Mixer ball for kitchen appliance. The device mixer for the kitchen, its variety and design

At first glance, the function of the kitchen faucet is quite simple - stirring hot, cold water and issuing it in the right amount, at the right temperature.

But today's selection is so great that it is embarrassed among dozens different options this plumbing fixture is very easy. On what to look first? In addition to the external appearance (also significant, from the design point of view), one must look at the working qualities of the product: the device of the crane for the kitchen should meet your needs. Today's market recommends a variety of models that perform important and additional roles.

Scheme of assembling and connecting the thermostatic tap.

Different variants of kitchen mixers

The main characteristic feature of every sanitary product is its practicality. According to the type of performed tasks, kitchen shifters have their own classification.

Ordinary. These devices only need to mix hot water and cold: especially common, inexpensive type of products.
Filtering. They have a built-in membrane filter that holds large particles, or coal, which adsorbs chlorine and organic substances, including
Thermostatic. "Can" adjust the temperature of the water that is fed.

Universal. Multifunctional devices, including filters, a pair of spills for dishes and: washing of a separate use of hands. Sometimes the system includes faucets for connecting the washing machine and dishwasher. Combined cranes have the greatest practicality, but they are also expensive.

The device of the single-lever crane.

More recently, cranes could be opened only with a pair of valves, either of them served hot or cold water. Later, single-lever models began to be used, and recently sensory devices appeared that supplied water when a hand or object was brought to the mixer. The tapping system for the kitchen is one of three:

the usual: the entire device is a curved hollow tube;
sliding: there is a possibility of pulling out, or forward. Constructions of this type are very convenient, because give the ability to adjust the direction, the height of the trickle.

Materials for the production of mixers

Very often, these appliances for the kitchen are made of brass, bronze, nickel, steel. But now unconventional materials are used, which significantly improve the performance of devices. It:

ceramics;
plastic;
granite (only for granite sinks).

The cranes, which are composed of a stuffing and a metal "body" made of ceramics, are considered to be perfect.

Similar products are distinguished by great resistance to rust and deposits from substances on a mineral basis in the middle. The use of parts made of plastic makes resistance to rust better, but in terms of durability, these products will be overloaded with cermets. Particularly convenient for external design are products, covered with chrome or bronze. It is always necessary to clean and wash stainless fluids. On the sparkling plane the slightest dried droplets are better visible.

Structural distinctive characteristics of kitchen mixers

A classic system with a device with 2 valves and a spout between them for supplying water is called "herringbone". Water supply in this design is "engaged" in the valve (in the language of plumbers - crane-buksa, in everyday use - just a tap). Density of connections here is guaranteed by a rubber (sometimes leather) gasket, which after a while is worn out. The basis of tap leakage is not only the wear of the gasket, but the falling under it of hard particles. But to change the laying of a lot of labor does not make, and it is absolutely not expensive.

Repair the crane with your own hands.

Single lever mixers. Here, the main existing details include a pair of spherical surfaces with holes, which due to the rotation of the handle are combined, changing the pressure and temperature. Very often as surfaces are used metal-ceramic (in much inexpensive products - plastic) plates. Control of such a mixer is simple and clear. The drawbacks include some sensitivity of the product to the presence in the water of foreign small particles. When they hit the ceramic surface, impenetrability is violated, and the mixer always begins to leak. And so it's reasonable to use filtering elements.

Another way of constructive execution of a kitchen appliance is a wall-mounted appliance. Such a mixer is well connected to the pipe line laid in the wall. Control can be with the help of two valves or with a single-lever design. When making repairs, replacing such a crane, it is best to call a wizard, tk. incorrect disassembly leads to the dismantling of a part of the wall around the device if you damage the thread on the pipe or break it.

Repair mixer with two valves

In most cases, it reduces to replacing the gasket, moreover, in a faucet that supplies hot water. The gasket collapses or changes in size under constant impact hot water. The necessary part can be bought in the store or cut yourself in size obsolete. For repair work you will need:

adjustable wrench;
screwdriver.

