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Plastic aerator for mixer. The design and operation of the aerator. Aerated from pressed metal alloy

Increasingly, in a modern kitchen or bathroom, you can see at the end of the mixer spout such an interesting addition as an aerator. What is it and why is it installed?

Aerators (sometimes also called water economists or economizers) are special nozzles that mix water with air and form such a stream of water that it has a number of positive properties:

The jet becomes soft, that is, if it hits your hand or dishes there is not a lot of splashing in the sides. The flow of water as it envelops what it is directed at.
The washing process becomes easier (especially if a rotary aerator is installed) and is effective in comparison with the use of a rigid jet that does not pass through an aerator and has the property of "local impact".
The flow of water decreases, but remains strong enough to ensure successful washing (without splashing) of detergents. The mixer aerator, being a flow restrictor, allows to reduce the amount of water consumed by washing dishes, or with washing two or more times, without reducing the convenience of carrying out these procedures.
The taste of water and its benefits for living organisms depend, in particular, on the concentration of oxygen dissolved in it, and on the degree of weathering of chlorine (if chlorinated water is used).

Thus, the nozzle aerator:

improves the efficiency of water jets;
improves the quality of this water itself;
reduces its consumption.

Design features and types of aerators

The designs of most aerators include such basic components as:

the body;
rubber or plastic gasket;
one or more filters;
various dissecting and reflecting flow plates;
extension tube or hinge (always included in the rotating aerator).

The cases of aerators can be manufactured:

from plastic;
of pressed metal alloy;
from brass.

It must be said that the last type of hull is the most durable, but it costs more than the others.

Plastic and extruded metal housings are a good alternative to brass enclosures, but brass aerators are still better.

Aerated from pressed metal alloy

Unsuccessful choice, having a number of minuses: the case of the aerator is fragile and is afraid of any strong mechanical influences, it is able to oxidize, has the property of "sticking" to the drain, which complicates its dismantling. Only in very cheap mixers install similar aerators.

Plastic aerators

This is an extremely short-lived option, but such an aerator for mixers will not stick tightly to the nozzle of the sink, it can be easily dismantled and installed in another place if necessary. But it is not resistant to mechanical stress and therefore often breaks down.

Brass Aerators

For reliability, as well as for durability, they surpass all of their competitors: they do not rust and can withstand great mechanical and temperature loads. They can only be an alternative to stainless steel products. Although this, of course, a good option, but it is very rare.

Taking into account the installation method, the aerators are divided into three types:

With internal installation. Such aerators have an external thread and are screwed into the spout of the mixer at the end of its spout.
With external mounting method. In their case, respectively, there is an internal thread, thanks to which such an aerator can be screwed onto the end of the spout of the mixer, if it has an external thread in the corresponding place.
Models with special inserts that allow these aerators (removing these inserts or using them) should be installed on both types of mixers, that is, with the external and internal threads of the final part of the spout.

If we distinguish aerators by their additional functions, that is, models:

Swivel or flexible. These devices are called so because they have moving leks. Such a flexible aerator can be moved within the kitchen sinks and to adjust (if necessary) the slope of its watering can and, accordingly, the direction of the water jet.
Relating to adjustable devices, which can be set to either "spray" or "jet" mode, while the power of the water flow can also vary.
And, such as an aerator with a backlight, performing both a decor function, and (in most models) enabling the color of the water jet to determine the approximate value of the water temperature at the mixer outlet. For example, at a water temperature of less than 29 ° C, its color may be green, and if the water temperature is in the range 30-38 ° C - blue, and if it is so hot that its temperature is 39 ° C or more, then the stream of water will turn red. All these beautiful special effects can have a mixer for a washbasin with an aerator if they have hidden inside the case LEDs, an electronic circuit and very small dimensions of a turbine generating electric current.

