Sufficient pressure and comfortable temperature are essential aspects of domestic water use. They can be provided by the installation of cranes of the appropriate types. The assortment of stores provides an extensive selection of sanitary fittings for washbasins, bidets, bathtubs and kitchen sinks in various price categories and external designs. The equipment is manufactured for a wide range of consumers. In this regard, the design of products is designed in such a way that any person is able to carry out all the work. This is very relevant due to the possibility of saving on plumbing services.
Features
Before you install the tap, you must select the type of connection used: a flexible version or fastening with rigid hoses. The selection is made depending on the purchased device for distributing water. Buying it according to the size of the sink will ensure that there is no splashing with a shallow bowl and a short mixer neck.
Should I contact a specialist?
Modernit is difficult for a person to imagine a kitchen or a bath without water. Therefore, sometimes an unexpected breakdown of a plumbing device or its forced replacement during repair work greatly complicates life. Below is an instruction describing all the steps that the installation of the crane contains. The price of this procedure ranges from 300 to 700 rubles, depending on the type of device. Independent competent installation will allow you not to waste time waiting for a specialist. In addition, it saves money on labor costs. Exceptions are cases where the kitchen has a complex layout and access to the faucet is noticeably more complicated. Here you can not do without the help of professionals.
How to choose?
The first step is to buy the right type of device you need. In addition to matching the overall design and personal preferences, the sink faucet should allow easy connection to the plumbing and sink outlet. The main requirement is the possibility of comfortable operation and reliability. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the spout and the appropriate height. Metal options are more durable. And the installation of cranes of this type provides a long period of operation. In addition to various alloys, brass is quite common. Plastics and ceramics are less durable and practical, but they can be more visually appealing.
Views
In addition to the main characteristics of kitchen devices, it is worth noting the most common varieties. Each of them has its own characteristics, suitable for different requirements. The design of the usual valve version consists of a gander and branches with devices for changing temperature and pressure. Today you can find two-valve and single-valve faucets. The latter are not very common due to inconvenient use. Two-valve are more practical to operate.
The spherical structure consists of a lever element and a special module. They provide the movement of the lever in different directions, the opening and mixing of water. Such models are especially convenient in that you can turn on the water with dirty hands, without dirtying the parts, since there is no need to unscrew the valves. It is enough to raise the lever - and you can already wash your hands. At the same time, it is worth noting the disadvantage that lies in the design of the ball module. It is characterized by low resistance to hard water and impurities in its composition. Because of this, the lever may creak over time when turning. You can avoid such changes and extend the service life by installing a high-quality filter. A device that has a water supply option called "shower" deserves special attention. With it, it is convenient to wash various vegetables and fruits.
Automatic movements
Installation of automatic type taps provides a real miracle of technology in the kitchen or in the bathroom. In such models, it is enough to press a button or put your hands under the gander to make a jet flow. Among the advantages of contactless faucets, it is worth noting the lack of the possibilityabrupt supply of cold or hot water with a decrease in the pressure level in the pipeline. However, these models are not practical enough. They can stop functioning in the absence of one of the types of water supply and when the pressure drops to a certain level. In addition, not all people can afford such devices due to their high cost.
Preparatory work
Preparation before installation of cranes is of particular importance. This will help you avoid unexpected situations and expenses. Polyethylene or cardboard covers surfaces that are at risk of damage from water, fasteners or tools. In advance, you need to collect all the devices for work. You will need:
- base plate and several sealing elements;
- pressure plates;
- threaded rods;
- drain hoses;
- pliers and adjustable wrenches, due to which the installation of cranes will be simplified.
Proper selection of drain hoses is important. Before you go to the store, you need to take measurements to determine the appropriate length. Otherwise, you may have to go back and change the hoses. Long options will be located with bends, which can lead to unforeseen situations and quick failure. And short elements simply will not reach the fastener.
Installation process
Before the installation of taps, it is necessary to shut offwater and additionally inspect the device for defects. All elements must fit snugly in the structure. To ensure free access, the sink is moved to the maximum possible distance. Next, the supply hose is screwed to the mixer, on which the nuts are removed, the studs are tightly wrapped. The hoses coming from the faucet are pulled through the hole in the sink.
After the installation of the water faucet on the sink is completed, the rubber gasket is put on. Then the plate is pressed, and nuts are screwed onto the studs. They must be tightened with a wrench of a suitable diameter. Of particular importance is their tight fastening, while it is important not to overdo it. This can lead to undesirable consequences - plate deformation, thread stripping, and in some cases even breakage of the tap after turning on the water.
The next step is to connect the hoses and pipeline. This does not cause any particular difficulties. But here it is important not to be distracted, so as not to confuse anything. Fastening is done with a cap nut. Next, you need to check the connections - there should be four of them. It is also worth paying attention to the tightness of the attachment of the mixer. The sink faucet should not be tight, but not dangling. Water supply is possible only after a thorough check of all elements.
