Bath Mixer Market Overview: Wall Mounted and Embedded Options, Mounting Mounting and Outdoor Models, Thermostatic Devices and Cascades
The NEW WAVES series faucet is equipped with a microcarridge with a diameter of 28mm
Ceramix Mixer for Bathboard Mounting (in One Hole)
Single-piece wall-mounted mixer of the hidden installation from the Axor Citterio collection: decorative socket, handle and switch to shower. Spin mounted separately
Wall Mounted Mixer for Bath and Soul Profile with Folding Spill (when turned around clockwise, automatic water switching with baths on shower)
Variety and originality is one of the features of the mixers
Single-dimensional faucet with flat aerator AXOR STARCK X
Tara. Logic. The length is vulnerable - 190mm. Price with a shower kit - 25 thousand rubles.
Single-dimensional wall mounting model with automatic PANACHE switch (4100rub.)
Kandel Mixer (3200 rub.)
The rectangular section is vulnerable - one of the fashion trends
Talis S2 is a wall-mounted installation model with automatic shower switching and temperature limiter. Maximum water consumption - 22l / min (3500 rub.)
Single-art model of wall external installation from the eurodisc series. Silkmove technology provides control accuracy; Starlight technology gives metal radiant brilliance (5400 rub.)
SOUL mixer with a direct narrow lever and traditional spill, like any other similar models, can be placed not only over a short end, but also over a long entry board. Especially since the bath can be selected with the drain-overflow from the same side. Price, from 30 thousand rubles.
A wall mixer from the Pompadour collection (handmade) reminds of medieval France. Spin crowns spectacular snake head
The combination of the bulk headset and the built-in thermostat allows one handle to control the flow and switching of water
Four opening model
Mixer from the new collection Axor Citterio M, mounted on the edge of the bath, will give water procedures a special charm
Thanks to the symmetric design of IBOX Universal, it is suitable for all types of eyeliner and fittings. It is important that cold water is supplied on the one hand, and hot, with the opposite. When mounting the mixer for the bath in the first place should be connected to the lower removal (A). Rubber seals provide the necessary tightness and sound insulation (b)
Sensor mixer Jean Nouvel (on Bata Rake). Four flat buttons respond quickly to touch, ensure that water is turned on and off and allow the temperature and pressure to adjust. Manual shower turns on when it is removed from the stand
Touchscreen mixer
The mixer is mounted on the side of the bath with the help of a brass part of the knee (connector)
CULT Single-Party Mixer for Shelf Mount
Classic design and new technologies: thermostatic mixer of hidden installation AXOR MONTREUX
The possibilities of waterborne reinforcement allow you to implement the most unusual design ideas and raise the mixer to be poured on any height.
Now we have the opportunity to choose any bath and not only place it along the wall, but also enter an angle, bring it in the middle of the room, lift to the podium ... For each planning solution, an appropriate type of mixers is offered.
Some 10 years ago, most of us quite satisfied the universal mixer on a wall with a long swivel spout (300-500mm), serving both a bath and a washbasin. Yes, and there were no other options. Mixers running "on two fronts" are still in demand in small typical bathrooms, but they are becoming less and less on the market, since they do not use them in Europe for a long time.
Avoid, is there any sense to "breed" a bath and washbasin in a small bathroom, where are they "shoulder to shoulder"? Any specialist will answer unambiguously: yes. Easthetically, and functionally typical bathroom, in which the water supply pipes competently carried out, where the pipes themselves are hidden into the walls or neat boxes, where the bath and washbaster are decorated with separate (but from one collection) mixers only wins.
Leaders in the production of mixers are Germans. Many large companies are produced by many large companies, such as Dornbracht, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Jado, Jerger, Kludi, Villeroy Boch. Among the many Italian firms should be noted Agape, Bandini, Bongio, Devondevon, Fratelli Rossi, Gessi, Nautica, Newform, Ritmonio, Zucchetti, the products of which are characterized by original design. Damixa (Denmark), Gustavsberg (Sweden), Herbeau and Jacob Delafon, Herbeau, Kohler (USA), Oras (Finland), Roca, Supergrif (OBEP, are famous for high quality.
