Shower faucet - the most important element in any type of

Using the shower every day, we think little about how the water supply is turned on and how the system is designed from the inside. But when malfunctions begin to occur, we understand how important this node is to the correct operation of the system. Let's look at what parts the shower faucet consists of and what types of systems exist, it will help you to understand the principles of operation of various structures and will allow you to repair the breakdowns yourself.

What is the difference between cranes

If you are just choosing a certain type of products, or have decided to replace the old non-modern version with a new one, then you should know a few simple criteria that any design must meet:

Note! It is best to read reviews on specialized resources on the Internet or to consult with experts who service and install taps. They will tell you which brands have proven themselves best and are the most reliable.

Types of structures and their features

Consider the most common options presented in our country and will address their main advantages and disadvantages.

Valve taps

This type of product a couple of decades ago was out of competition, but the development of technology allowed to produce more advanced options, which led to the fact that valve systems have lost their leading positions, but they are still in demand for the following reasons:

• The low cost of products, it is very important if you, for example, choose a faucet for a summer shower or a country house, where it will be used infrequently, and therefore the acquisition of expensive options is impractical. This option is the most affordable today.
• The maintainability of the design is also very important, the instructions for disassembling it are simple: the cap is removed from the valve, the fixing screw is unscrewed, and then the faucet for the shower faucet is unscrewed. The most common cause of leakage is wear of the lower sealing washer, but sometimes it is easier to replace the entire assembly as a whole, especially since its cost is low.

Tip! To purchase a crane-box of the desired configuration, it is best to enter the store with the old assembly already removed. The fact is that many options are not very similar, but are interchangeable. So instead of the usual option, we recommend putting the element with a ceramic seal, it is much safer and more durable.

As noted above, these options are most often used in the country, for the home is better to choose more modern solutions. And remember that for the convenience of such systems, the correct height of the faucet in the shower is important, according to the regulatory documentation it should be 1.2 meters.

Lever Cranes

This option is the most popular and is a body with a single lever, with which all necessary settings are made.

The main features of such cranes are as follows:

• The main element of the system is a special cartridge inside which a three-hole ceramic ball moves., two of which are combined with hot and cold water supply, due to which temperature and pressure are regulated, and through the third hole, already mixed water is supplied to the shower head or to the mixer spout.

• The second solution is a disk system., there is no ball in it, but there is a ceramic disk, which, combining holes, changes the temperature and intensity of the flow, this option appeared relatively recently, but allowed to reduce the cost of production of structures.

• If the shower head with a faucet and spout begins to leak, it means that it is necessary to carry out repairs, for this the lever fixing screw is unscrewed, after which the nut that holds the cartridge is turned off. This assembly is not collapsible, and repair is to replace it. It is important to purchase a new node of the same configuration.

A separate type of construction is a faucet for a hygienic shower; it refers not to mixing, but to cutting structures. That is, the temperature and pressure are regulated at the sink mixer, and the element under consideration opens the flow of water to the spout. Its main purpose is the removal of constant pressure on the spout, without it it quickly fails.

Thermostatic systems

The most progressive and modern version, which has the following features:

• Adjusting the water temperature is made in advance: you set the desired value, and during operation, you just open one lever, which is responsible for pressure. That is, the settings are preset, which guarantees the safety of use, which is especially important if the system is used by children.

• The system operates according to the following principle: the thermostat controls a special valve in which the temperature-sensitive element is located (this can be either a bimetallic spiral or wax), which regulates the ratio of cold and hot water in the right proportions and at the temperature jumps in the system still provides the necessary indicators .
• The main plus of the design is complete safety; at temperature jumps above the established limits, the water supply will simply be stopped, you will never scald while taking a shower.
• The second important advantage is the efficiency of the system, you do not need to waste time and pour out excess water when setting the temperature, the system immediately adjusts all parameters to the desired indicators.

The repair of these systems consists in replacing the mixer cartridge, which goes in the same way as the lever variants with the only difference that access to the element can be done through the end of the structure. You remove the faulty unit, acquire the same new one and assemble the crane in the reverse order.

Conclusion

Choosing the right crane is very important, because it directly affects the comfort of use and reliability of the design. The video in this article will tell you some additional facts on the topic so that you understand it as best you can.