please with proper operation and external beauty, it is important to study its structure. The basis of such a mechanism is 3 parts:
The basis of such a mechanism is 3 parts:
- Mounting box that provides functionality, stability and reliability of the device. Structural elements are hidden in such a metal or plastic case.
- Functional parts, cartridge, spout, device itself.
- An external decorative panel that completes the look of a sanitary ware. A lever for controlling the water jet and a switching device are also located here.
Concealed built-in faucets are standard products that fit any plumbing fittings with a typical set of nuts and fittings.
The concealed mixer tap can be round, square or rectangular. The option without corners does not occupy a large area of the wall, which cannot be said about models of the second type.
For the normal functioning of the device, it requires a rigid fixation of the box in the wall cavity. If you do not adhere to such indicators, the built-in mixer will loosen due to vibrations and drops in water pressure and, as a result, the mechanism will fail.
Connection and installation of a shower faucet without holidays and weekends
Installation of the mixer is carried out:- on fittings of open piping (over the walls)
- on fittings of hidden pipes (in the wall, box)
- on fittings of pipes built into equipment (bath, shower).
Correct choice of tools:
Adjustable wrenches with a spread width of at least 32 mm;
- gas key number 2;
- pliers 4;
- screwdrivers - you can get by with two - a regular one and a Phillips one;
- hex keys for 6, 8, 10 and 12;
- open-end wrench 12x14.
The connection of the shower hose must be such that this hose does not experience tension, kinks, sharp turns during use. Such loads lead to premature failure of the hose.The shower arm support (rod) is mounted in agreement with the customer.
The rest depends on the features of the operation.
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Installation height of the shower faucet and correct installation of the shower tap
An important parameter when installing a faucet with a shower is the height of its installation. In this situation, the installation height of the mixer itself and the height of the showerhead are important. Usually the mixer is mounted at a height of 0.9-1.4 m from the floor or from the bottom of the bathroom. and the height of the watering can is selected individually and depends on the height of the person.
At first, faucets were used for stationary showers, where water is supplied to the watering can through a fixed pipe. Later they began to use a flexible hose for supply. Showering just got easier. A bracket was used for fixing, and today a more convenient design is used in the form of a rod and a movable latch, and each family member can adjust the height of the watering can to suit their height.
Most often, the installation of faucets in a bathroom with a shower occurs on the wall, although installation is also used on the side of the bathroom and on the floor. The latter is possible for large bathrooms. In small apartments it is not always possible to find a place for outdoor installation. Here, built-in faucets are more common, which are removed or folded at the moment when they are not in use, which saves a little space.
Shower cabins for bathrooms are becoming more and more popular. In small apartments, they are often installed instead of bathtubs, which also allows you to put a washing machine. In more spacious apartments, such booths become an additional bathroom equipment. Their faucet has a rather complex design and is installed during the assembly of shower stalls at the factory. The task of a plumber or home master is to supply hot and cold water and connect the drain to the sewer.
Concealed faucet manufacturers
The concealed shower system hides visible pipes in the wall. It helps to easily replace worn-out plumbing with new, reliable and stylish equipment. A concealed faucet will bring conciseness, freshness and novelty to the interior. Many manufacturers, in order to facilitate the choice of consumers, bring their products to a single standard of sizes and fasteners. The popularity of such equipment is confirmed by the brands iBox Universal from Hansgrohe and Flexx Boxx from Kludi.
An important place is occupied by sanitary products of Italian manufacturers Teuco, Albatros, Jacuzzi. Hidden built-in shower , Ideai Standart, Hansa is famous for its high level of products
French, Finnish manufacturers Oras, Damixa, Jacob, Delafon, Migliore, Gess, i Axor, Oras, Nicolazzi.
So, the installation of a built-in mixer is a simplified installation scheme, carried out in accordance with the manual attached to it. Stocking up on patience and accuracy, having carefully studied the secrets of installation, you can accurately connect all the details and establish the correct operation of the device. The device is simple and affordable, even children can master its operation.
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The faucet from the wall mixes the water evenly, and the nodal point between the sink and the shower will prevent spontaneous switching. Installed on the hot compartment, the limiter will prevent possible burns. In self-assembly, one cannot do without care and a responsible approach. Concealed bathroom faucet will fill life with joy, lightness and pleasure. Good luck and easy installation!
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INSTALLING THE MIXER IN THE SHOWER
The traditional shower faucet is usually mounted on the wall. This faucet can only supply water to a shower head with a flexible hose. It is more far-sighted to install a bath faucet in the shower, which has a variator - a water current switch "faucet - shower". It should be noted that a more complex bath faucet has an additional control mechanism and therefore is more prone to breakdowns and more often needs preventive maintenance and repair.
Shower faucet installation process: 1. connect the underwater hoses to the water supply, one to hot water, the second to cold,
2. align and fix the faucet on the washbasin,
3. connect the underwater hoses to the mixer,
4. Connect the shower hose to the faucet.
The installation of a shower faucet must meet the specifics of using a shower - not interfere with washing, create comfortable conditions. Some customers require that children be taken into account when using the shower. If the installation of the faucet is preceded by the laying of water pipes, then our master plumbers will certainly raise the issue of specifying the height of the faucet above the shower level before the customer.
