Each medical institution should be equipped with all necessary sanitary equipment. One of the most needed special purpose devices is considered to be a medical elbow mixer. You can install it anywhere, but most often you can find it in surgical departments. What is it, what are its features? More on that later.
Features
Elbow mixers are used along with other types of taps to mix hot and cold water coming from water supply systems. The main feature of these devices is a long handle that expands at the end. All plumbing of this kind has lever control.
The medical elbow mixer is operated by lifting and turning the lever. Judging by the reviews, you can perform these actions with your elbow, without even touching the tap with your fingers or brushes. This is very convenient, as for a medical workerDuring work, hand sterilization is very important. Therefore, such mixers are also called surgical or sterile.
Demand for the elbow mixer in medicine is explained by the fact that it can be controlled without the risk of infection by touching the device. In addition, the device is characterized by durability, strength, ease of installation and economical water consumption. The only drawback of the device is that it is not very suitable for showering. Accidentally touching the element, you can change the pressure or temperature of the water.
Varieties
Elbow mixers can be found not only in medical institutions. They are installed in any public places. Often, a washbasin with an elbow medical faucet is used in private households, apartments.
Surgical taps are of the following types:
- Classic. Features a long handle-handwheel. A spout equipped with an aerator can be either straight or arcuate. This type of faucet is often mounted on large sinks and deep sinks.
- With flexible bend. Equipped with a long curved gooseneck. This type of mixer is installed mainly on large sinks. It is almost impossible to meet him in apartments and houses.
- With pull-out watering can. This is a narrow purpose element. These are mounted only in medical institutions and are quite expensive.
- For the bath. The main feature is that the element is equipped with a shortened gander. Only used for filling bathtubs if showershoses and watering cans are missing.
- With hygienic shower. This type refers to conventional devices, which are additionally equipped with a switching system for a hygienic shower.
- Single lever - equipped with a special fixed spout. Designed exclusively for washbasins.
- Wall. Designed for vertical mounting.
Although classified as medical, elbow faucets are increasingly being used for domestic purposes.
Benefits
The medical elbow mixer has a number of advantages. The main ones are:
- the ability to install the device both under the sink and on the wall;
- thanks to the specific shape of the lever, you can switch the water pressure and adjust the temperature with your elbow;
- design features of the device minimize contact with contaminated hands;
- faucets ensure proper hygiene in public places;
- have excellent features that can be used in harsh environments.
Due to its advantages, the medical elbow faucet is considered one of the most efficient and hygienic regardless of where it is installed.
Features
The elbow medical mixer is made of special materials and is most often used in specialized institutions.
Pothe appearance of such an element is difficult to confuse with any other. When they first see it, many pay attention to the lever, which is made in the shape of an elbow. It also features a convenient spout, durable body, reliable handle and cartridge. The latter can be made depending on the model and manufacturer in various variations. Regardless of the manufacturer, the elbow medical mixer is very popular today.
Style & Design
In addition to the fact that when using an elbow faucet, its versatility and practicality are primarily noted, many models also have a stylish design. Most often, modern models are purchased in chrome color. Such plumbing will undoubtedly decorate any room.
How to choose the right one?
Any mixer is very important to choose the right one. The one that is planned to be used for medical purposes will not be an exception. In order not to purchase an elbow medical surgical mixer of low quality, it is necessary to pay attention to certain features when buying.
First of all, you should decide on the material from which it is made. It should be borne in mind that those made of brass are considered the most reliable. They are more reliable in operation and will last longer than others.
You need to decide what kind of device you need - an elbow medical wall-mounted or single-lever mixer.
You should not pay attention to cheap models, as their operation bringsmany problems.
The best option is to purchase a medical faucet from a trusted manufacturer. Such an element can be bought at a specialized store. The price of a medical elbow mixer will completely depend on its quality and the manufacturer's company (on average, from 1.5 - 2 thousand and above).
Installation
Before proceeding with the installation of the element, you need to carefully read the instructions. If there is no relevant experience and confidence in the correct installation done by one's own hands, it is better to seek help from professionals.
After the assembly of the elbow faucet is completed, it is imperative to turn off the water supply, and then connect to the previous faucet. The fully equipped faucet must be placed in the selected location and secured, as well as bring all the necessary pipes and hoses to it.
Conclusion
We examined what a medical elbow mixer is and what its advantage is compared to other models. At the moment, this plumbing is becoming more and more popular and in demand not only in special institutions, but also in the apartments of ordinary consumers. First of all, this is due to the ease of management. In order for the selected device to serve for a long time, it is necessary to purchase only high-quality goods from trusted manufacturers, and install it in accordance with the instructions.
