Mechanical and semi-automatic switch shower gander. Who to choose?

Today we consider the pros and cons of the two types of switches gander shower (shower - spout), automatic and manual, and the right choice.

semi-automatic

The first number we are talking auto switch, his advantage is not considered a high price and the ability of switching keep a predetermined mode in the automatic mode,.

That is to say, turn on the water, we obtain water flow through the mixer gander, and pulling the lever, it will switch to shower and when you turn off the mixer it will return to its original position (the spout through a goose). Also to positive can be attributed simplicity spring structure.

minusm switch was his sensitivity to water pressureAnd at low pressure, he simply refused to keep the flow regime in the shower.

People invented a simple way to deal with this shortcoming and to substitute a clothespin. It did not give back the water flow switch back to the gander.

By the way, the manufacturer has provided the forced fixing it in this position, but it had to exert a lot of effort, and this is very few people knew. So clothespin was a common attribute of the switch (which you had?).

Mechanical

mechanical switch (Number 2 in the photo) worked on the principle of a three-way tap, and pressure on him no effect, it was a decisive advantage. Understandability, reliability and simplicity of design replaced with semi-automatic sanitary ware market.

Mechanic works just necessary - switch to one position, and it is necessary to the other and everything.

By cons include the design complexity and a higher price.

Also, to the disadvantages attribute clamping nut with a "vague" faces (on this switch), However, is a common problem in mixers.

This here is a brief overview to help you choose a faucet in the tub.

Some will say that this is well known, and the semi-automatic is no longer there, but you never know, you never know.

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