Thermomixer: a device that will make the use of the crane as

If you do not want to choose the temperature of water for washing or washing dishes each time, then you can install a device like a thermo-mixer in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Despite the complexity of its design, the device is used without the slightest difficulty: it is enough to choose the optimal degree of heating once.

Well, so that you can appreciate such devices, we give a more detailed description below.

Product Features

Principle of operation

Thermomixer is a device that provides automatic adjustment of water. In addition, recently, models that regulate the jet pressure have also appeared on the market, so it’s enough for us to simply turn on the faucet - and we will get the optimal flow without any effort.

The principle of operation of the device is not difficult:

• Through pipes, water enters the cavity of the faucet, where it passes through a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor.
• These devices read the characteristics of the water flow and transmit them to the shutter mechanism.
• The mechanism responds to sensor readings, and adjusts the position of the valves, changing the clearance between the pipes with hot and cold water.

As a rule, after adjustment, the valve shifts happen infrequently: a position adjustment is required only if the temperature or pressure changes in the pipes themselves.

Internal organization

The work of the thermo-mixer is provided by the interaction of several components:

• The basis of the device is a thermo-mixing valve, equipped with a so-called thermo cartridge.. For the production of the cartridge, either bimetallic steam is used (a combination of two plates made of metals with a different coefficient of thermal expansion) or an airtight container filled with wax.
• When water passes through the thermocarther, the valve opens or closes.. This process is governed by a tuning mechanism. The tuning itself can be done with the help of an electronic control panel or with the help of several gates.

Note! Mechanical models are cheaper and easier to maintain, but they do not provide precise heat control. So if you want perfect compliance with the temperature regime - buy a thermo-mixer with electronic control.

• Virtually all devices in this category are volatile.. They work either from a battery (it needs to be changed about once a month), or from the network.
• It should be noted that the sensitivity of the device and its performance depends largely on the purpose. For this reason, the instruction recommends equipping different rooms with different models: a sink faucet device optimized for washing dishes can be used for the kitchen, and a special thermo-mixer for a shower can be installed in the bathroom. However, there are also universal products, but they, as it usually happens, are inferior to the “niche”.

• Most manufacturers pay special attention to the safety of such devices.. For this reason, in almost all the models presented, the upper temperature limit is 80 ⁰With, and change it, without violating the integrity of the device, it is impossible.

As for the appearance, the thermomixers of water outwardly are not very different from the usual faucets for the bathroom or kitchen. Of course, they have a built-in control unit, in which sensors with shut-off groups are placed, but its size is relatively small. In addition, manufacturers usually try to organically fit this element into the overall appearance of the product, so that the design, if it suffers, is irrelevant.

Device operation

Mounting technique

The process of installing a thermostatic valve is quite simple, so you can do it yourself:

• The body of the mixer set on the tabletop or fastened to the wall.
• Connect the appropriate pipes to the terminals for hot and cold water.
• We perform the final fixation of the crane, tightening all the mounting screws.
• In the thermoregulation unit install the battery or attach the unit to the mains.
• Open the valves on the risers and let the water.

• Perform the initial setting of temperature or pressure by rotating the adjustment knobs or setting the required values ​​on the LCD screen.
• We are testing the work of the regulating unit. If the thermo-mixing valve gives an error, adjust the settings until we find the optimum temperature.

Note! If necessary, all settings can be quickly changed. In addition, modern models allow you to set several values, so that we can wash our hands at one temperature and take a shower at another. Switching modes while taking a few seconds.

Advantages and disadvantages

The automatic mixer with thermo regulation has a whole list of advantages, so that its installation in most cases will be justified:

• First, by setting up the system once, we will be able to get water at the optimum temperature each time. At the same time, the over-expenditure of hot water will be reduced, so that our bills, if only slightly, will decrease.

• Secondly, the thermocouple is a fairly simple device, so you can not be afraid of breakages. Accordingly, the risk of failure in settings and the occurrence of a situation when boiling water or, on the contrary, ice water starts pouring out of your shower, is almost completely excluded. (See also the article How to choose a mixer: features.)

Note! It is very convenient to use such a system with a small-volume boiler: a faucet with a thermostat for the bathroom is much better at managing the temperature than the automation of the water tank.

• Thirdly, such a system is simply convenient. The ability to save the settings significantly saves our time, which is very important in periods with unstable water supply.
• Finally, the installation of such devices is highly recommended in those apartments where there are old people and small children: for them the opportunity to immediately use the water at a comfortable temperature will be truly invaluable.

If we talk about the disadvantages inherent in all such devices, then it comes to mind that the high price. Yes, a high-quality mixer with the function of thermoregulation is quite expensive, but by purchasing a model from a reputable manufacturer, you guarantee no hidden defects and minimize the risk of problems.

Conclusion

Thermal mixer for bathroom, shower or kitchen will definitely be a useful acquisition. Its installation will provide an opportunity not only to provide a fundamentally new level of comfort, but also quite significantly reduce costs. You can familiarize yourself with such devices in the video in this article.