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When I have once again begun to flow faucet in the bathroom, I thought, "Well, everything! Tired of constantly changing head parts, gaskets, "nose" of the spout and showerhead. It is time to fundamentally solve the problem and buy a new one! ". Since this is buy things that should serve for many years, I decided to approach it responsibly. First I called my friend who works in a hardware store and a ball valve ate in this matter. In him I put duty hateful goldfish before which immediately outlined his desire: "I do not want to be mistress of the Marine, and wish the mixer to the bathroom, and that he may be an attractive design, high quality and served for a long time."

With all the richness of choice ...

 

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A friend, to his credit, was not taken aback, and immediately fell asleep me possible options. That's just not one of them did not suit me at all. Either design seemed doubtful, or mount the shower head inconvenient, or the price is such that crept into his head the idea that cheaper old gilt cover. I decided to make things easier for my advisor and he went to the Internet to look for interesting options. And they quickly found.

- That's the same! That's what I was looking for! - I wrote to my friend, putting photos.

- Hey, this is a cheap China! He will break you in a year! And this, if you're lucky - I received in return.

- Then look at this! Exterior view - remarkable, and which the original form of the spout! And it is not China! - I did not lose enthusiasm.

- I agree, superficially it looks interesting. And now imagine that you need to change a spout. What will you do? Where you find one that is suitable to the original model? - Dispelled my enthusiasm, my friend.

He explained that although imported faucets and quality, but with our tight and frankly dirty water still fail. You can, of course, put on water filters, but if you have made repairs and pipe protection, it is not always easy and convenient. So you have to be prepared for the fact that some part may be damaged. The more complex the shape of components, the more difficult to carry out their replacement.

 

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"There are very beautiful shape of the spout. For example, in the form of a waterfall, but believe me, it is very impractical and uneconomical, since a lot of water leaking waste. Is very expensive, and replaced in case of damage is almost impossible ", - he added.

In addition, Pskov plumbing shops not too pampered their customers exclusive models, the range of mainly classic and conservative. But what's really there. Let's face it - monotonous. Want something special - only to order.

I think hard. So, if beautiful, it is bound to be, or "bad" China, or too good exclusive, and if quality and no problems with the service, boring and banal? And how is my favorite golden mean?

I had to call a friend to visit for tea and buns, to find out about the mixer, if not all, then at least the most important. And that's what I learned.

 

The forms, types, brands

Cheapest mixers - valve. Even in the case of necessary repair is not required costly. However, in use they are very uneconomical. As long as the water temperature is regulated, it has spilled a lot of that is not beneficial for anyone who uses the counters. And the annoying leaks they occur much more frequently.

Chinese mixers of this type will cost about 1500 rubles, the Russian in the average cost about 2,500 rubles, produced solid brands (with regulators "lambs" they call retro-style) -.. From 5000 rubles. (No shower).

It is much safer and more economical single lever ball or cartridge faucets, but they are more expensive at the same time, and if they have something breaks, it is usually necessary to change the module completely. Sometimes it is easier to change the entire faucet. Cause breakages are often salts, and heavy metals in the water. Therefore, with such mixers it is recommended to use filters.

 

The cheapest option - mesh filters, but they retain only large particles. The fine slurry still pass through them. Slightly more expensive cost flasks with interchangeable textile filters. For them it is necessary to closely monitor and regularly change cartridges. The wash filters, which do not need to change anything, the price is already quite expensive.

Chinese single lever mixers can be purchased for 1700 rubles on average, Russian -. From 3500 rubles, well-known brands -. 5500 rubles. (No shower).

Cost Thermostat is high enough. Russia and China will cost about 5000 rubles, and high quality import -. 10 000 rubles. (No shower). But they are economical, have an attractive, usually the futuristic look and are able to maintain the desired temperature.

Plumbers are confident that the best bathroom faucets are made of brass, since it is much higher quality, stronger, heavier, and more expensive. Most manufacturers produce taps of mixed materials, which allows you to purchase at a relatively low price attractive to look at the model. However, my friend warned me of the products made of silumin - an alloy of aluminum and silicon. "He is a very fragile and totally unsuitable for use in our environment. Especially if it is made in violation of the technology, "- he assured me.

Sometimes, for the manufacture of mixers used durable plastic. Its chrome to improve the appearance. However, the quality of such products, of course, can not be compared with made of metal.

 

It is important not to err in the choice of the manufacturer. When resources are limited, buyers tend to seek, above all, cheaper products. Typically, the choice falls on available faucets made in China. On the quality of such products says even offered them a guarantee. It rarely exceeds three months. It is not necessary that you bought Chinese faucet very quickly fail, but it is the "lottery", where it is very easy to get an unlucky ticket.

Another thing products from reliable and reputable manufacturers. The warranty period they are usually at least a year, and sometimes five or even seven years. In addition, self-respecting companies often offer a high-end model, and low cost, so you can choose the high-quality option, and at an affordable price.

In the world known companies such as Hansgrohe (Germany), Oras (Finland), Jacob Delafon (France), Ideal Standard (US), Gustavsberg (Sweden), Vidima (Bulgaria). The products of these manufacturers made in accordance with international norms and standards, so for its quality can not worry. If it seems too expensive, you can pay attention to our compatriots - the company IDDISi Smart. Maybe they are not as well known as global brands, but are very good in the local market.

By the way, more solid than the brand, the higher the probability that the faucet and showerhead you have to buy separately. Perhaps someone this may seem inconvenient, but it has its own logic. Firstly, you can pick up your taste shower. One only lenses for water there are dozens of options. Secondly, a separate set of watering cans and hose may also suggest the presence of a special bracket that will fix the shower on the wall, or you can purchase a fixed shower, which is attached "firmly" to the wall or ceiling.

By the way, fixed shower wall was a kind of trend. When watering is easy to plug in a special mixer, or even without it, it is not very convenient. From it can leak water, and use it while taking a water circuit is not too convenient, as one hand is busy for directing jets of water. Shower on the bracket easily adjusted in height, it is important for families whose members differ in growth.

 

Since the stationary wall and ceiling shower heads are not removable, water inlet pipe can be hidden in the wall. The advantage of ceiling shower is an imitation of the rain, thanks to a large area of ​​efflux of water jets. However, it is worth considering that these shower heads are difficult to install, require more water pressure and is quite expensive.

too, should be taken carefully to the hose shower. Today, the most common flexible hoses, is a rubber or plastic tube, protected from mechanical influences flexible corrugated brass shell. There are also plastic hoses reinforced with a metal wire in a spiral. My friend assured me that because of the low resistance to twisting, such hoses quickly lose shape of a cylinder, which is why bad pass water in the shower heads. On the other hand, they can last for a long time, if ever shoot shower with bracket and closely monitor that would hose or tangling.

Some of the leading manufacturers of plumbing hoses produced with sealed bearings, which allow a flexible hose to rotate around its axis without twisting. But the price of this shower set, to put it mildly, different from the budget.

If the word "budget" you cringe, then plumbing is recommended to install separate faucets for sinks and bathtubs. Pleasure is not cheap, but very comfortable and functional in practice.

 

CONCLUSION

Trust proven best companies. If you are still confused by the cost of such mixers (which can be several times the cost of Chinese counterparts), then think over what material is made cheap plumbing and how unscrupulous manufacturers refer to this process. Take into account the fact that the known and proven manufacturers offer a guarantee on their products - hence, in case of failure you will not have to spend extra money, only need to refer to the warranty department, which will be repaired free of charge or replace damage to a new mixer. So is not it worth it to opt for proven products?