Reliable bathroom faucets

Bathroom faucets are an important element of plumbing, on the operation of which the comfort of water procedures depends. That is why the choice of the mixer must be approached thoroughly. It is necessary to study the main selection criteria, as well as read the reviews of specialists.

To choose a quality mixer, it is necessary to focus on the following criteria:

• appearance;
• functionality;
• material from which the body of the product is made;
• decorative coating;
• type of attachment;
• the shape and length of the spout;
• view: vertical or horizontal.

The first thing to look for is the material. In most cases it is an alloy of bronze and brass... But you can also find specimens made of alloy steel or alloy. silicon with aluminum. The latter option is lightweight, but short-lived.

Mixers from silumin (alloy) are a cheaper solution, but wear out rather quickly. Chrome plated stainless steel products will last much longer, but for the price it is a losing option.

By functionality, mixers are divided into the following types.

• Devices with one valve... The most common and convenient model. It has one lever that can be rotated up and down and sideways. With its help, you can regulate both the pressure of the jet and its temperature.
• Two-valve... Also a good option, but less convenient. In addition, frequent leaks become their disadvantage. The advantage lies in the economical water consumption.
• Touch panels. Their advantage is style.The disadvantage is frequent breakdowns.
• Mixers with non-contact infrared sensors. This option is the most modern. The flow of water begins to flow as soon as the sensors pick up the warmth of the raised hands. But this option is not very suitable for the bath, it is better to leave it for the kitchen sink.
• Cascade type devices... This is an even more modern option. Installed on one of the sides of the bath. The flow of water in this case is quite strong, reminiscent of a waterfall. Only the high price frightens off.

Another important factor, which should also be guided by, is the water pressure. If the pressure is good, for example, 3 atmospheres for the hot and cold riser, then the choice can be made in favor of any mixer you like. But in the case when the pressure on both risers shows 2 atmospheres and below, then it is not recommended to buy and install mixers with one lever. Weak pressure will have a bad effect on the internal adjustment, so there is a possibility that the tap will alternate between too hot water and too cold.

By the type of mechanism, mixers are spherical, cartridge and eccentric.

• The last option is simple, easy to self-repair.... In the shortcomings, it has a short service life, due to the frequent replacement of gaskets.
• The cartridge mechanism is also reliable... If the cartridge itself is broken, then it can be easily replaced.
• Ball mechanism the most durable of all possible, but, unfortunately, cannot be repaired at all.

Faucets can be purchased at any plumbing store. Moreover, the assortment is very diverse. The most popular are mixers produced under the following brands:

• Grohe and Hansgrohe - Germany;
• Vidima - Bulgaria;
• Roca - Spain;
• Jacob Delafon - France.

Among Russian manufacturers deserve respect mixers from the companies Iddis, Edelform, ROSSINKA (Russian-Chinese production), Santekhpribor.

The most expensive in terms of cost are mixers from the Spanish brand Roca. The average cost of such a mixer will be 10 thousand rubles. Mixers from Russian manufacturers can boast of good quality, but their design is not always the best.

In most cases, plumbing experts leave positive feedback on imported faucets. In their opinion, the most reliable will be those that are released by the German company Grohe and the Finnish company Oras... Among the benefits most often noted quality, durability, flawless design, reasonable cost.

Iddis mixers are a worthy response from Russian manufacturers. They are made to last, are easy to repair and have a low cost. Mixers from Chinese manufacturers have a low rating. They often produce fakes (replicas of famous brands). Such products are not durable, have an unsightly appearance, but are very cheap.

Considering all of the above factors, it will not be difficult to make the right choice of a bathroom faucet. A properly selected product will delight you with aesthetics and functionality for more than one year.

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