Hurricane rates of development of innovative technologies and care of sanitary equipment manufacturers about comfort fill apartments with unique equipment. Among the leaders of modern sanitary equipment, the touch mixer is one of the first places. Of course, all this must be properly used, and most importantly to install. One of the pleasant activities is the installation of a mixer touch.
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Models of mixers
A modern bathroom or kitchen can not be imagined without a mixer.
The dependence of the tap water supply control method divided the existing mixer models into:
• lever
• Valves
• Non-contact.
The appearance of sensory (non-contact) mixers was preceded by a long and painstaking work of inventors. It seemed that in the vast market of sanitary ware all vacant "niches" were already occupied. But the plumbing market obligingly presented the world with a new generation of plumbing that possesses intelligence. The popular and fashionable expression "smart house" and "intellectual systems" has been greatly enriched by the appearance of sensory mixers.
What are the attractive tap-mixers and what are they?
Features of the mixer touch
We'll talk right away: it's a hard minimalism, the absence of the usual different buttons and switches. The operation of the contactless sensor mixer is activated at a certain distance, which is programmed into the system memory. For the appearance of water from the faucet tap, you only need to bring your hands to the tap.
The built-in sensor motion sensor responds by the appearance of a flow of water at a specified temperature. The first meeting with a sensory mixer causes both a shock reaction and respect for this clever device.
Advantages of a mixer
The main advantages of a tap mixer can be confidently called:
• hygiene
• comfort
• security
• economy.
Unlike ordinary faucets, in which water is supplied by twisting or pressing the valve with hands, the mixers on photocells are not subject to the threat of the appearance of bacteria or miasms.
The sensor mixer, once successfully tuned to the appropriate mode, will work constantly, thus providing tremendous comfort - stretched to the crane hands and wait for the water.
In addition, the set water temperature will eliminate the possibility of burning or washing with ice water. Take care of this electronic control unit.
Supernatural is nothing, and it's all about the design and principle of the "smart" mixer.
Design and operation principle of the sensor mixer
The main working element in the mixer of this type is the infrared sensor installed in the panel directly below the tap.
A lithium battery is installed inside the housing or in the external block of the mixer's electric valve, designed for several thousand on / off operations. The total mixer kit consists of:
• electronic control unit
• connecting hoses
• Water filter
• Valves and temperature adjustment levers.
Non-contact faucets can be installed in the kitchen, bathroom sink or other plumbing fixtures.
Water is supplied when the hands are brought to the tap. If you remove your hands from the tap - the water stops flowing. Continuous automatic water supply is carried out within 1 minute. After such a time interval, the water supply is turned off, and the feed can be resumed by raising your hands again to the tap. Fantastic water saving, especially for the forgetful!
Bathroom faucets have no valves or handles. The water temperature can be adjusted with a single button that transmits a signal about the selected temperature mode. The temperature setting of the touch-sensitive shower mixer is also simple and accessible, even though you have a toothbrush in your hand.
The most common touch mixer frap, grohe has a configurable sensitivity zone, which is about 30 cm. This range of action in which the system responds to the movement of the hand is the most favorable and ergonomic. When choosing a mixer, the preference should be given to mixers with manual adjustment.
In this case, you can set not only the desired temperature regime, but also the duration of the water supply, as well as the time of its activation. For example, after raising your hands to the tap, the desired water jet will appear in 2-3 seconds.
How to install a sensor mixer
Installation of the sensor mixer will consist of two stages:
• mounting the housing
• connection to the water supply.
Before starting the installation work, water access is blocked on the main water supply.
Mounting the mixer body
The mixer body is installed in the seating hole on top of the sink. If the existing mixer is replaced, the old mixer is dismantled. Between the sink opening and the non-contact mixer, a mounting gasket is installed. Mounting mixer from below is also carried out on the gasket, plate and fixed with a nut.
For the additional fastening, included in the scope of delivery of the system, a control box is installed. The distance of the test box installation must be at least 50 cm from the floor surface. Then we connect the control box and the mixer with a flexible hose.
Mixing the mixer with the water supply
Connection with the water pipe is as follows. We connect the nipples of the mixer to the corresponding water pipes. The mixer is screwed to the control box with a gasket.
We prepare for operation the solenoid valve. Mount the sensor wire using a connecting nut to the control box. Therefore, unscrew the 4 fixing bolts, and remove the top cover. AA lithium batteries (4 pcs.) Are installed. The top cover is installed in place. Check the efficiency of the mixer. The water tap is turned off for water access.
The hands are brought to the photocell of the mixer to check whether the water starts to flow or not. With the help of control buttons or handles the desired temperature mode of water is set. Now you can use the touch mixer.
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