The mixer is an integral part of the waterborne reinforcement and the functional supplement of sanitary devices. This device adjusts the water temperature and the jet pressure, gives it the shape of a stream, soft foam, waterfall. A diverse design of modern models helps to organically enter them in almost any interior
The mixer is an integral part of the waterborne reinforcement and the functional supplement of sanitary devices. This device adjusts the water temperature and the jet pressure, gives it the shape of a stream, soft foam, waterfall. A diverse design of modern models helps to organically enter them in almost any interior
Dozens of thousands of varieties of mixers of all sorts of shapes and sizes intended for the bathroom. It is not so difficult to understand this manifold, if you know where to start. First of all, it is necessary to determine the scope of the mixer (for sink, bath or shower, bidet), since the design features of the model are often dependent on its purpose. Each device corresponds to its mixer. There are combined options, such as a bath mixer with shower switching. All the well-known mixer with a long swivel spill, common to the bath and washbasin, standing close to each other. If you decide to simply replace the mixer, the universal model will now have to search - Europeans practically do not produce similar products. Mixers for a bath with a long swivel expulsion can still be found in Grohe (Germany), Vidima (Bulgaria), Valvex (Poland), Oras (Finland), Smart (Slovenia), "Arkon", "Slit", "Santekhpribor" (all - Russia). The price is about 3 thousand rubles. AESLI You start overhaul, it is better to make a new wiring, hiding the eyeliner, and install your mixer for each device: for a bath with switching to a shower and for sink.
THG | 
Nokelan (Porcelanosa Grupo) | 
Vitra | 
NewForm. |
1. Elegant flirty design, elegant black color, a combination of glass and metal make a two-dense tie mixer with a real decoration of the bathroom.
2. Single-dimensional washbasin mixer with spill without aerator and cascading water supply.
3. Items from the Istanbul bathroom collection (designer - Ross Lavgrowów) resemble natural elements. Price, from 10 thousand rubles.
4. High Outdoor Column Faucet with Shower Headuit and Joystick Control - For Spring Bath
Grohe. | 
Gessi. | 
Herbeau. | 
IB Rubinetterie. |
5. Electronic Bath Mixer Ondus.
6. The characteristic feature of cascade mixers is flat volatile up to 30 cm. It forms a jet resembling a mini-waterfall.
7. Such models are used in premises decorated in retrostyle.
8. "Dancing" Single-dimensional joystick mixer for Khrio sink.
Hansa. | 
IB Rubinetterie. | 
Nokelan (Porcelanosa Grupo) | 
Grohe. |
9. Each mixer from the Hansamurano collection is a unique piece product.
10. White mixer from the HEY JOE collection is an expressive interior element. Price from 9 thousand rubles.
11. Designers Noken created a new variety of Giro N mixer from the popular Giro series.
12. The electronic control panel will provide optimal settings - you will only have to enjoy water treatments.
Deciding with the number of mixers, consider the place of installation. Since the mixer "matures" water supply, it is important to take into account the size of the inlets of the mixer. These sizes may be different. The most common - 1/2, 3/4 and 3/8 inches. With wall mounted, it is also necessary to determine whether the interior distance of the mixer corresponds between the pipes of the hot and cold water water pipes. The distance between water entry holes in imported wall mixers, as a rule, is 15cm. At the same time, the models of leading European manufacturers are equipped with Z-shaped adapters (eccentrics), which allow you to rigorously connect the mixer with eyelids, even if the distances between the axes of the pipes of pipes and the inlets of the mixer body do not coincide.
HISTORY OF THE INVENTION
Initially, there was only one way to supply water, very inconvenient from the point of view of a modern user: through two valve cranes, each of which is intended either for cold or hot water. Water in this case is mixed in the sink or bath. Similar retromodels produce Heritage Bathrooms, Imperial Bathrooms, Thomas Crapper (all - United Kingdom), Herbeau (France). A device that allows you to mix hot and cold water and get the water stream of the required temperature, created Sir William Thomson, known to humanity as Lord Kelvin, a great physicist. Ironically, in the birthplace of the inventor, many and to this day prefer to use two separate cranes, on which HOT and COLD are written, and water is mixed directly in the bath or sink.Appointment station
The mixer is designed for use in a tandem with a plumbing device. If it is installed simultaneously with the installation of plumbing, it is rational to acquire both together to ensure complete design and stylistic match.
