Installation of cranes: installation instructions

Sufficient pressure and comfortable temperature are necessary aspects of household water use. They can be provided with the installation of cranes of the appropriate types. The assortment of shops provides an extensive selection of sanitary elements for a sink, bidet, bath and kitchen sink in various price categories and external designs. The equipment is made for a wide range of consumers. In this regard, the design of products is designed in such a way that any person was able to carry out all the work. This is very important due to the possibility of saving on plumbing services.

Features

Before installing the crane, you must select the type of connection used: flexible version or fastening with rigid hoses. Selection is made depending on the purchased device for water distribution. Its purchase in accordance with the dimensions of the sink will ensure that there is no splashing with a shallow bowl and a short mixer gander.

Whether it is necessary to address to experts?

It is difficult for a modern person to imagine a kitchen or a bath without water. Therefore, sometimes the unexpected breakdown of the sanitary unit or its forced replacement during the repair work greatly complicates life. Below is an instruction that describes all the steps that the installation of the crane involves. The price of this procedure ranges from 300 to 700 rubles, depending on the type of device. Independent competent installation will not waste time waiting for a specialist. In addition, it saves money to pay for work. Exceptions are cases where the kitchen has a complex layout and access to the crane is significantly more complicated. Here you can not do without the help of professionals.

How to choose?

The first step is to purchase the necessary device of the appropriate type. In addition to conforming to the overall design and personal preferences, the sink faucet should allow easy connection to the pipeline and a hole in the sink. The main requirement is the possibility of comfortable operation and reliability. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the spout and the appropriate height. Metal versions are more durable. And the installation of cranes of this type provides a long period of operation. In addition to various alloys, brass is quite common. Plastic and ceramics are less reliable and practical, but outwardly they can be more attractive.

Kinds

In addition to the main characteristics of kitchen appliances, it is worth noting the most common varieties. Each of them has its own characteristics, suitable for different requirements. The design of the conventional valve version consists of a gander and branches with devices for changing the temperature and head. Today you can find two-valve and one-man cranes. The latter are not very common because of uncomfortable use. Dvuhventilnye more practical in operation.

The ball structure consists of a lever element and a special module. They provide movement of the lever in different directions, opening and mixing of water. Such models are especially convenient because you can turn on the water with dirty hands, while not staining the parts, since there is no need to unscrew the valves. It is enough to raise the lever - and you can wash your hands. In this case, it is worth noting the drawback, which lies in the design of the ball module. It is characterized by low resistance to hard water and impurities in its composition. Because of this, the lever can eventually creak when turning. Avoid these changes and extend the service life by installing a quality filter. Special attention should be paid to the device that has a water supply option called "shower". With the help of it it is convenient to wash various vegetables and fruits.

Automatic mechanisms

Installation of automatic cranes ensures the presence of a real miracle of technology in the kitchen or in the bathroom. In such models it is enough to press a button or put your hands under a gander so that a stream flows. Among the advantages of non-contact faucets is the lack of the possibility of a sharp supply of cold or hot water with a decrease in the level of pressure in the pipeline. But still such models are not practical enough. They can stop functioning in the absence of one of the types of water supply and when the pressure drops to a certain level. In addition, not all people can afford such devices because of their high cost.

Preparatory work

It is especially important to prepare before installing the cranes. This will avoid unforeseen situations and expenses. Polyethylene or cardboard covers surfaces that are at risk of damage from water, fasteners or tools. Collect all work tools well in advance. You will need:

• Support plate and several sealing elements;
• Plates for pressing;
• Threaded rods;
• Drain hoses;
• Pliers and wrench, which will simplify the installation of cranes.

Proper selection of drain hoses is important. Before you go to the store, you need to make measurements to determine the appropriate length. Otherwise, you may have to go back and change the hoses. Long variants will be located with bends, which can lead to unforeseen situations and quick failure. And short elements simply will not reach the place of fasteners.

Installation process

Before the installation of the cranes, it is necessary to shut off the water and additionally inspect the device for a defect. All elements must fit snugly in the structure. To ensure free access, the sink is moved to the maximum possible distance. Then the supply hose is screwed to the mixer, on which the nuts are removed, the hairpins are firmly wrapped. The hoses coming from the tap are pulled through the hole in the sink.

After the installation of the water tap on the sink is completed, a rubber gasket is put on. Then the plate is pressed, and the nuts are fastened to the nuts. They must be tightened with a key of suitable diameter. Of particular importance is their tight fixation, while it is important not to overdo it. This can lead to undesirable consequences - plate deformation, thread failure and in some cases even breakage of the tap after water is turned on.

The next step is to connect the hoses and the pipeline. It does not cause special difficulties. But here it is important not to be distracted so as not to confuse anything. The fastening is done with the union nut. Next, you need to check the connections - they should be four. Also worth paying attention to the density of the mixer. The tap for the sink should not be tight, but do not hang out. The water supply is possible only after a thorough check of all the elements.