Bath faucet is an important plumbing detail. It regulates water pressure and its temperature, so the quality of this device and the correctness of its installation depends a lot of swimming procedures. This article would like to devote to mixers for acrylic baths.

Curvage Mixers: Basic Information

Installing the mixers directly on the bath began not so long ago, the cranes were previously more popular, which were mounted on the wall and were used simultaneously for the shell and soul. The desire for comfort and technological progress led to the fact that sanitary devices began to divide on functionality, now we have the ability to install separate models for the sink and for the bath.

The mortise devices are simple and easy to operate, they create a smooth and powerful pressure, so that the acrylic bath with the built-in mixer is filled quickly and neatly. The main qualities of mortise models can be attributed:

• strength;
• reliability;
• durability;
• convenience and ergonomics of design.

Of course, to preserve all the above properties, it is very important not only to purchase high-quality plumbing, but also to install it correctly. It is desirable that the installation of the mixer on board an acrylic bath produced a competent person - then the durability of the design will be guaranteed.

Last time, so-called cascade models are becoming increasingly popular. This novelty quickly entered the following reasons:

• cascade faucets have a rather unusual assembly solution;
• they create a strong pressure, allowing you to fill a bath in a short time;
• acrylic baths with a mixer of a similar model look elegant and bring a kind of highlight to the overall designer room interior solution.

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Pros and cons of mortise structures

Built-in mixers, as mentioned earlier, are quite strong and reliable devices, they are convenient to use and allow you to quickly fill the bath with water, while avoiding splashing. Among other things, a cross-cutting mixer for an acrylic bath, equipped with a shower nozzle, began to look much aesthetically. Thanks to the new constructive solution, the unattractive hose connecting the crane with the shower can now be hidden and removed only during operation.

A similar device, despite many advantages, has some shortcomings. The most significant thing is that the hose connecting the mixer with a shower nozzle is constantly bent while extracting it from the provided opening. This leads to a decrease in the service life of the device, in connection with which there is a need to often change the detail failed.

Installing the mixer on an acrylic bath

Required tools

In order to avoid various problems when installing and further use plumbing, it is desirable that the installation of all parts conducted professionals, however, it is possible to cut the mixer into an acrylic bath. Remember that such work requires certain knowledge and responsibility, so pre-examine all the necessary information on the installation of mixers, and also prepare tools. You may need the following:

• screwdriver;
• adjustable key;
• nuts;
• flexible hoses of the desired diameter;
• electrode and nozzle in the form of a crown cutter.

Installation process

1. First, define a place where the mixer will later be located. Make a choice based on considerations of convenience and rationality. First, the device must easily connect to the water supply, and secondly, to the plumbing should leave comfortable access to change it in the event of a breakdown.
2. With the help of an electrician with a special nozzle cut into the bathroom hole of the desired diameter.
3. Install the mixer and fix it with nuts for fastening. Installation of the device is made using a special gasket, which is sold along with the crane.
4. The so-called stilette is screwed to one-hand mixtures below, which is worn by a hemisphere.
5. Tightening nuts on the tap, pressed it to the bathroom with a hemisphere.
6. When the mixer is installed, it should be connected to water supply with flexible hoses. Do not forget to use rubber gaskets in the installation process that are sold complete with hoses.

Installing the mixer on the wall

By purchasing a mixer for an acrylic bath, you do not need to cut it into the structure. If for any reason you can not or do not want to mount the valve directly on the bath, it can be installed on the wall. You can do this in the following way:

1. Arrange the false panel and make the necessary finish in the place where the mixer will be. The crane will be mounted on a fixed surface, but at the same time there should be a free space to summarize water supply.
2. There, where the crane will be, run pipes for water supply.
3. Create a suitable gap between the fittings and secure the details. If the rigid type design, use special brackets for fixing. For flexible parts, the plane is suitable, fixed on the wall of the wall.
4. Will in the fitting eccentric nozzles - they help adjust the diameter of the pipe to fit it under the mixer. For mounting nozzles, use a small amount of packle or fume ribbon.
5. Connect the design with the mixer and tighten the nut from the inside of the finish.

Cascading mixers for acrylic baths

In the first section of the article, we touched this variety of mixers, now let's talk about them in more detail. So, what is the main features of cascading structures:

1. The internal device of such plumbing equipment is almost no different from ordinary mixers. The only difference is that cascade models are equipped with wider pipes, thereby increasing their bandwidth. It is approximately 2-3 times higher than that of standard structures.
2. The width of the flow of water in the cascade mixer in some cases reaches 30 cm, due to this bath is filled very quickly.
3. The most important difference between similar models is their appearance. Such equipment helps to create the appearance of a peculiar artificial waterfall, which looks very elegant and effectively.
4. The overall design of the interior of the bathroom becomes much more attractive and more interesting if there is such a waterfall in it. We also note that the mixer can be installed on the side of the bath, on the podium or on a special shelf next to the bathroom.
5. Prices of such mixers for acrylic baths will be slightly higher than that of traditional models, so cascading devices choose those who prefer style and effectity, while taking care of the budget.

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