Install the mixer for the bathroom with a shower with your own hands

The installation of the mixer in the bathroom is one of the most important steps of repair work in the bathroom. Not only comfort depends on the normal operation of the mixer, but also reducing the risk of an accident on the water supply. If we talk about installing the mixer, then there is nothing complicated in this operation. The most difficult to choose the most appropriate model. Hundreds of plumbing manufacturers offer a large selection of models that are distinguished by design, manufacturing material, water mixing system, the presence of a soul, etc. On how to choose a mixer for a bath with spill and shower and make it installation - more.

Types of mixers

Bathroom faucets are distinguished both by a technical solution and manufacturing material.

Let us consider in more detail the design types of mixers that are most often used in the bathroom.

Two-dense systems. Such a mixer consists of two separate valves. Which overlap the hot or cold water channel in the hussak. Thus, the flow of water of various temperatures is regulated, which allows to achieve the desired parameters. The advantage of such devices is their relatively low price and long service life.

The disadvantage of the two-dentive mixers can be called an uncomfortable adjustment and pretty and the need to replace the crane-bugs. When they are abrase, even the closed fully crane does not overlap water, which will constantly drop or flow. Although the replacement of the gaskets is not too troublesome, it still takes time. Currently use mixers with ceramic valves. Such a valve allows you to completely block the water by turning the handle on 90 ° or 180⁰, depending on the model. They are deprived of the need to replace the crane-beverages, and allow us to reduce water consumption due to the smaller stroke of the valve until the flux overlap. However, the use of ceramic valves nominates its requirements for water quality. In no case should it contain mechanical inclusions that can simply deform the valve. When installing a two-mentile mixer with ceramic valves, it is better to take care of the installation of an additional mechanical filter for water. Two-ventilant shower faucets are the most popular models for consumers.

Single-art (ball) mixers. Such a device has only one handle that moves in four directions. Up-down (opening, closing of water flow) and left-right (switching cold and hot water). The advantages of such a mixer are several:

1. Water saving. Thanks to the instantaneous overlap of the valve, the water supply immediately stops. This significantly saves water.
2. Setting up the optimal mode of operation. By choosing a position in which the balance of hot and cold water will be the most optimal, you can constantly open the water of a given temperature.
3. Relatively low cost.

The disadvantage of such mixers is the quality of water quality. Their cartridges are constantly broken from water with a large number of mechanical inclusions, as well as water with high rigidity.

Mixer with thermostat for bathroom with shower. Such models are able to mix hot and cold water in the proportions necessary for the user. All that you need to last - is to set the desired temperature and the mixer will automatically install it. The cost of these models is much higher than other types of mixers, however, easy to use offsets the increased cost.

contactless faucets. The innovative device type. Its inclusion is due to actuation of the infrared sensor, which is installed in the mixer housing. He fires at presentation to him of hands as soon as a person removes his hands from the gander. Such mixers significantly save water, since it excludes consumption when it is not directly used. These devices are quite expensive, which is why their use is justified, where they will be able to recoup itself. They are often placed in public places where water consumption is very large. The apartments they are placed rare.

Selecting a model, it is necessary to determine the material from which the housing is made of mixers. The most commonly for the manufacture of plumbing parts used:

1. Silumin. The alloy of silicon and aluminum. It has a modest performance. Products made of silumin, including faucet body, very afraid of the increased loads. They simply break down or produce cracks. It is because of such mixers are installed very rarely. Due to its low price, silumin mixers can serve as a temporary option until the repair is in place.
2. Brass. Better and heavy mixers. They have a large margin of safety due to the fact that the active material undergoes almost no corrosion. In addition, the brass is an environmentally friendly material, which is quite important for water appliances. Typically, to increase security of brass, its coated layer of chromium or nickel. Most often still applied chromium, which is the optimum coating.
3. Synthetic plastic. This material is used for the manufacture of certain parts of the mixer, such as a watering can or valve handle. Thanks to this manufacturers can reduce the cost of producing the products.

What determines the choice of a mixer with a shower in the bathroom:

• From the use of options: turning, no turning. Swivel models are used in cases where the water flow will be directed not only to the bathroom, but also in the sink.
• From particular connection: connection to flexible hoses or pipes to let down.
• From the size of sanitary wares. By this parameter selected bath shower mixer with long spout or vice versa.
• The selected installation scheme: on the wall, on the sink, etc.

Installation Faucet bathroom with shower

Installation Mixer work in the bathroom should be carried out only at the final stage of repair. Otherwise there is a great risk of damage to the mixer during the rest of the work. If at the time of repair needs water, you can put an intermediate version (same silumin mixer).

Once the repair is approaching the final stage, you need to stock up on necessary tools and materials. As a rule, all the necessary components are supplied mixer:

• Gaskets.
• fastening elements.
• Decorative sleeve.

You must also have: adjustable wrench №2, hammer, rubber band or a tow for reeling threaded connections.

If the mixer set includes rubber gaskets, it is better to replace paronitovye or silicone. For tap hot water paronit best suited, it is better to withstand the high temperature water. Before installation, check all gaskets on shower heads, as well as the state of the shower hose. It often happens that a metal ripple in the case of a defective product cracks. It can cause damage to the rubber core, which is why the hose is leaking. Naturally, the visual inspection of the product, it is desirable to carry out together with the seller.

Once all the materials are ready, you can proceed directly to the installation. This should be done in the following order:

1. The first step is carried out the dismantling of old faucet if it is installed in the workplace. It should be done carefully, keeping a hand mixer. Wrench unscrewed union nut. If they are tightly spinning or not spinning, you can spray them with a special lubricant WD40. After that, wait 5 minutes and try again. not too zealous need to not break the thread at the connection point.
2. When the old faucet is removed, check the condition of connection points to the presence of damaged threads. If they are, they must be replaced.
3. The next step is installed mounting eccentrics. They are needed, in order to establish a mixer without distortion. For this, the eccentrics are screwed into the coupling at 5-6 revolutions using a filter key, and then rotating clockwise by 5-10⁰, achieve the correct location of the mixer. To check this, you can use the construction level.
4. When the eccentrics are exhibited, decorative linings are put on them. The days close the place of attachment of the mixer. Ideally, it should be completely closed, without gaps.
5. The mixer itself is joined to the nozzles of the eccentric. By supporting the device with one hand, it is necessary to gently fasten each catch nut on 4-5 revolutions. Then the key alternately pull up each of them for ½ turns until the nut is delayed completely. If the nuts are not in turn, the mixer can be cleaned, which can cause damage to the thread and leakage of water. The most common mistake of those who make this work for the first time: not installation of gaskets on cape nuts. When you first start, this error will definitely give yourself to know the water flow from the nut. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to check the presence of gaskets.
6. The next step is the shower screw for the bathroom with the mixer. As a rule, a thread on the shower on the mixer body has only a few turns, so it needs to be treated very carefully to damage it. Watering can be screwed with hands, not forgetting to put the gasket.
7. The last step will be the installation of the bracket for the watering can. For this, the perforator in the wall is made 2 holes in which a dowel is installed. They spin screws that will keep the bracket. The latter must be installed so that all family members were convenient to use them.
8. After the end of the work includes water supply. The sites are pressed to the leak stop.

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