First turn off the water supply in the kitchen faucet. Then you need to leave the flywheel in the "open" position, so that the remaining water pressure does not work on its details. If there are decorative caps, then remove them. Now unscrew the screw holding the flywheel with a screwdriver and unscrew the nut that holds the head with a wrench. Pull it out and notice the gasket.

Sometimes the basis of tap leakage for the kitchen is the wear of the stuffing box packing. To get to it, disassemble the device, as described above. Padding is something like a twine. The new packing must be purchased in the store and placed on the mixer under the stuffing sleeve, twisting clockwise and at the same time sealing with a screwdriver. Sometimes repairs can be reduced by a simple pull-up of the bushing.

Single lever crane repair

Scheme of repair of the ball valve.

One of the reasons that a single-lever faucet for a kitchen is leaking is a crack on the hull. Repair can be done with a sealant, for a certain period of time it can help. But after the device will still have to change. Another, especially popular, reason is the wear of the gaskets. The main characteristic of the devices of this design is that the device, where there are a lot of parts, is in the inner part - the cartridge, which is considered to be non-separable. Before you start the repair, you need:

shut off the water;
open the crane lever and drain the remaining liquid;
unscrew the supply pipes from the faucet and drain the remains of water into the prepared container in advance.

Unscrewing the supply pipes (this is done in case of a replacement of the crane, during the repair it is necessary to leave them in place), look at the gaskets: if they are cracked, it is best to put new ones. With respect to the faucet, then poddente thin thin screwdriver, a knife decorative stub and remove it, notice the device inside. Then unscrew the screw, remove the lever and pull out the cartridge. With this detail you can go to the sanitary shop and buy a new cartridge. Look at the device inside the cartridge - if there are so many plastic parts, it's unlikely that the mixer will last very long. Especially if you (or a plumber) change the cartridge is not the first time during, for example, one year.

Another malfunction, specific for the two types of cranes - is more polluting than the aerator. Its device is simply, the so-called strainer, located at the outlet of the water trickle. The aerator in most cases keeps on a thread, and to unscrew it for cleaning of work does not make. If it is rusted or choked with deposits, it does not make sense, it's a good idea to buy a new one. Frequent soiling speaks of poor quality water, and therefore in this case it is logical to think about installing filters.

The kitchen mixer must first of all be practical and convenient. What a little did not match the familiar to us from the Soviet era valve cranes for sinks.

After all, it is important not only how the mixer for the kitchen is made and how long it is, but also how it meets the requirements of ease of use.

What happened

The faucets consisted, in fact, of two faucets. More precisely, the right of the name is a faucet type faucet. If you remain an adherent of the usual sanitary equipment and are going to install a new device in the new one, remember about it the correct name by type, and also know about the principle of action, having studied the internal structure of the kitchen faucet.

Elements of faucets

Housing.
Spill, which is sometimes immobile, being part of a solid body.
Two valves.
Crane-axle boxes.

This type of sanitary equipment can be either with a tee, or with nozzles connected separately to the pipes of cold water and hot water.

The disadvantage of using this type of mixer is the need to rotate the rod by rotating the flywheel. At the same time, the threaded feed causes it to move forward, tightly closing the water supply hole with a rubber or paronit gasket.

There are two disadvantages in this case:

The gasket wears out early, it needs a minimal, but repair device, even with their own hands.
Wet, and especially - dirty, and even more special - busy hands twist the flywheel uncomfortable. Moreover, after fat or detergent it is necessary to wash the mixer itself.

Additionally, it is true that the crane-axle boxes are also available with ceramic plates instead of rubber gaskets, so the first point can be excluded.
But from this inconvenience does not go away ...

What comes

It is these trumps that distinguish single-lever modern devices, which today have entered the everyday life thoroughly and firmly. That is, the reliability remains, as well as the valves with ceramic plates, and the need to use fingers to open the water falls off.

It is possible to launch a jet into the sink, by manipulating the ladle, wrist, elbow, and back of the hand in the hand ... In some devices, the water temperature can be regulated by the simplest movements of the lever to the right and left. This is indicated by the usage instruction.

Advice!
In separate (frequent) cases, the installation of a kitchen mixer, manufactured at a low price by unscrupulous manufacturers, provides the need to "catch" the temperature long and carefully, moving the flywheel not only in the horizontal plane, but also up and down.
It is better not to skimp on expensive options, here the price determines practicality, including.

