They say - "a woman's business, nezhenskoe business." In the sense that, say, cross stitch, or romance novels to read - a woman's business, and tap mending, he says, - nezhenskoe. Disagreed strongly. I personally, believing himself to women in all aspects, very much take apart different mechanisms and get to the truth. True, going back (without consequences, and "as") turns out not always the case. Still in love with different instructions and all want to know: for example, like a clock work? Or why the refrigerator gives cold? .. But now my refrigerator exudes heat, and alarm clock goes counter-clockwise ... This time under the hot hand got mixers. I became interested in what's inside and what is happening in their mysterious depths of the metal when the water flows from the tap? However, in the apartment, rented, disassembled the mixer still persists: there is a risk that damage to the hostess will appreciate on the triple tariff. To meet the suddenly erupted interest, decided to take advantage of official position and went to the shops plumbing (and representation of western companies). They promised me to open the whole truth about filling mixers, and most importantly - was told that allow plenty porazbirat-break (free) all I want. First, the store told me that the landlady faucets - import. And they are called "odnorychagovye": the one and only handle (lever) over the valve regulates the pressure and water temperature. Unlike the more familiar (and our import) dvuhventilnyh mixers, where the "handle" hot and cold water are on opposite sides of the crane. Just want to say that Russia odnorychagovyh mixer does not produce at all, so the farther it will go only to the filling of imported faucets. Secondly, I learned the following. Reviewing in stores odnorychagovyh dozens of models, I was fully convinced that stuffing all the same. How am I wrong! It turns out that within these mixers is the cartridge, and it comes in two forms: a cartridge with a ball mechanism (the ball) or a cartridge with ceramic plates. It was he who mixes the water. Now let's explore what kind of things, and what are they for? Cartridges with ball mechanism (ball cartridges) in our stores with such mechanisms are the most common mixers "Hansgroe» (Hansgrohe, Germany), Damiksa »(Damixa, Denmark) and" Delta »(Delta, U.S.). Our experts said that Americans were the first launched the ball cartridges, and then the other companies they have bought the patent. Lyrical historical digression Who is Alexander Manoogian? I confess, before traveling to the site of the company "Delta" to me is the name of anything I did not. In fact, this outstanding figure of the plumbing business has a direct relationship to the ball cartridge. In the States Manoogian came to the poor immigrant, and died a millionaire (that's it - the embodiment of the American dream in Armenian!). As usual, helped the case - once, when Alexander had already owned a small engineering company, appeared on the threshold plumber and inventor, and offered to produce odnorychagovye faucets with a ball mechanism (alas, the name of the bedolagi-inventor has sunk into oblivion). It appear Mr. Manukyan retrograde, reinsurer, or a bore - and the world still spun-spin would krantiki called dvuhventilnye mixers! But the wise an Armenian liked the idea. And it is at your own risk, has launched a "these strange freaks" (as in that distant time to write our fellow journalists). New faucets immediately sold out. But to despair sellers, they are also quickly returned back: mixers steadfastly refused to mix the water as expected, proceeded - the water was flowing from everywhere literally, but not from where it should. Fastidious Americans nicknamed the brainchild Manoogian "one-armed bandits." Maybe another in his place would funked spat would have this whole venture and returned to the commonplace washstand ... But brave Alexander did not give up. More than that - he had acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture odnorychagovyh mixers. And away we go. First appeared on the shelves of a small batch of advanced models. And the first mixers Manoukian installed himself, and then a few months and personally toured the buyers own hands correcting deficiencies. Eventually by trial and error in 1954 was found the best option mixer. Called it the Delta. We, in Russia it is sold as a kitchen faucet Delta 101. (Perhaps the Manoogian just wrong and exactly 100 times, and in the 101-th time - guess!) This simple mechanism is unfortunate cartridge cartridge was really easy. As promised, the company gave me a "school" mixer and allowed to dig the ball out of his gear (see photo). Cartridge casing is made of brass. "Heart" mechanism - a ball with a pin, or else it is called a regulatory head - Stainless steel. On the pin attached handle faucet. When her turn, the ball rotates. For the smooth progress of the ball carefully polished and shines like polished samovar. Inside the ball is empty. What I found when looked at one of several holes, each of which is surrounded by padding. In one of them on a thin hose enters the hot water in another - cold. And from the third hole, it follows on tap nozzle is mixed. Take care of your hands! In addition, the cartridge mixes the water, he still intended to limit (and regulation) of water temperature. It is clear that washing your hands do not feel like boiling water, and this mechanism to do so, to protect your hands from burns. (Do