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August 12, 2017 18:05

What to do when the mixer flows - how to find the problem and combine photos and videos

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mixture_ main causes of leakage, regardless of the type of locking device - its intensive exploitation and the aggressiveness of the medium with which he has to work.Especially when it comes to mixers, installed on the water supply pipes in areas such as the kitchen or bathroom, which we use many times every day.

But a single tap is almost nowhere to be found, so it makes sense to consider the process of repairing faucets, part of which is the valve.On how quickly and accurately fix the current faucet in the bathroom or in the kitchen, we will understand in this article.

Note!Maintenance or repair of elements of any line, whether it be water or gas supply, always starts with the fact that overlaps the corresponding valve on the entrance to the house.In urban apartments it is located (for HVS) in the toilet, before accounting unit (counter).

Probable cause leakage of water from the tap

Knowing this helps to quickly determine the method of repair.

Factory marriage

It happens very rarely, and then, if purchased by one of the cheapest models (how to choose high-quality faucet for the bathroom, read here).After installation and connection to the mains water or drips or runs in a thin stream.But what to do in this case, it is necessary to specify in advance the point of sale.

What is special?

By law, the buyer has the right to exchange the goods within ten days, but with some reservations.That this moment the most important.After all, we're not just (back home) unpack the faucet, but also install it, we check to work under pressure.Consequently, he was transferred to the category of "b / y."Do take it back to the store?And if not, how to argue the refusal?It is this nuance and should be clarified in advance.

Laying

Replacing prokladki_ Increased wear material - one of the most common faults.It can be caused by too strong a clip fastener, increased aggressiveness of fluids, careless operation of plumbing.

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He rarely comes into disrepair, but, nonetheless, also causes leakage.




What can be done

occur cranes of different modifications in life.It is therefore appropriate to make a general overview of techniques and methods for the recovery of valves performance, as all the nuances provide, in principle, impossible.Some moments easy to clarify, by typing in a search engine request.

Change gasket

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in place to make the threaded connection reeling

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The traditional tow came other, more durable materials.For example, sealing cord, tape FUM (shown below).

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Replace the locking element (cartridge or ball)

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Operation is shown below:

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Feature repair crane ball type

Sometimes it is installed in the kitchen or bathroom on a separate thread, if aline connected to any appliance, in the process of using the water (eg washing machine or dishwasher).

His device is clear from the figure:

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algorithm of actions for dismantling:

  • Removal lever.To do this, unscrew the outer locking screw.
  • Removing the threaded connection.Produced screwdriver rotating the, with periodic pressure sensitive clockwise.
  • removal from the case of structural elements (dome + plastic part).
  • notch ball.If the springs are worn out, they are replaced.

Useful tips

Often, the inlet valve (as it is used very rarely) a strong liking, and cut pipe fails.It is better not to try to use excessive force, otherwise the valve can be elementary to disrupt, and then without the services of plumbing HOA just do not do.To stop valves start to operate, it is necessary to make the processing of its moving parts means «WD-40", more known as "liquid-key".A few drops of about 10 minutes of waiting - and the crane begins to slowly turn.

If a significant layer of scale, we will have to do a few of these crane processing cycles.But in any case it's better than spending time searching for a locksmith and persuasion, the more that the repair is mainly produced in a day, and find a "local expert" will be quite difficult.

When buying a mixer should buy some more amount of consumables, and here's why.They are all different, even for a single mixer and supplied them, usually 1 - 2 units.Using the latest gasket of some type in the course of the previous repair plumbing, we rarely worry about getting a refill.But when there is a question about the next break, where to take a sample of that everything you need to prepare in advance?It turns out that we first dismantle the mixer, and only then, throwing all run to the store and look for what is required.Naturally, all pets are sitting without water and wait for the owner.

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Gaskets it is now on sale almost never occur, and independent production - a hopeless case.Unlikely to succeed with filigree precision rubber piece (or PTFE) cut a circle of the desired diameter, and even more precisely in the center to make a hole for the screw.Taking into account that axle box costs between 50 rubles / pcs., It is useful to have in the house a couple of spares.

During disassembly and repair of the mixer, it is desirable to change all the gaskets with new ones.Practice shows that the installation of products used / have often provokes leak in another place.And again, you have to start all over again.

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