Device

There are two types:

With ceramic cartridge.
Ball.

Design:

In the hollow sphere inside the body of the lever mixer there are three holes, two for entering the cavity of cold and hot water, one for feeding the mixed flow into the spout.
The ball is fixed inside the sleeve, being sealed with rubber saddles.
To the ball is attached a rod, controlled by a joystick (lever). The position of the lever determines the position of the ball and the flow of water.

Advantages of lever mixers

Despite the fact that initially many mistresses avoided their acquisition, explaining their rejection as inconvenience and unfamiliarity, today virtually every second kitchen is provided with such devices. Most women realized that it is possible to turn on water when hands are in soap, dirt, just one touch.

This will never be allowed to make two-valve mixers, pressure and water temperature level in which it is necessary to regulate for a long time. Moreover, in certain cases it is necessary to do this exclusively with both hands.

After this approach, washing is not only subject to dishes, but also the device itself. Which is no less important, since it is very difficult to thoroughly flush each valve, especially if it is ribbed or has a different complex shape.

Simplicity and ease of operation of kitchen mixers with one joystick were bought by thousands of women. And among the male bachelor's layer of consumers with smelling fish hands (on weekends, of course), it's just a sales leader!

The device is more reliable in its design than the valve versions with the obligatory threaded feed of the rod. Practice shows that repair of the lever mixer is much less common than its outdated water supply colleague.

About work or repair of this kind of sanitary equipment, you can watch a video on our website - for those who can not divide their labor and prefer to do everything in the house on their own.

In addition, many modern kitchens are equipped with the latest technology. This can be a decisive factor for interior decoration and selection of plumbing, especially for modern and similar.

Metal sinks or even stone surfaces, which look actual and technologically, will look ridiculous in combination with an old and somewhat rustic externally instrument. The premise of all because of one such detail can lose all its gloss and presentability.

It is possible to make the valve structure highly technological and ultramodern, of course. But at the same time it's fair to say that most of the manufacturers, whose names are trustworthy, have practically stopped producing two-valve devices.

Important!
That is why, when purchasing such a device, it is not necessary to wait for high quality and long years of service.
Alloy silumin and other components, which instantly disable the mixer, can significantly spoil the quality of water.
Also the criterion, between the case.

Two-valve mixers are equipped with crane-boxes, which are on sale less and less, and it is more difficult to find the necessary variety. Moreover, since on the sale of such devices are increasingly often initially not very high-quality and reliable, replacing them with working "insides" will be a task from the category of fiction. The case in most cases instantly bursts or deforms.

Another unquestionable advantage of kitchen mixers with one joystick in front of devices that have two levers, is economy. Everyone knows that adjusting the head and temperature of the water valves takes a certain amount of time.

During this time, a huge amount of useful liquid flows out. However, it is not possible to spend it profitably, because it goes either icy, or similar to boiling water. Also, hands stained during cooking are not allowed to substitute a container.

With a device that can be opened with the movement of the elbow and used immediately, such problems are not terrible. The water will be immediately used for the intended purpose. Moreover, most of these mixers are equipped with a special device.

There are two levels of water resource use. One mode is called economical, the second type allows you to work at full capacity. It is very convenient and practical for those who monitor the consumption of liquid.

Outcomes

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Outcomes

Many have already realized that the device kitchen mixer with a joystick is much more practical. Inside of them as an expendable material there are cartridges which can be got in any sanitary shop.

And, to pick them up, knowing the brand and the manufacturer of your device, is not at all difficult. It will also be much easier to replace them even without professional help.

Know the device mixer will be superfluous, even if all the plumbers of local housing department - your acquaintances and do not take money for services. Unpleasant damage or leakage can happen at any time, and measures will have to be taken immediately. This is where the knowledge of internal device kitchen faucet. Even some differences in the design will not frighten you, because the principle of operation of modern mixers is approximately the same. The difference is felt only if instead of a new "one-armed" crane, you still have a normal two-valve. We will consider it first.

