Choosing a Touch basin mixer - principle and practical tips

Those who follow the technical innovations and (or) tries as comfortable as possible to arrange your life, a "smart" device is clearly interested.What is Touch basin mixer and how it differs from traditional models?Should I buy it or such acquisition - a waste of money?This article will provide the reader comprehensive answers to all these questions and useful recommendations on the selection.

touch-type mixer - with contactless electronic control device.Not to be confused with electronic counterparts!

structure and operation of the touch mixer

Such a device is different from the usual lever or valve mixers models complete absence of the mechanical control (except for the temperature control on some models).In fact, this is only the spout on which a sensor that reacts to movement in the area of ​​sensitivity.Since the tip of the mixer "looks" into the sink, you just bring your hands under it, and pour the water.But if you remove them, fluid flow stops.

Features touch mixer

Before buying a mixer, you should assess the feasibility of installing it in the house.

Pros

Cons

last point suggests that even in the "smart house", and even more, the apartment should not change all the faucets in the house on the sensor model.

Tips for Choosing a Touch Mixer

Those who still decided to buy a touch mixer, it is necessary, first of all, to examine its literature.On what to pay attention?

Form spout

whether the model is suitable for the previously installed a sink?

limits sensitivity zone

Basically it is from 1 to 30 cm. It is necessary to correlate this response with deep sink bowl to keep it so that as soon as it falls, for example, a dirty plate, automatically turns on the water supply.Therefore, it is more expedient to buy a mixer touch-type with independent sensitivity adjustment.

Temperature control

To what extent, how convenient?For home use mixer - unimportant questions.

Manufacturer

important factor when you consider how the mixer is operated intensively.With this device we use on a daily basis, over a plurality of times.Therefore, if and to spend money, there must be assurance that the plumbing is really high quality and will last a long time.

But on the various "bells and whistles" different opinions.Some consider additional options (remote resetting of the mixer and control) a plus, but for some it is nothing more than a luxury, significantly increases the cost of plumbing.

By the way, about the price.It varies within wide limits, as the range of sensor faucets pretty impressive.You can buy a standard model for 5450 rubles, and there are "exclusive" devices and 59 000.

Here, perhaps, and all the main points.Manufacturers always something to modify, improve, so keep track of the various "innovation" is not realistic.Any device passport, which contains all the information, and the nuances of the device and select the author explained.Take the final decision on the advisability of purchasing this mixer only to you, dear reader.Good luck!