Installation and repair of bathroom faucet with shower

Bathroom in our time - this is a complex set of various devices, plumbing connections and nodes. As for the faucets, there may be two and three - it all depends on how much and what is installed in the bathroom. Any technique tends to break down sometimes, and mixers are no exception, so you need to know what to do in these cases. With detailed information and an action algorithm, you can easily fix minor faults with your own hands.

Every modern bathroom has a faucet. Replacing a bath with an invigorating shower significantly saves water. Sometimes the mixer fails, then you need to repair or purchase new nodes.

The faucet is one of the main devices in the bathroom, it is in the bathroom, in the shower and in the sink, if it is installed separately. By means of this knot it is possible to regulate both the pressure of water, and its temperature.

Mixer come in the following types:

• valve;
• single lever

The first one includes two valves that, by means of rotation, allow to achieve the desired flow of water and its temperature. Such a node is simply set up; if necessary, it can be easily disassembled and repaired. When working it is important to follow the recommended sequence of operations, this is the best guarantee that there will be no extra parts after assembly.

Adjusting the water through the second type is that the lever rises upward and turns to the side. Inside this design is a large ball with special slots and in contact with the lever.

Through these slots water flows at different temperatures and mixes. Water pressure is regulated by changing the angle of rotation of the lever.

The model with a ceramic cartridge has two plates that are in contact with one another. The plates are shifted relative to each other when the lever changes position. Due to this cold and hot water can be mixed.

The box crane is reliably protected by seals, which can be:

• ceramic;
• rubber.

Nodes valve head can be changed. The crankbox in turn may consist of:

• from tees;
• from nozzles.

The tee connects several pipes, the second type is connected using special wiring.

The lever mixer is very popular, its main advantages:

1. ease of operation;
2. reliability;
3. looks aesthetically appealing;
4. ease of installation.

Switches from tap to soul can be of the following types:

1. cork;
2. push-button devices;
3. cartridge type.
4. spool.

The most common and simple ones are cartridge type switches. Their main failure is the wear of the rubber ring between the body and the shift lever. Rubber pads are in an environment in which there is both high humidity and mechanical loads. The destruction of the gasket is only a matter of time. It is easy to eliminate the malfunction; to do this, disassemble the device and replace the gasket.

What needs to be done to repair the crane:

• block the flow of water;
• disconnect the lever from the mixer;
• unscrew the screw from the switch;
• remove the switch;
• install a new ring;
• on the thread in several layers wrap tape FUM;
• put the lever in place, tighten the screw.

Often found in the spool switches breakage nuts, it secures the switch in the shower. Similar incidents happen when the materials of which the mixer is made are made of cheap material silumin.

It is recommended to buy nuts and hardware made of hard alloys:

• brass;
• bronze.

This problem is resolved as follows:

• disassembled mixer;
• the hose is unscrewed from the shower;
• unscrew the bottom nut.

Often there are breakdowns in switching points for other reasons:

• button failure;
• the passage of water simultaneously in the faucet and shower hose;
• failure of the mechanism that controls the flow of water;
• abrasion of gaskets in the button switch itself.

Eliminate leakage is possible when changing the rubber rings. The pushbutton switch is broken due to the failure of the metal spring, which must be replaced.

Such nodes from bona fide manufacturers are designed for a long service life, so it is recommended to buy sanitary devices on marketplaces with a good reputation.Each item must always be accompanied by genuine quality certificates and warranty.

In order to repair the damage, you should use the services of masters with practical experience. In this case, it is not bad to have certain ideas about how the mixers are arranged, and what types they are.

Any mixer consists of several nodes:

• housing;
• rubber gaskets;
• crane box;
• decorative items;
• valves;
• spool;
• adapter;
• crank.

Most often there are faults in the form of leakage, they are:

• under the gander;
• under the mixer lever;
• under the mixer valve with two valves;
• at the junction of the hose and the shower.
• under the attachment nut, water may leak due to the wear of the gasket.

