How to disassemble a mixer

Modern mixers, the assortment of which in the sanitary ware market is quite diverse, have a warranty period of operation up to five years, depending on the model and the manufacturer. This is a short period, which flies by unnoticed, and the mixer can stop working at any time. When water during the adoption of water procedures spontaneously starts to change the temperature, it is likely that the mixer has ceased to function properly, which means it is time to repair it. For this, it is not at all necessary to invite plumbing. If the breakdown is small, you can try to fix it yourself. It is only necessary to know how to disassemble the mixer correctly before attempting to restore its operability.

Plumbing works begin with the blocking of access to cold and hot water. Turning off the water, you can simultaneously make sure that the problem is not related to the clogged filters that are installed today in all water supply systems to protect the crane cartridges and washing machines from suspended debris particles that may be in the incoming water. If the filters are in good condition, then you can start repairing the mixer.

How to disassemble the mixer, depending on its type, you can find out by using various information sources. If it is a mixer with two valves, it is enough to unscrew the screw hidden under a red or blue plug, after which it will be possible to turn off the crane-axle. As to the state of the gasket, it becomes immediately clear whether its replacement is required or not. Is the gasket in a normal state? Then when installing the crane-axle in place it will be sufficient to tighten the fixing bolt, and the mixer will start to work correctly.

If you need to learn how to disassemble a ball mixer, first of all it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions for its device and determine the cause of the leak. In the case where this mixer with one lever for the regulation of cold and hot water, made of ceramics or metal, then firstly, carefully remove the lever itself. But before dismantling the mixer, make sure that the shut-off valve is operational . The method of attaching the lever can be different. In some models it is simply worn on the stock, and then it is enough to pull it gently up and take it off. In other models, the fastening is done using a screw, which is located under the decorative cover. After removing the overlay, you can safely unscrew the screw, remove the internal device and determine the cause of the failure of the mixer. This rule can be followed by deciding how to disassemble the faucet in the bathroom.

If the mixer is equipped with an additional cartridge, then it must be carefully removed, After which you can Proceed to laying. Removing the gasket, it is worth considering that during the work, it can "boil", and the process can cause some inconvenience. Then you can turn on the mixer, which will allow you to more accurately determine the cause of its leakage. After determining the cause, you can proceed directly to repair. It may be necessary only to change the gasket, or maybe a replacement of the cartridge, but in any case, before you start the assembly, you need to accurately determine the "problem" place.

To learn how to disassemble a mixer, you can at its purchase from the seller-consultant. He not only tells how to do it right, but also consults how to handle plumbing during its operation, so that he does not have to repair a month after the purchase. It is best to buy faucets from well-known manufacturers, as the quality of their manufacture meets all European standards.