Nozzle on the crane - types and mission

Modern faucets have a special nozzle installed at the end of the spout, which retains large particles that are contained in water. In addition, in addition to cleaning the flow of large impurities, the filter nozzle on the water tap also performs some other functions.

Below we consider in detail what are the nozzles, and what qualities they possess.

General information

Traditional nozzles on the crane are a cap that is screwed to the tip of the spout. Inside it are several reticulums. Such nozzles are called aerators (see also the article LED tap nozzle: original decor for the mixer).

The case of the aerator can be made of different materials, the most high-quality products are made of brass. Cheap options can be plastic, these products are less durable.

In addition to rough water treatment, aerators perform a number of other additional functions:

• They saturate the water with oxygen, as a result of which a soft foamy jet of milky color is obtained at the outlet of the spout.
• Provides water savings without reducing pressure. Depending on the product model, the savings can be up to 70 percent. To verify this, you can detect, for example, how long a two-liter can is collected with and without aerator.
• Contribute to the weathering of chlorine from water.
• Reduce the noise of falling water.
• Provide the streamlined direction of the jet, even with incomplete opening of the crane.

It should be noted that recently, water-saving crane nozzles have been improved, as a result of which more complex devices have appeared that have additional functions.

Note! From time to time aerators need to be unscrewed and cleaned of contamination. Since this design is less durable than the mixer, over time it may require complete replacement.

Kinds

So, we have considered the device and purpose of conventional aerators, however, recently the following types of nozzles have also become widespread:

• Illuminated aerators;
• Aerators spray;
• Filters;
• Tips for spout for children.

All these devices are designed for different purposes, therefore, below we consider in detail the features of each of them.

Illuminated aerators

This tap on a water faucet performs primarily an aesthetic function, as it illuminates the water jet, which ultimately looks very beautiful. However, in addition to this, the product also has some practical benefits, namely, it reports the temperature of the water.

The fact is that depending on the temperature, the color of the backlight changes:

The backlight automatically lights up, as inside the structure there is a small generator that starts working when exposed to a jet of water. It is as easy to install this device with your own hands as an ordinary aerator.

Note! The operating temperature of these devices is 60 degrees Celsius, with a significant excess of the aerator can fail.

Aerator Sprayer

The spray nozzle on the faucet provides a shower mode that allows you to wash dishes, vegetables and fruits simply and efficiently. For convenience, such products have a swivel, so that the device can be directed in the right direction.

This nozzle is usually installed on a kitchen faucet, where it is most in demand. It should be noted that water saving in this case is provided not only by increasing the pressure, but also by better eliminating pollution, which takes less time.

Tip! On sale also there is a flexible nozzle spray. This version of the device is even more convenient for washing vegetables and fruits.

Filters

Unlike conventional aerators, these devices provide sorption of water flow. Compared with jug cartridges, the sorption material of such filters has an increased density, which allows it to effectively catch all sorts of dirt.

It should be noted that many people are skeptical of these devices because of their compactness, however, the most advanced filters - tap fittings for water purification are equal in performance to traditional multi-stage cleaning systems. True, the life of the cassettes of such filters is limited to several months.

In addition to the sorption material nozzle - the filter on the valve has an ion exchange mesh material.

As a result, the design is a small flask containing:

• Ion exchange filter;
• Mesh;
• A cartridge with activated carbon, located on the magnetic grid, in other words, a magnetic carbon filter is obtained.

It must be said that the most modern fillers ensure the purification of tap water not only from suspended particles and mechanical impurities, but also noroviruses and rotaviruses. Water purification rate can be up to one liter per minute.

Note! Instructions for using the filters in question imply their use for cold water. If hot water was passed through the filter, the device should be flushed with a cold stream.

It should be noted that the filters on the faucet for the bathroom and for the shower can also saturate the water with microelements and vitamins that are indispensable for the human body.

Baby

Children's tips on spout, as a rule, are made in the form of various animals. They are designed to ensure safety when bathing a child. In other words, the product will not allow the child to get hurt on the protruding spout.

As a rule, these devices are universal, thanks to which they can be fixed on taps with any type of spout. I must say that the price of such tips is not high, but at the same time they are able to protect the baby from injury. Therefore, recently they have also become widespread.

Here, perhaps, all kinds of nozzles for mixers, which are currently available for sale.

Conclusion

As we found out, currently there are many different types of nozzles. In addition to traditional tap nozzles that save water, there are filters, lights, and other devices. Therefore, before purchasing a device, it is necessary to determine the main tasks that it should solve, since in some cases it is more expedient to use a magnetic valve nozzle with a carbon filter, in others it is enough to use a conventional aerator to save water.

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