Cascade Mixer Features

The main principle of modern manufacturers of sanitary products is the functionality and aesthetic appeal of all products that go out from under the conveyor. If earlier, in order to get water, it was enough for a person to turn the valve, but today he needs something more, namely, style, beauty, ergonomics and modern design. All these criteria are met by mixers with a cascade spout.

Waterfall mixers differ from all existing analogues in the form of spout. In their body, there is no aerator mechanism that saturates the flow of water with air, and the hole at the end of the tap is flattened and wide - for this reason, the flow of fluid flows at high speed.The similarity with the natural waterfall and cascaded devices gave the second name - waterfall.

Another feature of the waterfall mixers is the large flow capacity (the bath is fully filled in a matter of minutes), which the standard apparatuses cannot boast.

The moment is provided by large diameter liner pipes that are included in the kit. The rest of the waterfall taps are arranged in the same way as their other "brothers", they can be used with almost all types of sanitary devices.

In fact, thanks to the cascade taps, you can create a mini-waterfall in the house, which will already make the interior unique and inimitable. But manufacturers do not stop there. In an effort to emphasize style and originality, they produce waterfall gander from such materials:

• chromed metal;
• glass;
• ceramics;
• brass;
• bronze.

Most often others buy chrome and glass models. But on sale you can find products decorated with colored or gold enamel. On individual projects, stone, crystal, crystal-decorated mixers and even wooden models are often created.

Manufacturers also complement their creations with various trendy mechanisms:

• backlight (often use LED lamps);
• thermostat;
• pressure compensator;
• touch control panels;
• contactless sensors.

Waterfall mixers do not differ from conventional devices by the principle of control. The main methods by which you can manage a mini-waterfall include:

• Valve. In order for the water to flow, you need to turn the lever / valve / knob a few turns.
• Single lever. The most popular and sought after type of control. Opening the tap, mixing water and adjusting the pressure of the water flow is due to the operation of one lever. Turning it to the right / left changes the temperature of the flowing fluid.
• Sensory. New last years. To adjust the flow of water and set the desired temperature, just touch a certain touch buttons.

Based on the above, we can highlight the main advantages of cascade mixers:

• fast bathroom filling speed;
• reduced noise during operation;
• less water splashing;
• a large number of design executions.

Meanwhile, there are “cascades” and disadvantages:

• High price. Even a good by all indicators mixer eminent manufacturer will be cheaper than the cascade, especially the touch.
• The complexity of installation. Some models of taps-cascades require special fasteners on the bathroom (sink) or need to pre-install the supply on the wall or floor covering.
• The increased level of humidity in the room due to the evaporation of a large amount of warm water from a flat spout. As a result - the formation of mold and mildew on the finishing surfaces. Everything is decided by good ventilation.
• Large fluid flow.
• Non-turnable design. The cascade faucet has a clear purpose - to send a stream of water in the sink or fill the bath. It is impossible to pour water into narrow and small containers with it.

Waterfall spout mixers are unique not only because of their original appearance. By the method of location, they are divided into types:

• Placed on the side of the bathroom. The ideal solution for small rooms and rooms where there is already a hidden distribution of pipes (installed on acrylic, steel, and stone baths).
• Wall mounted. Mounted on the wall.Can be sold complete to the shower. The advantage of faucets mounted in the wall is the possibility of choosing the height, that is, you can put both low and high gander.

• Outdoor. Very rarely used in residential areas, as they require additional space.
• For the sink. The only annoying thing is limited functionality.

Such devices attract designers and ordinary consumers with the opportunity to decorate and revitalize the old and boring bathroom interior in an original way, while maintaining comfort, convenience and functionality.

The appearance of cascade-type units can be so unusual that it can be not immediately understood that this is the source of water supply. Examples of memorable designs are:

• mixer shelves;
• plates with a barely noticeable gap;
• various gutters;
• curved plates;
• rectangles or other geometric details in the wall.

By themselves, the taps with cascade spout are already impressive, however, manufacturers try to make them even more expressive and memorable, decorating with precious stones and metals, color lighting and other interesting elements.

Cascade mixers can be in the form of a perfectly flat plate or an oval dish, a curved or flat plate, a strictly square or rectangle.

It is sometimes difficult to understand exactly where the built-in faucet is, until the water flows. Using this feature of cascade mixers, designers never cease to amaze with unique interior solutions.

