Spout for faucets - an integral part of the plumbing device, which receives regulated to the desired temperature water. It is an integral part of the mixer or is supplied separately. As integral parts, a nut and a seal are attached to the spout. It is classified according to size, shape, material of manufacture, purpose. It can be sold with or without an aerator.
Form classification
There are two forms of spout: classic and cascading. The classic one, it is also tubular, can be of various sections (round with a diameter of 16-22 mm, triangular, oval, square, flat rectangular), straight, angular, J-, S-, R-, C-shaped, with a double silhouette. The cascade spout for mixers is a flat design in which a stream of water passing through a wide but small thickness of the gap resembles a falling waterfall. The classic spout is a universal solution for mixers, while cascading is rare. Those who do not skimp on innovative solutions and original designs can purchase a mixer with a spring, spiral spout that bends in different directions.
It is tall and short in height, elongated, medium and short in size. The length of the spout should correspond to the dimensions of the sink so that water does not splatter on the sides.
Material classification
The material for the production of the spout is anticorrosive stainless steel, plastic. Among the alloys it is worth noting, such as aluminum - silicon (a fairly budget option), brass - bronze (characterized by strength and durability). You can pick up faucets with a spout under the stone (kitchen option, characterized by the possibility of manufacturing any shape and color by casting). Usually the spout for mixers is chrome plated. Nickel, gilding, enamel can also be coated.
Swivel and fixed - what are the differences?
Spout for mixers is made cast (fixed) and swivel. Swivel is designed as the direction of water flow in the right direction (the angle of rotation can reach 360º). It is relevant both in the kitchen and in the bathroom as a universal device for a sink and a bathtub at the same time. Some modern faucet models come with a telescoping telescopic spout or shower spout. This innovative solution is convenient and practical for multi-section sinks.
Purpose of spout
Depending on the destination, a spout for a faucet is distinguished in a bathtub, in the kitchen. The low, long spout for the faucet is more suitable for the bathroom, short and high, as well as long, swivel will not hamper the movements when doing household chores in the kitchen (washing dishes, cooking). On some models of mixers spouts for filtered water can be installed. The choice of spouts both domestic and foreign production is great. The Italian, German manufacturers, for example Kaiser, Grohe, Hansa and others have proved to be quite good.