BATTERY - water!

When planning the replacement of fittings, it is worth taking advantage of the offer of modern batteries that, by design and functionality, far outweigh the old models.

Wanting to take care of the aesthetic side of the bathroom arrangement, it is worth paying attention to the battery collections that most manufacturers offer. Thanks to this, we will achieve uniformity of style and greater consistency of the decor. In sets, one of the series contains fittings for the sink, bathtub, shower and bidet

Broken fittings puts us in front of a difficult choice of a new battery. There are many models on the market, two- or single-lever models, wall mounted and straight, with and without a lock and with many additional functions. The choice is made depending on whether we need to purchase a kitchen faucet or bathroom, as well as whether it should be mounted at the sink, bathtub, shower or bidet. When dismantling the old battery, you should check its size, analyze whether we were satisfied with its functionality. The new fittings are supposed to give us full comfort of use, easy access and their size to be ideally suited to a given place.

Rational purchase

To avoid fast re-replacement, the quality of the new battery is important. It is better to buy a more expensive, proven manufacturer with a long-term guarantee. A cheap product can cost us more due to the need for quick replacement. For safety and possible return, please keep the packaging and warranty card. During the purchase, check if the box contains all fittings and a complete connection set. The producer's logo should be placed on the products. Its lack often indicates low quality of goods.We should also find assembly instructions in the packaging, including description of all elements, their arrangement and type of connections. A very important element is the battery head, which task is to mix hot and cold water. Here the most common failure occurs. Best quality ceramic heads are the best. They facilitate quick mixing and setting of selected stream power. They should be equipped with a filter that protects the battery against the damaging effects of sand and possibly rust. The width is also important. Available models have 35 and 40 mm heads . Greater means better stream regulation and strength. It is worth choosing a battery with a 5-year warranty on the ceramic head. A separate guarantee can also be provided for a bath and shower mixer switch, and most commonly found on the battery body.

There are many models on the market, two- or single-lever models

To avoid surprises

When choosing a new battery, let's check whether we have properly included access to levers or knobs that regulate the flow of water, their distance from the wall, furniture and other equipment. In the case of a kitchen faucet, it may turn out that too high spout will prevent eg opening the window over the sink. In the bathroom, sometimes the rim of the sink is too narrow for a wide armature. However, an important parameter is the length of the connection hoses. It must be adapted to the distance between the battery and the installation sockets. They should hang slightly and not be stretched, as this may result in a leak. In turn, if they are too long and loose, they may allow undesirable bending or bending. Before buying a battery, let's check whether the sink, basin, bathtub are fitted to the piped fittings, that is, they have the right hole. Some glass or stone models are designed to be combined with wall fixtures, for example, today's modular pre-wall or installed in the countertop. One-hole batteries require one, while two-handle ones require two holes in the sink, sink or bathtub. It should also be remembered that some extensive batteries may require as many as three - retro models have two knobs and a spout.

We screw the battery caps with plastic covers or thick fabric. Metal tools can damage and scratch the valve

Installation of a new fitting

When we buy the perfect battery, we can start work. We will need a hydraulic key and a Teflon tape to seal the connections to install a new fitting. It is also good to have a bowl and dishcloth at the ready, which may be useful during unsuccessful tightness tests. Before installation, cut off the hot and cold water supply.

New front-mounted battery

The floor-mounted, otherwise boundary, is the most popular model used at the kitchen sink and bathroom sink. They are less often used in baths. They can be single or multiple. We start the assembly work with applying a decorative ring between the opening and the battery, which will allow us to additionally mask the too large gap in the ceramics. We place the fittings in the opening of the sink, basin or bathtub. We thread the flexible water pipes screwed in from the bottom of the battery. In the single-hole model, we apply a rubber, and then a metal washer, on the bottom protruding the screw. We screw the sleeve nut and connect the wires to the installation. In the two-hole fittings, insert the connectors into the mounting holes and screw them with the nuts (under each of them we put a rubber and metal washer). We fix the battery using additional rubber gaskets.Finally, we connect the connections with angle valves (they should be equipped with strainers limiting the deposition of dirt on the head of the battery) and the water system. In the case of batteries with a shower, you still need to connect a hose with a handset. In turn, in the sink and wash basin fittings in the outlet, we attach the automatic plug, and then its tie rod. Insert them into the narrow hole at the back of the battery body. Two-piece ties require twisting

