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How to install a faucet in the bathroom

Renovation work in the bathroom necessarily includes a process such as connecting a faucet. The installation of the mixer and its is a very exciting process, the way of implementation of which differs depending on whether the old plumbing will be replaced or installed from scratch. The following will provide instructions on how to implement each of these methods.

When choosing a faucet for a bathroom, you should pay attention to its weight, too light - thin metal, therefore, will not last long.

Mixer selection

Before you start installing the mixer, you need to purchase it. Naturally, it must be solid and of high quality. So what are the characteristics of a good bathroom faucet? First, you need to pay attention to the weight of the mixer. It should not be too light, since the durability of the plumbing depends on the thickness of the metal. Of course, heavy plumbing can have a number of disadvantages too.

Bathroom faucets are usually made from two materials - silumin and brass. Silumin valves are much lighter than brass ones and have more low price... However, this material, which is an alloy of silicon and aluminum, is highly unreliable. With such mixers, such troubles often occur as breakage of handles and breakage of clamping nuts. Silumin sanitary ware is short-lived, nevertheless, it is quite popular due to its low cost.

Brass mixers are much more expensive than silumin ones, they have a higher weight and alloy toughness. This alloy makes the clamping nuts and pipes more reliable, such a mixer will not break even under various mechanical influences. If financial possibilities allow you to purchase more expensive plumbing fixtures, brass taps should be preferred.

Important and specifications mixer, for example, its dimensions and model compliance with the installation site. A faucet designed to be built into the side of a bathroom is not suitable for wall-mounting and vice versa. Examine the main parts of the faucet and determine if they are suitable for your bathroom - the length of the shower hose, the spout of the faucet and the availability of fixtures for mounting the shower head on the wall.

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Dismantling the old mixer

If the eccentrics are securely installed and of the same type as the new ones, and they are appearance is quite normal, then they do not need to be changed.

Connecting the tap in the bathroom to the water supply begins with dismantling the existing one, even when the mixer is changed along with the water distribution. The most difficult thing is to dismantle the eccentrics screwed into the threaded connections of the water distribution system. The body of the mixer is usually removed simply - just unscrew the decorative nuts. In this case, the mixer must be held with your hand, so it can break off and fall into the bath.

Difficulties, of course, can arise when removing the body, since sometimes you come across valves with a left-hand thread on the nuts. As for eccentrics, they do not always change. If they are installed securely and are of the same type as the eccentrics of the new mixer, inspect them and decide if they need to be replaced. If replacement is still required, it is worth removing the old eccentrics very carefully. This operation can be complicated for two reasons: pipes embedded in the wall and stuck thread. In the first case, it is practically impossible to dismantle the eccentrics without opening the wall.

With external water distribution, when disassembling the connections, it is necessary to hold them with a second key. This should be done by one person with both hands, so that the twisting loads can extinguish each other.

When unscrewing eccentrics with a stuck thread, great efforts have to be made, and the part may be damaged. There are, of course, and special means, softening sticky threads, but in this case they are unlikely to help. Another, rather simple, way can help here. You need to try to turn the part in reverse side- for a turnaround. In this case, the likelihood of thread breaking is much less. If the thread "went", you can safely unscrew the parts, most likely, this will be much easier than before.

If the parts wedge during disassembly, disassembly must be done with translational movements. If you do not have sufficient experience in this type of work, it is necessary to protect the bath from the side of the mixer sheet metal... Otherwise, there is a possibility of damage to the bath if the instrument falls.

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Connecting the mixer to the water supply

First you need to prepare all the necessary tools and materials:

• mixer set;
• spanners;
• FUM-tape or tow;
• building level.

Before connecting the mixer to the bathroom water supply, it must be assembled. When buying a product, you must carefully check the availability of all of its necessary parts: body, gander, eccentrics, shower head, shower hose, decorative shades and gaskets. The completeness of the mixer is usually indicated in its instructions, the parts are packed in fabric or plastic bags. It is also necessary to check the integrity of the thread of the fastening nuts and eccentrics.

According to the instructions, go to its direct connection. In this case, you need to use fum tape, instead of it you can take natural tow, processed with a special paste. The connection of the tap in the bathroom is carried out by means of eccentrics. Having reeled up the eccentrics, they need to be screwed to the fittings water pipes located in the wall. Eccentrics allow you to shift the distance between the pipes to the required values.