Advantages

If you decide to purchase a mixer with an aerator to save water, then when using it, you can reduce the flow from 15 l / min to 6-7 l / min (and up to 1.1 liters per minute if you install a vacuum aerator). In addition, such a device has a number of other advantages:

The noise will decrease with the use of water, since water, supplied as a mixture with air, does not create much noise.
For the aerator (including the rotary type), regardless of where it is installed, in the kitchen or in the bathroom, it is always easy to take care of and easy to repair.
The simplicity of the design makes it possible to understand this device even to a housewife, who herself can disassemble and clean it.
The aerator serves as the simplest coarse filter.
Eliminates splashes, improves water quality, saturates it with oxygen and reduces the percentage of chlorine in it.

Those who have small children in the family can purchase nozzles for water aeration, reminiscent of animal figures. These devices can also be oval and rectangular in shape. Invented already, and such aerators, which can twist numerous jets of water, either in the form of an elegant fancy spiral, or in the form of an unusual water grate.

disadvantages

If we talk about the inconveniences that sometimes arise after the installation of the aerator, then, firstly, a little, and secondly, not everyone who has purchased and installed an economizer of water may face them:

It is often necessary to clean the filter nets, and it may be necessary to repair or even replace the device if the water quality in your home is very low. For example, when centralized system The water supply is old, and the pipes in it are covered with a thick layer of rust.
As the volume of water entering the unit of time decreases, the bath and the large saucepan will be filled more slowly.
Reduction in the flow velocity of the liquid in a pipe suitable for the mixer can result in cases where water is used for heating gas column with automatic electronic ignition, to such situations, when at very low water pressure in the system, sometimes there is no autorun of heating equipment.

In conclusion, we need to say a few more words about vacuum aerators. The availability of a special vacuum valve allows these devices to save even more water, reducing its consumption, thanks to the preliminary compression of the liquid before feeding it to the spray mesh. So for those who do not like it, when the water from the faucet is pouring at great speed and without flow restriction, even when you need to wash a couple of teaspoons, we advise you to purchase such a mixer aerator.

Saving water for many of us today is not just a tribute to fashion, but rather a necessity. And the aerator for the mixer - a functional nozzle, contributing to dispersion and conservation of jet intensity helps to facilitate the solution of the task. By what principle the device works and what nuances to take into account when selecting it and installing it, let us consider in more detail.

The main purpose of the device is water saving. A conventional tap is not always able to cope with the head of the jet, the flow rate of which can reach 15 liters per minute.

It takes time to adjust it manually, and along with it the water flows, for which you have to pay a lot of money.

Built-in grill nozzles contribute to the filling of water jets with the smallest droplets of air and keep the small insoluble particles present in tap water

The principle of the aerator for the mixer is that the water passing through the nozzle mixes with oxygen, due to which it forms a soft foam jet at the output. At the same time, the intensity of the flow remains unchanged, and the water flow is reduced by almost half. In addition, the natural barrier contributes to the retention of small debris.

The design of the nozzle, resembling the filter of rigid cleaning, consists of three basic elements:

The base is a cylindrical module in the form of a metal ring.
Gasket - rubber or silicone ring for hermetic connection.
Mesh filters - several layers of simple dissecters with cellular holes of rectangular shape or complex "tunnel" systems.

Material for the production of the nozzle body of budget models can be plastic or metal. Plastic elements They are famous for their high resistance to temperature changes. They are inexpensive, but also serve a short time.

Economical adaptation allows to reduce the volume of water passing through the mixer in a double size, while its head is even increased due to the specific design of the filters

Metal housings are known for their aesthetic appearance, but they are more vulnerable to mechanical damage. In addition, they are prone to corrosion, often oxidized and attached to mixers, which makes it difficult to disassemble them for replacement or periodic cleaning. In more expensive models made of non-ferrous metals, worthy of compensation for high cost is ease of use and long term service.

Devices for reducing water consumption, relating to the segment of a high price category, are made of ceramics and non-ferrous metals such as brass or bronze

The screen filters can be made of ceramics, polymer composition or non-ferrous metal. The first two filters of the multilayer structure are responsible for the retention of large fragments and give direction to the jet, and the subsequent ones provide air redundancy in the water flow.

