How to choose a shower mixer
Gone are the days when the choice of the mixer only look at its quality. Today is not only a device to turn on and turn off the water, but also a beautiful piece of design. Manufacturers are constantly replenish store shelves with new models and forms.
What should be guided to make the right choice?
Faucets come in wall-mounted and mounted on the sink or bath. Recent times have an additional lever which can interrupt or close a drain tank. It is very convenient to save water. So far, they have grown more widespread in the West. We have yet water is poured excluding. If an opening under the faucet in the tub, then certainly choose the one that can be installed directly to the bathroom.
There are views of the mixer, which is calculated once in the bathroom and the sink. He has a long mixer-goose. It can be set when the bathroom sink and stand side by side. And although this type of mixer is outdated, but still has its admirers.
Shower mixer, which concealed installation, water flows directly into the shower. Appearance has a very stylish.
But do not install it yourself, it is better to invite a specialist. Only a professional can set it so that subsequently the water does not leak.
When choosing guided by the material.
It would be the best brass. Ceramic cartridge must be alumina which has a high wear resistance.
A good mixer all fasteners and regulators should only be made of stainless steel. Sami same watering must be made of plastic.
Self mixer can be a ball or brushless. Ball better it fits our water with not a very good cleaning. In addition, it is easy and cheap to repair. If the drip valve, it is necessary to change only the seal.