not know how abroad, and we often pours from the tap well, very hot water!) A system like that. Top - the very edge of the cartridge - is a metallic ring. In fact, this is not a simple ring, as it were a lifeline. When I changed his position, no longer able to turn the knob toward the hot water until the end, and it flowed from the tap, diluted with cold water. Rests on whether the repair bills? If you want to replace parts in the cartridge yourself - please. Theoretically, it can make even Aunt Frosya Biryulkino from the village, which is a lifetime to use the usual water dispenser type bucket with pimpochkoy. But playing in the plumbers do not recommend for one simple reason. As soon as you introduce your mischievous little hands (and even if economic well with his hands) into the inner sanctum mechanism - alas, then the warranty card (the mixer) can be safely disposed of. The best option - to take the mixer to a repair shop, or to invite the master to the house. By the way, when you buy do not forget to get the address and phone number of warranty workshop. Sellers of those "secret knowledge" must have. Now about the breakage. The first thing that can break down - strip of rubberized plastic. (At fault in this too much chlorine in a Moscow water). It is necessary to strip $ 1 and sold in warranty. As I explained to specialists of the company "Delta", this problem is easy to determine - crane begins to leak. If you suddenly need to change completely, for example, German ball cartridge, it is going to cost about $ 40. Money sorry, but justification of such a "good" price is. In fact, the Germans were given a five year warranty, and, incidentally, means that the change did not have to. But if six (or ten) years of your faucet drip all the same - to change the cartridge should be unequivocally! Or buy a new mixer, but it will cost, of course, far more than $ 40. I tried to imagine, because of what can go wrong "ball" made of durable material (stainless steel). My fantasy is not enough. No, it was a case where on the ball a couple of months, snapping off the pin. But this is a factory marriage, and implicitly eliminated the problem, of course, free. Incidentally, when this outrageous incident found in the representation of German company with them there was a slight shock. I was assured that such a failure - a rarity, and it is unlikely someone will have to spend $ 17 - so much is a new ball mechanism. But still we must admit that the flaws in a ball cartridge. Faucets with ball mechanism does not differ in a variety of models. I decided to find out - in what mixers, commercially available, is a ball cartridge? Beauty - a terrible force! If you liked the mixer firm Hansgroe ", you know - they are spherical mechanisms. And the cartridges are the same everywhere, and the price of mixers - is different. It is obvious why - the catchy design, the mixer is more expensive. Say, the model Metris (personally I liked it). Perhaps, for gracefully streamlined shape, and perhaps for thoroughness and even, I would say, is fundamental. No such trendy stuff - pure German quality plus moderation in all things. Cost of such a washbasin mixer at about $ 125. Options for the bidet and shower are cheaper. True, the variety of colors Metris not shine: a single color - chrome. Warranty - Five years. However, for the sink faucet and you can find cheaper ones. For example, a Danish firm Damiksa "offers a collection of Jupiter. Inside the ball cartridge. Price basin mixer around $ 100. I liked that this model is the exhaust diffuser. What is it? Make no mistake: the end of the crane is made in the form of a shower, the hose is hidden inside the mixer. If I need to, say, to pour water into the marble floor vase, you do not need grub: just pull out the bottle and pour water. Warranty - Two years. And the already mentioned kitchen faucets Delta 101 about a half times cheaper - $ 75. The fact that the Americans, to the delight of us do not pay for the patent cartridge (thanks Manukyan!). True, and design of the mixer 101 Delta simpler. Breakage you should fix for free within five years. Sly guys from Thailand did not have to rack their brains and buy a patent, and decided the situation simply and tastefully - they took the U.S. model Delta 101, and ... began to produce its Delta 101. Why, you know, complicate things, someone out there for something to pay, and so when things go right? True, the reliability and quality cartridges in these mixers are doubtful, and warranty - just a year. But the main thing - none of the sellers do not know where it repaired! But Thailand's Delta 101 cheaper at $ 25 than the U.S.. Well, it's a matter of taste, maybe someone likes every year to buy a new mixer? On the other hand, there are people who served only the coolest, and expensive, with a lot. Exclusive No, whatever you say, but still an interesting time we live. Varied. Here, for example, as a caring and sensitive to the needs of our individual Russians in the "Salon of Villeroy and Boch» (Villeroy & Boch)! If you have an extra suitcase with hard currency - you can perfectly arrange "private public space". The equipment on a turnkey basis bathroom, which I personally liked, to $ 19500. Clearly, in such a simple bathroom faucet does not deliver. For my taste, it perfectly fits the mixer from "Hansgroe" (trademark Axor), a collection of Mondaro. If the client is pleased, the mixer will be decorated with sapphires, rubies or zirconium. Mixer with stones cost $ 850, but no jewelry - about $ 460. And the ball cartridge in them exactly the same quality as in the usual, no frills model, for $ 125. Therefore, you pay in principle for some special quality, but solely for their beauty. So, with ball cartridges, we're done. Come on. Cartridge with ceramic plates (ceramic cartridge) Who and where manufactures faucets with ceramic cartridge? The shops often met model of firms' Friedrich Grohe »(Friedrich Grohe, Germany), Hansgroe» (Hansgrohe, Germany), Dornbraht »(Dornbracht, Germany), Yado» (Yado, Germany), Horace »(Oras , Finland), "Supergrif» (Supergrif, Spain) and "Gustavsberg» (Gustavsberg, Sweden). The only similarity between the ceramic and ball-cartridges in that they are inside the mixer. The resemblance ends there, and the differences begin. It turned out that every company that puts inside the mixer ceramic mechanism - a kind of "stuffing". So if I bought a mixer "Hansgroe", the cartridge "Horace" to him absolutely no good. The "Friedrich Grohe" generally several kinds of cartridges. Each - for a strictly defined model. But the principle works in all the same. Plates from space Heart ceramic cartridge - two plates (washers) of aluminum oxide. In the offices of companies no one has given me a clear answer to the question: "Why do plates of aluminum oxide ceramic are called?" According to one version, though in an alloy of aluminum oxide is present ceramics. And in household plumbing so-called aluminum oxide, "arrived" from space. (First he liked Americans from NASA, and they decided to actively use the alloy in space technology). Who thought of use "space" stuff in the plumbing - is unknown. In order to make aluminum oxide plate is required firing the material under pressure at 1200 ° C. After that, washers carefully sanded by ultrasound. The cartridge they lie on each other and to work perfectly, no drop should not seep between the plates. If between the washer gets at least a water molecule, it is "protopchet" track for the rest. The fact that this stuff is really high quality, and washers are polished perfectly, I'm convinced personally. (I also promised that allowed all know, in practice, "And to be honest all allowed to tick.) Focus with the plates. It turns out the pros and cons, I'm not alone. Many of my compatriots like twist-untwist somewhere with a screwdriver. How, for example, fragile office worker "Gustavsberg" long, courageous and hard picking one of the metal washers with a screwdriver. When the girl got tired of vandalism, poor plate looked very grim. Then (cautiously, that spoil the breech dear thing) I dig deeper - even worse. But the insidious Marina (the so-called fokusnitsu) knew that it was only an appearance. She poslyunyavila finger and gently rubbed the injured subject. And what do you think? On the plate there was not a scratch! The mystery is the focus of elementary - the whole thing in the chemical structure of disks. On the other hand, the housewife is more important than chemical structure, and to an expensive imported valve is not leaking. As Western craftsmen achieve this, I'll tell you. I picked up the same plate, rubbing one against the other. Then lifted the top, and ... represent the lower disc at once again stuck to the top. I was impressed. "You see - the girl said proudly, - how cool they are polished! Water here would not leak - no matter how hard you try, mixers with such cartridge never shall go! "And in another representative told me that if the puck, which worked for several years, removed from the cartridge, then separate them would be virtually impossible. So much they got used to each other for many years. But, alas, still a ceramic cartridge, there are some minuses. Paradox - but what cartridge with ceramic plates can not be disassembled at the same time considered it a minus. Because at fault mixer (as such, as it turned out, still happens) will have to throw out the cartridge and buy a new one. Even with this high quality treatment, which I was shown. If the warranty has ended - for the mechanism will have to stump up. $ 10 - per cartridge "Horace," $ 14.5 - for "Gustavsberg" and $ 20 - per cartridge Friedrich Grohe. I was wondering: why I pay this money? Kind of a cartridge in the context if you look at the cartridge from the top, only visible to the operating lever (lock screw for the handle faucet). It is attached to it handle faucet, so all the levers have a threaded hole for the screw. The "Hansgroe" this lock screw even patented and named by a simple Russian word «boltic» - just in case translate - "bolt". (Maybe it's the same international words such as "satellite", "vodka" or "restructuring"?) When the lever turn - plates move. Around the "bolt" is a plastic circle. This is limiting the hot water supply, which, as the cover closes the filling cartridge. By its very end is a ring that rotates. Ordinary screwdriver, I moved the ring. And if you turn the hot water at full speed when the limiter is installed, it will still be rain mixed with cold water. Consequently, I never Anneal arms (legs, ears and so on). The bottom plate of the three holes that look like two eyes and mouth. One "eye" is needed for admission of hot water, the other - for the cold, and every "mouth" implies mixed water. If you turn the lever and examine the bottom of the cartridge opens a fascinating spectacle. One of the plates move and in turn opens or closes the "eyes". When "eye" closed, the mixer is turned off. If they are open - from the tap is flowing warm water. "Wink" right eye - runs cold, the Left - is hot. No problem. 2. 3.
They say - "a woman's business, nezhenskoe business." In the sense that, say, cross stitch, or romance novels to read - a woman's business, and tap mending, he says, - nezhenskoe. Disagreed strongly. I personally, believing himself to women in all aspects, very much take apart different mechanisms and get to the truth. True, going back (without consequences, and "as") turns out not always the case. Still in love with different instructions and all want to know: for example, like a clock work? Or why the refrigerator gives cold? .. But now my refrigerator exudes heat, and alarm clock goes counter-clockwise ... This time under the hot hand got mixers. I became interested in what's inside and what is happening in their mysterious depths of the metal when the water flows from the tap? However, in the apartment, rented, disassembled the mixer still persists: there is a risk that damage to the hostess will appreciate on the triple tariff. To meet the suddenly erupted interest, decided to take advantage of official position and went to the shops plumbing (and representation of western companies). They promised me to open the whole truth about filling mixers, and most importantly - was told that allow plenty porazbirat-break (free) all I want. First, the store told me that the landlady faucets - import. And they are called "odnorychagovye": the one and only handle (lever) over the valve regulates the pressure and water temperature. Unlike the more familiar (and our import) dvuhventilnyh mixers, where the "handle" hot and cold water are on opposite sides of the crane. Just want to say that Russia odnorychagovyh mixer does not produce at all, so the farther it will go only to the filling of imported faucets. Secondly, I learned the following. Reviewing in stores odnorychagovyh dozens of models, I was fully convinced that stuffing all the same. How am I wrong! It turns out that within these mixers is the cartridge, and it comes in two forms: a cartridge with a ball mechanism (the ball) or a cartridge with ceramic plates. It was he who mixes the water. Now let's explore what kind of things, and what are they for? Cartridges with ball mechanism (ball cartridges) in our stores with such mechanisms are the most common mixers "Hansgroe» (Hansgrohe, Germany), Damiksa »(Damixa, Denmark) and" Delta »(Delta, U.S.). Our experts said that Americans were the first launched the ball cartridges, and then the other companies they have bought the patent. Lyrical historical digression Who is Alexander Manoogian? I confess, before traveling to the site of the company "Delta" to me is the name of anything I did not. In fact, this outstanding figure of the plumbing business has a direct relationship to the ball cartridge. In the States Manoogian came to the poor immigrant, and died a millionaire (that's it - the embodiment of the American dream in Armenian!). As usual, helped the case - once, when Alexander had already owned a small engineering company, appeared on the threshold plumber and inventor, and offered to produce odnorychagovye faucets with a ball mechanism (alas, the name of the bedolagi-inventor has sunk into oblivion). It appear Mr. Manukyan retrograde, reinsurer, or a bore - and the world still spun-spin would krantiki called dvuhventilnye mixers! But the wise an Armenian liked the idea. And it is at your own risk, has launched a "these strange freaks" (as in that distant time to write our fellow journalists). New faucets immediately sold out. But to despair sellers, they are also quickly returned back: mixers steadfastly refused to mix the water as expected, proceeded - the water was flowing from everywhere literally, but not from where it should. Fastidious Americans nicknamed the brainchild Manoogian "one-armed bandits." Maybe another in his place would funked spat would have this whole venture and returned to the commonplace washstand ... But brave Alexander did not give up. More than that - he had acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture odnorychagovyh mixers. And away we go. First appeared on the shelves of a small batch of advanced models. And the first mixers Manoukian installed himself, and then a few months and personally toured the buyers own hands correcting deficiencies. Eventually by trial and error in 1954 was found the best option mixer. Called it the Delta. We, in Russia it is sold as a kitchen faucet Delta 101. (Perhaps the Manoogian just wrong and exactly 100 times, and in the 101-th time - guess!) This simple mechanism is unfortunate cartridge cartridge was really easy. As promised, the company gave me a "school" mixer and allowed to dig the ball out of his gear (see photo). Cartridge casing is made of brass. "Heart" mechanism - a ball with a pin, or else it is called a regulatory head - Stainless steel. On the pin attached handle faucet. When her turn, the ball rotates. For the smooth progress of the ball carefully polished and shines like polished samovar. Inside the ball is empty. What I found when looked at one of several holes, each of which is surrounded by padding. In one of them on a thin hose enters the hot water in another - cold. And from the third hole, it follows on tap nozzle is mixed. Take care of your hands! In addition, the cartridge mixes the water, he still intended to limit (and regulation) of water temperature. It is clear that washing your hands do not feel like boiling water, and this mechanism to do so, to protect your hands from burns. (Do not know how abroad, and we often pours from the tap well, very hot water!) A system like that. Top - the very edge of the cartridge - is a metallic ring. In fact, this is not a simple ring, as it were a lifeline. When I changed his position, no longer able to turn the knob toward the hot water until the end, and it flowed from the tap, diluted with cold water. Rests on whether the repair bills? If you want to replace parts in the cartridge yourself - please. Theoretically, it can make even Aunt Frosya Biryulkino from the village, which is a lifetime to use the usual water dispenser type bucket with pimpochkoy. But playing in the plumbers do not recommend for one simple reason. As soon as you introduce your mischievous little hands (and even if economic well with his hands) into the inner sanctum mechanism - alas, then the warranty card (the mixer) can be safely disposed of. The best option - to take the mixer to a repair shop, or to invite the master to the house. By the way, when you buy do not forget to get the address and phone number of warranty workshop. Sellers of those "secret knowledge" must have. Now about the breakage. The first thing that can break down - strip of rubberized plastic. (At fault in this too much chlorine in a Moscow water). It is necessary to strip $ 1 and sold in warranty. As I explained to specialists of the company "Delta", this problem is easy to determine - crane begins to leak. If you suddenly need to change completely, for example, German ball cartridge, it is going to cost about $ 40. Money sorry, but justification of such a "good" price is. In fact, the Germans were given a five year warranty, and, incidentally, means that the change did not have to. But if six (or ten) years of your faucet drip all the same - to change the cartridge should be unequivocally! Or buy a new mixer, but it will cost, of course, far more than $ 40. I tried to imagine, because of what can go wrong "ball" made of durable material (stainless steel). My fantasy is not enough. No, it was a case where on the ball a couple of months, snapping off the pin. But this is a factory marriage, and implicitly eliminated the problem, of course, free. Incidentally, when this outrageous incident found in the representation of German company with them there was a slight shock. I was assured that such a failure - a rarity, and it is unlikely someone will have to spend $ 17 - so much is a new ball mechanism. But still we must admit that the flaws in a ball cartridge. Faucets with ball mechanism does not differ in a variety of models. I decided to find out - in what mixers, commercially available, is a ball cartridge? Beauty - a terrible force! If you liked the mixer firm Hansgroe ", you know - they are spherical mechanisms. And the cartridges are the same everywhere, and the price of mixers - is different. It is obvious why - the catchy design, the mixer is more expensive. Say, the model Metris (personally I liked it). Perhaps, for gracefully streamlined shape, and perhaps for thoroughness and even, I would say, is fundamental. No such trendy stuff - pure German quality plus moderation in all things. Cost of such a washbasin mixer at about $ 125. Options for the bidet and shower are cheaper. True, the variety of colors Metris not shine: a single color - chrome. Warranty - Five years. However, for the sink faucet and you can find cheaper ones. For example, a Danish firm Damiksa "offers a collection of Jupiter. Inside the ball cartridge. Price basin mixer around $ 100. I liked that this model is the exhaust diffuser. What is it? Make no mistake: the end of the crane is made in the form of a shower, the hose is hidden inside the mixer. If I need to, say, to pour water into the marble floor vase, you do not need grub: just pull out the bottle and pour water. Warranty - Two years. And the already mentioned kitchen faucets Delta 101 about a half times cheaper - $ 75. The fact that the Americans, to the delight of us do not pay for the patent cartridge (thanks Manukyan!). True, and design of the mixer 101 Delta simpler. Breakage you should fix for free within five years. Sly guys from Thailand did not have to rack their brains and buy a patent, and decided the situation simply and tastefully - they took the U.S. model Delta 101, and ... began to produce its Delta 101. Why, you know, complicate things, someone out there for something to pay, and so when things go right? True, the reliability and quality cartridges in these mixers are doubtful, and warranty - just a year. But the main thing - none of the sellers do not know where it repaired! But Thailand's Delta 101 cheaper at $ 25 than the U.S.. Well, it's a matter of taste, maybe someone likes every year to buy a new mixer? On the other hand, there are people who served only the coolest, and expensive, with a lot. Exclusive No, whatever you say, but still an interesting time we live. Varied. Here, for example, as a caring and sensitive to the needs of our individual Russians in the "Salon of Villeroy and Boch» (Villeroy & Boch)! If you have an extra suitcase with hard currency - you can perfectly arrange "private public space". The equipment on a turnkey basis bathroom, which I personally liked, to $ 19500. Clearly, in such a simple bathroom faucet does not deliver. For my taste, it perfectly fits the mixer from "Hansgroe" (trademark Axor), a collection of Mondaro. If the client is pleased, the mixer will be decorated with sapphires, rubies or zirconium. Mixer with stones cost $ 850, but no jewelry - about $ 460. And the ball cartridge in them exactly the same quality as in the usual, no frills model, for $ 125. Therefore, you pay in principle for some special quality, but solely for their beauty. So, with ball cartridges, we're done. Come on. Cartridge with ceramic plates (ceramic cartridge) Who and where manufactures faucets with ceramic cartridge? The shops often met model of firms' Friedrich Grohe »(Friedrich Grohe, Germany), Hansgroe» (Hansgrohe, Germany), Dornbraht »(Dornbracht, Germany), Yado» (Yado, Germany), Horace »(Oras , Finland), "Supergrif» (Supergrif, Spain) and "Gustavsberg» (Gustavsberg, Sweden). The only similarity between the ceramic and ball-cartridges in that they are inside the mixer. The resemblance ends there, and the differences begin. It turned out that every company that puts inside the mixer ceramic mechanism - a kind of "stuffing". So if I bought a mixer "Hansgroe", the cartridge "Horace" to him absolutely no good. The "Friedrich Grohe" generally several kinds of cartridges. Each - for a strictly defined model. But the principle works in all the same. Plates from space Heart ceramic cartridge - two plates (washers) of aluminum oxide. In the offices of companies no one has given me a clear answer to the question: "Why do plates of aluminum oxide ceramic are called?" According to one version, though in an alloy of aluminum oxide is present ceramics. And in household plumbing so-called aluminum oxide, "arrived" from space. (First he liked Americans from NASA, and they decided to actively use the alloy in space technology). Who thought of use "space" stuff in the plumbing - is unknown. In order to make aluminum oxide plate is required firing the material under pressure at 1200 ° C. After that, washers carefully sanded by ultrasound. The cartridge they lie on each other and to work perfectly, no drop should not seep between the plates. If between the washer gets at least a water molecule, it is "protopchet" track for the rest. The fact that this stuff is really high quality, and washers are polished perfectly, I'm convinced personally. (I also promised that allowed all know, in practice, "And to be honest all allowed to tick.) Focus with the plates. It turns out the pros and cons, I'm not alone. Many of my compatriots like twist-untwist somewhere with a screwdriver. How, for example, fragile office worker "Gustavsberg" long, courageous and hard picking one of the metal washers with a screwdriver. When the girl got tired of vandalism, poor plate looked very grim. Then (cautiously, that spoil the breech dear thing) I dig deeper - even worse. But the insidious Marina (the so-called fokusnitsu) knew that it was only an appearance. She poslyunyavila finger and gently rubbed the injured subject. And what do you think? On the plate there was not a scratch! The mystery is the focus of elementary - the whole thing in the chemical structure of disks. On the other hand, the housewife is more important than chemical structure, and to an expensive imported valve is not leaking. As Western craftsmen achieve this, I'll tell you. I picked up the same plate, rubbing one against the other. Then lifted the top, and ... represent the lower disc at once again stuck to the top. I was impressed. "You see - the girl said proudly, - how cool they are polished! Water here would not leak - no matter how hard you try, mixers with such cartridge never shall go! "And in another representative told me that if the puck, which worked for several years, removed from the cartridge, then separate them would be virtually impossible. So much they got used to each other for many years. But, alas, still a ceramic cartridge, there are some minuses. Paradox - but what cartridge with ceramic plates can not be disassembled at the same time considered it a minus. Because at fault mixer (as such, as it turned out, still happens) will have to throw out the cartridge and buy a new one. Even with this high quality treatment, which I was shown. If the warranty has ended - for the mechanism will have to stump up. $ 10 - per cartridge "Horace," $ 14.5 - for "Gustavsberg" and $ 20 - per cartridge Friedrich Grohe. I was wondering: why I pay this money? Kind of a cartridge in the context if you look at the cartridge from the top, only visible to the operating lever (lock screw for the handle faucet). It is attached to it handle faucet, so all the levers have a threaded hole for the screw. The "Hansgroe" this lock screw even patented and named by a simple Russian word «boltic» - just in case translate - "bolt". (Maybe it's the same international words such as "satellite", "vodka" or "restructuring"?) When the lever turn - plates move. Around the "bolt" is a plastic circle. This is limiting the hot water supply, which, as the cover closes the filling cartridge. By its very end is a ring that rotates. Ordinary screwdriver, I moved the ring. And if you turn the hot water at full speed when the limiter is installed, it will still be rain mixed with cold water. Consequently, I never Anneal arms (legs, ears and so on). The bottom plate of the three holes that look like two eyes and mouth. One "eye" is needed for admission of hot water, the other - for the cold, and every "mouth" implies mixed water. If you turn the lever and examine the bottom of the cartridge opens a fascinating spectacle. One of the plates move and in turn opens or closes the "eyes". When "eye" closed, the mixer is turned off. If they are open - from the tap is flowing warm water. "Wink" right eye - runs cold, the Left - is hot. Outside all three holes are dressed in pads - silicone or rubberized plastic. The water in the cartridge goes on hoses and gaskets do not give it to flow past the hole. The top washer is similar to "sky". Through him, the cartridges "Horace" and "Hansgroe" are frequent thin stripes. In the edition we have collectively tried to understand what they are made, and concluded that it was plastic. In mechanisms "Friedrich Grohe" and "Gustavsberg" no "heaven" No, instead - Special scars. Noise reduction and protection against water hammer in one package, "Heaven" and scars perform the same function. First, cut through the water to make it by mixing less noise. Second, protect the cartridge and mixer from water hammer. I explain what it is. For example, I tugged with all the dope handle faucet up. In the cartridge struggling poured a powerful stream of water. If the scars and stripes will not cut it, and mitigate the jet, the water inside the cartridge will revolution. As a result, washers so shaken in that does not help, even waterproof grease between them. Lubrication. In models of "Friedrich Grohe", "Gustavsberg" and "Supergrif" between the plates for strength, like a thin layer of butter cream between the cake pan, silicone grease is that even with years of not washed out. Thanks to the plates are moving more smoothly. In addition, it serves as additional protection against water between the washers. The Finns believe that their washers and so perfectly polished, so the models "Horace" is not a lubricant. Maybe they are right, at least in the cartridge donated by "Horace" arm went very easily and smoothly. But I never met a single model, where the lever would be turned with difficulty. I must say that the number of models where there is a cartridge with ceramic plates, is calculated in our market by the hundreds. Prices are from $ 50 to $ 1000. From the diversity of models in which it is installed, the eyes diverge. I can not even list everything I saw - tell only that the fuse in the heart and soul. Mixer on och-h-ry good price Speaking of expensive models. Until the day I visited the "Salon Villeroy and Boch," I did not know that there are faucets price of $ 1000. Now I know for sure: the unusual design, the more expensive model. Again ceramic cartridges for all models of quality are absolutely identical. Do not argue: krantik Obina from the firm "Dornbraht" really very beautiful and very unusual. His arm, for example, can not be confused with any other. It is made of a thin metal strip parallel to the tap. Strips are also standard form will not name. It is available in four types: straight, curved like a sickle, a question mark, and with the ring on the end. But that's not all. The color scheme is not limited to the usual metallic colors. "Dornbraht produces faucets cyan, magenta and blue. On the other hand, the life of me, but I did not understand - for that we take $ 1000? To find out how many faces and look like models are cheaper this unbearable (for me) the price, I went to an ordinary store, where they sell good sanitary engineering. Prices are cheaper thousands, but a hundred more on our market is a model whose design is quite original. In my opinion, the most unusual "appearance" at the models' Supergrif (Spain). I really liked the mixer Omega. But, alas, it is not a system for adjusting the temperature of hot water - in the print cartridges "Supergrif" This function is missing. But at the Omega is a very interesting design. I initially thought that the mixer generally has no leverage. In fact, it's not just a lever, repeating the shape of a crane, as it lies on him and merges with a tap into a whole. To wash your hands, you need to "minimize the mixer's head, raising his hand. The price of this exciting model $ 355. The warranty period - 10 years - just admire. Thank you, hardworking Spanish amigos! Unfortunately, the kitchen can not put this beauty - in a series of kitchen mixers Omega do not. Firm "Hansgroe (Germany) produces a model Talis Elegance and Talis Sportive, which can pose to the washbasin, bidet and bath. Sam cartridge with ceramic plates from "Hansgroe" patented under the name of Talis. The Russian translation is unknown. Both models cost the same - $ 129. They are made exclusively in chrome. For the same price of the design is different. Model Elegance - more flowing lines, and Sportive (as the name implies), rather, fit fans of sports style. Personally, I liked that the handle of the mixer is ideally fits in your palm. Cartridge Company "Friedrich Grohe (Germany) has a system for adjusting the savings and temperature of the water with a special ring. Models strike a variety of colors. Most sunk into the soul of the mixer Taron - it seems that the crane is about to "startanet with shell and fly in the sky-high given. Price "airplane" - about $ 175. Another thing I laid eyes on the kitchen faucet Europlus. Ceramic cartridge inside it is the same as a mixer Taron. An interesting detail - in this model can be "pull" valve (like the model Jupiter firm Damiksa). Make no mistake: I took a hand at the end of the crane and pulled him over. He crawled out of its socket with a flexible hose. Very useful device. For example, if I want to pour water into a basin, then pull the tap on the maximum length - and pour the water without straining their fragile girl's health, tyagaya pots. The price for a non-standard model in chrome $ 145. The warranty on all products 5 years. According to rumors, "Ideal Standard» (Ideal Standart) - this is not an ideal standard mixer, and the name of the firm. But members of the mission were so cool guys that did not want to talk to me. Experienced people say that they have good products and cartridges are great, but I had not seen it. Basically they told me that their products are too cartridges with ceramic plates. And even roughly know how they have them arranged, where, how and what to save, and pour warmed up. But suddenly they do not like my unprofessional opinion? Therefore, carefully silent. Model cheaper 100, but not rubles most successful combination of price and quality, as it seemed to me - in a model of Solina Washbasin (manufacturing company "Horace"). Price pleases - $ 50. Thanks to the cartridge, I can limit the supply of much hot water. Design of Solina simple, but quality is high. Inside the faucet body is made of brass and chrome exterior is covered with plastic. Plastic, of course, cheaper metal, but strength is not inferior to him. Unsophisticated buyer does not realize that outside the plastic. Until I was told about these subtleties, I was sure that this metal. There are models with metal casing, but they are a half to two times more expensive. For example, a series of Safira Classica (also from "Horace") offers faucets for kitchen and bathroom. Price - $ 90, but the design more interesting. Thanks to the one-piece metallic body Safira Classica looks solid, although within a ceramic mechanism is the same as in Solina. There is one difference - a miracle a button. Miracle button Oras. After seeing the mixer Safira Classica, I saw the greens button. As an amateur plumber, it interested me very much. It turns out, the button needs to regulate itself and the jet, and the temperature of the jet. Powered invention Finnish elementary. Thanks to him, if I want to adjust the temperature of the water, I do not need to disassemble the faucet and delve into the cartridge. Just press the green button. Information for those who like it hot: turn the faucet handle in the direction of hot water to the end and click. Tap pour boiling water desired. And if I need to increase or decrease the pressure? No problem. Our Scandinavian brothers - saving people, so the original tap water flows only 60% water. But if I wanted to make the jet stronger - I raise my arm mixer to the limit and once again trying to pressure on the button. And what do you think? Handle rises even higher, and the jet becomes stronger. Saving system in Swedish If you want to save water, but the price is $ 90 you do not like, then a mixer with ceramic cartridge Nordic (manufacturer "Gustavsberg") - what you need. For $ 65 you can buy a mixer for washbasin. In other series, "Gustavsberg" is a model for the bathroom and kitchen. The most unpretentious faucets for the kitchen will cost about $ 85. Outwardly similar to the Nordic model Safira Classica, and the cartridge in it the same. Warranty - 3 years. Tap water is flowing again in economy mode. And I, for one, love to clean floors frequently and thoroughly. But if I pour a bucket of water with a pressure of 60%, then I'll fill it up tomorrow. To do this quickly, the handle must be lifted to the end and hold it. As soon as I let go of the handle returns to its previous position and tap again pour 60 percent trickle. To sum up: Knowledge workers representatives are strongly advised to buy mixers in shops or on construction markets. But not with the hands. Otherwise, you can sell anything. The store is also well advised to ask the seller (it's their job, first of all, and they are called "sales consultants", and secondly. So, should you competently and effectively advise). Here is a sample questionnaire for the buyer: 1. Which cartridge is the model? I recall that on the basis of ceramic plates are no better than the ball cartridge. But the choice of models with spherical mechanism is much poorer. In addition, the ball cartridge, there is no system noise reduction. But on the other hand, he is stronger because it contains less detail, and all they can be replaced. 2. What kind of guarantee to give the company its products? Remember: Swedish "Gustavsberg" - 3-year warranty, the German "Friedrich Grohe" and "Hansgroe" Finnish "Horace" - 5 years, the Spanish "Supergrif - 10 years. 3. What color models offer manufacturers? Keep in mind that the cheapest faucets are made of chromium, the most expensive - white / gold or gold. Most manufacturers of mixers have a natural gold plating. Swedish manufacturers believe that the color and the white enamel is ideal for allergy sufferers. In conclusion, I want to warn: before the mount on the sink, bathtub or kitchen sink faucet odnorychagovy on water pipes need to be sure to put coarse filters. They will protect the cartridge from the technical impurities that abundantly swim in our water. But that's another story. I'll tell her next time. A huge thank you to all the employees of representative offices and shops, who patiently answered my questions, and most importantly - gave me the ball and ceramic cartridges, which greatly helped in this article.
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