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.
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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:
- Water saving. Thanks to the instantaneous overlap of the valve, the water supply immediately stops. This significantly saves water.
- 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.
- 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 is needed to last is to set the necessary temperature and the mixer will automatically install it. The cost of such models is much higher than other types of mixers, however, ease of use levels an increase in cost.
Contactless mixers. Innovative type of devices. Its inclusion occurs due to the triggering of the infrared sensor, which is installed in the mixer housing. He works when putting hands to him, as soon as a person cleans his hands from the hussak. Such mixers essentially save water, as they exclude its flow, when it is not directly used. These instruments are quite expensive, that is why their use is justified where they can recoup. They are often installed in public places where water consumption is very large. They set them quite rarely in their apartments.
By choosing a model, it is necessary to determine the material from which the mixer housings are made. Most often for the production of this piece of plumbing uses:
- Silumin. The alloy of silicon and aluminum. It has quite modest operational characteristics. Silumin products, including mixer housings, are very afraid of increased loads. They just break or give cracks. It is because of this that such mixers are installed very rarely. Due to its low price, the silhouette mixers can serve as a temporary option while repairing indoors.
- Brass. High-quality and heavy mixers. They have a large margin of strength due to the fact that this material is practically not subject to corrosion. In addition, brass is an environmentally friendly material, which is quite important for water devices. Usually, to increase brass protectedness, it is covered with a layer of chromium or nickel. Most often still applied chrome, which is the most optimal coating.
- Synthetic plastic. This material is used for the production of some parts of the mixer, such as watering can or valve knobs. Thanks to this, manufacturers can reduce the cost of production of the product.
What depends on the selection of the mixer with the shower in the bathroom:
- From use options: swivel, not swivel. Rotary models are used in cases where the aqueous stream will be directed not only in the bathroom, but also in the sink.
- From the features of the connection: Connecting on flexible hoses or to the subordinate pipes.
- From the size of sanitary products. This parameter select a shower bath mixer with a long expulsion or vice versa.
- From the selected installation scheme: on the wall, on the sink, etc.
Installation mixer for bathroom with shower
The installation of the mixer 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 water requires water, then you can put an intermediate version (the same silicon mixer).
Once the repair approaches the finishing stage, you need to stock the necessary tool and materials. As a rule, all the necessary components are included in the package of the mixer:
- Gaskets.
- Elements of fasteners.
- Decorative couplings.
It is also necessary to have: adjustable key number 2, perforator, rubber tape or pass to winding threaded connections.
If the package of the mixer includes rubber gaskets, it is better to replace them with paronit or silicone. For a hot water crane, a paronite is best suited, it can better withstand high temperature water. Before installing, check all the gaskets on the shower can, as well as the state of the shower hose. It often happens that cracks appear on the metal corrugation in the case of a defective product. It can cause damage to the rubber core, which is why the hose will leak. Naturally, the visual inspection of the product is desirable to spend together with the seller.
After all materials are ready, you can proceed directly to the installation. It is necessary to do this in the following order:
- The first thing is to dismantle the old mixer, if it is still installed in the workplace. Make it need carefully, keeping the mixer with hand. Cutting nuts are unscruled key. If they are spinning tightly or do not spin at all, then you can make them a special lubricant WD40. After that, wait 5 minutes and try again. It is not necessary too much to zero in order not to thwart the threads at the connection site.
- When the old mixer is removed, you need to check the status of the connection locations for damage to the thread. If any, they must be replaced.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- After the end of the work includes water supply. The sites are pressed to the leak stop.
