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.
