How to dismantle a kitchen faucet?

Ball mixers - inexpensive, easy to use and convenient to use, are among the most popular among consumers. They are most often equipped with kitchen sinks, sinks, shower cabins and baths in the bathroom. Consider how to disassemble a kitchen faucet, if it is out of order and needs to be repaired.

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Classification of

Many mixing device models are on sale. All this abundance of models can be divided into 4 groups:

• Single lever. Convenient and inexpensive models. With a single lever, you can adjust the head and temperature - this is the most common option.
• Valves. This is a "classic" mixer with two valves. Hot and cold water are supplied separately.
• Sensory - an innovative electronic variety. They work very simply. The water head is controlled by means of a touch sensitive screen.
• Contactless( remote).These models are equipped with photocells reacting to human presence. Such devices do not have buttons or levers. All work is done automatically.

Important! Self-repair mixers from the last two categories should not be.

Consider how to disassemble the kitchen mixer of the most common mixing device - single lever.

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Cartridge

The design of the cartridge mixer is not particularly complicated. Water is supplied through two tubes to the cartridge, where mixing takes place. Then the water flows to the discharge nozzle. Temperature and water pressure regulation is performed with a shutter in the form of steel or metal-ceramic discs. To change the head and water temperature, the upper disc is displaced by means of a regulating rod. In this case, the disk occupies a certain position in relation to the lower one.

Important! The malfunction of such a simple device is the clogging of the cartridge, which causes the tap to leak. In order to eliminate this malfunction, the crane is dismantled, and the clogged cartridge is replaced with a new one.

The algorithm of action is as follows:

1. There is a cap in the front of the lever with red or blue marks. Using a knife or a screwdriver, remove it.
2. Using a hexagon, remove the screw that connects the regulating rod and the lever.
3. Remove the lever from the mixer housing, thus ensuring access to the cartridge. According to the material of the cartridge cartridge manufacturing, it is possible to judge the quality of the device. The best option - brass, the worst - plastic.
4. Unscrew the clamping nut before removing the cartridge. Nuts come in two varieties - for a key with edges and a groove in the upper part.
5. After the nut is unscrewed, you can easily remove the cartridge. Pay attention to how it is fixed in the body of the mixer. This is useful when assembling.
6. Insert the cartridge into the housing so that its protrusions enter the recesses of the housing. After this, you can proceed to assemble the mixer in the reverse order.

Important! In order to assemble the faucet in the kitchen correctly, it is necessary to buy a cartridge in advance according to the characteristics of the old one. The best option is to bring a broken device to the store. The seller will help you choose the right option.

When buying a new cartridge, pay attention to the materials of manufacture:

• The plates should be made of ceramics, and the regulating rod - made of brass.
• Sealers are preferred silicone. This material is durable, elastic and resistant to water.

Important! Faulty parts are not repairable.

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How to disassemble a ball mixer in the kitchen?

The design of the ball mixer is similar in many respects to the cartridge mixer, but it is more convenient to operate. The base of the mixer is a hollow metal ball with three holes. Two of them serve for water supply, the third one - for diversion of mixed water to the outlet pipe.

The ball is in the ball joint and is driven by a rod.

Important! The larger the area of ​​coincidence of the holes with the saddles through which water is fed, the greater the head will be.

Those who are interested in how to disassemble the ball valve in the bathroom, you can answer one thing - it's futile, because the mechanism is adjusted and thought through to the smallest detail. If the crane fails, it can only be replaced. The only breakdown that can be successfully eliminated on our own is the weakening of the pressure of the water jet. The reason for this is the contamination of the spout or the aerator.

Now about how to disassemble the ball valve in the kitchen for cleaning the aerator:

1. Unscrew the nut from the tap spout.
2. Remove the mesh from the tap. Rinse it in the direction opposite to the original water flow.
3. Screw the mesh nut into place.

This minor problem will only take about 10 minutes to complete.

To make the faucet longer in the kitchen or bathroom, install quality filters on them. Not the best way affects the condition of the faucets and a long break in operation. From a long break in use, they can fail. Another important point: do not buy products of questionable quality from unknown manufacturers. Follow these simple rules, and you will not have problems with breakage of mixers.