A kitchen mixer makes up to a hundred opening and closing a day, so it simply has to be durable and reliable. These qualities depend on a number of factors - the material of manufacture, the type of attachment, the manufacturer, and so on. Let's try to sort out a little all the available information on how to choose the right mixer for the kitchen.
Types of Kitchen Faucets
Depending on the shape and design, kitchen mixers can be single-lever, two-ventilated and non-contact ( touch ):
Single lever kitchen faucet is convenient in that it can easily adjust the head pressure, water temperature.
The two-valve mixer is more classic and suitable for the same classic interior. This type of mixer became less popular with time, as it was replaced by 2 other types.
Sensory mixers are most convenient and economical. In them water is spent exclusively for the purpose, because you will never forget to screw the tap. And, nevertheless, for the time being this type of crane is not widely distributed and is rather exotic.
Depending on the material of manufacture, kitchen mixers are different. Here are their main types:
- Metal mixers are mixers made of metals and their alloys - nickel, steel, bronze, brass.
- Ceramic kitchen faucets - this is not ceramics in its pure form. Of this material, ideally, internal elements have to be made, and outside it must be a metal case. This combination guarantees reliable operation of the mixer.
- Granite kitchen faucets - they basically are equipped with granite sinks. Therefore, they are not very common, although their physical characteristics are very strong.
- Plastic mixers , by contrast, are not strong, although they are resistant to corrosion and aggressive environments.
Depending on the type of attachment, the mixers are divided into those that:
- fastened to the wall;
- fastened to the countertop with a sink.
Depending on the shape and dimensions of the mixer itself, it is possible to distinguish such types:
- direct classical;
- thickened or flattened;
- G-, S-, R-, J-shaped.
Which of these kitchen faucets is best - everyone decides for himself, taking into account personal needs, financial possibilities and lifestyle. When making a choice, be based not only on functionality and strength, but also on aesthetics. That is, among other things, the mixer should fit harmoniously into the kitchen interior.