Advantages and disadvantages of the nozzle

In addition to the main advantage of the device - to reduce water consumption, and as a result - to save money to pay for it, it has a lot of "pluses". Main among them:

saturates the water with oxygen and promotes the weathering of chlorine;
built-in filter system provides water filtration;
helps to reduce the noise level of the water flow by mixing it with air;
has a simple design, the installation of which can be performed by anyone who knows only the basic skills of repair work.

The presence of membranes in the nozzle allows to ensure purification of water from chlorine. Due to this, it can be used for preparing dishes, without pre-asserting. As many housewives note, the aerator is effective to thoroughly wash off detergents from kitchen utensils or dishes, that is, allows not to spend on it large volumes of water.

Universal nozzle is compatible with most modifications of modern faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins

Disadvantages of the aerator only two. So when you use it, the process of recruiting water into the tank takes a little longer. With a low water quality, which contains mechanical impurities and fine dispersed suspension, the risk of fast clogging of the nozzle is great. In this case, there is a need for frequent cleaning or even replacement of the device.

Eligibility Criteria

The design of attachments from different manufacturers may differ slightly. The simplest budget models look like a plastic liner, more modernized devices are equipped with a multi-stage filter.

Basic parameters of aerators

On sale there are stationary models with an uncontrolled flow and those in which it is convenient to change the intensity of the flow by means of a swivel or clamping mechanism.

The device provides supply of tap water in two modes convenient for different purposes. Simple adjustment allows to increase the head of the jet or to increase the flow distribution area

In the regulated models, the first mode forming a single jet is convenient to use when filling the tanks, and the second in the form of a shower - for the adoption of water procedures.

The nozzles are also very popular, which allow changing the angle of the water supply. They help to make the process of washing dishes or taking water procedures as comfortable as possible.

Wishing to save water consumption more than twice, it is worth choosing vacuum models. They are equipped with a valve, the main purpose of which is to create a strong compression of water for further ejection of a powerful jet. At the output of these nozzles, a jet is produced at a flow rate of water in the region of only 1.1 l / min.

When choosing an aerator, the key attention is paid to three parameters:

Dimension of the thread of the device. It must correspond to the diameter of the spout on which the nozzle is mounted.
Method of fixation. On sale there are devices with both internal thread D 22 mm, and with an external section 24 mm.
Availability of additional functions, for example, temperature sensors and LEDs.

If the size of the selected nozzle does not match the diameter of the crane, the easiest way to solve the problem is by installing an adapter, which can always be purchased in the plumbing department. The main thing is to choose a device from the same material as the aerator.

If an external thread is provided on the spout of the mixer, then it is necessary to purchase a nozzle with an internal thread under it

When choosing products, experts advise to give preference to models, supplemented with silicone coating. Lime is not deposited on such nozzles. You can clean the tip with just one finger touch.

List of additional options

For connoisseurs of aesthetics, manufacturers offer aerators for a mixer with bright informative illumination, which, depending on the temperature of the water, can color the spray in different colors. The backlight turns on automatically when the faucet is opened, depending on the water temperature, it stains the stream in green, blue or red.

Inside the body of these nozzles is built a microturbine, equipped with an electric generator and a temperature sensor. These devices operate due to the rotation of autonomous miniature turbines with their own generator, and therefore do not require the presence of additional power supplies.

Such a multicolored stream is able to transform the intimate situation of the bathroom and give a few romantic notes to a family dinner in the kitchen

A certain shade of the jet is attached to the built-in diode system. The operating temperature of the device is limited to a parameter of + 60 ° C. Lighted aerators are often chosen for the arrangement of bathrooms in homes where there are small children, since the skin of babies in the first months of life is very sensitive to fluctuations in temperature.

Bits in the form of animal figurines are able to turn the usual water procedure into an exciting fun

Color shades help moms and their little fidgets during the adoption of water procedures to determine without a thermometer the most comfortable temperature, thus ensuring a safe bath. A vivid example of the fact that an ordinary jet can be turned into a mesmerizing dynamic picture is the invention of a student of the design faculty of Simina Quiu.