The distance between the inputs is usually 15 cm. If the distance between the fittings does not correspond to this value, eccentrics help to correct this situation. The horizontal position of the eccentrics is checked with a building level.

After installing them, they try to connect the main mixer unit. If this is done without much difficulty, then the eccentrics are installed correctly. After that, the block must be removed and decorative shades must be attached, which must adjoin cladding walls, which will also indicate the correct installation of the eccentrics.

The next step will be to connect the unit itself, while it is not recommended to use additional winding materials. Tight shrinkage is achieved by gaskets inside the clamping nuts, which are tightened with a wrench. If you did not assemble the mixer earlier, you need to do it now.

It is not at all necessary to use a wrench or an adjustable wrench during assembly. It should be used with caution, tightening the nuts slightly, without much effort. After the assembly of the mixer and its connection to the water supply are completed, you need to open the taps of the main lines and check the functionality of the mixer. If leaks or drops are found at the joints, the nuts must be tightened more.

There are 3 types of mixer installed in the bathroom: for a sink, a bath and a shower. Depending on the structure and type of mixer, the specifics of their installation should be taken into account in order for the system to function correctly and for a long time. In the article, we will consider the question of how to install a mixer in the bathroom with your own hands.

Varieties of mixers

Modern mixers differ in color, material of manufacture, mechanism and price. The most reliable devices are made from a mixture of copper and zinc (alloys). It is the most durable and non-corrosive metal. Decorative coating this material is chrome-plated to give the product a presentable appearance and commercial appeal.

Chinese counterparts are made from silumin, a cheaper material consisting of an alloy of aluminum and silicon. When working with high pressure or high temperature, they are subject to destruction.

You can distinguish an original from a fake by weight - high-quality mixers are always heavier. But here you can be wrong. Cheap faucet manufacturers go for a trick by placing a weighting ball inside that does not interfere with operation. Another, the surest way to determine quality is to find the manufacturer's brand. Only expensive companies for the production of this product have engraving or special printing.

Varieties by purpose

For bathroom

These are the most complex and massive structures. They can come right away with a shower complex, they can be separate, without hoses and watering cans. According to the type of fastening, they are divided into:

• Wall-mounted;
• Installed on a side or a rack.

Soviet taps were more often attached to the wall or to separate pipes with hot and cold water coming from under the bathroom. When replacing such a crane, you have to change the design, because modern models may not match the dimensions and threads of the old installation.

For shower

May be different sizes, how independent device or in conjunction with a bathroom mixer. A separate shower is installed or attached to the bathroom wall.

For sink

A sink faucet can be simple, with a small watering can that barely stands out from the base and a single control handle. For deep, large sinks, a mixer with a longer shower head is used, just like in the kitchen.

Modern mixers can be operated with one lever (single-lever) or have 2 separate valves for cold and hot water (double-valve). Sensory mixers stand apart. They are a class higher and, accordingly, more expensive than others.

Installation of a wall-mounted mixer

They are installed at a height of more than 30 cm from the level of the bathtub with a width of about 150 mm between fittings. An error of 5 mm is given. For the purpose of sealing in the area of ​​the thread, it is strongly not recommended to use flax. For its high-quality service, it is necessary to lubricate with a special paint and tighten the threads strongly, which is detrimental for some mixers (especially not of high quality). If the threads are ripped off, or the connecting mechanism cracks, it may not be possible to replace it separately from the mixer. It is more profitable and more practical to use FUM tape.

During installation, the pipes must have a typical connection thread, if this is not the case, you will have to purchase and install connection couplings. This will lead to the following inconveniences:

• Additional work, buying an extra part;
• Not aesthetic appearance - the mixer will stick out from the wall;
• Additional connection increases the risk of breakage and leakage.

Before starting the installation, it is better to immediately clean the tap by opening the water for a few seconds. If this is not done, a possible blockage threatens the dismantling of the entire structure.

You need to check the diameter of the eccentrics immediately upon purchase, they have a thread on one side ½ in diameter and ¾ on the other. The amount of tape for sealing is checked by a test method. If the eccentrics wobble a lot, you will need more of it.

When installing, it is important that the thread length in the couplings is at least 10 mm. With a smaller thread, poor quality and unreliable installation is possible. When picked up desired thickness seal (tape), you can tighten the eccentrics and try on the nuts. Before tightening the nuts, insert the gaskets that come with the mixer into them.