In this case, the repair can be done by hand, there is no need for the qualification of the plumber.

Often, faults can easily be repaired by replacing a worn ring with a new partonite. When winding the gander, it is necessary to lay the FUM tape so that the gaps are better sealed.Leakage in the lever mixer occurs when the cartridge itself is broken. Such a malfunction is fixable if you change the cartridge. It may be of different sizes, it depends on the manufacturer. When buying a new cartridge, it is advisable to take with you out of order, their compliance should be 100%.

From under the lever, the flow is eliminated in the following way:

• you first remove the cap, which is marked up with a red and blue marker on the pen;
• unscrew the mounting bolt;
• lever is removed;
• the cartridge is changing;
• mixer going again.

Next, the repair process is as follows:

• the plug is removed from the valve;
• the bolt gets out;
• the stub is removed;
• the valve gets out;
• dismantled crane bush;
• There are reasons for the failure.

Then the assembly is reassembled, with new gaskets being installed.If water is leaking at the junction of the shower hose, the cause is wear of the gaskets.

It should be repaired this way:

• unscrew the mounting nuts;
• change pads;
• thread is fastened with tape FUM;
• all items are reassembled in the same order.
• most common problems with classic two-valve bath mixers. They can have a movable spout, be round or flat configuration. Malfunctions occur in most cases due to wear of the gaskets, which are located under the mounting nut. The reason is always the same: too hard water.

The reason for this is only one, because this type of mixer is considered the most reliable: there are no nodes subjected to mechanical loads.

Manufacturers provide guarantees for these devices for at least five years.

Repairing contactless mixers is always an easy task. Failures in them most often occur due to the failure of the sensors responsible for the flow of water. It is difficult to solve this kind of problem on your own; it would be wiser to delegate this work to a specialist.

It is likely that the cause of failure of the mixer may be too hard water, in which there is an excessive amount of iron salts.

The most common breakdowns are:

• water jet is very thin. The simplest fault that is easy to fix. Most often, this is observed when the aerator fails; this is a special device at the end of the spout. The aerator is usually made of metal or plastic;
• switching of water intake modes occurs with difficulty. In this case, the switching mechanism is repaired.

• Both ceramic gaskets and rubber ones are suitable for cores, and can be changed as needed. Silumin is an alloy of two elements: silicon and aluminum. From this material make cheap models of mixers, which are extremely short-lived due to their fragility. Sometimes you can find spectacular mixers for a small price. Most likely they are made of silumin, it is not recommended to buy them, because it can spontaneously burst or fall apart.

• When buying, you should pay attention to the outer chrome plating, in low-quality products it is often of poor quality.
• Brass faucets are quality products. Copper and zinc are its part. The more copper in the alloy, the greater the likelihood that the product will serve for a long time. It is recommended to buy such devices.

• In order to properly make the installation of eccentrics, you should wind their sealing flight. At least 8 turns of electrical tape will be required (much depends on thickness and density).
• Tightening the nuts, it is not recommended to overtighten them, so as not to spoil the gaskets.
• To check for leaks, it is recommended to turn on the water after tightening the eccentrics. If there are no leaks, then you can continue to work.
• Cranes, in which the gander turns, can be mounted at different heights from 15 to 45 cm from the side of the bath. Installation should be carried out in such a way that the length of the shower hose is enough.
• Manual flexible shower is necessary, and only the user can choose the optimal length.

Tools that are required:

• electric drill;
• hammer;
• pliers;
• adjustable wrench;
• cutting pliers.

Phase installation work mixer:

• screwing eccentrics;
• installation of the main building;
• mounting spout;
• shower installation;
• testing.

From the above it is clear that the installation of the mixer is simple. If you exactly follow the proposed instructions, then all the work can be done in half a day. In the case, if there are no minimum skills in working with plumbing, or a desire to deal with its device and repair, you can always entrust the implementation of these tasks to professionals.

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