A whimsical twisted spiral is formed by the microturbines built into the device

Two microturbines are built into the body of this aerator, which split the flow of water passing through them into numerous twisted jets. The finest streams, like braids, intertwining among themselves, at the exit form a beautiful water grate.

Review of leading manufacturers

The guarantee of the reliability of the device and its long life are high quality characteristics of the aerator. Therefore, when choosing a nozzle, it is worthwhile to rely on proven manufacturers, which guarantee the quality of the products created.

Grohe - German company that produces sanitary and technical fittings, as well as mixers and accessories, which differ in their original design and high performance parameters.
Oras - another leader whose production facilities are located in Finland, Norway and Poland. The application of innovative approaches allows the company to create convenient to use automatic mixers and sanitary accessories.
«Timo» - the Finnish manufacturer at creation of sanitary engineering applies only modern technologies, creating nozzles from qualitative materials of different forms and colors. For the products it provides, a 5-year warranty.
Jacob Delafon - the French company, whose motto is "to give style and comfort", specializes in the production of mixers and sanitary porcelain, is famous for the creation of exquisite collections of elite equipment.

The cost of aerators of the brands listed above, depending on the design features, varies within the range of 2-10 $.

The price of the device depends on the materials used in its manufacture, the percentage of water savings and the availability of additional functions

Standard nozzles will cost between 2-5 $, models with swivel and clamping mechanisms - up to 5-7 $. Modified aerators, equipped with LEDs and temperature sensors, will come out on the order of 3,5-10 $.

Among the lesser known brands, it is worth mentioning also "Bossini" (Italy), "Tescoma" (Czech Republic), "Ango" (China). The products of these companies, although worth a bit cheaper, but in terms of quality, almost inferior to the "promoted" brands.

Sequence of nozzle installation

There are no special difficulties in attaching the nozzle to the tap. The device is screwed by hand without using tools. Installation of the aerator begins with the installation of the gasket that comes with the device.

If a threaded adapter is used during installation, make sure that the gaskets are in both connection points

To tighten the threaded connection, use pliers. The main thing when working with the tool is not to damage the external surface of the plumbing equipment. It is easiest to prevent this by pre-insulating the instrument with scotch tape, or simply by wrapping the surface with a cut tissue.

When tightening threads, it is important not to overdo it so as not to damage the body of the aerator or faucet

Installation of the shower device is carried out in the same way and in the same sequence.

Maintenance and repair of the device

To ensure that the attachment fulfills the task assigned to it, it must be kept clean. To do this, the filtering grids of the device must be periodically cleaned.

The fact that it is time to clean the nozzle will indicate a decrease in the pressure of water or the elimination of the hiss of the escaping jet

Procedure for dismantling the device:

Using a pliers or a metal key, unscrew the screw connection of the nozzle. To grasp the instrument on the body, there are two diametrically arranged incisions.
Remove the gasket from the dismantled nozzle and check the degree of its wear. To remove the cylinder with filters, it is necessary to press gently on the mesh from the side where the water jet comes from. If the sealing ring is broken integrity, or the rubber has lost its elasticity, the gasket will have to be replaced with a new one.
Remove all mesh filters from the nozzle and clean them mechanically using a toothbrush, awl or needle, and also by washing under streams of water. To detach the mesh filter, it is necessary to pierce it with a screwdriver blade through the slot in the side of the housing. It is easiest to disconnect the spherical grille by using a knitting needle or a pointed knife.
After completion of cleaning, the structure is assembled in the reverse order, remembering to place the gaskets. The body of the aerator is twisted counter-clockwise, without exerting excessive force.
To check the correctness of the installation, open the water tap. When a leak is detected, the aerator is tightened a little more with pliers.

When assembling a cleaned device, it is important to ensure that all parts fit tightly against each other. In the future, to clean the surface of the aerator, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth from time to time and disassemble and wash the elements under running water every six months.

