Cuisine Mixer Market Overview: Constructive Features of Modern Models, Additional Functions, Manufacturers and Prices
The stolen of the arc mixer rotates in three planes. Price, from 14.5 thousand rubles.
On the chrome surface of the sleeve, the drops are not delayed. ATRIO model (about 10 thousand rubles)
Model Clear Tap (two spinning) with a built-in filtering device provides a flow of drinking water, purified from mechanical and biological pollution
Superior mixer with a side lever ZIP (there is a two-dimensional version) equipped with a convenient retractable watering can with two modes: "ordinary jet" and "shower"
An innovative Ventura mixer with two poles has a manual and automatic water supply modes and is distinguished by increased comfort.
The "outfit" of the mixers can be any, but users most attractive polished chrome: and beautiful, and easy to care
Comfortable economical Safira model with a switch for "dishwasher". Price, about 5 thousand rubles.
Arched is relevant in all styles: Modern Steel 200 model (Kludi) and classical Axor Montreux (Hansgrohe)
Under the steel coating of Salute there is a nickel "substrate", which increases the strength of the steel layer
In the retractable sleeve of the mixer shower head with two modes ("ordinary aerated jet" and "shower")
Hansgrohe.
Grohe.
Using the extendable extensions of the mixers, for example, Allegra Variarc (HansGrohe) (8) and Essence (GROHE) (9), easy to fill high pots and containers, thoroughly rinse berries and greens, and more conveniently washing washing
A single-art mixer for hidden wall-mounted mounting with a long swivel is the relevant not only in the bathroom, but also in the kitchen. It allows you to free up the space between the sink and the wall
Designer model D-RECT L-shaped with two-mode exhaust flat spout
Straightness and conciseness- Characteristic features of modern design- Read both in the form of fuel mixtures
Built-in aerator with silicone surface
Mixing node- reliable cartridge M2
Easy thin stainless steel housing and elongated ergonomic handle - distinctive features of the designer mixer Axor Citterio
Updated Concetto Model for Kitchen (Luxury Spill)
Mixers for washing are becoming elegant, while they spend less water
Logo Mix (Kludi) mixers (polished chrome) and Alira (GROHE) (under stainless steel) are comfortable and reliable. Ergonomic levers make it easy to control the stream, and the restrained design lines are consonant with the interiors of most modern kitchens
Touchscreen mixer
Carafe is high technology, original design and new water treatment solution
Grohe silkmove technology has been applied in the K4 model, providing a "silk" smoothness
Obeying the joystick movement, the mixer illusion hides in the tabletop
Crankshaft Karbon Mixer
The faucets for the kitchen are a lot in common with their "counterparts", intended for the bathroom: tasks, control principles, even the "heart" inside the case (ceramic cartridge or metal ball) is the same. However, the hot workshop worker has its own differences, additional functions and small technical secrets. We will tell about this in this article.Reliability, ergonomics, attractive external species, the basic requirements for the modern kitchen faucet. After all, we are talking about plumbing reinforcement, which is exploited very intensively. So, the device must withstand this load for many years and be as easy as possible. In addition, the kitchen mixer is a very significant part of the interior. We will consider it in a tandem with a washing, since these two objects constitute a single integer both in the functionality and in terms of design.
First of all, we call the main European manufacturers representing our products in the Russian market. This is Blanco, Dornbracht, Franke, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Kludi, Schock (all Germany), Reginox (Netherlands), Oras (Finland), Jacob Delafon (France), Roca (Spain), Elleci, Plados, Webert, Zucchetti (all of Italy), Damixa (Denmark) IDR.
Everything has its place
The mixer is installed in a hole with a diameter of 33-38mm in the middle of one bowl or between two, and it must correspond to this diameter. Some prefer to mount the devices on the right, it depends on the design of the washing. But always on the first plan, the convenience of using the lever and the expulsion. As a rule, a hole for the mixer has already been prepared in the sink. For biennial mixers, two or three holes are needed, they are drilled in washing additionally. Adla left-handed mixers with spout separated from the body (mixing knot with a lever mounted into a special hole). It is necessary to take into account when buying equipment.
The rigidity of the sink design is of great importance. Massive mixers (their mass can reach 6.5kg) are not intended to be installed even in thick-walled stainless steel sinks.
Secrets of controlYou can read about the mixer device in detail further. We only remind you that these devices are divided into two-dimensional, single-art and non-contact (electronic). Thermostats, actively conquering bathrooms, are practically not used in the kitchen. There is no special need here (in contrast, let's say, from the shower or bath). AESLI The limit temperature needs to be reduced, this can be done using a hot water limit system built into the cartridge - immediately when installing the mixer or later by simple manipulation. And it is possible to set not only the water temperature, but also its consumption with a large degree of accuracy (which is important for those who have water meters installed in the apartment).
