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.