Faucet for a summer shower device and installation of a shower faucet with a watering can in the country
Summer showers for summer cottages are also very popular. The simplest design is a barrel with a shower head with a tap installed on it. Water is heated naturally, and the supply is carried out by gravity, due to the installation of the barrel at a certain height. The disadvantage of this design is the impossibility of normal temperature adjustment, especially in cool weather, although in most cases such a shower performs its functions.
Today, more and more often use a water heater with a shower tap connected to it. As a rule, the temperature is controlled by the water heater thermostat, so the valve is only used to regulate the water pressure. Depending on the volume of hot water consumption for such a shower, a flow-through or storage water heater is used.
The location of the shower faucet for a country shower cabin is somewhat different from the installation location of the faucet in a regular bathroom. Most often, the faucet is installed at the top, above the watering can. This simplifies installation and facilitates the regulation of the water flow.
More about choosing and installing a faucet
What materials are best for faucets?
The bulk of inexpensive faucets that we see on the shelves are made from a combination of zinc and aluminum. They fail quite quickly - leaks appear in the housing and in the adjustment mechanism. A good bathroom faucet with shower should have a body made of copper-zinc alloy or, in other words, brass. And the entire "stuffing" should be made of stainless steel. The price for such a design can be "biting", but it is fully justified by the quality.
Chrome is preferred as an external coating. Also, the enamel coating has not bad characteristics, but it is quite fragile and a chip can form on it from an accidental impact. There are also designer shower faucets, which are finished using materials such as stone, wood, crystal and glass. But this is rather an exception, and such equipment cannot be found on a wide sale.
Which mixer is better, single-lever or two-lever?
The two-valve shower faucet is familiar to each of us. It has a simple and reliable design, an internal mechanism for adjusting the water supply - an axle box valve or a ball valve. In addition to the reliability of the design, the two-valve mixer has another advantage: any home master can fix it. The disadvantages include the inconvenience of adjusting the water temperature.
A single lever system with a ball mechanism has appeared on our market relatively recently. Here, with one lever, both temperature and water pressure are regulated.Such a mixer for a shower cabin is best suited, since the adjustment is faster, and there are fewer parts protruding from the wall. However, there may be difficulties with repairs - not everyone is familiar with structures of this type.
At what height are the faucets mounted above the bathtub and in the shower cubicle?
In general, there are mounting height standards specified in SNiP, and the numbers there are as follows:
- Sinks in bathrooms - 200 mm overboard.
- The height of the faucet in the shower cabin is 1200 mm above the finished floor or the bottom of the shower tray.
- For bathtubs - location 800 mm above the finished floor.
However, these standards today can be considered outdated, and the installation of mixers should be carried out at the height that is convenient for you. For example, it is sometimes more convenient to wash your hair right under the tap, without using a shower head. In this case, the height of the mixer above the bath should be about 300 mm above the edge.
What are mixer taps?
Mixers can be divided into several types:
- "Tropical rain" - a large area stationary watering can, with many nozzles. Installed as a wall or ceiling, only the tilt is adjustable, turning left and right is optional.
- With aeration - the design of the watering can is such that the water is saturated with oxygen when passing through the nozzle. This allows you to partially get rid of chlorine, which is often saturated in water.
- Shower head for the bathroom with economy mode - the nozzle has very small nozzles, and the water comes out of them under high pressure, but in a smaller volume.
- Illuminated - shower faucets with a watering can of this type may include the functions listed above: aeration, economy mode, etc.
How difficult is the installation of built-in faucets?
Installing a single and double lever built-in shower faucet is not much more difficult than an ordinary one. Actually, the main difference here is in preparation for installation: strobes are made in the wall not only for pipes, but also for the mixer itself. Only control levers, a gander and a shower head remain on the surface. If it is assumed that the hose from the shower will be retracted into the wall, then an additional niche will be organized for it.
When installing a built-in shower faucet, the most important thing is to minimize the risk of leaks, since to eliminate them you will have to break the fine finish. If the installation is carried out in a concrete wall, then no additional security measures need to be taken. But if the work is going on a false plasterboard wall, then it may make sense to fix a leakage sensor to the wall.
Fixed bath and shower faucets with hand shower and single-lever control
The main element that provides water supply is the shower faucet. Its function is to adjust the pressure and temperature of the water flow.
But it is equally important to ensure the desired distribution of the water flow pouring from the shower head. Today, various options for shower heads are produced, from the simplest to multi-mode
The design of mixers depends on the complexity of the watering can. For the simplest, a single-lever switching system is used that supplies water to either the faucet or the shower. The watering can can have a stationary installation on a rigidly fixed pipe or rod, or be mounted on a flexible hose.
The device of the mixer for the shower cabin is more complex. The switching system allows you to apply several modes of water dispersion, including regulation. In cabins with installed hydromassage systems (such as a Charcot shower), mixers with several switches are used. Previously, the regulation of temperature and pressure was carried out using two valves, and today ball mixers are more popular, where you can set the necessary parameters by moving the lever in different directions.
This type of faucet can operate in the modes of water supply to the faucet spout, and to the shower head. In this design, an additional mode switch is used.Quite often such mixers are used both for a bathroom and for a wash basin. This changeover is made possible by using a faucet with a long spout and a flexible shower hose.