Two-valve mixer

The simplest design, which is a casing with two taps (hot and cold water) and a spout located between them. Usually problems with such mixers arise in one of the nodes, but both need to be put in order. Despite the simplicity, in the repair this technique needs most often.

Case with one lower and three upper outputs.
Lower fastening with clamping nut and threaded stud.
The spout of the tap (spout) may have a mesh-aerator at the end.
A pair of valve or reciprocating valves with handles.
In the lower part of the body is a shaped sleeve with two sockets - they are connected to cold and hot water hoses.

On the locking faucets of faucet mixers it is worth discussing in more detail, since they are the main working unit of the entire structure. In older Soviet-made models, the simplest worm gearbox was used - when the flywheel was twisted, the stem connected to it was pulled out or reclined into the body. The driven inner rod with the threads, respectively, released / pressed the lower part of the valve with the rubber seal at the end. As a result, the flow of water increased or decreased.

If you need to make several full turns of the handle for maximum head, it means that you have installed a worm-type crane in your kitchen faucet. Disc ceramic units have a smaller flywheel stroke (90 °) and are more often found in imported models. Here, the special twin rings are responsible for the feed, but the same rod drives them in motion. The flow is regulated by aligning the holes in the ceramic plates - each of them is executed in the form of a semicircle.

Semi-reverse axle boxes are more durable, but very demanding for water quality. Their use implies at least a mechanical filtration of the liquid at the inlet.

Single lever mixer

Today it is the most popular type of cranes for the kitchen: compact, reliable and convenient. The mixer can be operated with a single foot. Turning left and right adjusts the hot and cold flows entering the spout, and the head changes with the vertical movement of the handle. To understand why this happens, we will analyze the device of the single-lever mixer.

Here, the axles are no longer used, and a special cartridge is responsible for the work. Its main element is a ceramic or plastic ball with a lever that connects to the control handle on the tap. Inside, it is hollow and has three working holes: to align with the supply pipes of cold and hot water, as well as outlet to the spout. When the joystick is rotated, the side openings of the ball open the passage of the flows of different temperatures to a greater or lesser degree. The same happens when the lever moves up and down. But here the output is combined with a gap in the crane. In some models, this assembly is replaced by a pair of limiting plates working in a similar way.

To get to ball cartridge, just remove the decorative plug from the joystick, pull out the mount and then simply remove the presser foot. Immediately below it will be a clamping nut under a protective casing in the form of a wide cone. It must be unscrewed, the plastic ring and rubber seal removed - the cartridge can now be easily removed from the mixer. The spout is mounted on the thread, but you can often find a model ball mixer (usually designed for a washbasin), where it is a single unit with a hull. However, you do not need to shoot it.

Modern kitchen Faucets for more functionality can have additional elements:

The second spout is for drinking water, passed through the filter system.
Retractable hose with a watering can working in two modes - a shower (for washing fruit) or a continuous jet.
Own built-in mechanical filter.
Decorative floodlighting (commonly found in Chinese models).

These knots make the use of the mixer more convenient, but not particularly complicate its design. All stop valves, located in the body, works the same, regardless of additional equipment.

Single-lever, or as it is also called, the hinged mixer is positioned as an extremely reliable and comfortable device in everyday life, irreplaceable in modern everyday realities. But, like any other design, it has its flaws and can fail. If you know the device single lever mixer for the kitchen, there is no need to call plumbing - all troubleshooting can be done by yourself.

The design of a one-arm mixer for the kitchen is thought out extremely simply and effectively. With one hand, you can adjust the water pressure and its temperature. In the technical documentation you can meet such names as mono, hinged (for the bathroom) and joysticks. Know, it is a question of single-lever mixers.

Let's consider the basic qualitative characteristics of the product:

Durability. This factor is due to the absence of rubbing elements from the metal. All wear-prone parts are made of ceramics that tolerate the impact of abrasive particles. That is why, such mixers are not afraid of technical water (the filters are installed directly into the mixer and make the water potable);
Elegant design. Another important point that attracts the consumer. Modern single-lever kitchen faucets are pretty designs that fit seamlessly into any kitchen. They can have chrome, nickel or color coating.