But it is not enough to choose a high-quality and beautiful mixer. It is necessary that it makes the right tandem with the bathroom. At the same time, the shape of the bath, its size, the material from which it is made, the width of the sides, but the main thing is the location of the font. We will talk about this interdependence of the mixer and bath. By the type of installation, the mixers for the bath are divided into three groups: wall mounted, for mounting on a side or on the shelf and separately standing (floor).
Wall variant
The most common variety of wall-mounted (horizontal) installation, which, in turn, are divided into models intended for external and hidden installation.
Everything is placed. At the same time, the type of installation above the wall is the entire mixer. The distance between water entry holes in the wall import mixers for the bath is usually 150mm. It is not difficult to fit it under the conclusions of cold and hot water, because leading European manufacturers are equipped with the so-called eccentric mixers. These are fittings that allow you to rigorously connect the mixer with eyelids even when the distances between the axes of the pipes of the pipes and the inlets of the mixer body do not coincide.
Vnashi days produce bath faucets with vibrations of the most diverse design, but they are all divided into shortened, medium (200-250mm) and long (300-400mm). The outflow length matters with any type of installation, especially wall. Imagine that the stoles turned out to be too short, and the side of the bath is wide (it can be about 150mm in acrylic). The jet will not beat in the bottom, as it should be, but in board or drain along its inner wall. You can fill the bath with water, but it will be uncomfortable to use the mixer: neither pour water into a bucket, nor wash my head under the jet, neither beat the foam. The wider the side of the bath, the longer it must be scolded. However, too long fixed is the standard sizes in the bath (17070cm) can be a hindrance when you take a shower. The height of the mixer above the bathroom, as well as the length of the exhaust, is calculated in each case, but, as a rule, it is 100-150mm.
Although there are models that are not intended for alignment with the shower watering can, users most often choose a combined mixer with the "bath-shower" positions. The housing of such a mixer provides a holder for a shower watering can, as well as a switch-diverter (push button: Switching from a shower on a bath automatic) or flag (manual switching). Votchchychi from the checkbox is automatically returned from the "shower" position to the "bath" position after turning off the water.
A wide variety of external wall mounting mixers is represented in the series of all European manufacturers of waterborne reinforcement. Their cost is 2-9 thousand rubles.
Strictly according to the instructions
The ability to access all parts of the hidden installation mixer, subject to wear, is laid in its design. To do this, it is enough to remove the decorative bar and levers. This also applies to typical models. So you can not worry: in case of any malfunction, the repair or replacement of the cartridge will not be difficult. Breaking the walls or dismantle the bath does not have to.
However, in any case, act strictly according to the instructions. If the vehicles and baths are recommended to leave revision hatches, as well as the place of their location and dimensions, no design fantasies should be confronted with the technical recommendations of the manufacturer.
The design of Axor Montreux reminds us of the start of the twentieth century. | 
Hidden Installation Mixer Axor Citterio | 
Model with swivel |
Hidden installation. Weather version Executive mechanism (mixing assembly), enclosed in a special mounting box, removed into the wall. Outside, a decorative panel remains with elements of temperature control and water consumption and switching the position of water supply to the bath or in a shower, as well as the soul. You can choose water in the bath not only a classic way - through the vigilant, but also with the help of a combined water connection to a special headset-drop-overflow, which allows you to fill the bath through the hole made in the overflow socket. The mixer itself (without spinning) is mounted in any convenient place for the user. So that the bath is filled as quickly as possible, use a lining with a diameter of 3/4 inches. Such a drain-bulk-overflow headset is offered, for example, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard. Its cost is 2-5 thousand rubles.
Installation of embedded mixers is always associated with additional expenses and difficulties. Damixa, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Kludi, Ideal Standard, Oras and other European manufacturers have developed special blocks that are unified for all mixers of the hidden installation of this company, including thermostatic. An environmental case is only installation platforms, and the mixing assembly is supplied with the outside (for example, IBOX Universal at Hansgrohe). Suddenly, this is a complete set, which is "all inclusive": and a functioning unit of mixing with a cartridge, and the mounting part (for example, Flexx. Boxx at Kludi, Rapido at Grohe).
