Types and design features of kitchen faucets, modern models. Manufacturers producing reliable and durable products.
As for the mixers with two valves, they have one significant drawback - the inconvenience of use. After all, with the help of individual valves for hot and cold water, it is impossible to quickly install a comfortable temperature. Yes, and the design of one-piece models is considered more attractive. Despite this, the two-dense samples are still popular with consumers who prefer the usual operation of water supply, and the demand for them is no less than on one-art.
One of the most important qualities of the kitchen mixer is ease of operation, in many ways depending on the reinforcement. Yves first of all from the shape of the handle, the main requirement to which is ergonomics. The mixer handle should be such that the fingers do not slip from it. At the same time, the more compact the dimensions of the lever, the less space remains on its surface for unwanted lime spots and traces of water. That is why recently there has been a tendency to choose the kitchen mixers with handles in the form of fine short levers.
"If the kitchen is located next to the bathroom, it would be logical to install the same mixers in these rooms. When the rooms are removed from each other, the selection of the model is determined by the general style solution of the kitchen. For example, the mixer, the design of which provides a small handle and spill with the distance between They are 20-30CM, harmoniously fits into the interior of minimalist style. "
Materials and finishingMost often, the housing of the mixers is made of brass and are covered with chromium, plastic, color enamel and other protective and decorative materials. Valves and levers can be performed from a wide variety of materials and their combinations.
The most common and economical option of the kitchen mixer-polished chrome. However, the tap will be constantly covered with traces from hand and water. It is much easier to care for white-monotonic with details of white or yellow metal. Many people like products with a matted metal surface. This design looks stylish and better hides traces of touch. The matted mixer can be a single whole with a metal washing, it is also well combined with sinks from composite materials.
Among the mixers for the kitchen presents a whole group of multi-colored models. Their singular color will help arrange bright color accents in the interior. (Expensive and exclusive samples with gold spraying and even decorated with precious stones are available!). Mixers are not only stained with one-photon enamel, but also covered with special structural paint under the stone. Such products are intended for the corresponding type of washes or working surfaces.
Caring for the outer surfaces of the mixer will not require special efforts. The main thing is to have non-abrasive and non-aggressive means to remove lime-plated.
"Choosing a mixer, it is important to take into account four criteria: design, surface view, design features, brand of manufacturer. The most expensive and durable coating is a stainless steel. As for constructive differences, the kitchen is more suitable for high spilles or low with an exhaust hose. There are mixers that can be lowered into the sink. It is convenient if it is located at the window. "
Construction of mixersThe shut-off valve of the mixer is attached to the body by means of a threaded connection or a naked nut. It is the stop valve that we load effort each time we open or close water. Feeding and stopping water in this case is made using a thread rod. When screwed into the housing, it closes the hole, and so that the clamp is sealed, the rubber gasket is used. The gasket is short-lived and from constant mechanical deformations quickly fails. Therefore, it must be changed periodically. It is possible to say that manufacturers began to apply new samples from high-strength rubber, which is significantly higher.
Type, $ 405. So long ago, ceramic cartridges came to replace rubber gaskets. The surface of the plates is processed and is grounded in such a way that it will not allow even the slightest leaks at the junction site. When turning a ceramic valve in one direction of the hole of two tightly pressed ceramic plates is combined, and water begins to be supplied, and when the other is turned to the other, and water does not come. Special lubricants are applied to improve plates.
The solid and polished ceramics plates do not let the water, are not subject to corrosion, and the rigidity of water does not affect their performance. The only limitation is mechanical impurities that may be in tap water. That is why experts recommend installing mechanical cleaning filters.
Dry mixers often use another type of shut-off device. Stainless steel ball has holes for cold and hot water. When turning the lever inside the ball goes water. There it is mixed and through one more, the outlet is fed to the poles. The holes are large enough and not clogged with mechanical particles. However, it is also desirable to have a pre-cleaning filter. The lever faucets are equipped with devices for curbing water. In general, they are more durable than two-fledged, easier by design and are easier to be repaired.
Everyone acquires watershed reinforcement, based on its own ideas about comfort and design and, of course, cash. The choice of mixers today is so great that any requests will satisfy, even if you are accustomed to save. The overwhelming majority of manufacturers are mandatory produced by the so-called budgetary series, or a series of economy class, in which models of all types are presented.
Expensive and technically complex mixers can be ordered by directory. Increased popularity traditionally enjoy relatively inexpensive models of good quality ($ 70-150).
You are unlikely to find a manufacturing company that specializes only on kitchen mixers. As a rule, if the firm makes waterproof reinforcement, then its assortment has a whole range of products.
From European firms with generally accepted leaders in the Russian market are German companies Hansgrohe, Jado, Grohe, Kludi, Hansa, DornBracht, Bodenschhatz, TT-Form, Ropasan Armaturen, Joerger, Keuco. They produce economy-class mixers, and exclusive collections. Finnish (ORAS) and Swedish (Gustavsberg) products are in great demand. The advantage of Finnish models is that they are equipped with a built-in filter, which cleans water from harmful impurities and extends the service life of the device.
Naturally, the large proportion of the watershed reinforcement market belongs to Italian companies. Products from Fiore, Frisone, Bugatti, Nautica, Gessi, Newform, Fantini, Fratelli Rossi, Treemme, Daniel, Saleri are most popular in Russia. Plumbing from Italy, as always, features a stylish design, a variety of assortment and a wide price range. If you do not need an "exclusive", then find in our stores is relatively inexpensive ($ 50-120) Italian Single-sided mixer on the kitchen sink will not be a special problem.
Among other manufacturers present in the Russian market can be called Delta Faucet (USA), Damixa (Denmark), Geberit (Switzerland), Jacob Delafon (France), Supergrif, Teka (Spain), Indusa (Portugal) IDR. A American Concern American Standard, except for the mixers of the same name, sells watershed reinforcement of several more trademarks - Ideal Standard, Ceramica Dolomite, Vidima, Porsher, and in each of them various collections are produced. Waerican Standard is very developed cooperation between the concern plants. For example, ceramic gate mechanisms are made in Germany, and part of the housing of the mixers is cast in Bulgaria IT.D.
In terms of reliability and durability, our products are better than inexpensive imports. The required category within $ 35 is advisable to give preference to producers from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, Kolpino, etc. The semicomeness of domestic goods is not laid out customs duty, and the factory trade with the smallest number of intermediaries.
The editors thanks the representative offices of Oras, Hansgrohe, Grohe, Hansa, Kludi, as well as the Makelev's company, for help in preparing the material.