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At present, when self-renovating a bathroom after a major overhaul, relatively new plumbing appliances such as a waterfall, or in other words, a cascade faucet for a sink, bathtub or shower cabin, are widely used among apartment tenants.

Externally, they are a familiar device with adjusting taps for hot and cold water, equipped with a fairly wide and thin spout, which supplies water not with a directed strong jet, but with a wide downward flow.

Use of cascade type mixers

You can install such a mixer with your own hands in almost any bathroom; however, it is best to combine this simple work with the scheduled overhaul, since its installation will require the installation of hidden water pipelines and the subsequent finishing of the room.

In order to study in more detail the consumer qualities of cascade mixers, in this article the reader will be offered an overview instruction, which details the main technological features of the installation and operation of this device.

Distinctive features of cascade mixers

In order to understand the features of using such devices, first of all, it is necessary to understand the difference between cascade mixers and jet mixers for a bath, and what are the technical requirements for their normal operation.

1. The cascade-type device has a wide spout with a narrow exit slit, which allows you to form a flat downward stream of water that falls under its own weight, and resembles the natural flow of a waterfall in shape.
2. Most of these devices have a fixed structure with a fixed spout, so you will need to separately install a sink faucet with a cascade spout, and separately the same bath mixer.

1. In the design of the spout there is no aerator saturating the stream with air bubbles, as a result of which a uniform and transparent water flow is formed.
2. The stationary mixer cascade has an increased capacity, however, this mode of operation requires the use of thicker flexible hoses for cold and hot water.
3. The internal difference lies in the modified cartridges, which also have an increased cross-section of the flow channels, which contributes to the initial formation of a powerful wide flow.

Tip! In case of operation of the hot water system from a cumulative electric heater of a small volume, it is recommended to choose a waterfall mixer with a minimum consumption of water used.

Advantages and disadvantages

Comparing the consumer qualities of two types of devices, it is easy to see the obvious advantages of cascade mixers over jet-type mixers, which manifest themselves in the following features characteristic of them.

1. A powerful and wide flow of water can be used as a hydromassage of various parts of the body, which can have a relaxing or tonic effect while taking a bath or shower.
2. Due to the increased capacity, the bath is filled much faster, which allows you to more effectively plan time for taking water procedures.
3. A stylish cascade faucet for acrylic baths with an original author's design will be a worthy elegant decoration for any bathroom, and will emphasize the refined taste of apartment owners.

The main disadvantages of such devices are excessively high water consumption during a shower, and a fairly high price, which, depending on the manufacturer, material, manufacturing, design features and functionality, can be in very wide limits.

Note! Fascinatingly beautiful visual effect is presented by models with led backlight function, which can change its color and intensity of luminescence, depending on the pressure and temperature of the flowing water.

Installation and connection

In most cases, the installation of cascade or waterfall mixers involves concealed installation and connection to the water supply system; therefore, after installation, only the adjusting valves or levers of water supply and the body of the spout itself are visible.

Depending on the design of a particular model, most often such devices are installed in the following places in the bathroom:

1. A sink waterfall faucet is usually installed on a washbasin rim, or into a wall at a small height above it, so that the flow of water descends directly above the drain hole.
2. Cascade mixers with a small outflow of spout are installed directly on the side of the bath, or in the wall at a small height. This option is well suited for filling the bath, as well as for hydromassage of the head and neck and collar area of ​​the back.
3. A longer spout allows them to be installed at an average height, which in addition to filling the bath, makes it possible to perform hydromassage of the entire upper half of the body.
4. Productive models with high water consumption are installed under the ceiling itself and allow you to get a powerful flow of water, which, in combination with lighting, forms a real sparkling home waterfall.

Conclusion

When choosing a cascade bath mixer, it should be borne in mind that its passport water flow should not exceed the nominal capacity of the water supply network of a dwelling house, otherwise its efficiency will be significantly lower than the stated characteristics (see also the article Where and how you can use an elbow mixer).

Additional information about such plumbing equipment can be obtained by watching the video in this article, or by studying the relevant materials on this site.