Above mentioned factors supplement the simplicity in operation and low cost of products. But, as mentioned above, non-quality water, interruptions in the water supply system and slight mechanical damage can lead to an undesirable breakdown of the device. In order to fix the broken valve itself, it is necessary to study the design of the device, which we will now do.

The kitchen mixer consists of the following components:

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Control lever;
The stem-regulator, which is fixed by means of a nut;
In the case of the product, a ceramic cartridge or ball valve with three holes is concealed. Steady position of the element is provided by rubber saddles;
In the device of the single-lever mixer are provided cuffs (adjusting and steam), a special ring.

Causes, which caused a malfunction can be very much. But if the cartridge (ball valve) is intact, then the mixer for the kitchen will be repaired quickly.

The design of a one-arm mixer for the kitchen is clear to us. It remains to understand the possible causes of breakage and ways to eliminate them.

Causes of malfunction of one-armed mixer

The design of the faucet for the kitchen of the single-lever type is divided into two types, the reasons for the breakdown are almost always the same. Consider the types of faults:

A valve with a ball valve is considered the most reliable option. But over time, it can become rusted. Teflon sealant is also not eternal and over time water will flow through the structural elements of the product - repair does not take much time. Replace the "rubber bands" with new ones will not be difficult. The main problem can be the very "ball" - if it is cracked, you will have to buy a new mixer;
Unlike the ball valve, the ceramic cartridge does not fear corrosion and poor quality water. Such a product will be able to last for many years, but there is one "No". Caught between the thin plates of a grain of sand, can chop the ceramic surface - you have to replace the cartridge

Often, blockages have a negative impact on the "gum" mixer. If there is a leak, it is necessary to disassemble the device, perform its cleaning and replacement of rubber parts;
Over time, the hoses can flow - this is due only to the time (pressing force weakens). You just need to tighten connections;
If there are microcracks on the body - it does not matter! They can be sealed with a sealant. If the "rubber glue" does not stand, and the water continues to drip, you will have to buy a new mixer.

Most problems arise due to hard water. They can be avoided by installing a cleaning filter. In this case, the design will last for many years without breakage.

How the mixer for the kitchen is arranged, the possible causes of malfunctions, too. It remains to consider such a problem as the elimination of possible malfunctions.

Repair mixer for kitchen yourself

As it became clear, the device of the single-lever mixer does not represent anything supernatural. It turns out that it can be repaired without third-party assistance - it is required to know the structure of the structure and have skills in the plumbing and repair business.

If repair work Some problems were identified, they must be eliminated immediately. Let's consider the main features:

Aerator clogging. This fault is very easy to identify, by simultaneously including our products in the bathroom and in the kitchen. If the head pressure is different, you will need to clean the part. In case he strongly rusted, you will have to buy a new aerator;
Noise in the tap. This trouble arises from the loose fit of the gaskets to the structure. In case of noise, you will have to disassemble the product again and trim the rubber bands. To get rid of noise it is possible by installing a water purification filter;
Weak head. The cause may be hidden in hoses or piping. Clean pipes and hoses. If necessary, replace worn (rusty and sprouted from inside) pipes with new ones;
If the lower gasket flows, it is necessary to cut off the water supply, disconnect the hoses, the adapter and the spout. Then, the switch and eccentric are removed. Only this way you can turn to the spool, under which the cherished "gum" is hidden. We make its replacement and install all the elements in place, in the reverse order. The device must earn properly.

The kitchen mixer circuit is extremely simple and is attached to each product. If you have any questions, please use the explanatory documentation.

In custody

If a cartridge or valve fails ball - will have to buy a new part, as these components are not subject to further repair. To purchase a really suitable item, take with you an old, broken part - the seller will help you find the right replacement.

When performing repair work, it is not necessary to hurry - despite the fact that repair takes away a minimum of time, perform all the actions qualitatively. This will save you from frequent replacement of "consumables", breakages and just extend the "life" of your product.

In the end, I would like to conclude that the device mixer for the kitchen scheme is simple and understandable. You do not need to be an engineer and a plumber to understand the purpose of those or other details. If your device is leaking, and you doubt your capabilities - do not go for work, but trust the business professional. He will take a round sum for work, but he will do everything qualitatively and quickly.