Tall faucets: how to choose an option for the sink-bowl?

A bathroom in an apartment is the most popular place, so finding the only design that will combine all the preferences of the owners and perform the required tasks is not easy. External differences, functionality and quality of sanitary devices are baffled by an inexperienced buyer, because hundreds of varieties of such products are on the shelves of stores. It is clear that the question arises about the choice of options for the sink-bowl, which is not easy to get the right answer.

Before traveling to the supermarket it is worth determining which type of faucet will fit the sink. They are:

• Single capture.They have a single lever (knob, valve, button). The mixer of this option is characterized by ease of management.
• Duplicate. Equipped with two handles. Refers to the aging type of mixers. In everyday life are often.
• Touch. Innovative option for the bathroom. Allows you to save water consumption. In recent years, the installation of such cranes is carried out in shopping centers.
• Portion-pressure. Used for personal use rarely. Their action is based on the constant flow of water at set intervals. Often mounted in cafeterias.

Before the purchase of plumbing equipment, you should decide on the place for fixing the mixer. If there are holes in the sink, installation is possible only in this way. In this situation, you must remember the number of holes - "landing" points.

The mixer is mounted in most cases on board. This type of plumbing is suitable for mounted, pedestal and semi-pedestal sinks. It is mounted in the wall in situations where there is no hole in the sink. This installation option is in trend. Wall models have an elegant body, various spouts.

Having decided on the installation option and the type of mixer, you should study the information on the materials of this equipment. The best option is brass and chrome. These metals have shown themselves well from many sides:

• increased corrosion resistance;
• ease of care.

Glass Mixer options are unique. They are popular in apartments due to their unusualness. Also, such models are characterized by high spout and durability.

Silumin crane serve a fairly short time - it is a cheap equivalent, which gives the initial brilliance. Mixers of this type are fragile and highly corrosion.

For sink bowls only high types of mixers are suitable. These design features ensure easy placement of the water jet. In addition, the length of the spout according to the rules of installation is selected taking into account the size of the sink - this approach allows you to protect yourself from splashing and splashing.

In many popular mixers, there is a diffuser-aerator that allows you to organize the flow in a "soft" version.When this occurs, the automatic saturation with air. Also, the aerator makes it possible to save water - the effect is achieved due to incomplete opening of the valve. Over time, this unique fixture will need to be replaced.

Cascade spouts are becoming the trend of 2018 - this is a new principle of operation of mixers. In models, this innovation is implemented in various forms - “saucers” and shelves. When the tap is opened, the pressure strikes out of unusual cascades.

In the world of plumbing, there are special compatibility conditions that must be observed:

• with a bowl of 200-220 mm, a valve is installed with a spout of 250 mm and above;
• if the bowl is medium (it is 170–180 mm), then installation of any variant is implied;
• for small sinks, the depth of which is 110-140 mm, the installation of a medium-sized mixer - 150-250 mm is required.

Compliance with these conditions allows you to avoid difficult situations with splashing.

Guided by the rules of selection of plumbing, you can avoid many problems in the future:

• Purchase should be made in a specialized center or store. It is not worth saving and making a purchase on an ad, since in such a situation the chance of getting a fake or marriage is quite large.
• The choice should be based on the brand: the more famous it is, the higher the quality of the product. Popular German companies are - Hansgrohe and Grohe. You can stop your choice on the Polish product from the company Hansa. Well proven as well Carlo Frattini Visentin. Italians are famous for their beauty and elegance. Their brand Mamioli favorably with other analogues. If we consider as competitors of domestic producers, "Aquatic" showed itself on the positive side. The purchase of a high-end Swiss brand mixer is also permitted. Gustavsberg.

• Product reviews should be studied in advance, before going to the store. Focus only on the forums and discussion is not worth it. It is recommended to consult a locksmith, who in practice knows all the weaknesses of the taps.
• At the time of purchase on the mixer issued a passport and warranty.Those devices that have a complex installation system, supplemented by instructions.
• Opening the box in the presence of the seller, you should check the availability of the mixer. The kit should include fasteners and connections to the pipeline. On the packaging must be indicated whether there are factory hoses in the configuration.
• Be sure to take into account the fact that at the installation site is determined in advance the length of the drain and eyeliner, the type of water outlets, threaded fittings.

Compliance with the above rules and conditions allows you to avoid unnecessary problems: flooding, strong jet and increased water flow.

For how to choose a mixer, see the next video.

The design in the shower room should be the same, so the selection of the mixer fit with the utmost care. The harmony between the desktop sink-bowl, tap and the overall design of the room should be perfect. This is a whole composition in which a single style is maintained.

The best way to select plumbing is a one-time purchase from a particular manufacturer from the same collection. But this option is not always realized. Consequently, to maintain the harmony of the outlines: the shape of the sink and the type of mixer is the goal of the buyer.

It is advisable to choose a white mixer for a classic interior - this Eurosante is also suitable for other styles.