Any landlord can face a mixer breakdown, so everyone should know how to disassemble the faucet. This is the only way out to identify and fix the existing defects. Anyone who does not even have a relationship with plumbing can take care of the mixer.

First you need to prepare the necessary tools. Take a few screwdrivers (including flat), pliers and pre-purchased rubber gaskets in the store. Be sure to shut off the water supply and get to work.

The device of a spherical mixer

Before you understand how to disassemble it is necessary to find out about its device.

The reliability and durability of this mixer is ensured by a ceramic non-separable cartridge. Seals in the design are missing - this is due to the accuracy of the located parts. The classic ball valve consists of:

• plugs;
• stock;
• screw;
• adjustment ring;
• a rubber seat;
• hollow ball (necessary for mixing water);
• aerator;
• water inlet;
• steam and regulating cuff;
• ball shell.

Analysis of the ball mixer

So, how to disassemble the ball valve? In order to dismantle the lever of the single lever mixer, remove the decorative cover and unscrew the screw that is located directly below it. Do not be afraid to use force: in most cases, the screw is securely fixed. Some models may have a lever on the rod, then you do not need to untwist, just move the lever to the top position and everything will be easily removed.

After you remove the lever, open the cover of the valve body. You will see a thread on it. Take the screwdriver and remove the cover. If you did everything correctly, the clamping nut appears. Take the wrench by picking the correct diameter. Unscrew the nut to expose the cartridge. It contains a ball, under which there is a rubber gasket. Crane failure occurs due to its deformation and wear. To fix the problem, you need to replace this item.

The device two-ventilated mixer

Currently, you can buy two types of dvuhventilnogo crane. The first contains a crane-axle as an elastic gasket. The second has a locking mechanism, which acts ceramic plate. Disassemble the bathroom faucet is not difficult in both cases. The two-valve mixer, in addition, is equipped with:

• spout-spout;
• body and mount.

Dismantling the two-ventilated mixer

Are you interested in how to disassemble a faucet that has several valves? The design of this mixer is simple, so you can easily cope with this task.

First, remove the plugs on the faucets. After you have removed them, you can see the screws. Remove them with a screwdriver. You will see rubber gaskets, but to understand in appearance, whether they are damaged, is quite difficult. Most likely, they need to be replaced or twisted all the connections so that the crane does not hang.

Another reason for the unstable operation of the mixer is the scaling formed on it. To remove it, use a flat-blade screwdriver. A similar method, by the way, is used in disassembly ball valve  with two levers.

Single lever mixer system

Different devices can be equipped with ceramic or ball cartridges. In the first case, the model will be equipped with a hollow ball, in the second - two tightly ground ceramic washers, displaced when the handle is turned. It is thanks to this that water is mixed and delivered directly. The complete set of such crane includes:

• the body;
• cap;
• rotary handle;
• cartridge mechanical cleaning  interchangeable type;
• gaskets.

Single-lever mixer

To understand how to disassemble a crane with one handle, you just need to take advantage of our tips. Such mixers have a core and a hollow ball made of stainless steel. The ball is equipped with three holes: two of them supply liquid, and one takes it out into the pipe. The device is located in the ball sleeve, in which the rubber seats are located. Water creates pressure, the ball with the seats tightly contacts, resulting in the device moving. The pressure change and the fluid supply are controlled by this particular element.

The described mechanism can not be repaired, if there was a breakdown, it is most likely necessary to make it. It is possible to eliminate by itself only the attenuation of the jet at the exit, which occurs due to the clogging of the aerator. For this, we also need a crane analysis.

First, unscrew the nut that is in the spout of the tap. Remove the mesh, blow it and rinse well. Then put it back and screw on the nut. Now you know how to disassemble a single-lever crane.

Nuances of parsing mixers

Plumbing stores offer us a wide range of different modern mixer models that are installed in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Some of them can be equipped with a timer or sensitive details. So, how to disassemble the faucet in the kitchen or in the bathroom in another way:

1. Turn off the electricity with water.
2. Get rid of the lid, which is needed to fix the batteries.
3. Disconnect the sensor wire from the control panel.
4. Remove the gasket (it can be found between the control box and the mixing tube).
5. Remove all nipples, remove springs and clamps. The same should be done when analyzing products with a thermostat and a timer.
6. If you are sure that everything is done correctly, proceed to repair. If the problem is in the control unit, the best solution is to consult specialists - inside the unit there may be fragile parts that can easily be damaged.

