Built-in mixers for shower and bath : with thermostat and hidden installation

Interior of modern bathroom is becoming more minimalistic.Luxurious furniture with lots of detail is gradually giving way to a strict, almost ascetic style.Using the minimum number of elements of the interior helps to save space and make the bathroom more ergonomic.For this reason, it increased the popularity of built-in furniture and plumbing. all "ugly" parts - eyeliner Communications, the internal parts of the equipment - people tend to hide from prying eyes by masking them in many different ways.One of the most popular trends - the use of wall fittings.

Such a mixer is mounted directly to the wall, and on the surface is only a decorative panel and the control lever.Learn more about this type of mixers will be discussed in this article.

The most significant advantage of wall fittings are:

• smoother relief wall - on its surface there are no protruding parts that creates a sense of strict geometry in the interior;
• presence of the minimum number of functional elements on the surface of the wall - shower hose and, often, self mixer spout hide behind the special panel;
• space savings - similar model mixer allows free up some space on the wall, which can be used to accommodate any accessories;
• opportunity for free from the bath input / output - Built-in mixers not hamper movement and allows you to use the bathroom with the highest comfort.

The design of this model mixer consists of two parts - the outer panel and the functional mechanism, which is a special unit that is mounted inside the wall.Such a mixer, you can place it where you see fit.

Inline Mixer has a design for the soul, slightly different from the traditional, and is set mainly in showers.

This model lacks the spout, which is quite logical - in the shower box it is not necessary, enough hand shower with a hose.Thus, the flush-mounted mixer has one inlet (which is connected to the shower hose) and two outputs (which are supplied hot and cold water).

recessed mixer for bath, suggest a very unusual way to install - they are mounted directly on the tub rim, in any place, and this is their distinct advantage. addition, this model of mixers has a number of advantages:

• significantly reduce the time bath sets, as they provide the most optimal water supply mode;
• free space on the wall, which can be used for the installation of mirrors or shelves for storing bathing accessories;
• allow to hide the hose from the shower head for bath rim and pulling it out only when necessary.

Modern technologies allow to equip the built-in mixers smart features that brings into our life more comfort.One of the latest of these innovations is the automatic temperature controller or as it is called, the thermostat.This device allows you to constantly maintain the desired temperature of the water (studies have shown that the most comfortable to carry water treatment temperature is 38 degrees).As soon as the water supply is started, there is an automatic temperature adjustment, which takes a fraction of a second.Some models of wall fittings provide for the possibility to connect the thermostat purchased separately.

• In order to build a mixer into the wall, it will be necessary to make a hole using a punch with a crown for concrete work.For standard models usually drilled niche depth from 8.5 to 11 cm and a diameter of 12 to 15 cm.
• Using the same equipment as in the previous paragraph, should be drilled to Stroebe walls, which will subsequently be laid water pipes.Shtrobirovaniya can be avoided if to hide all the fittings for the false wall of plasterboard.
• When connecting the mixer to the pipes need to be especially careful and follow all the necessary precautions.Since the structure is fixed inside the wall, it should be as airtight.
• to the pipe and special requirements.Experts recommend purchase pipes made of copper or polypropylene, as they are more reliable and durable.Pipes of metal with this method of installation are advised to avoid.

Traditionally, the best on the market is considered to be sanitary European manufacturers and built-in mixer is no exception:

• very popular plumbing products made in Italy companies: Teuco, Albatros, Jacuzzi;
• good reputation and the German manufacturers: Duravit, Hoesch, Kludi, Grohe, Ideai Standart, Hansa;
• high quality built-in mixers manufactured by Finland, Denmark and France: Oras, Damixa, Jacob Delafon.