To extend the life of the device, it is desirable to clean the filter every 6 to 9 months

In the event that salt and lime deposits on the mesh filter can not be mechanically removed, apply the chemical method. With the elimination of mud and lime deposits, acetic solution or household "chemistry" is perfectly handled, designed to care for plumbing equipment.

To achieve the desired effect, the filters are placed for 30-45 minutes in a container with a solution and left, until the layers are "eroded" or exfoliated. After this, the meshes are thoroughly washed clean water and layered into the module, not forgetting to withstand the angle of rotation of 45 ° relative to the direction of the faces of the cells of the previous layer.

Acidic medium easily resolves with any mineral deposits on the screen filters of the device

To extend the life of the device, try to use it not at the maximum power of the flow. This will slow down the wear process of the elements and prevent breakdowns.

Video: installation and maintenance of the aerator

Video guide for installing the nozzle:

How to clean the device:

In order to install an aerator on the mixer and use it in everyday life, there is nothing complicated. The main thing is to stick to the installation technology and regularly service the device. With a good work of the water supply system and high-quality care, the device will last much longer.

The mixer aerator is a small device fixed to the "nozzle" of the crane and serves to limit the flow of water without any noticeable decrease in the intensity of the jet. When using plumbing devices without aerators, water consumption can reach a shocking figure of 15 liters per minute. With them, you will leave no more than 6-7 liters per minute. But the advantages of these "baits" do not end there.

Design and operation principle of the aerator

In most cases, aerators consist of three elements - a body, a rubber gasket and, of course, a "filter" system. The body can be made of plastic (cheap, but short-lived), pressed metal (medium version, special reliability also does not differ, because it is prone to corrosion) or brass ( best option, will serve long and stable).

The main function of the aerator for the mixer is to limit the flow of water

When selecting a new faucet for a bathroom or kitchen, be sure to pay attention to the quality and method of attaching the aerator. The nozzles with internal and external threads are available for sale.

Water, passing through several nets of the device, is mixed with air - the output is visually soft, with a milky shade (foam) jet. Due to the fact that mixing of air in the aerator takes place constantly, the pressure in the mixer seems unchanged, despite the fact that the water flow is reduced.

My hands, dishes, washing, shaving the difference in the amount of "outgoing" water you will not feel unambiguously. But filling pots, sinks or baths will now take twice as long.

In addition to reducing water consumption, the aerator performs the following functions:

improves (regulates) the quality of the jet. After uninstalling the aerator and opening the tap, you can see how the water flows erratically, and which splashes fly in all directions;
saturates the water with oxygen and promotes the weathering of chlorine;
purifies water from large particles.

So it looks like a jet of water without an aerator

And so - with an aerator

The advantages and disadvantages of such a nozzle

The main advantages of using the aerator are:

low price. The nozzle will cost you 2-10 dollars (depending on the design features);
reduction of noise level in the operation of plumbing devices. The water supplied with the air is not noisy;
ease of maintenance. Elementary design allows you to understand the intricacies of the device and the work of the nozzle even to the housewife;
performs the function of simple.

The only drawback is the fragility of adaptation. If you have old pipes in your house, you'll have to change the aerators on the cranes every six months or a year.

Grids of the aerator can be cleaned with a pin or a needle

How is the aerator cleaned and replaced?

If it is necessary to clean the aerator (and this will be necessary) the work should be carried out in the following order:

Uninstall the aerator, by rotating it with your hand, with the wrench and pliers clockwise - if you look at the top of the valve. If the rubber gasket does not drop out immediately, it must be removed and evaluated.
With your finger on the side of the jet exit from the case, remove the cylinder with the grids.
Having disassembled the cylinder on the "spare parts" with a jet of water and a needle (toothpick, thin silk), clean its individual elements.
When all the parts of the aerator are cleaned, you can assemble it and install it in place. Do not forget to put a gasket on top of the nozzle - in a word, twist together with it (counter-clockwise when viewed from above). Too much to tighten the aerator is not worth it - it will be quite enough if you do it simply by hand. If, after opening the water, you saw a leak, just take the pliers and napkin and lightly tighten.

