There are often situations when there is no way to wait for professional assistance and it is urgent to repair the mixer immediately. This is due to the fact that it is an important element in the plumbing device of the dwelling.
Design feature and device diagram
Modern and most popular is a design with a ball crane. Mechanism with one hand -rotated handle. It is easy to operate and is quite reliable. But even strong and reliable structures periodically fail.
Difficulties may arise during repair work. The problem is the integrity of the working scheme. The main mechanisms are in the cartridge complex that does not understand. Replacing individual parts is impossible.
Repair work can easily be carried out only at the surface level. Deep and complex tasks are solved by the replacement of the main details or with the help of professionals.
The causes of the malfunction
There are a number of reasons why you need to fix the mixer. Most of it is solved independently.
The first and most common problem is cracks on the case and leakage through them. You always first need to check the integrity of the case and determine the places of impulses.
In the event that the case is whole, but there is a leak, then you need to dismantle the mixer. The second most difficult problem is a worn gasket. Its replacement is not complicated, but requires scrupulousness and attentiveness.
In that case, if the replacement of the laying does not help, then, most likely, the third reason, clogging of the cartridge. In this case, only the complete replacement of the cartridge will help.
Repair algorithm
There is a certain scheme according to which repairs are carried out:
Overlapping and draining water.
Dismantling of the mixer.
We pry the plug with a screwdriver and its removal.
We unscrew the screw.
Removing the lever.
We put the cartridge in the main place.
The final assembly stage.
Observing the entire algorithm of actions, you can quickly and simply carry out repair work.
Which manufacturers are the most reliable
In order to have fewer problems with repair work, you need to purchase high -quality mixers of reliable manufacturers. Not everyone is the standard of quality. Grohe mixers belong to the elite class of plumbing elements. You need to understand that such mixers are much more expensive than their Russian and Chinese analogues.
There are also representatives in which the price ratio I have smaller gaps. It is these options that should be purchased. These include Hansgrohe mixers. You need to cut off the fakes and make sure as much as possible before buying in the authenticity of the manufacturer.