Single-lever faucets can boast long  service. If you want to buy the right option or increase the crane operating time, follow the following tips.

• If you selected a tap with a cartridge, remove the old drive before purchasing. This will save you from problems with the product exchange: the cartridges are different, and therefore you can mix up the dimensions.
• While repairing the ball mixer, seal each threaded connection with a PTFE tape. Before analyzing, get a thread sealant in the cassettes.
• Get the products of proven firms.
• For preventive maintenance, change the gaskets and cartridges.
• Install high quality filters on the pipes.
• When cleaning the mixer, select the product in the form of a gel or cream. A powder intended for metal can also be used.
• Do not use brushes made of metal or alkaline or acetic based products.

Setting the mixer

Now you know how to disassemble after necessary repairs should be installed back. To do this you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a level, a tape measure and a set for fastening. If the mixer has a hard fit, it must have eccentrics in order to adjust the landing distance between the nozzles. If the flexible hoses in the metal shell were attached to the tap, you do not need to count anything.

Before tightening the nuts, lubricate the internal threads with petroleum jelly for technical needs. Twist the nuts slowly, carefully, use your hands - good quality parts should be easy to succumb. After that you can use the key (but not more than 2-3 turns). When installing the crane, you can use the level - make sure that the product is installed exactly, without distortions, otherwise the crane body may crack.

Check that each threaded connection is wrapped around the seal and that the tape is wound exactly on the thread. After you install the tap, start the water and check the connection to prevent leakage. If you find it, do not worry, but try again. Turn off the water and replace the seals.

Like any sanitary ware, the mixer may become unusable with time. Do not rush to throw it away and buy a new one, first disassemble the crane and determine the cause of the failure.

Hopefully, we helped you understand how to disassemble the faucet in the bathroom or in the kitchen, and now you can easily do it.

Comfortable living conditions depend on a household appliance such as a water main. But, and the mixer represents the most important part of such a design. If you do not know how to disassemble single-lever mixer, then this article is for you. This functional mechanism is designed to intermix flows of cold and hot water  to achieve the optimum temperature. In the event of a malfunction, this device requires urgent repairs. The cause of the malfunction may be the flow of water, the wear of the mechanism or the reduction of the volume of the jet. It is in such situations that knowledge of disassembly and assembly of the device is required.

Single-lever crane is a functional and ergonomic mechanism with a modern design

Single-lever products are of certain types:

• in the cartridge crane, instead of the ball, there is a cartridge of two ceramic plates. In the lower part of the hole for the passage of water, and in the upper there is a kneading.

Single-lever models are easy to use, so they are so popular. With their help, there is a rapid adjustment of water. To decrease or increase the water pressure, the joystick moves up and down.

To the disadvantages of the device of a water tap of this type is the rapid wear of the rubber seals. To prevent the occurrence of malfunctions, these elements should be changed every two years.

Single-lever mechanism can fail if it receives abrasive particles. Therefore, special filters are needed to prevent clogging.

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For a bathroom, a faucet with a short spout is more suitable, as this reduces the risk of leaks. To the faucets for the bathroom is attached a headset for the shower.

In the table you can see prices for individual models.

Picture	Model	price, rub.
	Grohe Concetto 32663001	17400
	Kaiser Decor 40144 granit	5600
	Grohe Veris 32186	23500
	Blanco Vonda (chrome)	17400
	Grohe Euroeco 32742000	6000
	Franke Sinta (chrome / granite)	11300

Helpful information!  For the kitchen, a mortise or vertical mixer is often used, which is installed in the sink. It has small dimensions, and the lever is placed on the side. Little nose is not the most the best decision  for the kitchen, so you should buy vertical mixers with a removable spout.

How to disassemble a single lever mixer: malfunctions, assembly and repair

There are various malfunctions to which a single-lever mixer can be subjected, so it is so important to know how to disassemble it. If the cartridge is not touched, then the repair will not take a lot of time.