As you can see, the process of cleaning the aerator does not contain any difficulties. The same can be said about replacing the nozzle - unscrewing the old one, setting a new one, and dealing with the end.

Cleaning and replacement of the aerator can be carried out at any time with their own hands - there is no need to resort to the services of professional and not always "cheap" plumbing.

Aesthetics is known in small things

If your house has children or you are just a connoisseur of pleasant little things, then you definitely will like the aerator for the mixer with lighting. Cases of these attachments, as a rule, are made of brass with chrome plated coating.

The construction of aerators with illumination implies the presence inside the housing of an integrated microturbine with an electric generator and a temperature sensor with a system of diodes. The operating temperature of such a nozzle is up to 60 degrees Celsius.

Note! The original design of the jet regulators with LED backlight does not require the presence of additional power supplies. Such aerators are operating due to the rotation of the turbine.

The aerator on the faucet with illumination joins the tap of the mixer as simply as usual. It is screwed by hands, without the use of tools. When the crane is opened, the illumination of the jet appears automatically. The color of it, as it is not difficult to guess completely depends on the water temperature at the current moment:

at a temperature of less than 29 degrees - green;
at a temperature of 30-38 - blue;
at a temperature of 39 and above - red.

A beautiful illumination of glowing aerators will not leave indifferent neither children nor adults.

Irina Osokina

2014-03-03 10:14:48

We have an aerator in our apartment not only on the kitchen faucet, but also on the shower in the bathroom. It's so convenient! Water from the shower goes when you turn on the mode with the aerator as if a cloud of water dust. Not all family members like it, but you can turn it off. As my husband says, thanks to these devices, the flow of water (we have counters for a long time) has reduced the water flow by one and a half times, that's the source of saving!

2014-10-14 17:22:34

2015-03-18 00:56:06

The aerator is necessary, but the apartment is quite enough aerator class S (without limiting the flow of water of a certain value-aerators class Z). This shows a simple calculation: the water flow is hot + cold = 9 cubic meters per month. 30 percent - is the consumption in the washbasin and sink, the rest: a flush tank, a stiralka, a bathroom with a shower. Two mixers, one in the bathroom on the washbasin, the other in the kitchen on the sink. 9 * 0.3 / 2 = 1.35 cubic meters of water per month through one mixer. Or, roughly, 1.5 / 30 = 1500/30 = 50 liters per day. Or 50/24 = 2.1 liters per hour (2.4 / 60 = 0.04 liters per minute). The most economical aerator with limited flow of water produced in Italy at 3 atmospheres of pressure in the water pipe begins to limit the flow at its value of 1.7 liters per minute, and you have an average daily flow of 0.04 liters per minute. Will it work? Yes, it will be when you need to collect a bucket of water in 10 liters. You will open the tap to full, at a rate of 15 liters per minute, and the flow will be 1.5 liters per minute. Instead of 40 seconds you will fill the bucket for 7 minutes, otherwise this aerator will behave as usual. Do I need an aerator? Yes, yes, and yes again. It allows you to save up to 2-3 cubic meters of water per month, while it itself is inexpensive. Even a small amount to throw out to the wind is a pity, and the aerator gives a decent saving. But we must remember - with the maximum open crane will not save. And to buy aerators necessarily with a flexible membrane for water, they save water. Distinguish easily - the upper mesh slightly convex and bends when pressed with your finger. Well and aerators with illumination is on the fan, though and it is very beautiful.

Many of us often have to save on everything: on electricity, on gas and on water. How to do this is a personal matter for everyone. One can live as if in a hole, without light, but to save. You can drink unboiled water instead of tea, you can not drink at all. Strange such savings.

If we do not understand how to save some pennies on utilities, then we will certainly be prompted, explained, and even offered inexpensively some clever engineering device for real cost reduction. Such specialists have divorced a lot, and everyone is trying to help us with all our heart and sincerely. But for our money, which we have not yet managed to save on this device.

