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August 12, 2017 18:05

Installation and repair of faucets for the bathroom with a shower all kinds of charts and videos

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smes0 Many of us are more skeptical about its ability to restore the health of any technical means.And this is understandable, because without the knowledge of all the nuances of his types and operation principles adopted for the fault does not make sense, if only because that does not get an accurate diagnosis (in the absence of apparent mechanical failure).

But in most cases, this kind of sanitary ware like faucet bathroom with a shower, and most can be repaired, only enough information about his unit.How to determine the cause of the problem and what to do to resolve it - this issue is devoted to this material.

assortment of mixers on the market, quite varied.But if you look closely, almost all of these products - the modification of several basic types.Experts identify three types of devices.One - touch.Its distinctive feature - the presence of non-contact sensors and controls.As the installation (setup), and repair of this type of products - the question is quite complex, so to eliminate the need of a professional service with the appropriate training.But the performance of the other two types of mixers are quite capable to recover and with his own hands.

Valve mixers

The most common (and familiar to operate) type of plumbing.According to this scheme, its structure is easy to understand:

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boksa_ main working body of the head parts.Its cost - within 48 - 65 rubles (depending on the model of the mixer).

weakest mixer place - laying.They come into disrepair, not only because of the excessive use of the product, but also because of poor water quality.As a result - leakage of fluid.Location pads - in the head parts (1 pc.) And under all the fasteners that secure the removable components of the instrument: the spout, the hose from the shower head and so on.In fact, such repair is almost always the mixer is reduced to replacement of one of these products.





Price mixers valve starts from 1 480 rubles, so in case of impossibility to repair many come quite simple - buy another unit, although nothing complicated repair simple it is not.

single-lever mixers

Such models are more convenient to use.But this is not their only advantage.They significantly reduce water consumption, since the time for obtaining the desired temperature spent significantly less.

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device single-lever mixer is even more simple, because of structural components a little:

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As a rule, all the fault of these devices due to certain defects of the crane.It can be with ball cartridge or ceramic (about how to choose the cartridge, see here).

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order of dismantling and replacement of components easy to understand the drawings.

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Symptoms cartridge

  • Spontaneous changes in the water temperature coming from the spout (shower head).
  • not made blending (hot + cold).
  • Crane tight switches or completely covers the water.
  • leakage at the site of installation of the lever.

turns out that independent repair mixer - not such a difficult process.The author hopes that given in the article pictures and diagrams help the reader to resolve most common plumbing problems.

Important Factors for repairs mixer:

  • kart_ If you change the cartridge you need to make a change, "one to one", as these products come in several varieties (sizes).So buy just in case anyone is inappropriate.To avoid mistakes, it is necessary to dismantle the faulty cartridge and along with him (as a sample) have to go to the store.
  • Use as podmotochnogo tow material is undesirable.On sale is a special cords and tape FUM.They are more durable.
  • All gaskets made of rubber, with the dismantling of the mixer replaced unambiguously.PTFE products, if there are no visible defects (eg, due to over-tightening the nuts), can be reused.
  • In any job, and quite unexpectedly, you may have a break.No need to rely on memory.When disassembling the unit all the details should be laid in a certain order, as the assembly is always carried out in the reverse order.
  • head loss is not a malfunction of plumbing.First of all, check the pressure by opening another valve (eg in the kitchen).The difference, if any, will be immediately noticeable.The main reason - clogged aerator.This mesh fine mesh filter, which is installed in the nozzle spout.It is enough to loosen the fixing nut, pull the plate grid, clean and wash them - and mixing performance will be restored in full.
  • Ball Cartridge repair subject (with the partial dismantling), ceramic - no.

shower switch

organized on the principle of a conventional ball valve.

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Understands simple: unscrew the screw after it - threaded nut, and can pull the ball out of the housing mechanism.Typical fault - defect of the plastic seal.

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