This type of mixer has the following breakdowns:

• a spherical device is considered more practical than a cartridge device, but a ball of steel can be corroded. In this case, the gaskets and seals are subject to wear and water leaks. Such details are easy to change, but if the ball bursts, you will need to purchase a new one;
• the ceramic cartridge is resistant to low-quality water and rust. The device contains thin plates that fit tightly to each other. If garbage gets into the gap, a chip may form;
• clogs contribute to the deformation of the closure or rubber element. Thus it is necessary to know how to disassemble a single-lever mixer, and also how to replace rubber parts;
• if the lever is mounted weakly, then it can provoke the flow of water. For this you need to fix all the components;
• small gaps are sealed with a sealant.

If there is a different pressure of water, then this indicates a blockage in the aerator. In this case, the device must be untwisted and rinsed well. When there is a lot of noise, you can talk about the poor fit of the parts. This requires disassembly and trimming of rubber.   If you need spare rings, you can make them yourself from hard rubber.

Helpful information!  Often problems arise due to the quality of the water. The filtration system will increase the service life of the equipment.

How to dismantle the faucet in a bathroom single lever: video and step by step disassembly

Before determining how to disassemble a ball valve, you need to find the right equipment. You need to prepare special keys, a flat-type screwdriver, a knife, pliers and a wrench. Before dismantling, always block the water supply.

The main stages of disassembly are presented in the table.

Picture	Stages
	The lever is dismantled. The decorative cover is removed. And then the screw, which is placed under the cover, is unscrewed.
	The part of the body is opened from the top where the threaded connection is located. The clamping nut is unscrewed with a wrench.
	A rubber gasket is placed in front of the ball, which often wears out, so the crane becomes unusable. The gaskets are replaced.
	Reverse assembly is carried out.

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Your actions with disassembly of equipment depend on the internal structure of the mixer. For example, the instructions how to disassemble a mixer in a bathroom or a two-bottle type kitchen will differ from the installation of a ball or cartridge equipment.

With the ceramic cartridge the following actions are carried out:

• a plug with a marked blue-red color is removed;
• the screw or hexahedron that hold the lever is loosened;
• the lever is removed from the device. In this case, the main element with the clamping nut can be observed;
• the nut is unscrewed and the cartridge is removed.

Disassembly of the spherical structure is carried out according to the following scheme:

• the handle is removed and the screw is loosened;
• with a screwdriver, you need to press down the ring to turn it around;
• the dome must be removed carefully, so as not to damage the ring with four prongs;
• the ring is removed and its contamination and rotation ability checked;
• removes the thyroid and cleans the sealant;
• then the ball is extracted;
• the required part is installed, and the entire structure is assembled in the reverse order.

Helpful advice! Ball valve  is clogged up in a section of a water spout. To clean this place, you need to remove the nuts in the mixer spout. Then the net is pulled out and after cleansing is put back, and the nut is fastened to the place.

To use the mixer for many years, it is worth using the following recommendations:

• to clean the body of the mixer, you need to choose a special cleaning agent;
• do not use hard brushes and compounds that can corrode the coating. These formulations are acetic and alkaline based;
• so that the chrome coating does not darken, the product used must be washed off with water;
• For preventive purposes, you need to change cartridges and gaskets more often; You can insert a filter to clean hard water.

These simple tips will help to maintain the device for a long time, which eliminates the need to do repairs.

Repair of the single-lever mixer with your own hands (video)

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Kitchen mixers are presented in huge quantities. They have distinctive design features, appearance. Today, mixers have become not only an adaptation that allows the comfortable use of water coming through the water pipe, but also an ornament that complements the design of the sink and looks great against the background of the general interior of the kitchen. More information about the device mixers, their types, design differences, advantages and disadvantages you can read right now.

There are not so many basic types of kitchen faucets. Below are the main models most often found in the kitchen.

Two-valve kitchen faucet

Despite the fact that active use in everyday life began to find single-lever kitchen appliances, valve-type mixers remain the most common today. In such valves, one valve is used to control the supply of hot water, the other - cold. The valves can be arranged horizontally and at a certain angle to each other.