After the eccentrics are screwed in, you need to attach the mixer and carefully tighten the nuts on the thread. They should make money easily, manually. In this case, it is important to monitor the evenness of the mixer installation. A properly screwed device should fit smoothly. The level can be checked with building level... After accurate installation, the nuts can be tightened with a wrench. This should not be overdone, because the nuts can burst from strong pressure.

• Advice - in order not to damage the nuts, before tightening, you need to wrap the key with molar tape.

To check the tightness of the connections, turn on the water and place a sheet of paper under the mixer. Small leaks during normal switching on of water can be invisible, and thus even small droplets of water will be immediately visible. \

On final stage you need to assemble a watering can, a hose and a spout (gander) of the mixer. The entire assembly will be inconvenient if assembled prior to wall mounting.

Fitting the mixer to the sink

On-board mixers are convenient and practical. and have ready-made holes for such devices. In enamel and acrylic, you will have to cut it out yourself.

If the mixer for the sink or bathtub does not have a shower directly connected to the body of the device, then one hole is needed, for a watering can you will have to purchase or cut out a sink with 2 holes.

• Advice - if a similar mixer is installed on the side of the bathroom, take care of it correct installation need to complete installation bathroom to hide wires and hoses.

From the bottom of the mixer, you need to put on a gasket and a special washer, which is first twisted by hand, and then tightened with a key half a turn to strengthen it.

After that, the water pipes are connected to the special holes of the mixer. The tightness is also checked with a sheet of paper.

How to properly dismantle the mixer

In addition to a competent installation, it is important correct dismantling old device. It depends on whether easy installation new mixer. Before dismantling, it is better to immediately prepare all the necessary tools.

• Remove all scale and oxidized surfaces from the threads;
• In case of jamming when unscrewing the nuts, take your time and make half a turn in the direction of the twist, and then only in the opposite direction. This helps to clean the thread and prevents the destruction of the nut;
• To properly dismantle the old mixer, you need to wet all the connections with a product containing hydrochloric acid... Well suited liquid for toilet bowls or popular with motorists WD-40;
• If the old eccentrics are firmly installed and not externally destroyed, you should not touch and replace them with new ones. These old-style parts are much more durable than modern ones;

It happens that when parsing, old eccentrics break off and one part remains in the thread. This can lead to the need to disassemble the entire structure, up to the slotting of the wall. To avoid such problems, you can make special device pulling pieces out of the thread.

For its manufacture, sheet steel with a thickness of up to 2 mm is suitable. Inner diameter eccentrics about 15 mm. With the same diameter, cut a 3 to 5 cm piece and sharpen one end into a triangle. Ideally, you need to simultaneously drive the device into the threads and drag with a key. It is good if this is done with the help of a helper.

• If hard water flows from the taps in the house, it is not recommended to purchase taps with plastic cartridges and rotary antennae. The potassium contained in such water leads to the accumulation of plaque, which gradually paralyzes the operation of the tap;
• In the case of a weak or excessive water pressure, it is better to purchase a mixer with rotary device or touch control. Such taps themselves regulate the pressure and save water;
• In the event of a minor breakdown, repair the mixer immediately, due to frequent use it will begin to deteriorate quickly and can lead to leaks;
• If, even after replacing the tap, the pressure remains weak, the matter is in the blockage of the pipes.

Conclusion

To choose and install the right mixer, you need to carefully disassemble and examine it. An accurate knowledge of the principles of operation and the composition of the device can help in further repairs. If you purchase an expensive, high-quality mixer, check for weight not only it, but also the eccentrics. They are often of poor quality and cannot withstand the weight of the crane.

Modern versions of mixers offered to the consumer are full of variety. It can be stylized antique or any modern design cranes, animal figures, compositions reminiscent of robotics and much more. An attractive appearance can often be found in expensive equipment, cheaper options are simple. The handles are made of the same material as the device itself, less often of plastic. Be sure to keep your receipts after purchase. If during installation the crane is damaged for reasons beyond your control ( poor quality) or is not suitable for the type of attachment, you will have 2 weeks to return the item to the store.

The condition of pipes and drain plays an important role. If they are in a state of disrepair, do not let water pass well, regardless of the quality of the new mixer, there will be problems with the flow or discharge of water. It is safer to make a replacement by inviting a specialist in this area, but after studying the instructions in detail, you can replace the crane yourself. The main thing is to carefully approach this issue, not to overdo it in tightening the nuts and act carefully when dismantling the old crane (if any).