The configuration of the unified blocks (more often round or oval) allows you to connect from any side, and design features (for example, a flexible switching ring in IBOX Universal at Hansgrohe) make them compatible with all existing mounting systems, as well as fittings and eyelid. The thickness of the wall is not an interference when installing. When embedded in the mixer of the hidden editing using IBOX Universal in a wall thick 100mm between the eyeliner and the function block, a special extension is installed. If the wall thickness is small (admit, 60mm), the extension socket is inserted between the tiles and the outer part of the mixer. Flexx block case. Boxx "dressed" into the casing of flexible and durable material - elastomer, due to the obstacle are not even uneven walls.
Mixer of hidden editing, like a toilet bowl with a built-in tank, works quieter than an external mounting mixer. First, all the plumbing elements are completely hidden behind the case and do not have direct contact with the wall; Secondly, sound insulation (gaskets) is already provided in the design of the block. The complete set of a hidden mounting mixer (the entire hidden part, socket, switches and scratch) will cost an average of 4-15 thousand rubles.
Jacob Delafon. | 
Jacob Delafon. | 
Damixa. |
1-2. Singulier mixers (translated from French means "special"): Single-dimensional
3, 4. Two retro style models with characteristic cruciform valves and a shower holder on a housing: with long turning (3) and short fixed expulsion (4). Price of mixers - from 8.5 thousand rubles.
Damixa. | 
Devondevon | 
Devondevon |
5-6. New series Time mixers in neoclassical style in versions: external and hidden wall mounting
Grohe. | 
Grohe. |
7-8. ONDUS demonstrates the latest achievements in the field of electronic technology.
Around the perimeter board
Tacking mixers include models mounted on board a bath or shelf, lined with tiles (mosaic, stone), which is specially built between the bathroom and the wall or is part of the structural enclosing bath (for example, the podium). Like wall mounted, these are mixers and external installation, and hidden (they are more common). To embed such a mixer into the board of the bath, it makes holes in it (from one to five, depending on the design features of the mixer and the task delivered by the user).As Iceberg in the Ocean. Speeding external mounting faucets are often two-dimensional models in retro style. The design of the design is all quite traditionally: both the executive mechanism, and the control, and the soul, and the shower can with the flexible hose (with the holder on the housing) make up a single unit; It is mounted in two holes, to which hot and cold water are drilled below. So arranged, for example, the Antique models (Devondevon), Axor Montreux (Hansgrohe) IDR. There are more universal options for mounting mixers for mounting into one hole, resembling single-art mixers installed on board of the sink, but only with a switch to the shower. At the same time, the shower hose with watering can be mounted nearby.
Hidden Mounting Usmen All the work part and the shower hose are under the board, on which only vigilant is visible, shower, leakage levers and water temperature (one by one-dimensional model, two, two-dimensional) and shower switch.
Mixer embedding schemes are different:
Two holes: for example, only vigilant and lever control (without shower watering can); Stretching spout that simultaneously serves as a shower watering can, and the control lever;
Three holes: for example, evil and two leverage; shower and two control lever (single, other filling the bath through drain-overflow);
If the user wishes that on the side of the arm at hand, there is also a shower can with several jet modes, you will need a mixer to four or even five holes. Maximum extension of the hose - 1100-1200mm (in external installation mixers - 1600mm).
The mixer on board the bath is relevant primarily in complex hydromassage baths with electronic control panels, where it is an integral part of the whole design, for example, Albatros, Jacuzzi, Teuco (all of Italy), Hoesch, Duravit (both Germany) IDR. A set of installation is also convenient for lovers to relax in the font. The control levers can be positioned anywhere around the perimeter of the bath and at such a distance so that it was convenient to add hot water lying. Main mixers are suitable and in cases where the bath is not "attached" to the wall, and is delivered to the center of the room. That's just a bath for such installation, we recommend choosing with wide side by at least 70-80mm. The mixer on a tiled or marble side between the bathroom and the wall, on board the podium, from the category of designer sizes in the spacious bathroom.