Before screwing on the battery, check if you have installed mesh filters to limit the deposition of dirt on the head

Replacing the wall battery

Most often, wall-mounted fittings are fixed at the bathtub and in the shower. We start the assembly by screwing the eccentric connections (tailpipes) to the terminals of the water supply system. They have to go so deep that they fit into the rosette that covers them. At this point it is worth using a Teflon tape that seals the connections on the threads. The distance between the eccentrics must correspond to the distance between the connection nuts in the battery. Most often it is 15 cm , but we can meet up to 2 cm deviation, which will help offset eccentrics. It is necessary to check that the tips protruding from the wall are perpendicular. Outrun of the eccentric connections will affect the battery setting curves. Then the decorative eccentrics are applied to the eccentrics. The battery caps with rubber gaskets are screwed to the eccentrics. The fittings with the installation are screwed with a hydraulic key.

Checking tightness

Having a bowl and cloth ready at hand, we can start the connection leak test. Turn on the water supply and check the warm and cold stream. We need to verify that no water condenses on all connections. We will eliminate any leaks using a Teflon tape.Just remember to shut off the water supply before re-unscrewing the battery. Leaks can also be caused by the lack of gaskets.Let's check whether we have placed them everywhere - on the connections with the water system, at the knobs, on the spout and on the shower handset. It sometimes happens that a gasket may be missing in the set, and that requires us to supplement it.

We choose a kitchen faucet

A very important parameter is the height of kitchen fittings. Today's high, high-rise spouts fit into large sinks, because in others they can splash water. The dimensions should therefore be adjusted to the size of the equipment. In turn, too low a battery can prevent filling a tall pot, jug or bucket. Then, the armature with a pull-out spout can be practical, which is operated like a shower. If necessary, we pull it outside and fill the dish standing on the counter or even on the floor. When buying such a product, remember that you will need space in the cupboard standing to hide the hose supplying water to this type of tap. If he will be brushing or hooking something, he will make it difficult to use and he will quickly destroy himself. A broken battery can be used for sinks placed under a low window. If necessary, it is laid flat. Thanks to this, we can open the window freely. It is worth remembering that heavy batteries mounted on steel sinks can cause bending of the sheet. In this case, a stiffener is used to strengthen the connection point.

Batteries for all needs

It is a traditional type of kitchen fittings

and bathroom, where for a hot and warm inflow

cold water is provided by separate taps.

They do not allow for the savings they give

single-lever faucets, because before we set

the right temperature, a lot will flow

water. The pressure in both lines happens

because different. It takes longer to spin

two taps, than a single switch

handle. However, the charm of this type of battery is

indisputable and present in many arrangements

they are very magnificent. More modern

two-handle fittings will have

limiter of rotation range of the knob, which will facilitate

faster setting of the right temperature.

Two-handle models

It is a traditional type of kitchen and bathroom fittings, where separate taps are responsible for the inflow of hot and cold water.They do not allow for the savings that single-lever faucets offer, because before we set the right temperature, a lot of water will flow. The pressure in both lines is different. It takes longer to turn two taps than to move the single handle. However, the charm of this type of batteries is unquestionable and in many arrangements they look very impressive. More modern two-handle fittings will have a knob range limiter that will help you set the right temperature faster.

Among the batteries we can find single-lever models, differently

mixers, which are among the most popular today. Are

easy to use and comfortable due to the fact that one

we will turn on the water at a convenient temperature. Handle

allows you to dispense and choose the intensity of its stream, through

deviation up. Turning it to the right and left enables

setting the water temperature. This type of battery has a longer battery life

hold the handle with your forearm or elbow (is

it's practical when we have dirty hands). An important asset of the battery

they are also eco-friendly because they allow you to

economical water management.

Comfortable single lever

Among the batteries we can find single-lever models, or mixers, which are among the most popular today. They are easy to use and comfortable due to the fact that we will turn on water at a convenient temperature in one move. The handle allows you to dispense and choose the intensity of its stream, by tilting up. Turning it to the right and left allows you to set the water temperature. We will start this type of battery with a longer handle even with the forearm or elbow (this is practical when we have dirty hands). An important advantage of battery-powered batteries is their ecologicality, because they allow for economical water management.

