The mortise mixer on the side of the bath is a type of plumbing designed for horizontal installation. This is an original and decent alternative to classic models. Such products have significant differences from traditional mixers. They are attached not to the wall, but to the board font. Curling models are available in an extensive assortment, they have certain advantages and minuses that should be studied in detail before purchasing.
Advantages and disadvantages
Mixers for onboard installation on the bath have a number of weighty advantages. With their help, you can save place in the bathroom, which is especially important for small-sized premises. Thanks to this, products can be beautiful and originally arranged for swimming. On this advantage of mixers on the side of the bathtubs do not end.
- A quieter filling of water bathing (especially important for steel fonts). A set of water is often accompanied by loud noise, which sometimes heard even the neighbors. This is due to highly installed mixers. Plumbing devices on the side of the bathtub are located much lower, which is why the water is recruited much quieter. In addition, in this case, the splashes will not fly on the walls that retains the decoration finish.
- Comfort in operation . To take advantage of the traditional mixer in the process of taking the bath, you will need to rise or get up. Before the plumbing, located on board the font, can be reached by hand without getting up at the same time.
- Ability to hide communication hoses. By mounting the traditional mixer, you will have to stick the walls for hiding pipes. When installing mortise products, this problem will disappear.
- Designs such plumbers are different Strength.
These products and disadvantages, which confirm numerous user reviews. To one of the minuses include high cost - The mortise mixer will cost more than the traditional for the wall installation.
If the product fails, it will need to buy a similar replacement, since each model has a diameter and the number of holes for installing component parts.
According to consumers, hidden hoses wear out very quickly, and after 1-2 years of intensive operation require replacement.
Review of species
Cutting mixers on the side of the bath can be performed in the form of a monoblock or modular models. The first is the assembled form, the second includes several elements. Plumbing is connected to pipes, with hot and cold water, with the help of a special adapter (eccentric). Most models available on the market has a lever located on the exhaust housing. Due to such a design, the switching of water supply from the shower to the crane when the leaks return to the holder occurs automatically.By way of installation and number of holes
Depending on the installation method, the product is divided into two types.
- External. Externally, such devices resemble a classic mixer having a switch on a shower can. To mount such products on board or corner of the bath, you will need one or 2 holes.
- Curling. Such mixers have separate elements that are needed by special mounting holes. Curvage devices include vigilant, shower, switch and control knobs.
Depending on the model of the embedded mixer, it will take 3, 4 or 5 mounting holes. Devices for 3 holes include vibrant, watering can and handle, 4 - completed with two control levers, and a switch is added to 5 to 5.
By way of control
Distinguish devices Valled, leverware, with built-in thermostat and sensory . The work of the first is based on the use of crane-trays. It can be revolt or semocalid. A small chamber is built into the body of such products, due to which the cold and hot water is mixed before the fluid yield through the crane.
Crowded taps when breakdown can be repaired, and half-turn will have to be completely changed.
Plumbing with lever control is equipped with one handle, with which the stream pressure and water temperature is determined. The main part in such devices is a cartridge, which is a small bulb from the metal. If it fails, it is easy to replace it with a new one.
Mixers with thermostat are equipped with a specialized sensitive cartridge that reacts to the temperature change of fluid. In accordance with the specified settings, it takes automatic mixing of cold and hot water.
Thermostatic mixers are convenient and safe to use for small children. And also they allow saving water, due to the absence of the need to adjust the optimal temperature of the flow of water with each inclusion.
The main minus of products with a thermostat is the complexity of the repair.
Touch mixers most compact . Their design does not provide for levers or valves. They are equipped with a sensitive infrared sensor, "reading" heat and movement.
To set up the sensitivity zone in such devices, you need to use a small lever on the exhaust case.
In form and type of gland
Pullen mixers are performed in various forms. However, these are always monolithic structures in which the spout of the crane is not provided. Thanks to this feature, the product is distinguished by reliability and durability. Pouring can be rectangular, tubular, square, triangular.
