Varieties of Wall Sink Mixers

During the repair, redevelopment or construction, I want every room to be beautiful and functional. Choosing a sink faucet, we have to face the problem of a huge selection. At the moment, the most popular are wall or recessed faucets.

Wall mixers look unusual. Someone may say that they are suitable only for a washbasin in the bathroom, but it is not. The faucet on the wall in the kitchen looks quite modern and aesthetically pleasing. With proper selection, it can give the room a peculiar charm.

Features of wall mounted faucets.

• Hidden water pipes. When they are mounted, walls are crushed, water supply and sewage are laid.
• Multifunctional. With proper selection, you can provide water not only to the sink, but also to the bath.

• Ideal option for a bowl sink under which there is a washing machine. Often in small apartments there is not enough space for a separate laundry room. Sink-bowl placed on the bedside table (washing machine), usually it does not have a hole for the mixer. This option helps to save space and hide non-aesthetic looking pipes.
• Hidden installation. It is considered the most popular now. In addition to the pipes hidden in the walls, the mixer itself hides, leaving only the spout and valves on the surface.

Flush-mounted mixers have a number of advantages.

• Thermostat. None of the traditional mixers can boast of maintaining the desired temperature. No need to turn the valves, trying to achieve the perfect result between boiling water and ice water. It is also able to maintain the temperature in the entire zone to which the mixer is connected.
• Not bulging. For such a mixer is almost impossible to catch or hit, slipping.
• Aesthetics and convenience. It is both beautiful and functional.The mixer can be placed exactly at the height at which you need.

• Minimalism. Hidden extra details will help to “facilitate” the appearance of the space.
• Space saving. Hidden mixers are often sewn up with plasterboard, panels or tiles. You can make several niches for storing various accessories.
• Cleaning. It is much easier to put in order the spout and valves than all the protruding parts in a traditional mixer.
• Cascade spout. Such sink faucets look very original and can be a great addition to the modern or original style of the room.
• Hygienic watering can. It is usually built in, which helps to hide the hose. This solution is not only very original, but also very functional. In the kitchen with its help it is very convenient to wash fruits and vegetables. And in the bathroom not only to take hygienic procedures, but also to apply when cleaning plumbing items.

Wall mixers can be divided into several groups. Each of them has its own distinctive features. Depending on the material of manufacture, all mixers are divided into several types.

• Stainless steel. Mixers in this category cost from 3.5 thousand rubles. But they have a significant plus. The plant gives a five-year warranty on such products, and their service life may exceed 25 years.

• Copper alloys. This is the most popular version of the manufacture of mixers. Used brass and bronze. The first one often has a chrome finish, which makes it harder to determine the product by its appearance. Inside the copper alloy mixer should be reddish or yellowish.
• Siluminous. These products are the cheapest price range. The same can be said about quality. Silumin alloy is not durable and resistant to corrosion. Some parts can be broken even with your fingers. Very often there are fakes made of brass or steel, but they do not differ in durability.
• Plastic. Recently, such products more and more. The surface of the mixer is chrome-plated or can make it look like an artificial stone. But negative reviews about them are much more than positive ones.

The length of the faucet mixers can be:

• short;
• average;
• long

According to the adjustment mechanism distinguish models:

• two-version - you can independently regulate the flow of hot and cold water;
• monozahvatnye - the temperature and pressure of the water need to regulate themselves, but this option is the most popular.
• built-in thermostat. When using it, the temperature of the water is adjusted, which then remains constant if it is not changed. Adjust only need power flow;
• Electronic - these are new types of mixers that have already begun to conquer the market.

In turn, they are divided into several subgroups:

• non-contact - as a rule, the temperature in them is set in advance, and a special photo sensor monitors the water supply;
• Touch have a display where you can select the water temperature. Switching on and off is done by touching the device;
• Super modern react to gestures or voice commands.

The great advantage of electronic mixers is their cost effectiveness in terms of water consumption.

The disadvantages of such devices are also present:

• 220 volt or battery operated, if there is no electricity or the charge is over, there will be no water;
• they are several times more expensive than conventional models;
• not every plumber will undertake to repair them.

Mixers can be of various shapes. They can be seasoned in strict aristocratic traditions, obey the laws of minimalism or be made to order.

The shape of the spout can be traditional or original, for example, made in the form of a dragon's head, an overseas flower or a soaring bird.

The shape and functionality of the mixer, as well as the material from which it will be made, depend only on your preferences. But with an abundance of products it is sometimes very difficult to make a choice. It is worth remembering that the price does not always declare quality.

It is necessary to follow the advice of experts.

• It is not necessary to purchase goods in spontaneous markets or with hands.
• Should pay attention to the brand. Many firms have factories in China, but this does not affect the quality of products. Brands Teka, Oras, Symmetric, Standart are the most popular.
• It is recommended to pay attention to the name. Grohe is a German brand, and Grone is a fake disguise.

• In specialized stores you can check the originality of the goods. You can also get a passport with a factory warranty and installation instructions.
• Kit.Always check the presence of all parts in the mixer, fixings and connections. The flexible liner that comes with the kit is not always the right length. Before purchasing, pay attention to what length of connection is required and what fittings are planned to be used during installation.
• Brass and bronze mixers are always heavier than their plastic and aluminum "colleagues". If you can not determine the material in appearance, try to do it by weight. Or you can look inside, usually on the joints the color of copper dominates.
• Be sure to check performance before purchasing.
• You should not stop the choice on a variant with chips or surges. Even if the seller assures that there is nothing terrible in this, a more serious marriage may open up in the future.

The following video details how to choose a mixer.