Iddis mixers: functionality and design
According to customer reviews, Iddis kitchen faucets and bathroom products of this brand can be considered as one of the most reliable types of Russian-made sanitary ware. It is noted that the devices of this brand have low cost and excellent working and design quality. This mixer will work without failures in the most difficult conditions for more than 5-6 years.
Specifications
Iddis is a trademark that was established in 2004, the manufacturing country is Russia. The main purpose of creating a brand is to provide domestic consumers with good modern and inexpensive products.
For all the time of its presence in the sanitary market of Russia, the brand Iddis has offered more than 20 interesting collections of mixers (and these are about 100 original models) of various purposes - kitchen models and products for washbasins, appliances for bathrooms, a shower and even a bidet.
The company is responsible for the excellent quality of all products, challenging the well-known global manufacturers of mixers. All products of the brand are executed in a diverse design: from classic to high-tech style.
On the company's website you can choose stylish and beautiful single-lever mixers or two-valve products with excellent performance characteristics.
Characteristics of Iddis single lever mixers:
- simple mechanism for opening and closing the crane;
- optimal temperature of mixing water;
- the handle of the mixer does not heat up due to the plastic insulator;
- long term use;
- use of Spanish Sedal cartridges;
- unique design in any desired style.
Characteristics of Iddis devices with two valves:
- convenient opening and closing of the liquid head;
- original design;
- universal models;
- crane-box released from brass with ceramic mechanisms;
- service life up to 4-6 years.
All Iddis products have a brass body and a quality coating of nickel and chromium, which guarantees resistance to the effects of various acids and other aggressive chemicals.
The brass used in the production of these mixers meets all standards in its chemical components, physical and mechanical properties and purpose.
Brass is delivered from Germany to the factories where Iddis products are produced.
Advantages and disadvantages
The following positive aspects of the products of this brand can be highlighted:
- Iddis mixers are checked at all stages of production and in preparation for their further implementation;
- for their release, the latest technologies are used, which increase the functional qualities of technology, improve comfort when used, and make the process of care easy and fast;
- a huge range of products for the bathroom and kitchen makes it possible to choose the right model in a matter of minutes, as well as decorate the space in one style decision;
- all sanitary products are manufactured from quality materials and meets all European quality standards;
- the transfer of production capacities to Russia helped the manufacturer to make the cost of its equipment pleasantly low;
- the products were developed taking into account the state of domestic water and the pressure head in Russian buildings.
However, this brand also has one significant drawback, which is noted by users and experienced plumbers - this is a difficulty when replacing certain parts when a product breaks down, since it is simply impossible to find spare parts from this manufacturer in stores.
Kinds
Choosing Iddis products, the production plant of which is located in St. Petersburg, it should be remembered that this brand has a very wide range of models.
All products are divided by purpose and have many modifications. - A certain type of device from Iddis can be made of different materials, it can have different lengths and the type of spout, different configuration.
Buyers are offered plumbing products of several types.
- Spouts for various sinks. Cranes here differ in the shortened nose in which the aerator is inserted. You can purchase faucets with one lever or two valves. In this category, you can choose and a device for the kitchen Iddis with an arc spout for small bowls - most often purchased for double sinks.
- Cranes with short or long spout. Here you can find products that are mounted on the side of the bath. For those who love the shower, it is better to choose products of a short type. They are equipped with a 1.5 meter hose, a special holder for a shower head and the presence of a hygienic shower. Those who like long procedures in water can advise devices with extended spout or “side” mixers.Some models in this category have knobs that will not heat up, and a thermostat that makes bathing more comfortable.
- Faucets with top shower. These are traditional shower stands, having a complete set. Models differ in stylish registration and the sizes of a watering can. This category can be safely attributed to the bath faucets with Iddis shower, which are complemented by a shower head and a holder for it.
- Devices for the kitchen. This is the most extensive category of products. Here you will discover both curved spouts, and pull-out type taps and elongated kitchen appliances. It is best to select products for the kitchen in the parameters and type of bowl. There will be models with a straight and long spout, one- and two-valve taps, products mounted on the edge of the bowl or to the wall.
- Classic style Models for designs such as bidets. With shortened spout, rotary aerator.
- The usual options for the shower. Spout is absent. There is a hose and a watering can.
If you want to buy an Iddis mixer, you should know that the warranty for the shower will be 5 years, the hose will be 3 years, and the tap will be almost 10 years.
Popular models
Bathroom faucet can be considered not only the main functional element in its space, but also an important part of decorating its interior.For this reason, together with high quality and comfort in operation, modern faucets can be different and stylish appearance. It will help them to fit into the interior of the room beautifully.
As part of a single collection of plumbing Iddis offers a variety of size options, as well as a variety of models, made in the same style.
The most popular models of mixers of this brand are in many collections.