Popularity is also gaining cascading models. They are capable of forming a wide stream stream, visually reminiscent of the waterfall.
Pullen in cascading mixers may be in shape:
- plates;
- chute;
- Metal plates.
Thanks to good bandwidth, cascade plumbing allows you to dial the bath in the shortest possible time.
Often manufacturers are equipped with a decorative illumination. Look such solutions stylish and original. Their only minus is a high price compared to other models.
Materials
In the manufacture of mixers, various materials are used. They must meet a number of requirements, namely: have high corrosion and chemical resistance, and not "fear" sharp temperature differences. Such criteria correspond to several materials.
- Brass. This is the widespread material in the manufacture of plumbing products. Brass is made of copper and zinc, it may include lead, manganese or iron. The material provides good stability of threaded compounds, it has a small adhesion with deposits of mineral origin.
- Bronzea. The material obtained by melting copper and tin. The alloy is distinguished by aesthetic and durability. Externally, it looks more beautiful than brass, and it costs more.
- Stainless steel . The material is used in the manufacture of budget models of mixers.
A special coating of chromium alloy with nickel is often applied to the brass. Such a "shell" causes easier care for plumbing.
On brass or bronze faucets, some manufacturers apply patterns and ornaments. When operating on them, Patina is formed, giving additional luxury such products.
Best models
Many domestic and foreign companies produce mortise mixers on board. Consider the best models that have loved to the consumer and have proven themselves due to the best price and quality ratio.
- Vega Niagara Lux (3 holes). Italian production faucet with lever control. It has a ceramic cartridge. Made from brass, equipped with cascade spill.
- Triton "Supergrif". Chinese production mixer for 3 holes made of brass. Equipped with a ceramic cartridge. The product warranty is 5 years.
- Bravat Iguassu F5173218CP-1. A German brass faucet, with lever control. Equipped with Kerox 35 mm sedal ceramic ceramics cartridge with a rotating disk. The model is designed for 3 holes.
- Cobra from the Russian manufacturer Marka One . The product with lever control. It has a cascade form of spout, ceramic cartridge. The manufacturer gives a 24-month warranty on products.
- Hansgrohe Metris Classic . The mixer from Germany, made of brass, 3 holes. It has a comfortable and reliable mount. Designed for acrylic baths.
- Agger Splendid A0902500. The German mixer mortise with a guarantee for 5 years. The device calculated on 1 hole. It has a traditional outflow form, the crane is made of brass. Plumbing is equipped with aerator and satellor, has lever control.
The popular models for 4 holes include Alpen Granada Bronze mixers, VEGA Group "Spazio" and Hansgrohe Metris E 31442000.
Tips for choosing
Faucets on the side of the bathtub are suitable for acrylic, cast-iron, steel and other types of baths with a hydromassage system or without additional features. Capturing the bathroom, you should seriously treat the selection of such a plumbing product. Reliable equipment will retain their uninterrupted performance for one year. Choosing a product, it is important to pay attention to several important parameters.
- Material of manufacture . The most reliable and durable products made from brass with chrome-plated coating are considered.
- The weight. Non-quality products are distinguished by a light weight, so it is best to give preference to heavy items. Light plumbing has thin and fragile walls, because of what it will soon be out of order.
- Aerator . Experts recommend buying a mixer with this important detail. It is a mesh nozzle, at the expense of which the water jet is diluted with air. As a result, the fluid pressure is reduced and its consumption. Models may have a removable aerator nozzle. In this case, when it breaks it easy to replace the new one.
- Equipment. When choosing a mixer, it is important to ask what details and additional items are attached to the purchase. It can be cartridges, adapters, hoses and accessories for decor.
By changing the plumbing, it is often necessary to choose an adapter. Reliable products are made of brass with applied over a galvanic coating. High-quality eccentric is distinguished by passionism and high cost.
About how to install a mixer on board the bath, you will learn in the following video.