What is the crane for the mixer

The well-being of any apartment can be seriously impaired by the flowing cranes, it doesn’t matter whether you installed expensive or not very good models, they flow the same way. To achieve a long-lasting maintenance-free operation of the mixer allows the crane bush, which is designed to supply water from the water supply system to the tap spout.

Today, we will examine this device in detail so that you have a notion of it, and you can at any time troubleshoot problems associated with it.

Let's start with the design, then we will look at the technical characteristics of the faucet axle box for the mixer. Then we’ll tell you about the repair methods and share the tips of the professionals.

General information about the crane box

This is the name of the shut-off and regulating element, which is used in almost all household plumbing appliances (mixers and taps).

If you at least once tried to repair the taps in the bathroom or in the kitchen with your own hands, you probably met him.

Tip: you do not know how to determine which crane you have installed, in order not to disassemble the mixer, roll the opening-closing handle. For ceramic it is enough to make a half turn, for a worm one needs to use 1.5-2 turns.

1. Any double-lever mixer is equipped with this device for supplying and shutting down hot and cold water.. Price depends on the material and manufacturer.
2. A full working cycle is obtained by turning the knob with 20 slots by 180?.
3. The slotted connection between the lever and the crane is made by installing a gasket.
4. The traditional version - worm, it is equipped with rubber pads.
5. A feature of ceramic products is the material that went to their manufacture.. Locking element from:

• metal ceramics makes it possible not to use additional elastic seals;
• aluminum oxide - provides a properly high surface finish.

Kinds

There are two types of crane boxes installed in mixers:

Appearance and features of the ceramic version

1. Such products in appearance resemble a removable cartridge.
2. There are two types of heads in the form of an asterisk - with 12 and 16 rays (more modern models).
3. The seat for the flywheel is a rod with a square cross section and with a locking screw.

Tip: when replacing the flywheel, you must choose exactly the same design, so it’s better to take the old model to the market or to the distribution network.

1. There is also a difference in the length and number of slots, which are necessary for fastening the flywheel. Standard amounts are 15, 20 and 24.
2. Different element and the size of the fitting pipe thread. The most sought-after are on? or 3/8.

Device

The main components of the structure:

• housing;
• swivel stem;
• locking washer;
• adapter;
• upper and lower ceramic plates;
• sealing rubber cuff.

We will understand more:

1. Housing - screwed into the faucet or mixer. The water outlet hole is structurally located at the bottom.
2. Swivel rod - used to install a lever, flywheel or mixer handle on it. In the upper part of the device there is a fastening screw, in the middle there is an expansion ring intended for fixing the rod. An adapter is located at the bottom for coupling to the upper ceramic plate.
3. The locking washer is necessary for fixing the crane box with the stem in the mixer housing.
4. The adapter allows you to make a rigid connection of the rotary rod with the upper ceramic plate. Its shape depends on the crane box model.
5. The free rotation of the stem is due to the ceramic plates above and below.
6. A rubber sealing cuff is needed to ensure that the axle box adjoins the valve seat.

Tip: before starting the assembly and installation of the crane box, perform a routine inspection of the mixer seat, determining its current state.

The instruction allows the use of a ceramic element only with a water filter. It must be installed either in front of the mixer, or at the entrance to the dwelling. Otherwise, sand and dirt from the water supply network will quickly disable the ceramic inserts.

How to replace Kranbuksu

1. Shut off hot and cold pipelines. Open the tap and make sure that no water flows in any position of the handle.
2. Take a screwdriver and remove the colored plastic cap from the lever.
3. Remove the screw located behind it. Also remove the plastic retainer, if present.
4. Remove the handle with a crane from the crane. If the process is difficult or does not give in at all, use a rust remover or special removers.
5. Take an adjustable wrench and unscrew the cock. You may have to unscrew the locknut first.
6. Install the new item in the reverse order.

Tip: you can during the replacement to change the direction of rotation of the crane. Remove the locking screw for this, screwed into the axle box stock, and then install it on the reverse side.

Conclusion

When in the house all mixers work correctly, there are no difficulties with their use. Now you know what a crane is, where and how it is used, what types of this element exist. In addition, you can repair the crane yourself if the need arises. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.