One of the directions renovation works in the bathroom, except for gluing new tiles on the walls and floor, is the wiring of communications and the replacement of plumbing. Installing a faucet in the bathroom is not difficult and may well be done on your own. Just before starting work, you should familiarize yourself with its device, study the manufacturer's instructions and prepare the necessary tool. Then, during the installation, there will be no special difficulties.

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Complete set of the new mixer

Before taking off old appliance and install a new one, you should figure out how it works. It usually includes the following elements:

• Frame. It consists of two hot and cold water connections, two sockets and a spout.
• Shower hose. The flexible part of the system that connects the mixer to the shower head. The device and material of manufacture of hoses are different. The simplest are made of plastic, reinforced with a metal winding. The more advanced ones have a silicone layer covered with a metal braid and anti-kink protection.
• Shower head (shower). The most simple model represented by two or three standard modes. More expensive equipped additional functions, such as creating an aerated, massage, jet stream, economy mode, etc.
• Eccentric. Special adapter, rounded and slightly elongated. One end of it is attached to the supply pipe, and the other to the mixer. Length and size may vary slightly for each model.
• Gander, or spout, pouring out. Most widespread got J, C, L-shaped.
• Decorative shades.
• Rubber (silicone) gaskets.

Any plumbing equipment purchased in the store should be checked for consistency and the presence of a possible marriage. Therefore, even before buying, you should make sure that the threads of the fastening nuts, eccentrics, and also that there are no visible damages on the body of the mixer and spout, shower hose, should be made sure.

What material to give preference to

There is a wide variety of materials of manufacture, but the following options are the most practical and demanded:

• Brass. The device made of this alloy has a decent weight and is more expensive. But it has high performance, so the product is durable. It resists well to various influences of a chemical, physical type. During operation, you do not have to worry that the thread of the nuts will not withstand the load, the gander will break off or the body will be damaged.
• Silumin. An alloy of aluminum and silicon is distinguished by an affordable price. The models are lightweight, but at the same time fragile, not very reliable. Therefore, imaginary savings as a result of the rapid failure of the silumin product can lead to additional costs.



Models made of brass and silumin do not differ in appearance. But brass has more weight, so they should be taken in hand and compared with each other.... The heavy product will be made of brass, the light one will be made of silumin.

Device and types of control

In addition to the classic two-valve arrangement of the mixer control in recent times other solutions appeared. Therefore, the choice of a product depends not only on financial capacity but also usability.

Two valves are traditional scheme management. Cold and hot water are fed into the mixer separately, and only then the water pressure of each of them (its intensity) is regulated by means of its own tap. The product is easy to maintain, so it is easy to repair and replace broken parts with your own hands.

Its advantages include compliance classic style and low cost. The disadvantage is the complexity of control, this is especially noticeable in the process of adjusting the flow rate the right temperature in small volumes, as well as the need to use two hands.



One lever. The connection of water streams is carried out using a special cartridge, and the control is carried out with one movement of the hand. Therefore, this scheme is by far the most popular due to the optimal ratio between price and ease of use. The main place of installation is the kitchen and the bathroom, in which there is a sink and a sink with a bottom connection.



Thermostatic control. With this scheme, one knob regulates the force of the pressure, the other - its temperature. The acquisition of such a system will not be cheap, but if there are children in the family, especially younger age place it on the sink. Then, during operation, the probability of getting burns will be minimal.



Contactless control. The automatic mixer drives infrared sensor, which reacts to the approach of any object, to the user's hands, and signals this to the control board. The electronics processes the impulse and redirects it to the electromagnetic water valve, which opens, thereby supplying water.

As soon as the object disappears from the range of action, the valve closes. The preset temperature is set using a thermostatic regulator, which is triggered almost instantly. Disadvantages include the high cost of equipment and the periodic replacement of batteries.



By purchasing new mixer, you should pay attention to such an indicator as the height, length of the spout itself, and take into account the characteristics of its location. Ideally, the flowing stream of water should not hit the walls and provide the necessary comfort.

Available installation methods

Differences in faucet designs - neck length, presence / absence of a shower head, opening mechanism and other characteristics affect the choice of installation method. According to them, there are several options:

• fixing the crane to the wall;
• hidden gasket;
• construction of a separate rack;
• installation in the body of the bath.