- A game of two colors - white and chrome - in the collection Calipso: with their help a particularly elegant and stylish look is created. It can be a harmonious decoration of the interior. Here you can choose truly original faucets for the bathroom, for the kitchen and for the washbasin.
- Alborg - this is the embodiment of functionality and high practicality: the time-tested traditional design of the collection, devoid of excesses and excessive pomp, speaks for itself.
- A striking collection of items Color Plus with colored covers (they can be changed) with handles of bright colors, will be a brilliant find for those who like to surround themselves with fashionable devices. A variety of palettes will surprise you: a mysterious black, cheerful pink,romantic mint and restless pumpkin - they will bring new colors into the room, and they can be changed at any convenient time to suit your mood.
- Mixer from the collection Loft - a cool combination of topical form and solid bronze will be immediately noticed in the kitchen and will be the most successful accent of space organization.
- Bathtub faucet Iddis basic single-lever chrome-colored will become a real accent of your bathroom thanks to its stylish minimalist design.
- Collection Mirro - a true embodiment of design ideas, which is not overloaded with unnecessary details. This correct combination of strict lines with rounded shapes and mirror surfaces allows you to focus on softness and comfort. A striking feature of the Mirro collection is the bath faucet, where the spout plays the function of a shower / spout switch. It is possible to hide the spout under the body, which turns it into a universal device for the bath and for the shower.
- Collection of single-tap mixers Edifice - this is the embodiment of minimalism: the square shape in combination with the smoothness of the surfaces looks fashionable and relevant. Not so long ago, it was supplemented with six new faucets for kitchens with granuclear inserts, which are excellent for sinks of the same color from the Kitchen G and Vane G collection. Coating Granucryl It has a high resistance to cleaning agents and exactly repeats the colors of the brand’s sinks.
- The intertwining of the English classics and retro features a collection of charming charm. Convenient functional handles, ergonomic shower heads. The presence of rounded elements lend an individual character to the mixers of the Jeals collection.
- In collection Velican the usual chrome-plated case is complemented with color inserts, which, together with the ergonomic shape of the case and a convenient handle, makes it an ornament to any kitchen. Eco-friendly coating Granucryl differs in high resistance to means of household chemicals.
- Collection Praktic Plus - This is an updated product from the sought-after collection Praktic. Practicality here, as always, is combined with convenience, but the appearance of the devices has been modernized: the rounded lines and the minimalist design of the handles have made the mixers even more elegant and original.
Installation Features
Once among the huge range of mixers you have chosen the product that you needed, you can begin to install it in the sink. Everything is much simpler with the wall mixer: unscrew the nuts of the old mixer and fasten the nuts of the new product.And the installation is essentially complete.
To change the mixer on flexible type hoses, you must first shut off the water supply. Unscrew the nuts that connect it. After that you can remove the sink from its mounts. The spoiled mixer is removed from this sink in any way possible (sometimes it is simply not possible to take and unscrew the fasteners, so you will need to cut them or even cut them down), most importantly, without spoiling the sink.
After removing the mixer, everything is cleaned, tidied up - order is brought to the sink. After this, the installation process of the newly acquired mixer begins. This product is assembled in a complete set with hoses. Hoses one at a time are pushed into the mixer, since at the same time two will not pass. The mixer is neatly attached to the sink using: rubber gaskets, metal horseshoe-shaped plates, threaded rods and nuts.
As soon as the mixer is installed on the sink, you can return the sink to its place and fix it. It remains only to tighten the nuts of the hoses firmly to the water pipes, which is not so difficult. The stopcocks slowly open and you can enjoy the results of your work.
The main thing throughout the work to adhere to the advice of professionals in the installation of the mixer.
- After blocking the water, double-check your actions in order not to accidentally flood your neighbors.
- Think over in advance what kind of tool you will need and what kind of fittings so as not to run to the store many times and not install for this reason a mixer for 2-3 days. And it is also better to immediately clarify what other parts may be needed.
- You will need a fair amount of time, considering any unforeseen circumstances. It is not necessary to change the device during a lunch break or in the evening, set this matter aside for the weekend.
Reviews
The LLC SKL company makes mixers under the name Iddis since 2004. The company's motto - "Plumbing should serve as long as possible," according to consumer reviews, is fully confirmed. Most buyers are satisfied with the acquired plumbing. Partly dissatisfaction can be found about the difficult installation of the desired temperature regime. A number of ordinary people are disappointed with the purchase of brand goods due to leakages that occurred in the very first year of their operation. But also people tell that plumbers have advised them to buy a mixer of this brand.Others liked the stylish appearance of products, which fully complies with all the photographs presented in the catalog.
If after the expiration of the warranty you have any part breaks, then you will be advised to buy a spare part of the same brand. After all, the company also produces parts that are ideal for their own products.
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