Choose a good kitchen faucet - the task is not easy. In specialized stores you can see hundreds of various models, pass all day, studying the characteristics and the advantages of each model, but do not choose. The range is great, how to choose a mixer for the kitchen to serve for a long time?

In order not to study the whole day, the range presented on the shelves, it is desirable to begin to identify the dignity and disadvantages of each model without leaving the house. What claims need to be submitted to the device? First, it must withstand huge loads. During the day, the crane is constantly open-closed. It is not always done carefully and hands, often go elbows, pans and frying pan. It turns out that the mixer designed to work in the kitchen must withstand twice the load than the similar mixer installed in the bathroom. Secondly, the device must be as comfortable as possible. For example, you have dirty hands, and you urgently need to open a crane. The unscrewing crane will add problems: while you will make several turns of the handle - everything around will be dirty. Thirdly, the device for the kitchen must be durable. Despite the same "insides" of bathroom and kitchen devices, the latter must be equipped with additional features and be stronger.

What mixer is better?

Currently, several types of mixers are available:

1. With two valves.
2. With one lever.
3. Without contacts.

The device with two valves is familiar to us since childhood. It is a design with two cranes, between which there is evidence. Water supply pressure can be adjusted using valves. Currently, such models are not particularly popular, so this type of kitchen mixer has a relatively low price. In addition, some components of the device very quickly fail.

Kitchen Faucet Grade

Device with one lever. Recently, more and more buyers pay attention to the single-art mixers. Popularity is due to the fact that in just one movement of the finger, you can set the desired water temperature, as well as the power of the water jet. For this advantage, most owners highly appreciate the work of such mixers. The advantages include the practicality and comfort of the device.

Also, the mixer will save water saving water, and if it breaks, it will be necessary to replace only one element.

Of the disadvantages were noted:

• if the cartridge is poor, then the characteristic noise will be heard when the water is heard;
• if a boiler is connected to the device, then the water temperature is not easy to adjust. In this case, it is better to choose a classic model.

The photo shows a mixer for kitchen Blanco.

ELGHANSA kitchen faucet

Blanco Kitchen Mixer

The best kitchen faucets are non-contact - this is a comfortable, bold, modern and stylish solution. It is enough just to bring hands to the sensor, which is built on the mixer body or directly in the sink itself, and the water will start to flow. Naturally, for such pleasure will have to pay a considerable amount. New generation mixers are often called "electronic" and due to the fact that they have a high price, their assortment is small. More such devices are called panacea for lazy, because they do not need to touch him, respectively, and care for him too.

What should I pay attention to?

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First of all, attention to the bending, that is, to the mixer is the mixer. This is the only difference between kitchen faucets from their fellows installed in the bathrooms.

A peculiar bend of the device is used to make a jet of water clearly into the center of the washing.

Sulfypes are different:

• low;
• high;
• ultrahigh.

Each of them has its advantages. So, very high bend guarantees a strong pressure, but at the same time a lot of water will sprinkle on the sides.

If the scum will be very low, then wash large pots and banks will be extremely uncomfortable.

In addition, if you have decided on what the twisted will be your mixer, then it is desirable to choose to immediately pick up and the bowl. It must be the corresponding sizes. Often, manufacturers of high-quality mixers immediately offer comprehensive options: a mixer with a bowl.

If you think you need a kitchen equipped with several sinks, then you will need a mixer having a retractable spin.

Such a mixer will be convenient for large dishes in order to dial in a bucket or in a large water capacity.

Depending on the selected model, you can get the hose and use it at a distance. The length of the hose is from 60 centimeters to a meter.

Hoses are made of high-quality rubber and are protected from textiles or metal braid.

In more expensive instrument models, hoses are used from polymer. Such material is more durable and high-quality.

Nozzle

Nozzle is two types:

1. With aerator on the tip.
2. With watering can (like a shower), which works directly as a shower and like a jet. Thanks to the "shower" function, you can wash the vegetables and fruits.

What other functions

Modern kitchen device is designed not only to feed water. It can be equipped with a built-in switch for dishwasher or machine machine, as well as coffee makers and steamers. Therefore, when you buy such a mixer, it is not necessary to put the hoses in the kitchen.

Also on the mixer market shows models having a filtering system. Faucets for a kitchen with a filter allow you to have high-quality spring water right in your kitchen.

Such devices are equipped with two poles - one for water supply, the second - for purified water.

Materials of mixers

The service life of any device depends on which materials it is made. Mixers are presented on the market:

• metal;
• plastics
• from ceramics.

Metal faucets consist of aluminum and silicon alloy. They are widely used for dining rooms, inexpensive cafes, kindergartens, schools, as well as for the population that does not have high income. Such devices do not have a very visual look and they do not differ in high durability.

Latvian and bronze devices are durable and resistant to water.

Mixer for kitchen black.

Mixer for kitchen, bronze.

Plastic faucets - inexpensive devices, have low weight and low thermal conductivity.

Ceramic devices are fragile, but rather attractive externally.

Coatings

Types of coating:

1. Chromed.
2. Enameled.
3. Stainless steel.

Chrome and steel coatings look more profitable and suitable for any interior. While enameled mixers are appeal, durable. If you treat them inactively, will fight back.

Mixer for kitchen chrome.

What to pay attention to when choosing

Indeed, it is very difficult to immediately choose a high-quality device. The advice to which it is worth listening to know which mixer to choose for the kitchen: take the mixers that are sold in specialized stores, preferably in the company.

In addition, do not seduce at a low price and do not purchase faucets in the market. His quality can upset you.

Special popularity among buyers received such devices:

• hansgrohe kitchen faucet;
• grohe kitchen mixer;
• zorg kitchen mixer;
• kitchen mixer Vidima;
• mixers for the kitchen of Germany;
• faucets for the kitchen Franke.

If you do not know how to assemble and install a new mixer, in most models included a device diagram and a detailed description.

How to care

After you have made your choice and installed the mixer in the kitchen, you need to care for it, so that he serves you a long term.

Care Tips:

• if a whitish flare appeared on the surface, it is removed with a soft cloth, which is wetted in the washing for dishes;
• also, the surface of the device can be wiped with cutlery vinegar;
• you can purchase special cargoing agents.
• it is not allowed to vigorously rub the surface with rigid washcloths or brushes with powder.