For shell. Mixers are mounted directly on the side of the sink, on the worktop (with high models) or into the wall (in combination with a cup-shaped washbasin or designer sinks without holes for the mixer). When installing wall mixers, all eyelbs are usually hiding inside the wall, and the mixer itself remains outside (mixing node, evil and control levers). Most often sinks with one hole under the mixer are supplied. Models with two and three holes under the mixer must be ordered.
NewForm. | 
IB Rubinetterie. | 
Zucchetti. | 
Zucchetti. |
13. The ideal geometric forms of the INFI NITY mixer are emphasized by a mirror surface.
14. Model for Bidet Belmondo - a combination of traditions and modern trends.
15. Wall Mixer from the Soft Collection. Price - from 12 thousand rubles.
16. All technological nuances are not hidden by "for the scenes" for a sideways, the column is not hidden "for the scenes", and deliberately underlined.
Hansa. | 
Dornbracht. | 
Axor (Hansgrohe) | 
Axor (Hansgrohe) |
17. The Hansamurano series is the original combination of chromium, glass and electronics.
18. Rectangular, flat, slightly curved spin, clear geometric shape of the control lever is one of the fashionable trends of the mixer design.
19. Axor faucets (Hansgrohe) - naturalness itself and refinement.
20. Simple, streamlined forms without corners and edges seem to continue the flowing water stream
For Bath. When choosing a mixer for this instrument, the shape and sizes of the font, the material from which it is made is the width of the side, but the main thing is its location. For each planning solution there is a decent proposal, and not one, but many.
For shower. Miderels intended only for the use of the shower (showers, cabins), is absent. Water mixes in the housing and heads directly into the shower.
For bidet. The mixer for this device is structurally different from models for shells - it has a special swivel aerator with a ball hinge, thanks to which you can adjust the direction of the jet. As in the case of sinks, the mixer and bidet must correspond to each other in the number of necessary mounting holes (one or three).
Higher and higher
For technical requirements, water must beat the cowhive bowl and in the bottom, and not aboard the bath. Based on this, the extensions are subdivided into shortened (10-16cm), medium (20-25 cm) and long (30-40 cm). The outflow length matters with any type of installation, especially wall. For example, the mixer of the bathing mixer should not be too short, especially if the side of the bath is wide (the acrylic font it can be about 15 cm). However, too long fixed is the standard sizes in the bath (170x70cm) can be a hindrance when you take a shower. The height of the placement of the mixer above the bathroom, as well as the length of the exhaust, is calculated in each particular case, but, as a rule, it is 10-15 cm. Most often, the mixer for the washbasin has a short spout. For large-format and separately standing, shells need mixers with sufficiently long expulsion. As for the height of the gland, it grows in proportion to the height of the mixer and can reach 25cm. Modern trend - high mixers with long expulsion, even for sink. For silence with high sidelights installed directly on the table top, special column mixers have been developed (their height is up to 40-50cm).On the wall and not only
By type of installation, the mixers for the bath are divided into wall-mounted, embedded in a side, a shelf (between the font and wall) or a fenced design in the form of a podium, as well as floor.
The most common option is the models for wall mounting with two outputs (on the bath and shower). The accompression of such a mixer is provided for a hole for connecting the shower walker hose and switch (diverter) - push-button (automatic switching from the shower on the bath) or flag (manually switching). Their price on average is 2-9 thousand rubles.
Method of typical type are constructively two-dimensional and single-handed, for hidden and outdoor installation. Usmen for hidden installation The entire working part and the shower hose are under the side, and on the surface there are stoles, shower, levers adjustment and water temperature and switch to shower. Depending on the design features of the mixer to install these items, it may be necessary to be required from one to five holes in the side of the bath. This should be considered. The setting option is good because control levers can be positioned in any convenient place for the user around the perimeter of the bath. The mixer is installed on the side of the bath with the help of a vertical mounting kit (most mixers it is individual). In addition to the built-in models, there are also type mounting mixers in one hole, resembling single-art mixers installed on the sink side, only with a switch to the shower (shower hose with watering can be mounted on the wall). The cost of typing models - 8500-35 000 rub. and more.
