Everyone has to buy mixers. And the more reliable they are, the less often it has to be done. What properties should a mixer have in order to serve the owners as long as possible? Do Jacob Delafon washbasins meet these requirements?
Jacob delafon
The history of the French company Jacob Delafon ("Jacob Delafon") has more than 100 years. It was created by Maurice Delafon and Emil Jacob at the end of the 19th century. Then it was called Jacob et Delafon. After 100 years, she joined the Kohler group of companies. Since the end of the last century, the factory has become a leader in the production of sanitary products and is firmly holding its position. In its assortment are cast-iron bathtubs, plumbing ceramics, bathroom furniture, faucets. The company's specialists have designed the bathrooms.
Jacob Delafon products are characterized by a successful combination of technical excellence and elegance. Designers honor the traditions of their predecessors and strive to maintain a unique style of products.
Jacob Delafon Faucets
The company's designers have developed a number of mixers. They belong to several groups united by a common idea. All mixers belong to lever. Their principle of operation is that a stream of water flows from the faucet after lifting the faucet handle up. In order to change the temperature of the water, just turn it left or right.
Jacob Delafon mixers consist of almost the same main parts: base, handles, spout, aerator. And then the fantasy and work of designers created on this basis a number of collections. They are made of high-quality brass and decorated with chrome.
Jacob Delafon SYMBOL
This collection includes 3 washbasin models with a height of 20.5 cm (size L), 30 cm (XL) and 45 cm (XXL). This also includes thermostatic and conventional built- in bathtub, shower and bidet mixers, a bath deck thermostat that saves water, and an aerator.
Jacob Delafon STILLNESS
The term Stillness means "calm." The collection is really strict, with smooth lines, with a tube-shaped spout. Products of the collection are distinguished by the fact that the lever is in the center of the base. The tap opens horizontally to the maximum temperature of hot water. She runs economically all the time. In a minute, 7 liters of water are poured. The cartridge is designed so that at first it opens only cold water, and then serves mixed with hot water. This saves energy. Mixer heights 24 cm and 29 cm.
Jacob Delafon bidet mixers from the same collection, the aerator of which rotates by 20 degrees, is protected from limescale by a special coating.
There is also a bath mixer with a built-in diverter (switch, redirecting water) and a check valve.
The Stillness mixer is perfect for any style of interior because of its versatility.
Jacob Delafon FAIRFAX
The Jacob Delafon FAIRFAX collection is made in a simple English style. Here, the wavy lines of the silhouette are successfully combined with a curved spout and lever. The models in this series look modern, but they clearly show the elements of antiquity. Therefore, such faucets will be appropriate both in rooms of the classical style, and in modern. The collection has items for all possible points of application: for bath, shower, washbasin, kitchen.
A distinctive feature of this series is the presence of an integrated water temperature limiter. This will save energy when using instantaneous heaters. These devices also save water. The Cascade aerator used in the Fairfax range mixers is anti-lime coated. This extends the life of devices in hard water.
Jacob Delafon SALUTE
This collection is made in the French style. Exquisite design combined with high technology. Faucets are convenient, thought out to the smallest detail in order to perform actions with them almost automatically. They also save water and energy.
So the thermostatic bath and shower faucet has an automatic switch. The thermoplastic holder for a shower head is beautiful and practical.
Jacob Delafon PURIST
Models of this series are distinguished by a strict style, a reliable base of cylindrical shape. The lever is perpendicular to the mixer and parallel to the spout. In addition to attractive appearance, they are distinguished by reliability and high functionality.
The collection includes faucets for sinks and bidets with an integrated water flow limiter, faucets for a washbasin with a height of 29.7 cm, combined faucets for bath and shower.
Jacob Delafon SINGULIER
Models of this series are distinguished by their traditional appearance and the use of high technologies in their manufacture. They are convenient to use, they save water and energy. Here is a thermostatic combination faucet with a practical switch that allows you to change the mode from shower head to spout with a slight movement of your hand. Singulier thermostats with an integrated 38 degree safety lock make the mixer safe to use.
The collection includes faucets for washing and sinks, which are mounted in one hole, Jacob Delafon shower faucet with a watering can holder, taps with a bath diverter, for a bidet, for a wall-mounted washbasin.
Jacob Delafon TAO
The models of this series are distinguished by an alloy of traditions and the latest trends of the time. The product lines are smoothed, the silhouettes of the mixers are slightly inclined forward. They are compact, so they can be used for small sinks.
The TAO range includes bathtub faucets that are mounted on board with a push-button switch, single-hole sink taps, a sink tap with a rotating spout, and a bidet with a hinged aerator that rotates 70 °.
Jacob Delafon NATEO
The Jacob Delafon bathtub faucet in this collection has a traditional design and rounded shapes. They save up to 50% water thanks to the integrated cartridge and the Eco aerator.
Models are convenient to use. The kitchen faucet rotates around its axis and leans forward.
Jacob Delafon PANACHE
Products in this series are easy to install. The body is made in the form of a tank, a swivel spout minimizes the possibility of droplets falling on a chrome surface.
Jacob Delafon KANDEL
Faucets of this series are designed for installation in small bathrooms. There are two options. One with a classic spout in the center of the base, the other with a rotating spout located on the side. All products with monolithic housing.
Installing a pressure limiter saves 25% water.
Mixers Jacob Delafon Toobi
Products of this series are made in ethnic style. Spout faucets and the body resembles a bamboo stalk. The spout design helps achieve a bubbling brook effect from the jet.
Jacob Delafon Toobi faucets are ultra-thin (3.3 cm). The similarity to bamboo enhances the green color of the shower holder. Material - thermoplastic.
Jacob Delafon Faucet Reviews
Many users like Jacob Delafon taps. They talk about the beautiful appearance, design and excellent quality of products. I like the opportunity to insert a filter and get clean water. Jacob Delafon July faucets for the kitchen have even shapes, are concise. Their spout is tall and rotates around its axis.
But there are also negative reviews. Buyers complain that the switch button from shower to faucet stops working after a few months, “sticks”.
Handles respond quickly to water temperature. If it’s hot, you won’t hold a pen. It is advised to remove the handle, retainer and crane box, replace the thin gasket with a thicker one (3 mm). It is not clear only why the manufacturer cannot immediately install a suitable gasket.
Some users find that Jacob Delafon taps mix water poorly and make noise.
There are complaints that the aerator is rusting, the crane is out of order. The cost of a new one reaches 1200 rubles, and finding it in an online store is not easy.