A very modest market segment is also occupied by non-contact mixers, which appeared quite a long time, but did not get widespread due to the high cost and quite limited model range. In our opinion, more interesting and very convenient in the cuisine is a symbiosis of mechanics and electronics in the Ventura model (ORAS). The design with two spouts provides automatic mixer operation (without touch) and control using a conventional handle. It is worth such a product 19-26 thousand rubles. The novelty-mixer Kludi EGO with one is equipped with a special sensor that makes it possible and contactless use.
Consumers increasingly prefer models that provide the ability to control water supply using one handle (according to specialists, they constitute approximately 75-80% of the market). Twentyl mixers find a certain demand due to the habit or those who love the interiors in retro style.
For the kitchen, single-art models are especially relevant, since the mistress's hands are always busy. At the same time, it performs most of the work at the shell. The design of a good single-art mixer allows one movement to set the temperature and water consumption, change the intensity of the flow of water without a change in temperature. Such a mixer, if necessary, can be included with a lot of effort to turn on with a brush and even a maiden. Today, when the problem of saving water resources becomes vital, essential for Russians, the fact that single-art mixers are considered more economical. After all, in order to obtain the water of the desired temperature, the two-fledged mixer accounts for longer to customize, which means that water consumption increases.
Saving the water-key aspect of the evolution of any mixers, in particular kitchen. This caused a decrease in water consumption (up to 8-10 l / min), the development of small-sized cartridges (with a diameter of 25-28mm) and the appearance of new design models with a decreased diameter.
At the place of installation, the overwhelming majority of products refer to the desktop type (that is, they are installed on a washing or countertop). But on sale you can meet both wall-mounted installations (both open and hidden).
Ease of operation largely depends on the shape, the size of the lever and its location. Here the main requirement is ergonomics. Already a long time ago there was a tendency to perform handles in the form of fine short lever sticks, which are placed either side (right), or in front. You can control this mixer with one finger, besides, there is less space for stains and lime deposits on its surface. However, some more comfortable seems to be flat and wide handle, and someone prefers a powerful side lever, such as, for example, in an elegant handsome mixer Joop! (Kludi).
The main mixer K4 (GROHE) the neat worker lever originates from the lower edge of the C-shaped bend of the gland (smooth line is repeated as a design element). By the way, thanks to this location of the lever and right-handers, and the left-handers are convenient to use the device. Adlas of those who like other forms of the handle, but it is easier to operate with your left hand, the firms offer mixers with a rearranged lever, say, model Talis S Variarc (Hansgrohe).
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The design of high poles is very diverse. Nevertheless, they are all divided into flat (1, 2) and tube (3). Such models are real decoration of the kitchen.
The main signs of the differencesThe main constructive feature of any modern model of the mixer for kitchen is long swivel ("Nose"). It can be high, ultrahigh and low. The form is very important, and from the point of view not only aesthetics, but also ergonomics. The jet should fall clearly into the center of the bottom of the bowl or at least in the circle with a radius not more than 0.1 width of the sink bowl.
The cast islets, as a rule, have a smooth bending from the base of the case, or in their design, straight lines dominate. Models with such a "rolled nose" most often low. Tubular or flat sulfice U-, L- and c-shaped outlines, proudly towering above the tabletop level and firmly fixed in the holder, are able to become a bright accent in any interior and even increase the status of a very modest kitchen. But whatever the form and height of the overwhelming you choose, it is necessary that he does not interfere with you and at the same time provided enough space for all types of work, allowed water to pour water into large pots and high tanks, as well as wash them.
The greater the angle of turning is overwhelming, the more convenient to use them. Economic complexes and average price category It usually ranges in the range of 120-140. There are also devices with an angle of rotation of 180. Top "advanced" products, for example, Zedra (Grohe), many models Kludi IDR.- The angle of rotation of the vigor is 360. This greatly facilitates the kitchen sobs in a sink located on the "island".
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Fir Italia. | 
Kludi. |
The fact that the hostess is a real kitchen professional professional will say high mixers with retractable poles inside a large spring: Axor Starck (Hansgrohe) with a joystick control lever (4); Single-art model Fir Italia (5). Amodel Steel (Kludi) (6) stainless steel, which prefers designers for its high quality, and the original Blanco (7) mixer is designed for open "islands" in spacious rooms. | 
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The mixer must first correspond to the sizing sizes and its design, and also be conveniently placed on it. For example, it should be noted that the higher the vigilance and stronger the pressure, the more water is sprayed. So, to such an instrument you need to pick up a washing of dealer. However, too deep bowl use uncomfortable, it will have to go low. You will not be very comfortable to wash high dishes, if the mixer is located low, and the sink bowl is fine. In general, the depth of the bowl varies in the range of 171-195mm. But there are models in which the depth of the bowl is less (approximately 160 mm) or more. So, the bowls of schock schock are very deep (200-205mm).
