Kitchen faucet: how it works, the device is selected

Modern technologies allow to develop and produce mixers for the kitchen meet the requirements of reliability and durability. Recognized models are beautiful, hygienic and convenient use in the kitchen.

How does a mixer

A huge amount of equipment is gaining popularity it is characterized by structural and aesthetic parameters. Kitchen Faucets are rather complicated device. Properly thought-out device allows users to comfortably elegant product for mixing water in a kitchen.

The main categories of faucets presented systems:

• dvuhventilnyh;
• single lever;
• Contactless.

The principle of operation dvuhventilnyh devices based on the use of structures with two stop valves as valves. Apparatus of this type of mixing water is a set of two taps. The right and left valve permits delivering hot / cold water to the required extent into the mixing chamber. After mixing, the required flow temperature is fed into the spout.

Due to the water quality are prone to intermittent breakdowns which require the replacement of gaskets and cleaning.
Method operation lever device depends on the type of locking mechanism. In modern construction uses a special plastic cartridge. A cylindrical structure with a set of heat resistant ceramic plates lubricated with grease permits to mix and to adjust pressure.

For moving and rotating ceramic mixing chamber is a special stock. A corresponding rotation of the rod by means of a lead chamber will change the ratio of flows of water. The displacement chamber pressure change allow or block the flow of water.

The operating principle of the non-contact model is the use of special motion sensors. The sensor construction shows a sensitive photocell which reacts to the degree of infrared radiation. Hand movements in a certain area are allowed to change the photocell dimming.

The device and the types of kitchen faucets

The principle of operation of valves in the form of mixers is to provide a required temperature and volume of water consumed in the kitchen.

After mixing in the unit cell stream enters the spout for use.

dvuhventilnye design

In the manufacture of devices used dvuhventilnyh two structurally different types.

For the latest developments of valves used with mobile ceramic (plastic) plates.

In the first type of mechanisms used shutoff valve with a rubber gasket. By reciprocating motions of the rotary valve rod opens or closes the water inflow opening. In the devices of the following type supply or shut-off, a method of combining special pair of sector plates.

lever design

For more convenient mechanisms, and are popular with housewives kitchens include a model with a single lever. Lever design looks stylish and has a convenience control. The user can easily make a choice in favor of the required design performance for a particular sink.

The basis for the linkage of kitchen valves in a special ink cartridge. Convenient handle allows quick adjustment of the required temperature and flow rate through the cermet (plastic) cartridge. Fine adjustment of the degree of mixing is carried out with one hand and does not prevent the employment of the other hand.

Externally, they are virtually indistinguishable from devices with cartridges, but for an experienced plumber is determined by the weight of the fixture. Ball valves have proven themselves to be reliable and less subject to wear devices for intensive use in the kitchen.

Non-contact design

The hostess is hard to imagine a place of cooking food with an unusual attribute cleaning. Modern know-how has appeared thanks to advanced technology. Development and improvement of the design has led to a gradual decline in prices. Contactless faucets have become available to a wide range of consumers.

Number of incoming liquid and adjustment of temperature can be easy comfortable hand movement.

characterized by the use of function resolution to change the sensitivity of the area for contactless mixers. Specific models are equipped with a timer, fixing the beginning of the hand movements. The expensive devices, the start time of the source of water is regulated by the consumer. The water flow is blocked automatically after a period of time.

How to choose a kitchen faucet

The main thing that need to be considered when choosing a suitable mixing device is a direct purpose. The best option for the kitchen with a structural spout reaches the middle of cleaning. It is tilting mechanism that gives advantages in washing and rinsing in the sink 2 sectional.

Switch mechanism built in prestigious models overlap simplifies the water supply to the coffee machine or dishwasher.

The choice of the spout

Correctly selected the shape and physical dimensions of the spout allowed to gain more capacity or volume wash the dishes. These parameters selection will play in the future an important role and will not deliver a hassle to wash. Easy-to-use performance mixers can not be separated from the aesthetics and ergonomics of product.

Ideal for the kitchen will create conditions for the jet entering the center of the bowl with a deviation of not> 1/10 washer diameter. Matter of choice spout height plays a significant role.