The most widespread methods are open and concealed installation... The first is perfect for a beginner home master, since the fastening can be carried out directly on the wall yourself, without the help of professionals. This does not require specialized tool for chipping walls, carrying out complex calculations and marking, and all operations will take a minimum of time.



The most popular, demanded is the connection using the flush-mounted method. The task is more time consuming, but doable. The main difficulty lies in preparing the walls, laying pipes inside them and gaining access to communications. For this method, polypropylene pipes which are resistant to corrosion, have good performance characteristics and have a long service life. Hidden from prying eyes, they do not spoil the appearance of the room, do not clutter up the place. Therefore, the mixer can be installed at any comfortable height.



Erection of a separate rack. The method is quite laborious, but it allows you to hide the pipes by placing them inside the box. To fit the rack into the interior of the room, it is covered tiles... Since such structures require additional space, which is not in many bathrooms, this method is in demand in rooms with a large area. Considering the possible difficulties, the more popular option is to install an open rack.



If the design of the bath has special technological connectors, then the installation of the mixer is carried out directly on its board. Connection to hot and cold water pipes is made with flexible hoses of the required length, which are purchased separately. This solution makes it possible to abandon the complex pipeline installation. But this method is not suitable for installing a tap on an ordinary classic bath..



There are no particular restrictions, so many owners themselves choose how to connect the mixer, and also determine the height and place of installation of the device: above the bathroom, sink or between them.

Preparatory work

Regardless of the chosen installation method, even before starting work, it is necessary to carefully plan the entire process and prepare the following tools and materials:

• mixer;
• gas wrench №1;
• adjustable wrench up to 17 mm;
• pliers;
• linseed tow or FUM.



If quality keys no, and in the future it is not planned to carry out plumbing work, then it is better to borrow them from friends. Since the cost good tool may be higher than the price of the mixer itself. The gas wrench is necessary for working with elements without protective decorative coating, such as eccentrics. But the nuts, so as not to damage their coating, should be tightened with an adjustable wrench.

On initial stage cut off the water supply running along the main highway and from electric water heater or a gas water heater. By opening the taps, residual pressure is released in the system.

In case of a poor state of communications and problems arise, it would be correct to refuse self installation mixer and invite a plumber to help.

Next, you need to remove the tap. An old-style product with two valves is held in place by the nuts that are unscrewed first. Then the mixer is removed without any problems. The next step is to remove the eccentrics. In the presence of hidden pipe laying and limited access, this is quite difficult to do.



Therefore, if the condition of the old eccentrics allows, and the center-to-center distance between them and the connection points on the mixer coincide, then they are left in place. This solution will reduce the time of work. If the eccentrics are to be replaced, take new ones that come with the mixer in the amount of two units. There are threads on each side different diameters, with the designation in the inch system - by ½ and ¾.

Taking the key and adjusting the jaws to the size of the adapter, they try to scroll it counterclockwise. They remove and check the condition on the pipes external thread.



The connection to the water supply system is carried out with a smaller diameter. Before that, tow or FUM is wound on the thread of the polypropylene adapter of the supplied pipe. They are necessary to ensure a tight connection and are able to prevent leakage. In a clockwise direction, try to carefully screw in the eccentric until it sits tightly, and its bend is in the upper position.

Mixer installation

After completing preparatory work, you can start installing a new crane. Despite the seeming difficulties, the process takes little time. Before assembling the device, all the parts are connected by hand, checking them for serviceability, and tightened with a key. But it is better to fix the shower head at the final stage.

Leaning the mixer against the screwed-in eccentrics, check the axial correspondence between them and the holes on the body. If everything is done correctly, they will match. Now they install decorative shades, trying to fit them snugly against the wall.



Further between the eccentrics and union nuts insulating gaskets are placed on the mixer body. Tighten by hand and only then tighten with a key until slight resistance appears, while a creaking sound should appear. It is not recommended to use excessive force, otherwise the threads may be stripped or the gasket may be damaged. At the end of the work, a shower head and a gander are connected. This completes the assembly and installation of the mixer. It remains to open the water supply and, after checking for possible leaks, try it in action - take a shower.



The installation of the mixer is a responsible, but simple task, which everyone can cope with. If you have even a little plumbing experience, all the work can be easily done on your own without the involvement of qualified specialists, which will save a little money.