One of such developments is an aerator for water. Do not rush to express your skepticism, do not rush to present your life arguments. Just buy yourself such a device and wait for happiness.

Is there a secret?

Almost every mixer for a kitchen sink or bathtub has a built-in aerator. This is such a nozzle for the crane. The task of the nozzle is very simple - to break the stream of water into small trickles, while saturating it with air. The goal is also simple - to calm the jet, reduce the amount of splashes that fly around the sink.

The device is a small mesh, which is wound or screwed onto the tap or tube of the mixer. This is very convenient, when the spray does not scatter around, do not fall on the apron, on the floor and all objects adjacent to the sink.

But this is a simple model, it does not give any savings. Just the manufacturer thought about the consumer, and took care of the minimum comfort. This is a big plus to the manufacturer.

How to use an aerator for less water consumption

The line of new devices appeared on the market of engineering developments. A whole network of manufacturers with loud, but incomprehensible names offer their innovation - an aerator. At first glance, the same thing, but it was created to reduce the amount of water used, without reducing the level of comfort.

In the moments when something is obsessively offered, the images of the great Ostap Bender and Ellochka the ogre always appear before their eyes. Rather, not the images themselves, but a vision of a small and priceless mesh for tea. Who did Ostap represent? Most likely, an advertising agent or sales representative. Now they would say about him that he masterfully held the presentation of the goods, and then the illiterate people would say it is easier - he knows how to smuggle in.

This device is quite another matter. This is not a mesh for tea. The most important thing is that you do not need any additional components for the installation. You only need a special key, which costs exactly half the cost of the aerator itself. Expensive, but does not leave marks or scratches in your wallet or in your soul.

The principle of work of such a complex engineering squeak of fashion is simple to madness - it breaks water into small trickles and sates with air. But it does not just saturate, but satiates with economy. How does this happen?

Sellers of air

On each site, where an aerator-nozzle is proposed for the crane, there is an advertising clip. On the video, a young man, with a convincingly delivered voice, demonstrates with genuine confidence the experimental evidence of the device's performance.

He skilfully twists that one or another nozzle into the tap and measures the amount of water that flows out of the tap in a certain time. Only performs measurements for some reason not by a water meter.

Ordinary and boring aerators do not save water. And thrifty - for ten seconds, with a fully open faucet, they pour into a measuring glass as much as two! What exactly are the two? This is not explained.

Then hands with fingers of the surgeon or the musician, the presenter twists a nozzle on the cock, which is able to save 75-80%! Opens the tap and through the nozzle in a measuring glass for ten seconds it is filled only 0.2! Units of measure are not important in such an amazing trick!

What is most interesting - the water in the measuring cup has no foreign smell and taste. And if you decide to boil the soup and start pouring water through the aerator into the pot, then it will be filled longer, and the water meter will show exactly the same amount that has flowed into your future soup.

Having looked this movie, you do not know where to run. In the bank - to withdraw money for the purchase of this miracle or to where the famous dog Mukhtar now lives.

The lineup

When you need a nozzle on the tap, which is called an aerator, look at the official websites of the offers from companies:

Premium (Germany)
Terla - Premium (Italy)
Eco - standart (Germany)
Tescoma and others

They masterfully coped with their work - they made wonderful compact aerators, which turn the water jet from our tap into a soft stream.

These aerators are really water-saving, because they do not allow it to spray on clothes and floor. If you wash your hands or dishes, then really air-saturated water is spent less. But saving and saving are two different things. These concepts are often used not very honestly.

You can carefully pour gasoline from a can in the gas tank - it's savings. And you can travel 100 km, using up 6 liters of gasoline instead of 10 - it's saving.

In some reviews, buyers write that they did not notice a particular difference, and if there is, then no more than 20-30%. I wonder - where did they find this out?

A mixer aerator is a compact device that is installed on a water tap. Different types of equipment allow you to select the most optimal device for each consumer.

