Elbow mixers: types and specifications

The choice of plumbing in modern stores is simply huge, in full this also applies to faucets. Some of them are controlled by valves, others are divided into moving or stationary. Some consumers prefer ball constructions, and some prefer ceramic ones. But there is one more novelty on the market, which until recently has not been used in private houses and apartments at all: these are elbow-type mixers. It is time to get to know them more thoroughly.

The elbow mixer does not differ in its function from other solutions: it is designed to mix hot and cold streams of water,turning them into liquid at a comfortable temperature. Where water comes from, whether it is heated at a CHP or in a local gas boiler, does not matter. Initially, such products were produced only for medical institutions:

• polyclinics;
• hospitals;
• dental and other specialized clinics.

This is not surprising, because the elbow mixer facilitates achieving the maximum level of cleanliness and compliance with hygienic standards. But now such devices can be found in the most ordinary bathrooms, since they are much more convenient than traditional switching facilities. Recognizing such a mechanism is not difficult, it is always equipped with a surgical handle (oblong and thickened at the end). In any film, where they show preparation for operations, it is on such a mixer that they press to wash their hands. You can use it without touching your palm or even individual fingers.

The single-arm mixing device can supply water to a tap that is heated to 80 degrees under pressure up to 1 MPa. A ½ inch inlet is used to connect to the main pipeline. Consumers can choose the length of the handle and the feeding part independently; there are a number of different models. In addition to wall mounting, you can put the elbow mixer and the bottom of the sink.

It is recommended to install such a device in the kitchen, then the inevitable contamination of hands when working with food and eating will not be delayed in visible parts of the aqueduct. The capacity varies in a very wide range: if standard samples supply 15 liters of water per minute, in the most modern versions this figure can be four times higher.

Like other mixers for the sink, washbasin, The ulnar surgical apparatus contains such details:

• outer case;
• water pouring unit;
• pen;
• ceramic cartridge.

Manufacturers are adapting to mass demand and in the latest models have moved away from the former purely utilitarian design.This doctors have no time to look at the crane, and ordinary residents of apartments and private houses will be able to choose avant-garde, classical execution, and country style, and many other directions.

As in the case with any other technical device, you need to first familiarize yourself with the instructions and assemble the mixer in accordance with it. Those who are not confident in their abilities and skills, it is better to consult a specialist.

After assembling the mixer turns off the water supply, then you need to disconnect the liner to the old tap. Nuts carefully cleaned and removed the old equipment. Properly equipped mixer put in the right place and fix, bring the pipes or flexible hoses.

An elbow mixer can have quite different technical characteristics, largely depending on the specific performance.

Swivel spout models:

• designed for installation on sinks and sinks;
• made of brass;
• are made in the color of chrome;
• can supply water heated to no less than 20 and not more than 75 degrees;
• have a working pressure of 6 bar;
• able to work up to 10 years.

A single lever mixer equipped with a fixed spout is designed for washbasins.It also uses brass, which lightens the structure and does not impair its mechanical properties. The period of operation and the allowable working pressure are the same.

Wall constructions are intended only for mounting vertically and are made strictly from aluminum alloys. The uptime promised by manufacturers is somewhat less, just 7 years. Wall faucets are also fixed vertically, they use high-strength brass in their production (which increases the service life up to 10 years). The maximum working pressure is 600 kPa.

The classical scheme of the mixer with a surgical-type handle is equipped with an elongated arc spout. In such devices, the base material must necessarily be strong and well tolerate strong deforming effects. Quite a few modifications are complemented by aerators, but they should be chosen only by owners of large-format deep sinks.

To supply water to the sink, it is recommended to take a mixer with a pull-out watering can. A small surcharge is fully justified by the practical advantages of the design. In the bathroom, where they put a hygienic shower,Wall mounted versions with shortened spouts are preferred.

• A device that supplies water to the bath almost always has a low spout, but the choice of a rigid or variable trajectory is the business of the buyers themselves. Electronic control units are convenient, but they inevitably raise the cost of the whole structure, so you need to think carefully before giving them preference. When buying a mixer belonging to a particular collection, it makes sense to order accessories and accessories from the same selection.
• Some consumers like when the mixer is placed on the side of the bath itself or on the tiled board, but this solution will require the selection of a vertical mounting kit designed specifically for a particular mechanism. If the gap between the wall and the inner side of the bath does not exceed 0.15 m, it is recommended to use fixed mixers that automatically switch from the “tap” mode to the “shower” mode and back.But if the distance exceeds 150 mm, a swivel spout is acceptable.

• But the standard version of it can lead to spills of liquid on the edges and even on the floor, therefore, experienced plumbers consider that extension filters or aerators with ball joints inside should be installed. The most modern solution, all experts believe the scheme with hidden installation, it not only masks the unattractive-looking parts, but also allows you to free up more space.
• When purchasing a sink faucet, you need to make a choice in favor of products of the same manufacturer as for the bath; external compatibility is very important. And just the precise geometry of chrome-plated surfaces, typical of an elbow mixer, turns out to be an ideal combination. And in the kitchen it is advisable to choose products with retractable shower, so that you can wash the sinks of any geometric shape.

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