Hansa. | 
Gessi. | 
NewForm. | 
Hansa. |
21, 22. Open, literally cut from above, exile allow you to see the sleeve running over the lodge, reminiscent of the mining flow.
23. The FLU-X monorable cascade mixer for the sink is designed to embed into the wall.
24. A wide soft waterfall flows on a glass bowl of the mixer, reminding a lively transparent surface.
Damixa. | 
Damixa. | 
IB Rubinetterie. | 
IB Rubinetterie. |
25. DamiXa Arc mixer for sink with original high rotary expulsion. Price - from 10 500 rubles.
26. This model is the embodiment of actual trends in the design of the mixer: simplicity, sculptural lines, a high proud silhouette and a long, smoothly curved vague.
27, 28. Original colored mixers of bold, even a banging Batlo collection
Outdoor mixer on a high (up to 1.5 m) stand on one and two holes - a spectacular design option for separate baths in spacious rooms. At the top of the rack, over the font, are the islar, control levers, holder for shower watering can with hose. The eyeliner in this case goes out of the floor. You can implement such an idea only when creating a bathroom "from scratch". Column mixers are an average of 25-70 thousand rubles. They can be found from Bongio, Carlo Frattini, Newform, Ritmonio (all - Italy), Axor (Hansgrohe), Dornbracht, Grohe, Keuco, Kludi (all - Germany), Damixa (Denmark), Cohler (USA), Jacob Delafon (France ) and other manufacturers.
In economy mode
Many modern single-art faucets are equipped with a built-in water flow limiter, allowing it to economically spend it, as well as a built-in hot water supply limiter. Limit the limit flow of water, and at the same time to reconfigure the cartridge, setting a special ring to mark 40C, it is possible by simple manipulation. This is done when installing the mixer or during operation. Aerator - a mesh device built into the vigilant will save water. It not only mixes water with air, making a jet to a softer and uniform, but also reduces the flow rate. There are mixers with two-stage lever adjustment (Damixa, Kludi, Nokelan - Porcelanosa Grupo, Roca). At the first stage, the control lever is slightly lifted to the sensation of light resistance, this is a signal to switch from economy mode to the maximum stream mode - onto the second stage. We can save 50-60% water mode. There are also mixers, where to obtain a full stream, lever should be raised to the extreme top position and so hold (Gustavsberg). As soon as you lower it, the thread will switch to economical mode.Technical diversity
The most common today are mixers in which the water preparation of the desired temperature occurs in the housing. First, two-dense models with crane-buxoma appeared (a device that transmits or overlapping hot and cold streams). A multoble designs with two knobs located on the body itself, and the spout spout, and the vigor of the two-fledged mixers. Knei also includes models that have scratch and valves are separated, that is, they are separate elements. They are designed for mounting on the sink (or on the side of the bath) with three holes or for the hidden wall mounting. The lack of two-fledged models is that it is necessary to spend a lot of time and water resources to establish the desired water temperature every time.
Monocomand (Single-Term) Design allowed to control water mixing with one hand: movements to the right and left to adjust the temperature, up and down - pressure. And this can be done very quickly, and with the next inclusion, it is often enough to raise the lever. Monocomand mixers are divided into monocomanda and joysticks actually. The cartridge device that is responsible for mixing water in both cases is identical, and the levers are stylistically different: it is ahead of the monocomand, and the joystick is located vertically. Models with Joystick Management are found, for example, in Series of Gessi (Italy), Axor (Hansgrohe, Germany), Nokelan (Porcelanosa Grupo, Spain).
Nokelan (Porcelanosa Grupo) | 
Ritmonio. | 
Grohe. | 
Axor (Hansgrohe) |
29. Tick-up embedded mixer for four bath holes with switching to shower.
30, 33. Single-art Tetris model. Swivel of the mixer, if necessary, can be hidden in the nest of the decorative panel (30). Embedded version for the bath (33).
31. Each subject from the Ondus collection is a bold aesthetic object.
32. Collection-designer Axor Bourullec. Now the mixers can be mounted both in the center of the foaming sink, and on the built-in shelves, in front of the sink, next to it or on the wall. Spill and handles are placed where necessary.