According to experts, consumers most often buy standard sinks with a diameter or width of 400-600mm: any of the universal models of the mixers will be "fit". But if you want to get some kind of non-standard solution and perfectly combine a mixer with a sink, it makes sense to turn to those manufacturers who are suitable for the problem: for example, Alveus (Slovenia), Teka (Germany), Blanco, Ellci, Franke, Schock Idre . They produce a series, including washing, accessories and, of course, mixers.
Heart mixer
The most important part of a single-grade mixer-cartridge. The most common type of it is now a disk, the highlight of which is a package of two or three sliding relative to each other with a diameter of 28-38mm from high-strength ceramics with a thickness of 6-9mm. They provide mixing water. Thus, in the most common dual-disc appliance in the lower disk there are three-through-hole-grooves: two sickle (for the flow of cold and hot water) and one pear-shaped (for a diverting mixed). Apled disk (by diameter it is slightly less lower) there is one big recess. This disk relative to the lower can and slide in the radial direction, and rotate around its axis. For the first case, its cavity runs on the sickle summarcing holes of the lower disk and imparts cold and hot water. The larger the overlap area of the holes, the greater the flow of mixed water. If the upper disk turns clockwise or against it, the ratio of cold and hot fluxes, that is, the water temperature is adjusted. High flatness (up to 0.25 μm), ultraless roughness, thin (up to 1 μm) layer of special lubricant (Teflon, silicone) on moving surfaces provide easy gliding and tight conjugation of disc surfaces. Cerage, cartridges of different firms are not interchangeable.
Cartridge device GROHE, ORAS: 1-lever control; 2-housing; 3-disk with a mixing chamber; 4-disk supply and water removal; 5-flange | 
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For a standard single sink, a fairly universal swivel mixer. However, you will not hurt them if you want to set up not just a sink, and a well-equipped washing center with two or even three bowls, complemented by a collander and overhead boards ("IVD", 2007, N 3). Or, for example, you will need to fill with water with a very high container, a large saucepan, which is not placed in the bowl or a basin or bucket outside the sink. Avteda can generally gain water in the pan, without putting them in the sink, especially if it is busy at this time. Other everyday problems arise with which a mixer with retractable expulsion on a protected metal or textile braid flexible hose. The latter, if necessary, pull out of its nest, and at a distance of 0.6-1.2 m. Hoses are made of high quality rubber-based rubber. In the early time, instead of rubber tubes, polymeric from rex are used, which are more durable and hygienic. Well, if you need to replace them, any qualified specialist from the service service will cope with this task.
There are two types of retractable fouls. An environmental case is drawn up with a usual spill with aerator, in another - the ease of the watering shower with two modes: "aerated jet" and "shower". The second mode in models with watering can better wash in gentle berries and greens, without damaging them, as well as rinse the wash bowl.
Try to choose a model with silicone inserts into a spray nozzle (Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Kludi IDR.), Since it is more resistant to the formation of a lime plate and is easy to clean it. The pull-out is fixed at the desired height with special weights or a return spring connected to the switch-button located on the head of the shower. The design with the ship requires an appropriate effort to pull the hose, but then it frees your hands to work. Pleasuring with a return spring easier to extract, but you have to hold the switch button so that it does not "go" back, that is, one hand you will be busy. But in both cases, a free space under the sink should be left for the hose.
There are also models with non-standard solutions. For example, Trendo Star (Kludi) retractable is no characteristic shower head. Now, it gives us a conventional aerated, and sprayed jets.
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Stylish and elegant models with a stretching shower watering can: VEGA (ORAS) (10); Silver Shadow (Roca) (11); SIGNA (HANSA) (12).
So it is necessary for someone ...Leading European manufacturers expand the possibilities of kitchen mixers. There are a number of additional functions that are not in the base models. But if the designers and engineers were reflected, inventing them, it means that these functions are really needed, even if only in certain situations.
"Aqua-Stop". I would like to draw your attention to such a convenient function, as a switch built into the mixer body for a dishwasher or washing machine. It allows not to lay a separate pipeline for the unit, and in addition, further protects against leaks. Leaving or leaving home, you will always be able to overlap water access to the device. If you wish, you can equip the mixer with this option by installing the switch on the tabletop or the sink surface separately. It is possible to connect to the mixer embedded steamer, coffee maker.