Take note
When the bath is ordered directly from the factory, and not from the warehouse, the holes are made under the specific model of the mixer, which will be installed on it. In virtually any placement options (naturally, in accordance with existing standards) are provided. It is strictly not recommended to drill holes at the place of installation in a cast iron bath. The result of the destruction of the enamel coating is possible the emergence of rust and further emphasis. Making holes for typetones in the cast-iron bath can be only in the factory. The same applies to the steel bath. You can drill holes in a bath bought in the store, and then at the place of installation, drill holes for a certain fittings, but only if the font is made from the plumbing acrylic or composite material.
Features of vertical mounting
The mixer is installed on board the baths using a vertical mounting kit, which is two curved brass tubes with all the necessary elements. Keep in mind - most faucets have an individual vertical installation kit.
In addition to the installation kit, some manufacturers offer a technical box that is built between the board of the bath and floor, for example, SECUBOX (HANSGROHE) from light and waterproof styrofoam. There is also a large shower hose, it allows you to freely push the hose and eliminate excessive friction between its turns.
Thermostatic bath and soul mixer | 
The mixer of the hidden wall mounting from the new ESPRIT HOME collection | 
Spool not "tied" to the mixer |
To install the mixer on the tile board of the vertical mounting kit is not enough, since, unlike the side of the bath, it is not a supporting structure. We will need an additional force support in the form of a metal structure, the top panel of which supports the tile board. The installer to invent nothing and additionally buying is not necessary, it is only necessary to bring cold and hot water strictly according to the attached instructions.
Hansa uses a comprehensive system in a metal frame of Hansacompact for mounting on the tile board. It is hidden under the facing tile, and it is individually adjusted to any height of the tiled board. Such installation systems are also from other manufacturers of type mixers: Grohe, Hansgrohe, Kludi, Roca, etc.
No type of mixers do not do without typing models. Their cost is 8.5-35 thousand rubles. and even more.
Mixer on the floor
Spectacular and beautiful option for separate baths mixer on a rack (floor), or column. By the manufacturer of their approaches to solving technical issues, but maintainability and simplicity of installation should be placed at the head of the corner. The essence of the design of this unusual mixer is as follows: its strength (reference) structure is both executive (working) - at the top of the rack (above the bathroom) are spinning, control levers, holder for shower heating wand.
The height of the design (single-sided one hole or two-legged two holes) can reach 1.5m. At the same time, it is very tough, stable and withstands the mass to 120kg. To fall apart, you need to try to very much, but you can bother about this column.
As for the eyeliner, it is carried out from below, from under the floor (this can be done only when creating a bathroom "from scratch"). You should also calculate the depth of pipe sealing, taking into account the thickness of the finish coating so that the connecting elements of the hidden liner are docked with the outdoor (visible) design. At the same time, any coating used for the finishing floor decoration in the bathroom is permissible. If indoors are supposed to arrange an electric warm floor, this also needs to be taken into account when laying water pipes. In love, when installing the mixer, you need to act strictly according to the instructions, in the technical passport there is a drawing where the maximum thickness of the finishing materials is also indicated.
Faucets-columns are quite expensive (25-70 thousand rubles). The following companies are offered: Carlo Frattini (Italy), Keuco (Germany), Axor (Hansgrohe), Bongio, Damixa, Dornbracht, Grohe, Ideal Standard, Jacob Delafon, Jorger, Kludi, Cohler, Newform, Oras, Ritmonio and other manufacturers .