Varieties of two-ventilated mixers

Two-valve mixers are available in two types. They differ from each other with various locking elements. These can be crane-axle boxes with elastic gaskets or ceramic plates.

In the first type of mixers, the reciprocating tap-off-box closes or, on the contrary, opens a hole through which water enters the pipe. In mixers of a different type, water supply or blockage is possible by combining the holes of a pair of ceramic plates.

The advantages of mixers with the first type of locking mechanism include:

1. Lower cost;
2. Simplicity in management;
3. Ease of obtaining the correct temperature by adjusting the valves;
4. Versatility - over time, the elastic crane-axle can be changed to ceramic one, provided that they were produced in the same manufacturer's enterprise.

Disadvantages of valve-type mixers with elastic gasket - the need for several turns of the valve until the water supply openings are fully open, rapid wear of the rubber gasket.

Mixers with ceramic valve have the following positive qualities:

1. Increased durability and as a result a longer service life;
2. Easy adjustment of the water temperature due to the fact that the angle of rotation of the valves is 90 and 180 degrees;
3. Easy control of the mixer.

The device of a kitchen mixer dvuhventilnogo with ceramic linings

Structurally, the mixer with two valves consists of a casing, a faucet of ceramic or metal, valves, a spout with an aerator. The ceramic crane-ceramic consists of:

• Shells

The body is made of alloys of some types of non-ferrous metals. It has in its design a rubber gasket. It is necessary to ensure that the crane-bush closely adjoins the body of the mixer and does not leak water. The lower part of the body of the crane-axlebox has holes through which water enters the chamber and mixes there. To unscrew the crane-axle made of ceramics, it is necessary to use a swivel, gas or wrench.

• Stem lock

The retainer is a small part, which is necessary for the tight connection of the body of the crane-axle and the stem. It snaps into place when the rod is inserted into the body. To disconnect them just use a conventional screwdriver.

• Stock

Valve valves are attached to the valve, then they are fixed with special screws. On the body of the rod there is a groove that serves to snap into it a lock, at the bottom - a recess under the turnstile.

• Turner

It is necessary to transfer the rotational moment from the mixer valve to the ceramic plate, into which it actually rests. The turnstile can be both plastic and metal, better if it is made of metal, as the plastic breaks quickly if the valves are twisted excessively;

• Upper and lower plates

The upper plate is movable, it serves to control the flow of water into the spout. Has holes for water spillage and fixation of the turn signal, it can be rotated to different angles, so it's easy and convenient to use the tap. The upper plate is close enough to the lower plate, which in turn is fixed. It has holes similar to those found at the top. When these holes coincide when the faucet valves tilt, the water starts to flow into the drain hole.

• Rubber gaskets

It is necessary to ensure that the crane-bux closely adjoins the body of the mixer and water seeps only through the hole in it. Damage to the gasket can be by excessively tightening the valves of the crane.

Lever Kitchen Faucet

Leverage mixers are actively gaining popularity. They look stylish, easy to manage, manufactured in various design. Washing with such a mixer attracts the eye in the first place by the fact that the tap is strikingly different in appearance from the already familiar two-valve analogue.

The device of the kitchen mixer lever

Structurally, the lever-type mixer consists of the following elements:

1. Handles, which regulates the supply of water (its pressure and temperature);
2. The jet regulator (a special nozzle, which is screwed onto the end of the spout by means of a threaded joint, is otherwise termed an aerator);
3. Decorative casing of cartridge mixer;
4. The cartridge, which is fixed through the nut. The cartridge mixes the water entering the pipes and then spills into the drain hole. He himself is hidden in the body;
5. Fixing bracket.

The design of the kitchen faucet may differ slightly, but the principle of supplying water to the spout is approximately the same.

Varieties in the design

The lever-type mixers can differ in the design of the mixing assembly. Its device is ball or cartridge. In the first case, a hollow metal ball is located inside the ball-case, which has three holes-two small ones, through which hot and cold water enter into it, and one large-for the discharge of water into the spout. Mixing of water occurs just in the ball.

Advantages of mixers with this design:

1. Durability;
2. Ease of operation;
3. Easy to get the right temperature.

One of the few shortcomings is the need for periodic replacement of O-rings, which wear out two or three times in two years.

