Serviceable crane-box - what you need for comfort

Probably, all the people who use the water pipe, faced with such a problem: you open the water, and the tap starts to rattle, or after its closing, the water still continues to pour. And everyone knows that if you come across such "symptoms", then, most likely, it's time to change the crane-axle. Now we will tell in more detail what a crane-boux is, what they are, and how to change them, in fact.

Varieties of crane-box

All crane-axle boxes that exist at the present time can be divided into two types:

1. A crane-box, which is suitable for cranes and mixers of old (Soviet) models.
2. The one that is suitable for modern faucets and faucets.

Crane-axle boxes of the old type are also called "worms" in another way. They also have an additional rubber cuff. On such models, the number of slots is usually 20, the thread diameter is half an inch. From the closure to the opening of the crane (flywheel), this crane-bug has, as a rule, 4 turns, and the rubber gasket (cuff) is on the retractable end of the rod (elongated part of the axle).

Such crane-boxes have certain drawbacks, which can be called very significant. The main drawback of this model is its short lifespan. With the passage of time, such elements lose their smoothness, and from there an unpleasant resonant sound originates. In addition, the elastic band, which is already deformed, can easily spoil the entire water supply network, as well as constantly give a leak.

Crane-beech- "ceramics"

Such crane-axleboxes appeared recently in the domestic market. They are suitable for new models and variants of mixers, in addition, they have a lot of advantages. From closing to opening - only half a turn. The main part of this model is two small plates made of ceramics and having the same holes.

Advantages and disadvantages of ceramic faucet

The main advantage is a much longer service life (unlike the Soviet crane-boxes). It is less noisy in operation and is suitable for both conventional cranes and most imported mixers.

The disadvantage can be called the high cost of this option, it also quickly clogs (if there are impurities of clay or sand in the water), so it requires additional installation of a special thin filter.

Replacement of cranes

As we said above, almost all are able to change the crane-axle nowadays. For this, it is not necessary to call for plumbing, and then even half a day to wait for his arrival. It's only necessary to get yourself into this business if you are completely sure that the crane-bug was the reason for the breakdown.

For example, if you keep running water even with a closed faucet, the gasket (rubber cuff) on the stock of the axle box is likely to have simply been wiped off, and you can not completely change the crane-axle. But if the crane soars, so that the vibration is given to the entire riser, it is likely that the carving has been erased, and the replacement is subject to crane-busx completely. In general, it should be changed about once a year, however, if the water goes dirty, with sand or rust, the life of such an axle is significantly reduced.