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Models for floor mounting, called columns, are no longer perceived as waterborne fittings, but as art objects or sculptures giving a new perception of water. For impeccable forms are hidden from eyes unique technologies
Celebrated thermostat protects
Thermostatic mixer is another link in ensuring the comfort of a modern bathroom. It is tasked, to save you from the need to adjust the flow of cold and hot water every time. It guarantees the most comfortable temperature at the outlet of the mixer. It is enough to adjust the temperature of the outgoing water once and then only change its pressure. Security stop at a temperature of 38 s, which are equipped with the handles for selecting the temperature of all thermostats, reliably protects against the burn. While you do not click on the stopper button, it will be possible to reinstall the temperature only towards the decrease. If during the water procedure, the pressure will decrease in the network, you will feel only a change in the pressure, and the water temperature remains the same. When you turn off, and then the subsequent inclusion of water supply the mixer immediately "will give" the water of a comfortable temperature.
The thermostatic mixer may be a simple mechanical device or a rather complicated unit. Inside the thermostat case there is a mixing valve controlled by a cartridge that contains wax or (more often) consists of bimetallic plates sensitive to water flow fluctuations. As soon as water becomes slightly colder or hot, the cartridge responds with compression or extension and changes the stream ratio, restoring the temperature specified inefficient.
Springs, pistons, bimetallic plates, valve channels are selected so that in a wide range of waterproof water can be supported by the same temperature at the outlet of the mixer. The only condition so that the mixer is working normally, it is necessary to connect it to the water supply system correctly. Otherwise, confuseing the supply of hot and cold water when connected, you will get water from the mixer, the temperature of which will change arbitrarily.
The temperature limited to the fuse is 38, 1 C. The design of the mixer does not allow the body to heat from the flowing hot water: touching it, you will not negate. Hansgrohe, Grohe, Ideal Standard thermostats, Jacob Delafon, ORAS can work in economy mode, reducing water consumption to 50%.
Thermostatic faucets of external and hidden installation are presented in the collections of Mora Armatur (Sweden), Damixa, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Grohe, Ideal Standard, Jacob Delafon, Oras. The average cost of mechanical thermostats of external installation - 5.5-7 thousand rubles, the hidden - 5-12 thousand rubles.
Grohe. | 
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The universal block for hidden mounting in the Rapido wall is compatible with the entire gamut mixer grohe. This means that after completing the installation of equipment in the wall (1), the user can set any model of the mixer and reinforcement (2)
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Thermostatic mixers ensure safety and comfort of water procedures, instantly reacting to sudden temperature differences; Equipped with a button that allows you to block the ability to change the temperature, and water consumption limiter by 50%
Cascades-waterfalls
Models with a cascade distribution of water supply (waterfall) - a special kind of mixers. Their wide non-aeronautical jet allows you to feel the beauty of bathing under the jets of the waterfall in our own bath. In its internal device, they practically do not differ from the mixers with conventional expulsion. Also carry out the supply of hot and cold water, its mixing and distribution. The external differences are much more important: increased dimensions, as well as width (about 300 mm) and a flat form of spinging, forming a uniform jet. No less important is the indicator as performance. Cascade mixers have the highest throughput, so they are designed for large baths. Valid dreams from a conventional mixer, which at maximum pressure in the urban water supply system is capable of measuring 15-16, as a last resort 20l / min, the bandwidth of the cascade mixer is 35-55 l / min. At the same time, in the additional rising pumps, it does not need.
CeraPlan Mixer. Price, 2 thousand rubles. | 
Set of vertical mounting for a tie mixer | 
New thermostatic faucet Talan |
Set cascading mixers on the wall, side, shelf or rack. Cascades can be part of a hydromassage bath as a primary or optional option. Such a bath with a small waterfall or a river threshold in miniature looks impressive, especially with backlight. Among the models of cascade mixers can be called Trocadero (Jacob Delafon), Bombay (THG, France), Motion (Hansa), Axor Massaud (Hansgrohe), Aruba (Roca) IDR. Their cost is 15-70 thousand rubles.
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Mixers with a wide and flat cascade expulsion turn hygienic procedures into an unforgettable holiday. In order for the daily communication with water to give true pleasure, designers, inspired by the beauty of water in nature, tried to move the waterfalls in our bathrooms
The editors thanks the representative offices of Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Grohe, Kludi, Oras, Villeroy Boch, "Koler Rus", "Rock Plumbing" for help in preparing the material.