Each repair is a troublesome business, which is accompanied by considerable expenses. Especially if during the work it is necessary to establish a system of water-pressure structures. You can’t do without plumbing elements, and when it comes to wall-mounted faucets, you should not skimp, but it is better to choose high-quality products that will not bother you.
Elements of plumbing. Their types
Rooms such as bathrooms, toilets and kitchens inherently require a plumbing system. It is simply impossible to imagine the listed premises without beautiful plumbing, which will focus on itself. These items are:
- mixers;
- sinks;
- shower heads;
- toilet bowls;
- bathtubs;
- shower cabins.
It is the faucets that attract the eye with their appearance, non-standard shape and multifunctionality. They are the highlight in the interior of the bathroom or kitchen. And they are divided into the following types:
- Compact. This type is most often used in shower cabins with a tap-shower switching system.
- For Bath. A faucet with one or two valves is mounted in a special hole, which was prepared in advance in the bath.
- For the sink . As in the bathroom, there should be a special hole for installing the tap.
- Wall-mounted faucet for sink and bath. The most common type, for the reason that not all bathtubs and sinks have a hole for installing an integrated tap and it is installed in the wall. This is also a minus: for its installation, it is necessary to crush the walls and lay the water supply and sewer system.
Wall mixer
The wall mixer, in turn, is classified by the length of the spouts:
The spout has a various shape and can be equipped with a filter chintz. It is used for both sinks and bathtubs. When choosing a wall-mounted faucet, it is best to pay attention to the dual-valve faucet: it will be possible to connect both hot and cold water - this element is simply necessary for the bath. Also in the bathroom it will be convenient to use a stationary shower hose with the function of switching the water supply in the spout and in the shower head.
Multifunctionality of the wall mixer
In the modern construction market and in stores specializing in plumbing, a fairly extensive assortment of this product. You can highlight its versatility due to the fact that the wall mixer is divided into types:
- Wall-mounted basin mixer. Designed for installation in walls, during which water is laid in the wall and, accordingly, the sewer system. Nevertheless, this element of plumbing looks quite aesthetically and modernly. It is very convenient to carry out these works in the kitchen. Due to the fact that the space in the cabinet for a sink can be freed, you can equip it to your taste preferences and needs.
- Wall-mounted mixer for concealed installation. This species is considered one of the most expensive and rare. Only branded manufacturers of the highest quality materials produce this product. Often you have to pre-order this type of faucets or visit hypermarkets, where the range of plumbing is extensive. Basically, this view assumes the presence of one or two levers that are separated from the main spout, but are also integrated with it into the wall.
- Single lever wall mixer for washbasin. Among the entire assortment, this species is considered the most affordable and most common. The downside is that the gasket in it is quickly erased and the faucet begins to let water out of the pouring hole, so the replacement of the sanitary gasket is regularly required.
How to choose a mixer: at an affordable price or at the best quality - it is up to the buyer only, and the article may suggest several recommendations for a better choice.
Recommendations when choosing plumbing
- Be sure to check the integrity of the product and a decent appearance when buying, in the construction markets they can often replace the original product with a supported product. You should pay attention not only to a clean matte surface, but also try to look inside the faucet - it should be the same color and the same material as the surface of the product.
- It is necessary to pay attention to the material of manufacture. Most often used:
- aluminum (service life no more than 6 years);
- brass (considered one of the best materials);
- copper.
3. The stories of sales consultants do not always justify the essence of the quality of the selected product. In order to verify the quality of products, the buyer has the right to request quality certificates, which must be attached to each wall mixer.
The faucet is the main component in the plumbing system of every home. For this reason, his choice must be approached thoroughly and thoughtfully, because he must serve in the house for more than a dozen years.