Bayonet mount. The location of the sink in front of the window is considered the most convenient. It is relevant primarily in a country house. The advantages are obvious: firstly, natural lighting of the workplace is ensured; secondly, you can admire the view that opens from the window; Thirdly observe, let's say, playing children playing in front of the house. But the question arises: how to open the window sash? Appliances with bayonet mounting of the mixer housing come to the rescue. It helps to easily pull the mixer from the base with a 3.5 cm tall and put it on the worktop. Such fasteners are equipped, for example, Talis S Variarc (Hansgrohe), Bingo Star (Kludi), Blancoelipso (Blanco) IDR series. Another option to solve the problem of washing under the window is the mixers who are sculpting not only to rotate around the vertical axis, but also lay on the sink, making a turn around the horizontal axis. Webert (Model Window), Elleci (Model Vulkano), Jacob Delafon (NATEO model) is similar. The cost of them is from 6500 rubles.
Drink water from under the tap. Instruments with built-in water filtration system allow you to get clean drinking water directly from under the tap. Such mixers (with two spouts) are at Ideal Standard (Cleartap), Grohe (Grohe Blue, Eurodisc), Jacob Delafon (Carafe), Webert and other manufacturers. In the present model Carafe (about 13 thousand rubles.) Double water purification is applied: first it passes through the "membrane", cleansing water from sediment, lime and harmful impurities, and then through a filter with activated carbon. The latter absorbs chlorine and organic substances that worsen the taste and smell of water. The replaceable set is designed for the processing of 40 liters of water per day for 6 months. Severe Cleartap (about 10 thousand rubles) In addition to the water filter there is a liquid crystal indicator of the degree of contamination of the filter.
Useful little things. It is also worth noting the mixer-built dispenser for detergent from Blanco. The Quick-Stop Asystem ("Fast Stop") in Kludi is an additional button on the surface. By pressing it, you can get a certain portion of cold water (20-1900 ml). By the way, this quick and hygienic procedure is possible when using all mixers with a retractable watering can. But embedded in the mixer valve-automatic, which allows you to control the bottom valve, there is only Blanco. In this case, no additional elements on the washing and countertop are needed (and therefore it is easier to clean it).
Easy care
Choosing a mixer, you need to find out how to care for it. Ultra-modern methods of coating applied by leading European manufacturers make surfaces durable, smooth and pleasant to the touch, and in addition, easy to care. For example, on mixers with PuraPlus coatings (Blanco), Starlight (Grohe), water is not delayed, but rolls from them drops; Consequently, it does not settle lime flask and stains do not appear. To care for such devices, there is enough wet and dry napkins.
Occaracy and priceThe guarantee when buying a mixer, in our opinion, can serve as the name of the manufacturer. Of course, you need to pay for the brand. The same kitchen faucets are more expensive than mixture faucets. But the cost of products of leading European manufacturers always pays off. Nevertheless, most of the well-known manufacturers of waterborne fittings - Damixa, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Jacob Delafon, Oras, Roca, Webert Idre.- offer products not only high and medium price segments, but also economical (so-called basic, more Modest design and coating model). As for the most important quality, it is equal in all groups. It is necessary to know what is needed that a good food mixer, besides with advanced features, is not cheap by definition.
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Washing faucets under the window: with a turn of the horizontal horizontally, Jacob Delafon (13), Savil (14); With bayonet mount, HansGrohe (15).
Thus, the bestseller Kludi-Bingo Star stands, in our opinion, inexpensively - 6 thousand rubles, an ORAS mixer - from 2500 (ORAS SAGA) to 26 thousand rubles. (Oras Ventura). The price is affected by the presence of a sliding gland, the valve for connecting to the washing machine, two fouls, the built-in cartridge for drinking water. Among the variety of products, Grohe can be found an inexpensive device for 3500 rub. (Eurosmart), as well as mixers for 12 thousand rubles. (Europlus) and for 15 thousand rubles. (Stainless steel models, such as Alira). Schock products costs 5-22 thousand rubles., Plados - on average 4500-6000 rub. Prices for BLANCO models range in the range of 4500-42 000 rubles., Elleci- 4-17 thousand rubles. Atalis S Variarc (Hansgrohe) will cost approximately 12 thousand rubles.
The editors thanks the representative offices of Blanco, Franke, Ideal Standard, Grohe, Kludi, Oras, Roca, Hansgrohe, Konzept, Konzept, "Aquaart", "Koler-Rus", "Terem" for help in preparing the material.