The selection of white mixers for the bathroom allows you to achieve external harmony and calm in the interior. We just need to know what such devices are. Those who know how to choose them will be able to save a lot of money and avoid many problems.
Peculiarities
White bath faucets fully correspond to the canons of the sanitary world. It is such a coloring that is guaranteed to fit into almost any room. It is valued in small-sized rooms, where it is important to visually expand the space. But the white faucets in the bathroom are appropriate and where the dark tile is used and the same furniture. A similar combination will immediately make a room clearance.
Often there are doubts: is it really just to care for a white mixer. With a competent approach, if cleaning the surface is regular, it will be maintained in good condition without unnecessary problems.
For wipping, soft rags are wetted with water or apply the means that clean the mirrors. Water droplets can not be seen on snow-white faces. As for lime, which will still be postponed, then it is possible to remove its deposits with citric acid.
The white faucet for the sink can have both glossy and matte coating. In the first case, the surface will be capricious, and there will be a stable care behind it. The price of white plumbing is determined not by the reputation of the firm and its popularity, but above all the quality of the coatings used. High-quality taps have good quality coatings and are supplied with a long official warranty. Film layers allow you to save, but really responsible manufacturers do not use such a coating.
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Valves
This option of the mixer is very simple. In addition to the valves that allow manually controlling the device, there are:
- frame;
- stole
- Crane-trays.
The valve mixing systems were actively used during the period of mass construction of large-pasted housing. In old models, gaskets made of rubber. Newer modifications are equipped with ceramics plates. Pair of flywheels, however, remained unchanged; It is with their help that the necessary water pressure is specified and its temperature is set.
Old worm faucet, except for rubber gasket, contains a rod. Together, these parts turn out to be a kind of inner "cork", which helps to overlap water access. For this make several turns of the flywheel counterclockwise. After that, you need to make sure that the valve is securely fixed. It should be borne in mind that the old worm faucets only look attractive. The service life does not exceed 12-18 months, and this is a kind of temporary plumbing.
The worm format of the mixers is also in the assortment of modern European firms. Such models are distinguished by an improved design. The rod does not rotate, but performs translational movement. As a result, you can save the strength to scroll through the valve. When the plates are combined as a result of the movement of the "Barshkov", a water jet is supplied from the crane.
Single shoot
This type of mixers is still called one more; It is not difficult to guess that one lever comes to replace two different valves. His movements are performed immediately in two planes, which allows you to maximize the flexible regulating the parameters of the home water supply. The cartridge is installed inside. And already this cartridge is equipped with ceramic discs or by a ball regulating node. In the second case, a special hollow ball is used. It is done 3 holes. Through two of them, hot and cold water comes, and through the third it enters the crane or in the shower hose. When the ball shifts, the openings at the inlet turn out to be blocked. In the disk version, the hull "hides" a set of tightly compressed ceramics plates.
They did the holes that are calculated very carefully. Single mixers are ergonomic. The rapid task of the desired parameters allows you to slightly reduce water consumption.
Models with long expulsion, contrary to popular myif, spend her slightly more shortened versions. Therefore, they can use boldly, but, of course, if the water quality allows you to do.
With thermostat
The presence of a thermostatic node - Comfortable addition, and not just a marketing trick, as some people think. However, if they tried to use such a mixer, they would never refuse him. From the side it can be confused with traditional structures having a couple of handles. One side is used to adjust the temperature, the required pressure of the fluid is installed on the second.
Can practic and switch to the shower watering. But it is already depends on the solution of engineers of a particular company. Where switching is performed using the mixer itself, the design is considered more convenient. In a simpler performance, the switching element is placed on the housing and is similar to a single-dimensional mixer. The thermal element is usually created using wax and metal chips, which instantly, less than a second, are expanded and narrowed when the temperature changes.
Electronic
Plumbing using electronic components is the best choice for most cases. Yes, this technique is quite expensive. But it does not have valves or levers, that is, the space minimally climbs. The infrared sensor is responsible for the water supply. It works, it is worth only to bring hands to a place specifically provided for this.
Part of the electronic mixers only works from the mains. Other models allow you to use batteries. There are models where the temperature is set in production, and it will be impossible to change it.
For home use, such structures are not suitable. They are mostly needed for schools, hospitals, business centers and other public institutions.
Manufacturers
Very good premium mixers produces a firm Grohe. . Trying to maintain a high reputation, this German concern tests its products with high water pressure. According to the aesthetic qualities of the cranes, this brand is also allocated. Company Hansgrohe. Also supplies good mixers. They can already relate not only to an elite, but also to the average price range.
From other firms deserve attention:
- Damixa;
- ORAS;
- Jacob Delafon;
- IDDIS;
- Wasserkraft;
- Bravat;
- Lemark;
- Ravak.
Tips for choosing
White mixers obtained by polishing method are very reliable. Such a coating, however, is created by labor-intensive technology. Therefore, its cost is not too pleasant. You can polish only steel faucets. Material without special protection will quickly corrode.
A more resistant variant - applying a chromium layer. Similar option - coating with nickel. However, it does not allow to achieve as pleasant brilliance. But even worse - paint applying. She is in any case unstable. True, only the dye allows you to give the desired tone with silhouette and plastics. The coating with gold provides fast removal of fat, because it will simply won't linger on the surface.
Bathtub mixers:
- slightly save space;
- may break with careless movement;
- allow you to arrange control elements in any convenient place;
- complicate the repair of hidden parts;
- often annoy the rapid outlet of the hose.
And a few more tips:
- Silicon structures should be avoided;
- Steel mixers need to be bought only from well-known brands;
- Ceramic crane-inks optimally work with very clean water.
In the next video you will find the installation of a stylish white mixer in the bathroom.