The device and functions of the aerator

The nozzle-aerator on the crane consists of:

The aerator is installed on the tap using a threaded connection and serves several purposes:

coordination of water pressure. The device contributes to the elimination of splashing, provides comfort for washing hands, body, dishes and so on;
saturation of water with oxygen atoms. Water, passed through the aerator, becomes softer, which is favorable for the skin of a person. It is better to wash off soap and chemicals that are used by the consumer;
significantly reduces the amount of chlorine in the water, since when mixing with oxygen, the degree of weathering of this element increases;
reduces noise emitted by a liquid jet;
facilitates the retention of solid particles contained in the incoming liquid.

The aerator also helps to save water. This is why the device is very popular with consumers. Experts have proved that using aerators on cranes in the bathroom and in the kitchen helps to reduce water costs by 2-3 times.

Selection of aerator

The aerator on the tap should be selected based on the following factors:

type of device;
material used for manufacturing;
manufacturer and the cost of the device.

Types of aerators

The water aerator on the mixer can be:

vacuum. The pressure of water under pressure is compressed. Due to this phenomenon there is a rapid saturation of the liquid with oxygen. Vacuum aerators are the most suitable for saving water;

rotary (adjustable). Rotary aerator allows you to change the force and angle of the outgoing pressure, choose the mode of water supply. For controlled aerators There are two modes available: a single jet and a jet in the form of a spray;

aerators with illumination. Depending on the increase in the temperature of the outgoing liquid, the color of the water will change in the sequence blue - green - red. The device does not require connection to electrical power supply. The color change occurs due to the rotation of the built-in turbine.

From the point of view of water saving, the vacuum device is considered to be the most suitable. If to judge about the usability, then the best is the swivel aerator. The aerator, equipped with lighting, belongs to the category of minor gadgets and serves only for beauty.

All aerators are also subdivided according to the second characteristic - the thread used to fix the device. The equipment can have:

internal thread;

external thread.

To pick up the device, you need to determine which thread is provided on the mixer to which the installation will be performed. If the spout is not equipped with a thread, then to use the device you will need to replace the mixer itself.

Materials for manufacturing

The aerator for the spout of the mixer can be made:

stainless steel or chrome steel. Devices are characterized by low cost and aesthetic appearance. These qualities are responsible for the widespread use of metal aerators. The main drawback is a short service life, as the metal is quickly destroyed by water and impurities contained in it;

of non-ferrous metals (bronze, brass). Products are better, serve for a longer time, but are of high value;

from plastic. A flexible aerator has a longer service life than a metal device. The cost of plastic devices is small, and the model range is quite diverse;

from ceramics. The most qualitative and durable devices. The only drawback is the high cost. It should be noted that only internal elements of the device are made of ceramics, and the body of the aerator is usually made of various metals.

Device manufacturers

It is important to choose an aerator, the manufacturer of which guarantees the quality of the products. Among the modern companies can be identified:

Oras (Finland). The company produces aerators of various types and from various materials. You can also buy a complete set - a mixer for a washbasin with an aerator. The cost of devices, depending on the type and material varies from 250-450 rubles (3-6 $);
Grohe (Germany). Each product manufactured by the company before testing is tested in harsh conditions, which allows the organization to produce exceptionally high-quality goods. The average service life of the aerators from the company Grohe is 7-10 years, and the price category is located in the range of 350-1000 rubles (5-15 $);
Timo (Finland). The company offers a guarantee for the manufactured products for 5 years. Aerators are produced in different shapes and colors with the use of high-quality materials. The minimum cost of the device is 180 rubles ($ 2.5), and the maximum varies from 400 to 500 rubles ($ 6-7);
Jacob Delafon (France). The cost of aerators exceeds 600 rubles ($ 8). However, for this amount you can buy a quality device that can last more than 10 years.

Aerators produced by Russian manufacturers, according to customer feedback, do not differ in duration of use and high quality, and therefore are not listed in the list of reliable companies.

Overview of the device and the installation technique is presented in the video.

to determine the need for an aerator, as well as to select and install the device can be independently, based on the simple rules and advice presented in the article.