Led tap nozzle: original decor for the mixer

As an interesting accessory that is able to decorate your kitchen or bathroom, an LED tap can be used. This rather simple device is mounted on the spout and illuminates the water jet with different colors.

In our article we will explain why these devices are used, how to install them, and what is the main benefit from installing these tips.

Purpose of the product

Glowing nozzle on the crane is a relatively new decorative item. As a rule, they buy such accessories either as souvenirs, or together with other cheap little things in Chinese online stores.

This is understandable: the product cannot boast with the functionality, because its production is not carried out by famous brands, but by anonymous companies from China.

However, when used properly, such a nozzle can still be useful. Due to the special design of the internal LED, the backlight of the water jet varies with temperature.

So that you can navigate, in the table below we give the dependence of the degree of heating of the liquid and the color of the LEDs:

Note! This scheme is the most common, but other combinations can occur. To avoid unpleasant surprises, the instruction recommends to test the product several times in all modes before use and to select the degree of water heating that is most comfortable for you.

Nozzle characteristics

Completion and installation

As we have already noted, the LED nozzle on the tap is made in China. In this case, manufacturers usually supply it with an English description, which is very useful. And if you take into account a rather modest set of functions, then problems with understanding the instructions usually do not arise.

Note! In some cases, the kit also includes instructions in Russian. However, the quality of translation is quite low, so that in controversial points it is better to focus on the English version.

Package includes:

• The very nozzle.
• Several adapters for cranes of different diameters.
• Sometimes - additional aerators and dividers.

As for the device of the product, it is not difficult:

• The body is a hollow tube, at one end of which an internal thread is cut to be mounted on a valve or an adapter. High-quality nozzles are made of metal, cheaper - from silumin or even plastic. It is easiest to distinguish a metal product from a plastic product by weight: less than 50 g a good device should not weigh.
• Inside the case there is a mini-turbine operating from water flow.. The cheapest nozzles instead of a turbine are equipped with batteries, but they very quickly fail.

• The turbine is connected to a three-color LED and the simplest thermal sensor.. When the water temperature changes, the LED changes its color, and when the flow of fluid is stopped, it turns off completely.
• Outside, the LED is closed by a divider, which contributes to the formation of a more dense flow of water.
• The high-quality nozzles at the entrance is fixed metal mesh. It plays the role of a coarse filter, because it is necessary to periodically remove dirt from its surface. In addition, the presence of the filter significantly extends the life of the nozzle.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the design.

In the same way it is easy to assemble the nozzle with your own hands:

• At the spout of the crane install adapter of suitable diameter.
• On the adapter we screw the product, making sure that the thread does not move.
• Turn on the water, checking the tightness of joining parts.
• We change the temperature of the water, noting the change in luminescence and selecting the optimal mode.

Advantages and disadvantages

Since this attachment is just a decorative element, you should not seriously discuss its strengths and weaknesses. Nevertheless, there are certain advantages and disadvantages of such devices, and it is desirable to keep them in mind before buying.

The advantages include the following considerations:

• First of all, Installing the nozzle allows you to highlight the work area (sink or sink), so you can wash your hands and not including the light.
• Secondly, due to the presence of the aerator saves from 5 to 15% of water.
• Thirdly, light indication of the degree of heating allows us to select the optimum temperature, without fear of burns or overcooling hands.
• Fourth, the device is very easy to assemble and remove: neither special skills nor complex tools are needed.

In addition, the price even for quality models is quite affordable. And if we consider that most online stores practice free shipping, the purchase price is purely symbolic.

As for the cons, they also have:

• The length of this nozzle is from 30 to 70 mm. Compact models do not differ in durability, and larger ones can be installed not on any crane.
• Sometimes the water pressure is not enough to start the turbine, because the LED does not light up.
• In bright light, the backlight does not look as impressive as in the twilight, because to determine the temperature will have to look closely.

However, we repeat: this is a fun accessory, so it’s probably not worth analyzing too seriously its functionality.

Conclusion

LED tap nozzle can be a decoration for your bathroom or kitchen. If you choose a high-quality model and install it correctly (and it is almost impossible to make a mistake here), then the highlight of the jet from the tap will please you for quite a while.

You can study these devices in more detail by watching the video in this article.