Franke mixers: range review

Choosing a mixer, you can get confused in the variety of brands and models on the market. From the abundance of brilliant and multifunctional mixers scatter eyes. The Swiss company Franke has been holding a leading position in the market for quite a long time.

A distinctive feature of Franke mixers is high operational reliability and durability. The company claims the quality of products that are designed for long-term use.

The basis for the mixers are made of high quality materials:

• special steel grades with nickel or chrome plating;
• stainless steel enclosures;
• on the basis of brass or bronze make locking mechanisms;
• seals are made from polymers.

Franke products are not widely used because of the huge competition.

The mixers of this company compared with their analogues have their own advantages:

• the locking mechanism of the product is very reliable due to the ceramic cartridge in its base;
• traces and stains are not formed on the chrome-plated case;
• ease of use provided by a single-lever control system and a high swivel spout;
• aesthetic appeal and uniqueness.

In specialized departments of building stores or in the catalogs of Internet sites, you can familiarize yourself with the offer of mixers by Franke. Before choosing it is necessary to decide on the parameters.

The company uses such materials in the manufacture of sanitary equipment:

• copper;
• chromium;
• stainless steel;
• bronze;
• artificial granite;
• brass.

The design of the mixers is made in the following style directions:

• classical;
• modern.

Depending on the control, all mixers are divided into:

• single lever;
• two-valve.

Depending on the method of spout, the mixers can be:

• with pull out spout;
• with tap for drinking water;
• classic.

Mixer Franke basic made of chrome steel in the usual style. It can be attributed to universal models that are suitable for installation in a sink or countertop. The classic faucet fits perfectly into various types of kitchen designs. Its spout rotates 360 degrees and has sufficient height. Produce Franke Basic in Italy with one year warranty. The minimum price in the online store is 2560 rubles.

Franke pola - This is a mixer made of chrome steel, made in a more modern style. It has a high gracefully curved bend and side control lever. This model is supplied from the Netherlands. Her purchase will cost 5340 rubles.

Mixer Franke Landy 350 applies to premium models. Its high spout is equipped with a metal watering can. The sliding spout, 120 centimeters long, distinguishes this model from the others. Lever for control is on top. Make them from brass with chrome plating. The price for such a copy is 31370 rubles.

Mixer Franke Prince 740 also has a retractable spout, but this is a more budget option compared to the previous model.It has a classic shape with a lever on top. The length of the retractable hose is 120 centimeters. It is possible to switch the jet to the shower. The cost of this model is 7030 rubles.

Franke platino - This is a mixer made of artificial granite, made very elegantly, in shape it resembles a swan. This is a compact model for small and medium sized sinks. It will cost the buyer 5440 rubles.

Franke Ambeient Clear Water - This is one of the new models. It has an additional tap for drinking water. The minimalist design of the mixer perfectly fit into the design of almost any kitchen. It has two valves: right for temperature control and left for filtering control. The price of this mixer is 18120 rubles.

Before buying, be sure to check out the passport of the proposed product. Brand name and label must fully comply with the brand, any deviations may indicate a fake. If you are going to buy a mixer on the Internet, then you should pay attention to the official sites of the representatives of the company Franke. The desire to save can play a cruel joke with you.Non-original models, purchased without passports and warranty, can quickly fail. And also become a cause of breakage of elements of water supply.

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