Leverage mixers with ceramic cartridge differ by the principle of feeding and overlapping water coming from the pipes, but this difference is only constructive. In the cartridge body there are ceramic plates, which are made of aluminum oxide. There are two. The bottom plate has three holes through which water flows - two small ones and one bigger. In order for the water to get into the drain, it is necessary that the top plate occupy such a position that one or the other opening will be opened individually or at the same time half. Accordingly, the spill will receive cold or hot water, or warm, mixed. Mixing of water takes place inside the chamber.

The advantages of mixers with a ceramic cartridge include a long service life, ease of mixing water to a certain temperature, the use of one hand to manipulate the crane. And to drawbacks - in some models of mixers of not quite good quality it is problematic to get water of a comfortable temperature (it takes a long time to look for the position of the lever).

Non-contact faucet

Non-contact faucets are an undeniable know-how. Thanks to the constant development of technology and affordability, they are increasingly being installed in private homes and apartments. Their main advantage over mechanical analogues is that for water entering the drain and obtaining its comfortable temperature there is no need to turn the valves. It is enough to bring your hands to the drain hole and enjoy the flowing water.

The main advantages of a non-contact (touch) mixer:

1. Saving water. In order to wash your hands or get water into the kettle you do not need to unscrew the valve, and then spend some time on its screwing, in which the water will continue to pour;
2. Ease of use - no need to work on opening and closing the crane;
3. Constant temperature of water poured out. Despite periodic changes in the water temperature at centralized heating, the sensor mixer will maintain it at the same level;
4. Hygiene. When operating a classic faucet, many people touch the valves, which reduces the hygiene of the procedures. In the touch mixer, nothing but the regulator should be touched;
5. The work of the mixer can be easily adjusted to itself by means of buttons on the case or the control panel. With a few keystrokes, you can program the water temperature, spill speed and drain time after the person's hands are removed from the sensor area.

How does the kitchen faucet work?

The design of the sensor mixer consists of the following components:

1. Shells and spout;
2. Accumulator battery;
3. Electronic filling, sensor;
4. A small valve located at the bottom of the shell;
5. Shut-off valve;
6. Filter and connecting hose.

Apparently, the mixer device for the kitchen is quite ordinary, and the main work here is performed by electronics. Its principle is as follows: the human body radiates heat, this heat is captured by the motion sensor, which is installed in the body. Through electronics, the signal is transmitted to the shut-off valve, which immediately opens and water enters the spout.

The head and temperature of the water can be adjusted in advance using a screw located behind the body or an external lever. There are models that change the ratio of hot and cold water  automatically when a person brings their hands closer to the drain hole or further.

Now you know how the mixer for the kitchen is arranged, and if you want, you can deal with its repair.

Single-lever cock is an innovation in the sanitary issue, which is widely used for installation in bathrooms or in the kitchen. Structurally, such a device consists of a metal casing with a special plate, in which cold and hot water is mixed. To manufacture the lever of such a product, ceramics, metal or plastic are used.

Very popular among consumers are relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use ball single-lever valves. But due to the fact that such products appeared not so long ago in the plumbing market and are unfamiliar to a wide range of consumers, many people have a question: how is this mixer dismantled and what should be done if a single-lever crane is to be repaired?

Varieties and features of the device single-lever valves

Before you start to disassemble the mixer, you need to understand the principle of its device and the types of popular single-arm cranes. By its design, this plumbing fixture resembles a faucet with a single handle for adjusting hot and cold water, fixed by a screw under a decorative overlay. Thanks to this structure, the homeowner should not have problems with dismantling such a device. However, it is necessary to distinguish different types of mixers, since this will determine the sequence of their dismantling:

• ball cock;
• tap with a cartridge as a mixer.

The main element on which the principle of work is based ball mixer  Is a small ball, made of metal, which is placed in the body of the crane. The ball has three holes that are designed to provide hot, cold and mixed water. Thanks to such a device, the crane was called the ball mixer.