Ritmonio. | 
Jacob Delafon. | 
Jacob Delafon. |
34, 35. The prototype of the unusual design of the mixers from the Singulier series has become ... AT Laspan Ribbon. Thermostatic mixers from this line: for shower (34), for bath and soul (35)
High Qualities are different mixers of Bandini, Emmevi (both - Italy), Hansa, Ideal Standard, Jorger, Villeroy Boch (all - Germany), Gustavsberg (Sweden), Imperial Bathrooms, Heritage Bathrooms, Thomas Crapper (All - United Kingdom), Vitra (Turkey ), Horus, THG (France), Roca (Spain), Damixa, Dornbracht, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Jacob Delafon, Kludi, Kohler, Oras, Ritmonio Idre. They provide a lightweight lever, clear and smooth temperature adjustment over the years. Larction of prices for this product is huge. A good mixer for shell costs 2.5-12 thousand rubles, for the bath - from 3 thousand rubles, and 10-12 thousand rubles. - Not an exemplary price. The cost of the mixer for the bidet of European manufacturers - from 37 thousand rubles. But there are quite a few models that are more expensive - 6-9 thousand rubles. and more. Aqualux (Russia) mixer will cost only 770-1000 rubles.
The most modern mixers are electronic, in which electronics monitors and economical water is monitored. Water-based bathrooms are driven by water without levers and valves - with a touch (less than a button) console. However, for such products, only water supply is not enough - they need electricity, which complicates the installation. Such mixers apply only in tandem with sink.
Practical advice. If you want to protect yourself from burns and especially your children, as well as family members of old age, pay special attention to thermostatic mixers. They themselves regulate the ratio of cold and hot water so that at the output it is precisely the temperature specified by the user (usually 38c). They are especially relevant in shower systems or in the case when there are taps on the shower, a washing machine and in the kitchen from one and the same feed tube. If there is a thermostat, in the shower you do not stick boiling water due to the fact that the washing machine has turned on the fence of cold water and the pressure in the pipe fell. This mixer immediately responds to a change in temperature and adjust the ratio. Thermostatic mixers are presented in the collections of Mora (Sweden), Damixa, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Jacob Delafon, Vidima. The average cost of thermostats - 5.5-7 thousand rubles.
Faucet coating
The greatest popularity is the radiant chromed coating with reflective properties, which inscribed in almost any modern interior. Manufacturers create collections and with the so-called refined coating (brass, Aranya, satinox, bronze, chrome, shining nickel, matte nickel, aged bronze, aged copper, gold deposition Idr.). Such mixers are a real decoration of interiors for ancient. For example, stripped bronze looks as noble as a bronze coating at natural conditions over the years. Brass housings of some mixers are covered with gold (24 carats). Separate manufacturers (say, THG) decorated their models in porcelain, crystal, color enamel IDR.Shitovo hidden
Mixtures for hidden installation become increasingly popular. When they are installed in the wall, not only communications, pipes and eyeliners are hiding, but also the mixer housing itself. They can be used in tandem with all the devices, except, perhaps, bidet. When the mixer mounting is hidden, the actuator (mix node), enclosed in a special mounting box, is cleaned into the wall. Outside, a decorative panel remains with elements of temperature control and water flow and switching water supply to the bath or in a shower, as well as the vigor.
To simplify work with built-in mixers and facilitate the user choosing a model, some reinforcement manufacturers (Damixa, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Kludi, Oras Idr.) Developed special universal hidden installation systems. They correspond to a single standard of connecting sizes and fasteners and are compatible with any models (including thermostats) of a particular manufacturer. With water cases, these systems are only installation platforms, and the mixing node is supplied with the outside (for example, IBOX Universal at Hansgrohe). Almost - a complete set is offered, which includes both a functional mixing knot with a cartridge, and the mounting part (for example, Flexx-Boxx at Kludi). Unified blocks most often have a round or oval form, which allows you to connect them from any side.
Axor (Hansgrohe) | 
Kludi. | 
Nokelan (Porcelanosa Grupo) | 
Herbeau. |
36. Mixers from the Axor Citterio collection create an atmosphere of calm and purity in the bathroom.
37. Straight forms of products from the Zenta series fit into any interior.
38. The collection of Lounge mixers harmoniously combines white color, bold solutions and elegance.
39. Twin mixer Pompadour - bright detail of the interior in retro style.
Axor (Hansgrohe) | 
Axor (Hansgrohe) | 
Axor (Hansgrohe) | 
NewForm. |
40. Exquisite design of the collection is beyond the time.
41, 42. Axor Citterio M. - a kind of symbol of modern life in a huge city. Mixers from this collection will easily fit into the interior, decorated in any style. Wall-mounted models: two-dimensional bath (41), single-dimensional shower (42). Price - about 18 thousand rubles.
