Jacob Delafon faucets: an overview, specs, types and reviews

Buy mixers have to everyone. And the more reliable they are, the less often it is necessary to do it. What properties should a mixer have to serve the owners as long as possible? Do these requirements meet Jacob Delafon's faucet?

Jacob Delafon

The history of the French company Jacob Delafon ("Jacob Delafon") is more than 100 years old. It was created by Maurice Delafon and Emil Jacob at the end of the 19th century. Then it was called Jacob et Delafon. After 100 years, she joined the group of companies Kohler. Since the end of the last century, the factory has become the leader in the production of sanitary ware and firmly holds its positions. In its range of cast iron baths, sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, mixers. The company's specialists have developed the design of bathrooms.

Products "Jakob Delafon" is distinguished by a successful combination of technical excellence and elegance. Designers honor the traditions of their predecessors and strive to preserve the unique style of products.

Mixers from Jacob Delafon

The designers of the company developed a number of mixers. They belong to several groups, united by a common idea. All mixers are levers. Their principle of operation is that the jet of water flows out of the faucet after lifting the crane handle up. In order to change the temperature of the water, it is enough to turn it to the left or to the right.

Mixers Jacob Delafon consist of almost the same basic parts: base, handle, spout, aerator. And then the imagination and work of designers created on this basis a number of collections. They are made of high-quality brass and finished with chrome.

Jacob Delafon SYMBOL

This collection includes 3 models for a washbasin 20.5 cm high (size L), 30 cm (XL) and 45 cm (XXL). It also includes thermostatic and conventional built-in faucets for baths, showers and bidets, a bathtub thermostat that saves water, and an aerator.

Jacob Delafon STILLNESS

The term Stillness means "peace." The collection is really strict, with smooth lines, with a tube-like spout. The collection is distinguished by the fact that the lever is in the center of the base. The tap opens horizontally to the maximum temperature of the hot water. She runs all the time in an economical mode. A minute pours out 7 liters of water. The cartridge is designed so that at first it opens only cold water, and then serves mixed with hot water. This saves energy. The height of the mixers is 24 cm and 29 cm.

Mixers Jacob Delafon bidet from the same collection, the aerator of which rotates by 20 degrees, is protected from the lime coating with a special coating.

There is also a bath mixer with a built-in divertor (a switch that redirects the water) and a non-return valve.

Mixer Stillness perfectly suited for the interior of any style because of its versatility.

Jacob Delafon FAIRFAX

The collection Jacob Delafon FAIRFAX is made in the strict English style. Here the wavy lines of the silhouette are successfully combined with the curved spout and the lever. The models of this series look modern, but they clearly show the elements of antiquity. Therefore, such mixers will be appropriate both in the premises of the classical style, and in the modern. In the collection there are items for all possible points of application: for a bath, shower, washbasin, kitchen.

A distinctive feature of this series is the presence of an integrated water temperature limiter. This will help save energy when using flow heaters. Water, these devices also save. The Cascade aerator, which is used in Fairfax mixers, is treated with an anti-limy coating. This extends the life of devices in hard water.

Jacob Delafon SALUTE

This collection is made in the French style. Exquisite design is combined with high technology. Mixers are convenient, thought out to trifles in order to perform actions with them almost automatically. They also save water and energy.

So the thermostatic bath and shower faucet has an automatic switch. The thermoplastic holder for the shower head is beautiful and practical.

Jacob Delafon PURIST

Models of this series are distinguished by a strict style, a reliable base of cylindrical shape. The lever is located perpendicular to the mixer and parallel to the spout. In addition to an attractive appearance, they are distinguished by their reliability and high functionality.

The collection includes faucets for washbasins and bidets with a built-in water flow limiter, faucets for a washstand 29.7 cm high, combined bath and shower faucets.

Jacob Delafon SINGULIER

Models of this series differ in traditional appearance and application of high technologies in their manufacture. They are convenient to use, they save water and energy. Here you can see a thermostatic combined mixer with a practical switch that allows you to change the mode from the shower head to the spout with an easy hand movement. The Singulier thermostats with a built-in 38-degree safety stop make the use of the mixer safe.

The collection includes wash and wash basin mixers, Jacob Delafon shower mixer with hand shower holder, mixers with bathtub divertor, bidet, wall mounted washbasin.

Jacob Delafon TAO

The models of this series are distinguished by a fusion of traditions and the latest trends of the times. The lines of products are smoothed, the silhouettes of the mixers are slightly inclined forward. They are compact, so they can be used for small shells.

The TAO range includes bath mixers that are mounted on the side, with a push-button switch, single-hole faucets for sinks, a tap for a sink with a rotating spout, for a bidet with a swivel aerator rotating by 70 °.

Jacob Delafon NATEO

The Jacob Delafon bath mixer of this collection is distinguished by its traditional design and rounded forms. They save water by 50% thanks to the built-in cartridge and Eco aerator.

Models are easy to use. The kitchen mixer rotates around the axis and leans forward.

Jacob Delafon PANACHE

Products of this series are easy to install. The body is made in the form of a reservoir, turning spout minimizes the possibility of drops falling on the chrome surface.

Jacob Delafon KANDEL

Mixers of this series are designed for installation in small bathrooms. There are two options. One with a classic spout in the center of the base, the other with a rotating spout located on the side. All products with a monolithic body.

Setting the pressure limiter allows you to save 25% water.

Mixers Jacob Delafon Toobi

Products of this series are made in ethnic style. The spout of mixers and the body resembles a stalk of bamboo. The design of the spout helps to achieve a stream of bubbling brook effect.

Mixers Jacob Delafon Toobi ultrathin (3.3 cm). The similarity with bamboo enhances the green color of the shower holder. Material - thermoplastic.

Reviews of Jacob Delafon mixers

Many users like Jacob Delafon mixers. They talk about beautiful appearance, design and excellent quality of products. Like the ability to insert a filter and get clean water. Mixers Jacob Delafon July for the kitchen are of even shape, they differ concisely. Their spout is high and turns around the axis.

But there are also negative reviews. Buyers complain that the switch button from the shower to the faucet ceases to work after a few months, "sticks".

The handles respond quickly to the water temperature. If it is hot, then you can not hold the handle. It is advised to remove the handle, lock and crane-box, replace the thin gasket with a thicker one (3 mm). It is not clear just why the manufacturer can not immediately install a suitable gasket.

Some users believe that Jacob Delafon mixers do not mix water well and make noise.

There are complaints that the aerator rusts, the crane-box is out of order. The cost of the new reaches 1200 rubles., And find it in the online store is not easy.