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The problem of buying a faucet for the kitchen arises in every housewife. I want the faucet to be comfortable, work well for a long time, and look good in the room.
Types of constructions of kitchen mixers
In a plumbing store, every customer first of all pays attention to how the faucet is designed.
1. Faucets with two valves are gradually becoming a thing of the past. They are most often bought by elderly people who have been using such devices for many years. This type of plumbing equipment is perfect for a kitchen made in a classic style. Such faucet for the kitchen use water sparingly. Ego repair is not difficult.
But to open the taps of two-valve mixers, you will have to use both hands. This is not very convenient for housewives.
2. Mixers with one lever are currently very popular. They are very convenient to use. With the help of one hand, finger or elbow, you can adjust not only the water pressure, but also the temperature.
3. Less well-known contactless mixers, also called sensor. They are very convenient and practical. Water will start pouring into them if a person's hands are under the faucet, or if the owner puts dishes, vegetables, fruits, etc. in the sink to wash dishes. If you remove them, the flow of water from the faucet will immediately stop. Mixers of this type are very economical. There is no need to worry that one of their owners forgot to turn off the faucet. You will not have to touch the faucet with unclean hands.
But sensor mixers are very expensive. Because of the high price, they are rare in Russia.
What are mixers made of?
Mixers made of various materials can be seen on the shelves of household stores and markets.
Which of them will serve for a long time?
According to experts, the most reliable mixers are made of brass, they are almost not destroyed by water flows, so they are the most durable. Brass faucets are covered with various materials on top. Most often, it is polished chrome. Faucets made of it are durable, with a glossy shine, but fingerprints and various stains often remain on them.
Nickel faucets are also durable, can serve properly for many years, are easy to care for, but externally they have a dull, unattractive color.
Bronze mixers have a brownish shade, they are more easily chipped and scratched.
Mixers made of steel, popularly called stainless steel, are much less common. They are more expensive, but reliable, less susceptible to water damage, and easy and simple to care for.
Silumin mixers (consisting of an alloy of aluminum with silicon) are of the lowest quality. They are produced by the Chinese and Turks. They can work properly for a maximum of an hour, more often for several months, then break. Exposure to high temperature water is especially harmful for them. The only advantage of Silumin products is their low cost.
Ceramic and granite faucets go well with sinks and cabinets made of the same materials. They are very expensive. They should be handled carefully and carefully.
Plastic products are not exposed to water, they are cheap. But they are fragile and break quickly.
Thus, when buying a mixer for a kitchen, you need to familiarize yourself with its design, find out what materials it is made of. Different plumbing products can be chosen for different kitchens.