The shower mixer can be equipped with a thermostat.

The knob installed in it allows you to set

optimal temperature. Thanks to this, after unscrewing the water, no

we must worry that the stream will burn us or overly

cool. Thanks to the blockade to prevent turning on the hotter

water than 38oC, we can also be calm about using

from the shower of small children. Additionally equipped fittings

in the blockade she will be the guardian of ecology. He will not allow it

exaggerating a large stream. It works similarly

two-stage handle lever. To the first level

limited resistance will be lower water

if we defeat him, he will become stronger.

Safe with a limiter

The shower mixer can be equipped with a thermostat. The knob installed in it allows you to set the optimal temperature. Thanks to this, after unscrewing the water, we do not have to worry about the stream that will burn or cool us down. Thanks to the blockade preventing the inclusion of warmer water than 38oC, we can also be calm about using the shower of small children. In addition, the fittings equipped with a blockade will keep ecology. It will not allow an excessive stream to flow out. The two-stage handle lever works similarly. To the first level limited resistance will be water with a smaller stream, if we overcome it, it will become stronger.

The batteries will save water

activated by means of a button. Are

equipped with an automatic switch

stream that can be set to a specific one

time. Batteries that react to it are also practical

traffic, i.e. equipped with a photocell. This

very practical type of fittings, which will be useful

especially at the sink. Facilitates efficient

washing hands for small children and the elderly.

Just set the right temperature

and time of water outflow. Models of this type are

powered by batteries or require connection to

power sources.

Automatic - with the future

Water saving will be ensured by batteries activated by means of a button. They are equipped with an automatic stream switch that can be set for a certain time. Practical are also batteries that respond to movement, i.e. equipped with a photocell. This is a very practical type of armature, which is especially useful for a washbasin. It will facilitate the efficient washing of hands for small children and the elderly. It is enough to set the right temperature and time of water outflow. Models of this type are powered by batteries or require connection to a power source.

The most commonly used are mixers and mixers. Their spout is

short and always has an automatic stopper. The most popular are

sink basin faucets, although wall ones are also available

concealed and countertop. Then their screed is longer.

Washbasin with a comfortable spout

The most commonly used are mixers and mixers. Their spout is short and always has an automatic stopper. The most popular are sink-mounted basin faucets, although wall, concealed and countertop are also available. Then their screed is longer.

Most often, however, we also find a wall. Standing stands

long spout and higher body height. Sometimes they are pulled out

screed with a long hose.

Modern sinks

Most often, however, we also find a wall. The standing stands out with a long spout and a higher body height. Sometimes they have a pull-out spout with a long hose.

They are an alternative

for a bidet in the bathroom,

when we do not have enough

space for all

equipment. Bidetta

consists of a hose

and a shower head,

which we fix

on the handle

wall, close

toilets. May be

connected to the sink

or concealed

for water intake. On

often

placed

pull rod or button

Launcher

stream.

Bidetta toilet

They are an alternative to a bidet in the bathroom when we do not have enough space for all the equipment. Bidetta consists of a hose and a shower head, which we attach to the wall bracket, close to the toilet. It can be connected to the sink or concealed for water intake. There is often a pull rod or a button that activates the stream on the handset.

The most popular have a form

wall mounted, are made of a corpus

battery, equipped with a switch

regulating the water flow between

spout and shower handset. this

the last one can have a connected handle

with fittings or separate for fixing on

wall. There are also post-type batteries

bath, often multi-hole.

Bath taps

The most popular are wall-mounted, made of a battery body, equipped with a switch that regulates the flow of water between the spout and the shower handset. The latter can have a handle connected to the fittings or a separate one for wall mounting.There are also post-type bath taps, often multi-hole ones.

They can be wall mounted or concealed.

The construction resembles a bathtub, however

they have no spouts. They can have

switch regulating the water flow

between the shower and rain shower as well

massage jets.

Spray for comfort

They can be wall mounted or concealed. The construction is reminiscent of bathtubs, but they have no spouts. They can have a switch that regulates the water flow between the shower and the rain shower and the massage nozzles.