When choosing faucets for your bathroom, consider a thermostatic faucet. It is very economical and gives high comfort of use. How does it work? Why is it worth investing in it?
When choosing faucets for the bathroom, most people focus on:
When buying faucets, it is also worth paying attention to design solutions and additional functions that increase comfort of use and contribute to water saving.
For these reasons it is worth choosing thermostatic mixers.
A thermostatic mixer is a type of bathroom mixer that ensures constant water temperature, which can be set by a thermostat knob. Most often the water temperature is set at 38 or 40 degrees. Some models of thermostatic mixers allow you to change the temperature by even 1°C within the range of 15° to 60°C. To adjust the water flow in such a faucet there are two knobs:
In the body of the faucet there is a thermostat. It is thanks to him that the water flowing out has a constant temperature. Water is supplied to the faucet by separate pipes and then inside the device is brought to the desired temperature by mixing. The best thermostatic faucets use ceramic mixers, which are more durable and reliable.
Wall-mounted thermostatic faucets are mounted on a finished wall. The simplest wall-mounted shower faucet models consist of:
In stores you can find various models:
Wall-mounted thermostatic mixers are also offered complete with a rain shower, which makes bathing much more pleasant. In the best sets you can find:
This type of faucet can also be installed in place of the old faucet without any modifications to the installation.
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Thermostatic mixer kits for concealed installation consist mainly of:
Sets can consist of various elements, which are tailored to individual needs and preferences. Installation of the concealed element and water supply pipes must be done before finishing the walls in the bathroom.
Installing a thermostatic mixer is recommended especially in those homes that have problems with sudden changes:
If drawing water by a washing machine or dishwasher causes a sudden drop in temperature, which negatively affects the comfort of household members, it is worth buying a thermostatic mixer tap. This is especially recommended if the house is inhabited by a family of several people.
Installing a thermostatic mixer tap is not recommended when water is heated by:
Thermostatic faucets are much more expensive than ordinary faucets. The simplest thermostatic models can be purchased for a few hundred zlotys, but the most expensive ones cost even a few thousand zlotys.
When buying a thermostatic mixer tap you should pay attention to:
