Faucets on board the bath: what are and how to choose?

The mortise mixer on board the bath is a type of plumbing designed for horizontal installation. This is an original and worthy alternative to classic models. Such products have significant differences from traditional mixers. They are not attached to the wall, but to the side of the font. Mortise models are available in an extensive assortment, they have certain pros and cons, which are worth exploring in detail before purchasing.

Mixers for on-board installation on the bath have a number of significant advantages. With their help, you can save space in the bathroom, which is especially important for small rooms. Thanks to such products, you can beautifully and originally design a bathing area. On this, the advantages of the mixers on the side of the bath do not end there.

• Quieter filling of the bathing tank with water (especially important for steel fonts). A set of water is often accompanied by a loud noise, which is sometimes heard even from neighbors. This is due to the highly installed mixers. Plumbing devices on the side of the bath are located much lower, because of which the water is drawn much quieter. In addition, in this case, the spray will not fly onto the walls, which will preserve the decoration of the room.
• Comfort in operation. To use a traditional mixer in the process of taking a bath, you will need to raise or stand. Plumbing, located on board the font, you can reach by hand, without standing up.
• Ability to hide communication hoses. Mounting a traditional mixer, you have to ditch the walls to hide the pipes. When installing mortise products, this problem will disappear.
• The designs of such plumbing differ durability.

These products also have disadvantages, which are confirmed by numerous user reviews. One of the minuses is high cost - mortise mixer will cost more than traditional for wall mounting.

If the product fails, he will need to buy a similar replacement, since each model has a different diameter and number of holes for installing components.

Mortise mixers on the side of the bathtub can be made in the form of a monoblock or modular models. The former are assembled, the latter include several elements. Plumbing is connected to pipes supplying hot and cold water using a special adapter (eccentric). Most models on the market have a lever located on the spout body. Due to this design, the water supply switches from the shower to the tap when the watering can returns to the holder automatically.

Depending on the installation method, the products are divided into two types.

1. Outdoor. Outwardly, such devices resemble a classic mixer with a switch for a shower head. To install such products on board or in the corner of the bath, you will need one or 2 holes.
2. Mortise. Such mixers have separate elements for which special mounting holes are needed. Mortise devices include spout, shower head, switch and control knobs.

Distinguish devices valve, lever, with integrated thermostat and touch. The first work is based on the use of crane boxes. It can be revolving or semi-revolving. A small chamber is built into the body of such products, thanks to which cold and hot water is mixed before the liquid exits through the tap.

The plumbing with lever control is equipped with one handle, with the help of which the flow head and water temperature are determined. The main detail in such devices is a cartridge, which is a small ball of metal. If it fails, it is easy to replace it with a new one.

Mixers with a thermostat are equipped with a specialized sensitive cartridge that responds to temperature changes in the liquid. In accordance with the settings, there is an automatic mixing of cold and hot water.

The main disadvantage of products with a thermostat is the complexity of the repair.

The touchiest mixers. Their design does not include levers or valves. They are equipped with a sensitive infrared sensor that reads heat and movement.

Spouts of mixers are carried out in various forms. However, these are always monolithic structures, in which rotation of the spout of the crane is not provided. Due to this feature, the products are reliable and durable. Spouts can be rectangular, tubular, square, triangular.

Cascading models are also gaining popularity. They are able to form a wide stream stream, visually resembling a waterfall.

Spouts for cascade mixers can take the form of:

• plates;
• gutters;
• metal plates.

Often manufacturers equip spouts with decorative lighting. Such solutions look stylish and original. Their only negative is the high price compared to other models.

By production of mixers various materials are used. They must meet a number of requirements, namely: have high corrosion and chemical resistance, and also not be “afraid” of sudden temperature changes. Several criteria correspond to these criteria.

1. Brass. This is the most widespread material in the manufacture of sanitary products. Brass is made from copper and zinc, and may include lead, manganese, or iron. The material provides good stability of threaded joints, it has little adhesion to deposits of mineral origin.
2. Bronzea. Material obtained by melting copper and tin. The alloy is aesthetically pleasing and durable. Outwardly, it looks prettier than brass, and at the same time costs more.
3. Stainless steel. The material is used in the manufacture of budget models of mixers.

Some manufacturers apply patterns and ornaments to brass or bronze mixers. When used on them, a patina is formed, giving additional luxury to such products.

Mortise mixers on board baths are produced by many domestic and foreign companies. Consider the best models that are loved by the consumer and have proven themselves due to the best value for money.

• Vega Niagara Lux (3 holes). Italian-made mixer with lever control. Has a ceramic cartridge. Made of brass, equipped with a cascade spout.

• Triton "Supergriff". 3-hole Chinese-made mixer made of brass. Equipped with ceramic cartridge. The product warranty is 5 years.

• Bravat Iguassu F5173218CP-1. German faucet made of brass with lever control. Equipped with a Kerox 35 mm Sedal ceramic cartridge with a rotating disc. The model is designed for 3 holes.

• Cobra from the Russian manufacturer Marka One. Product with lever control. Has a cascade spout, a ceramic cartridge. The manufacturer gives a 24-month product warranty.

• Hansgrohe metris classic. 3-hole brass mixer from Germany. It has a convenient and reliable mount. Designed for acrylic bathtubs.

• Agger Splendid A0902500. German mortise mixer with 5-year warranty. Device designed for 1 hole. It has a traditional spout shape, the tap is made of brass. Plumbing is equipped with an aerator and diverter, has lever control.

Bathtub faucets are suitable for acrylic, cast-iron, steel and other types of bathtubs with or without hydromassage system. Equipping a bathroom, you should seriously take the choice of such a plumbing product. Reliable equipment will maintain its uninterrupted operation for more than one year. When choosing a product, it is important to pay attention to several important parameters.

1. Production material. The most reliable and durable products are considered to be made of chrome-plated brass.
2. Weight. Low-quality products are distinguished by light weight, so it is best to give preference to heavy objects. Light plumbing has thin and fragile walls, because of which it may soon fail.
3. Aerator. Experts recommend buying a mixer with this important part. It is a mesh nozzle, due to which the water stream is diluted with air. As a result, the pressure of the liquid and its flow rate are reduced.Models may have a removable aerator nozzle. In this case, if it breaks, it will be easy to replace it with a new one.
4. Equipment. When choosing a faucet, it is important to ask what parts and additional items are included with the purchase. It can be cartridges, adapters, hoses and accessories for decor.

When changing plumbing, one often has to choose an adapter. Reliable products are made of brass coated on top of the galvanic coating. A quality eccentric is weighty and expensive.

You will learn how to install the mixer on board the bathtub in the next video.