43. X-SENSE - rectilinear severity and sophistication of lines.
The type and thickness of the walls are not an obstacle during installation. When embedded in the mixer for hidden installation using IBOX Universal in a wall thick 100mm between the eyeliner and the function block, a special extension can be installed. If the wall has a small thickness (for example, 60mm), the extension socket is inserted between the tiles and the outer part of the mixer. The body of the Flexx-Boxx block is enclosed in the casing of flexible and durable material - elastomer. Due to this, even uneven walls are not a hindrance and the opening, in which the block is embedded, do not carefully customize.
Faucet care
In order for the mixer for a long time to delight you with a glitter of a chrome surface, you need to carefully care for it. We do not recommend cleaning the mixers with metal brushes and abrasive sponges, as well as powdered means that can damage the surface of the product, wipe the mixer tools containing acids, alkalis and chlorine, leaving the cleaning agent on the mixer longer than indicated in the instructions. Wipe the mixer with a soft cloth after each use, use special tools to leave. Such compositions are, for example, Grohe. You can also do with soap solution or dishwashing liquid. One of the popular cleaning products for plumbing devices and mixers - CIF (Unilever, Hungary), cream with a unique formula containing the smallest micrographs surrounded by bubbles. This formula allows you to effectively cope even with strong pollution and does not damage the surface. In addition to the cream in the CIF product range, CIF Power Cream sprays. Do not forget to rinse the mixer after cleaning well.Interior decoration
If we talk about designer trends related to the outlines of the mixer, the shapes without excesses are still relevant. Such mixers occupy a leading position in the model ranks of all without exception of European manufacturers.
Another trend is elongated cylindrical and cubic forms. The models with high arcuate spill are not going from the scene, manufactured by Axor (Hansgrohe), Dornbracht, Gessi, Jacob Delafon, Newform, Noken (Porcelanosa Grupo) IDR. Purism adherents will be interested in long rectangular flat islets.
Kludi. | 
Gessi. | 
IB Rubinetterie. |
44. Wall Mixer for Hidden Installation.
45. Ceiling mixer from the Goccia collection (translated from Italian - "drop").
46. The wall model ONLY is complemented by a comfortable shelf.
THG | 
Kohler. | 
Roca. |
47. Elegant collection of Bagatelle mixers with gold spraying.
48. The Antique model is powered by an underlined massiveness, material density, finishing and unusual outlines.
49. Collection of shells with URBAN prints and mixers, in the design of which are reflected by the rhythm of life and the cosmopolitan nature of the modern megalpolis, designed for adherents of urban aesthetics
One of the most interesting directions in the design of the mixers is the desire to follow natural fluids, as if repeating the movement of water. Soft bends and rounded areas can be seen in the Axor Massaud collections (Axor, Hansgrohe), Singulier, Symbol, Tooobi (all - Jacob Delafon), Frontalis (Roca), O-Cean (Kludi) IDR.
Ritmonio. | 
IB Rubinetterie. | 
IB Rubinetterie. | 
NewForm. |
50. Cascading the mixer from the CLOCK Work collection allows you to admire the flowing water.
51, 52. Onlyone faucets built into the sink sink (51) and in the wall (52) are equipped with swivel exposures.
53. Single-dimensional mixer for the bidet from the FLU-X collection. Height - 13cm, removal of sleeve - 13cm. The price is about 27 thousand rubles.
Jacob Delafon. | 
Roca. | 
Axor (Hansgrohe) |
54. New TOOBI faucets resemble a stylized bamboo stem. You can give the product personality by choosing one of the three inserts for the spinning - white, green or black.
55. Single-dimensional model for washbasin ESMAI. Finish - chrome. Price - 5 thousand rubles.
56. Collection of Axor Urquiola is a harmonious and skillful compound of innovative technologies with a truly futuristic design.
The editors thanks the representative offices of Grohe, Hansgrohe, Kludi,
Roca, Vitra, the company "Koler-Rus" for help in the preparation of material.