The metal ball is in constant contact with rubber gaskets, preventing the spontaneous passage of water. This device is activated by means of an adjusting rod. In this case, to change the pressure of the water flow, the position of the holes on the ball changes. As the contact area of ​​the holes with rubber seals increases, the flow, water supply and vice versa decrease. Such cranes very rarely break thanks to a thoughtful design and therefore are rarely subject to disassembly.

The cartridge, as its name suggests, for mixing water equipped with a special cartridge which is based on a ceramic plate. In the lower part of the disk there are 3 holes, respectively for hot, cold and mixed water. In turn, the upper plate acts as the mixer itself.

The essence of the operation of such a system is that, when the location of the joystick is changed, the hole depends on which water is to be supplied hot or cold and is combined with the mixing chamber of the top plate. Smooth movement of the linkage mechanism is achieved thanks to special silicone-based lubricant. Manufacturers of lever valves are recommended to supply the water supply system with filters, which will avoid getting garbage into the cartridge and as a result increases the service life of the mixer.

Advantages and disadvantages of the lever mixer

Its popularity single-lever faucets received due to its simplicity and ease of use. The design of the crane allows in a few seconds to adjust the temperature of the supplied water due to the smooth movement of the lever in the desired direction. In turn, to change the intensity of the head also do not have to twist the valves, all you need is to change the position of the pedal attached to the rod by lifting it up or down.

In addition, single-lever mixers have proved themselves on the positive side in terms of service life. Long-term service life of such a device is due to the fact that the products do not have rubbing metal or rubber elements, and ceramic cartridge  wear out very slowly.

If we consider a ball mixer, then it is inferior to the counterpart with a cartridge in that it has rubber seals in its design. Therefore, this device requires regular preventive measures for the replacement of gaskets at least once in 2 years. Most often, breakdowns are associated with the entry of debris in the form of rust or sand, which are always present in the water.

If we consider not expensive cartridge crane, then it has one problem - the difficulty of adjusting the comfort temperature of water. First of all, this is due to a slight angle of the joystick position change. But this problem does not concern expensive models, in which the angle of adjustment has a wide range, which allows setting comfort temperature parameters of water.

How is the disc crane dismantled?

In the event of failure of the plates located inside the mixer sleeve, it is necessary to perform a complete disassembly of the crane. But before that you need to prepare a screwdriver and a special hexagon. It is also desirable to watch a video on how to disassemble a single-lever mixer. The very same disassembly of the crane will occur strictly in accordance with the instructions.

Before you go to the store to buy a new cartridge, you must remove the old one and take it with you. This is due to the fact that such products are manufactured with different diameters and fixing methods. Therefore, not having an old part with you can buy an inappropriate part. Also choosing a suitable cartridge you need to pay attention to on used in it seals. It is desirable to purchase a device with silicone gaskets, which are less susceptible to the influence of poor quality water in the domestic water supply.

Features of disassembly of the ball mixer

This model of single-lever mixer is as easy to disassemble as cartridge analogue, especially if you watch video, perform repair work. It is important to understand that minor repairs are subject to minor repairs, such as reducing the pressure of water when the mixer is fully opened or a slight leakage occurs. More serious problems are solved by completely replacing the product. In this case, to clean the mesh, you need to perform only three manipulations.

1. The nut installed on the mixer outlet is removed.
2. The net is stretched and washed under a stream of water.
3. The nut and the mesh are mounted in their place.

In the case of a leak, you will need to replace the gaskets, which is accompanied by a complete disassembly of the lever mixer.

1. Remove the decorative cap, unscrew the fixing screw and remove the lever.
2. The screw connection is removed, after which the screw is unscrewed by the screwdriver. Very often it forms a scum, which is easily removed by a rag soaked in vinegar.
3. The ball mechanism is pulled out. Rubber gaskets are removed and replaced with new gaskets.
4. A ball is placed in its place.
5. Fixation of seals is carried out by means of a plastic nut. The lever mechanism is replaced and fixed with a screw.

Finally, the tap is checked for leaks.

It is important when assembling the lever mixer not to exert unnecessary efforts, as in the manufacture of most cranes, silumin is used - a brittle material that under load can burst. When replacing the cartridge, it must be ensured that the product is fully compatible with the parameters of the broken part. Before starting to disassemble the mixer, you need to purchase gaskets, sealing tape and other related materials.