If your kitchen is already equipped with a kind of "sink center" of 2 or more vials, it is recommended to pay attention to the modern devices in the pull spout format. Convenient design solves many problems with washing water and set at a distance up to 1.2 meter. Elegant spout, with high rubber hose (EPDM-rubber), can be easily removed and is hidden in the design of the slot.

To protect the slag used metallic or special textile braid. More modern and expensive models are equipped with polymer hoses. Modern material has better performance and is more durable. Tap the tubing is protected by special hygienic coating.

The choice of the nozzle

It is recommended to choose the classic versions of conventional aerators and combined types of devices - "Lake of souls." Spout with a conventional aerator has no secrets from the buyer.
Mixer equipped with a functional "aerated jet" and "effective soul" has the advantages of:

• functionality;
• ergonomics;
• Softness enriched oxygen stream.
• Economy.

"Soul" mode facilitates cleaning sink. Additional special mode is activated a button and allows qualitatively launder delicate foliage with berries. Strong pressure of conventional jet capable of damaging and mash products.

Selecting a combined mixer

Caring manufacturer has provided production mixers for the kitchen can be connected to all kinds of water filtration systems.

You do not need to rebuild the kitchen sink everything for the system.
For filtered water no need to seek a separate filter.

In specialized mixers with integrated water purification filter system consists in passing the 2 purification steps. In the first phase the water is filtered by a special membrane, impermeable harmful impurities. In the next step in the operation is switched from the fine filter by absorbing chlorine and improved palatability.

Modern systems for kitchen faucets allowed to combine in one structure dispenser device with filter. Evolutionary combined mixer can be easily connected to the additional-flow filter or reverse osmosis systems.

The apparatus is complex and not is the usual mixer insert the channel side of the water purification filter. Two separate channels are not allowed to mix water and drinking water during the operation of the mixer. For right choice of comfortable and practical model to consider is the style of cuisine.

Pros and cons of mixers for kitchen

The service life of the mixing device depends on the material of manufacture. Practical models are made using conventional metals and alloys.

Among non-traditional materials on the market such plumbing meets ceramics, high-strength plastic and granite. Products of this type are characterized by corrosion resistance and immune to mineral deposits.

Plastic less practical in comparison with cermets. The best performance in mixers with bronze or chrome plated.

Plastic is considered to be low-cost and high-tech materials. Plastic products are welcome practical housewives due to lightweight construction strength. Mixers plastic structure to an aqueous neutral to acidity and alkalinity.

Stainless Spouts practical, but quickly loses its shiny surface quality. It requires constant cleaning and laundering of dried droplets. We gave good performance products with a matte specific coating - superstal. Scratches and other defects on surfaces visible.

malfunctions

Periodic repair twin valve is reduced to disassemble the device and replacement of the rubber pads in the channel hot water. Poor rubber gasket is gradually degraded or deformed by exposure to hot water pressure. The required seal is purchased in a specialty store, a friend's plumbing or cut his own hands according to the configuration worn.

Frequent cause of leaks in the kitchen faucet stands wear of the seal. For old structures need to disassemble the valve and screwed stuffing (twine) under the gland bushing. It should achieve high quality printing with a suitable screwdriver. After tightening, check the tightness of the sleeve and make a thrashing if necessary.

The single-lever mixers leading role belongs to the sector pair of surfaces with small holes. When turning handle mixer sphere surfaces are moved relative to each other and alter the flow pressure.

Sintered metal surfaces of the plates are long. Plastic resulting small particles scratched and integrity is violated. Leakage is difficult to remove and require valve replacement. The presence of special filters reduces the likelihood of leaks.

Among the common causes of observed cracking substandard housing material. Urgent repair is carried out using a sealant or cold welding. A more significant reason is considered percolation wear of internal parts. The structural features of these devices are in the presence of a specific cartridge.

Most of such appliances not be opened and the specific details of the fault can not be determined. Bought a new cartridge for the particular model of mixer.

An elementary device in the spout of the spout comprises a set of mesh filters. After unscrewing the threaded insert and disassembly filters are cleaned and washed. If rusted mesh and thoroughly clogged deposits, acquired a new aerator.