A beautiful example of bathroom decor is the spout-shelf. As long as the water does not flow, the granulator is inconspicuous, but it is worth turning the skillfully veiled valve, and the liquid begins to flow from a previously invisible place.

Another good example is a cascade installed in a vertical panel. At the initial examination, you might think that this is a decorating plate glued to the wall, with a narrow slit in the middle.But at a certain moment a small waterfall begins to flow from the gap, and then it becomes clear what exactly is in front of his eyes.

As a rule, cascade mixers "hide", trying to surprise guests at home. Few will guess where the water should come from if there is no usual tap, and next to the sink there is a glass plate on a metal leg and with a lever in the middle. The waterfall faucet is a very effective device, but many factories are constantly inventing something new so that it is difficult to pass by their products.

These unique units include:

1. Glass faucet with a waterfall. This product is a small bowl, located at an angle. Such mixers have the most different form.
2. Models with backlight. Such mixers are unique in that the water jet flowing from the tap is highlighted. There are different options for lighting when the liquid “burns” with a certain color, for example, green, and there are such options when the color of water indicates its temperature. For example, the dark blue color indicates that the water is cold, red - that the liquid is hot. Such a useful function will become indispensable in families where there are children.

The specificity of the design does not allow cascade mixers to be created by all manufacturers of sanitary devices. A truly high-quality products makes a limited number of organizations. Buyers are positive about Italian, Czech and German brands. The worst, according to the same consumers (and specialists including) devices are mixers from China and Turkey. But in the first case there were worthy copies.

Ledeme - Chinese brand that offers low-cost mixers with waterfall spout. Basically, all the taps are made of multi-colored glass with shockproof effect and brass. Comes with a ceramic cartridge for single-lever control and flexible eyeliner. A bonus from the manufacturer is the price of the spout. The cost of Chinese devices is significantly different from European, in addition, the brand gives a guarantee for its products for a period of three years.

Popular trademarks also include:

• Am-pm (Germany) - mixers have the classical form, their cost starts from 12,800 rubles;
• Emmev (Italy) - the company produces mixers in the style of Hi-Tech, their price is from 24,000 rubles and more;
• Ravak (Czech Republic) is a trademark distinguished by a large range of sanitary ware.The price of cranes starts from 19000rubley.

Czech brand Slezak rav Today it is the only manufacturer of stainless steel spout taps. The company cooperates with well-known manufacturers of sanitary cartridges: Kerox (Hungary) and Saint Desmarquest, and is considered one of the best of its kind.

Italian company Vega group produces faucets for bathrooms and kitchens. It is an importer of components in different countries of Europe.

Popular Brand NSK leading in the production of sanitary products. Known for unusual and stylish models. Being on the sanitary market for over 40 years, is the guarantor of the quality of its products.

Reviews of those consumers who decided to install units with a waterfall spout of the above manufacturers are always positive. Some customers complain about increased water consumption, but this must be taken into account even before the purchase of the mixer.If you need to save - such a crane is not suitable for installation.

There can be no difficulties when buying a mixer with a waterfall spout, except for the choice of design, because of the large variety of models it is sometimes difficult to make a quick choice in favor of a particular option. Experienced plumbers recommend before purchasing this product to study what it is made of, find out the country and the manufacturer, installation method.

In use, the cascade mixer is unpretentious. Attention should be paid only to the glass surface and devices made of ceramics - fragile materials should not be subjected to mechanical stress, since the resulting chips are difficult to disguise, and in the worst case, the product can break at all.

Caring for a waterfall faucet is quite simple, as long as the cleaning agent is properly selected. In its composition should not be acids, alkalis. Aggressive mixtures can deform the coating. Also when cleaning it is not recommended to use abrasive materials - the appearance of the product will deteriorate forever,If you rub the gander with this powder.

The ideal tool for cleaning any mixers is a soft liquid cleanser. It will delicately clean both glass, ceramic and metal parts. Such a tool is better to first apply to a sponge or rag, and only then carefully clean the structure.

If the owners of the cascade mixer have noticed that the faucet is leaking, it is better not to engage in independent repairs. Only a professional knows what to do in such situations and better cope with the problem. Not everyone can afford to buy another set of cascade mixer, so it is worth entrusting any faults to an experienced plumber.

For a review of the WanFan 6009 cascade mixer, see below.