As you can see the lever mixer is quite simple. The main thing is not to hurry up and carefully memorize where and how this or that detail is located. Having studied, the principle of operation and the device of the lever-type crane, each homeowner will cope with its repair or complete replacement.

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Are you tired of the annoying sound of dripping water coming from the bathroom or kitchen? Remember that in addition to annoying sounds defective mixer for kitchen or bathroom leads to a significant leakage of water and increased costs for utilities, so it must be urgently repaired.

Over time, a mixer of any type needs to be repaired.

The following recommendations will help you understand how to repair the mixer yourself. you will learn about the typical malfunctions of the mixers and how fast the bathroom is or how, and how to fix the breakdowns without assistance.

The device of the valve cock.

First of all, prepare a set of tools that will help you accomplish or for the kitchen yourself. You will need:

• car key;
• cartouche;
• screwdriver;
• thin hook;
• gaskets;
• cartridge.

Before dismantling and repairing the ball mixer, it is necessary to determine the cause of the leak, familiarize yourself with the device of this mechanism and assess the efficiency of its shut-off valve.

If there is a need to repair a single-lever ball valve for a kitchen or bathroom with a metal or ceramic valve, it is necessary to carefully remove the lever itself, which is a kind of handle for controlling the water supply. This lever is usually attached with a screw. When removing it, it is necessary to carefully trim the decorative cover with a knife, screwdriver or other convenient tool. After that, it will be possible to unscrew the screw itself, so that it is then possible to easily approach the inside of the crane.

With or the bathroom, you need to consider the fixing method for your bathroom fixture model.If the lever of the mixer is simply put on the rod, it is necessary to gently pull it up and take it off, without twisting any screws, because they are not provided for in this design. If the small fixing screw is in the side of the kitchen faucet or the bathroom, you need to unscrew the decorative cover. After the lever has been removed, it is necessary to unscrew the housing cover.

This lid, as a rule, is fixed by means of a thread, so disassembly and repair of the mixer provides for unscrewing this element manually, without using tools. But quite often the lid is attached using the fixing screw installed on the side. In this case, you first have to unscrew the screw yourself with a suitable screwdriver, then pull the lid of the sanitary ware with the tip or the tip of the knife and take it off with your hands.

You will see a large nut that you need to unscrew with a gas or adjustable wrench of the appropriate size. After that it will be necessary to remove the cartridge itself, which needs replacing. Keep in mind that the old gasket under the cartridge can be tamped and adhered, as a result of which it will not be easy to remove it. Turn on the mixer and see where the water will flow to determine the exact cause of the malfunction.

After that, you can start repairing your kitchen faucet or bathroom, replacing either the entire cartridge in the assembly or the gasket. In this case, you will need to get to the problematic place of the crane, in order to replace the worn out element.

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Mixers and their repair: we fix a single-lever mixer

Before starting the troubleshooting work directly, it is not superfluous to hedge: close the hot and cold water supply valve. This must be done in order to prevent later if something goes wrong.

If water flows from your bathroom or kitchen faucet, this may be a sign that some kind of garbage has fallen between the ball and the discs or saddles of the cermet. To fix the problem, you need to remove the decorative plug, which is installed in the front of the lever.

In most cases, this plug is blue-red (its blue half is located on the side of the cold water supply, red is on the hot side). Carefully remove the screw located under the plug. This screw is used to attach the regulating rod to the lever. After that, you need to remove the lever, pull out the clogged cartridge and install a new one instead. Then assemble the product.

The main and most common cause of a weak jet of water coming from the mixer is the clogging of the aerator. If a similar problem is observed in your bathroom or kitchen faucet, you need to unscrew the aerator and blow it. After this, rinse the mesh under a strong stream of water, and then screw the aerator back.

It is often difficult to establish the reasons for the malfunction of the mixer. In this case, first you need to disassemble the plumbing. Carefully remove the chrome parts, then use a screwdriver to pry the lock spring. Next, you need to unscrew the tightly seated cartouche and pull it out. Replace the old cartouche with a new one (if the old cartoon has leaked out) and assemble the product.