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Installing the mixer on your own

The question of how to install a faucet in the bathroom arises both when an old mixer breaks down, and when overhaul in a purchased apartment, and when arranging a bathroom in a newly built private house. Naturally, to change the old mixer, you need to purchase a new tap, and preferably one that will work for a long time and without problems.

The bath faucet must be chosen from brass or bronze.

And before step by step description, how should the faucet be installed in the bathroom on our own, we will consider the main types and types of mixers and try to determine the parameters by which you need to evaluate this unit before buying it.

Types of bathroom faucets

In our progressive time, you can choose and install exactly the faucet that will suit both the price and the interior of the bathroom. Even the most fastidious will be able to satisfy all their requirements both in the quality of the product and in its form. Many companies - both Russian and foreign - are engaged in the production of various mixers, but with all the variety, mixers can be combined into two main groups:

1. Single-lever types of faucets: the water supply is carried out by lifting and turning the lever, which can be used to adjust both the flow rate and the water temperature, with the next switch-ons, the resulting setting, if desired, can remain unchanged. This group cranes are easy to install and use, and they have proven themselves well in terms of service life.
2. Two-valve: classic look bathroom mixer with two valves. One includes cold water, the second is hot. When using both taps, the required temperature is set. Compared to a single-lever tap, more action is required, but the result is more accurate and water is consumed more economically.

In turn, two-valve taps are of two types:

• mixers with a rubber gasket as a seal;
• mixers with a ceramic disc in the same quality as a seal.

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Parameters for choosing the right crane

A good mixer cannot be light.

The small weight of the crane indicates that thin metal was used for the manufacture of this model.

Diagram device wall mixer with bottom spout.

And from this, the only correct conclusion can be drawn: such a mixer will not last long, since this parameter primarily determines the service life of the device. Naturally, there may be drawbacks in a heavy mixer, but in any case, weight means the thickness of the metal in the structure. water tap.

The faucets are made of brass or simulin (an alloy of aluminum and silicon). Simulin ones are lighter and cheaper than brass ones, but they do not last very long due to the fact that this material is rather fragile. For cranes made of this material, the clamping nuts often burst and the handles break off. Therefore, the only advantage of simulin mixers is their low price.

Brass mixers with a multicomponent copper alloy are much more expensive than simulin counterparts, have increased alloy toughness and, of course, prevail in the mass. The toughness of the alloy does not allow the clamping nut or pipe to burst due to minor deformations, which cannot be avoided both during and during its use in the future.

In addition to the above, it is imperative to pay attention to technical specifications device. After all, even the highest quality and most expensive one may simply turn out to be unsuitable for use due to inconsistency with the parameters of the installation site in the bathroom. In addition, before buying, you need to decide whether you need a gander at the mixer or not, and if so, how long this element should be.

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Crane Installation: Tools Required

If a decision is made on their own, then you will have to collect the necessary tools and materials for this:

1. Adjustable wrenches (two may be needed at once) with a working side of 32 mm or more.
2. Hexagon for 6, 8, 9 and 12.
3. Gas key # 2.
4. Flat and Phillips screwdrivers.
5. Large pliers.
6. 12 to 14 wrench, if it is possible to screw eccentric adapters.
7. FUM tape for sealing threaded connections... It is also possible to use linen oak if you have experience with this material.
8. Unipak paste, when using tow.
9. Vinyl insulating tape for wrapping key elements in two or three layers, in order to avoid scratching the nickel-plated mixer during installation.

Before you start installing a new water tap in the bathroom, you cannot do without dismantling the old one. It is not difficult to dismantle the mixer, but it is necessary to shut off the water not only in the main line, but also hot from the gas column or electric boiler... For dismantling, an adjustable and gas wrench is needed, it is possible that pliers may also be needed.

Water is drained from the tap, and the tap is carefully unscrewed from the wall so as not to damage the thread on the fitting. If it is not possible to save the fitting as a whole, then it will be necessary to disassemble the wall to replace it, which is long and not very simple, but then we start from the fact that this element survived when the crane was dismantled. Further, the fitting must be thoroughly cleaned and old paint, and from the old winding.

Bathroom faucets are usually sold disassembled, so at the place of purchase you need to check that all the necessary components are available:

• the main block of the structure;
• Shower Heads;
• gander;
• shower hose;
• eccentrics;
• decorative shades;
• the required number of pads.

It is this kit that should be in the packaging box of the mixer. Moreover, all parts are packaged in cellophane or fabric bags. The fastening nuts and eccentrics must be checked for thread integrity.