How to change the mixer?

The use of plumbing is an integral part of our daily life, have long forgotten those times when the toilets were outside, and in the evenings the water was warmed on the stove so that the whole family could buy. Despite the technical progress, there are often problems with plumbing, so each owner (and the hostess too) should know how to independently change the mixer and that it will be needed for this.

If it happened that the mixer for any reason became unsuitable, and requires replacement, do not rush to call the master who will make this work quickly, and even it can be qualitatively, because he will take a considerable fee, so the best option in this The case is to read the article and find out how to make this simple process with your own hands. First you need to deal with tools that may be needed when replacing the mixer.

1

Materials and tools

In this list, there are no special tools that would not have had a regular consumer at home, so when the mixer comes to change the mixer - you don't have to run to the store for the tools. So:

• the keyway key (in case this suddenly did not have at hand, and you did not reach the neighbors to ask him, then you can use a wrench, it is perfect for the task under consideration)
• screwdriver (in the process of replacement of the mixer, you will need flat, and crucible)
• flashlight will need if the communications are laid deep enough)
• detergent

If the old mixer was inexpensive, then the optimal option will replace not only the mixer, but also hoses that are laid to the pipes of the water supply. It often happens that high-quality expensive mixers come complete with similar pipes, so when a good quality faucet has become unusable, pipes are still suitable for further operation, but even in this case it is recommended to replace them, because the likelihood that the new mixer will last longer than old high-quality pipes are great enough.

The detergent is useful for when replacing the mixer, immediately get rid of dirt and plaque, which managed to accumulate directly under the mixer and washing. If the mixer has to be changed in a removable sink, it is most likely to be removed, because the process in question is difficult if it is not removed. Also, in the case of a removable car wash, you will need a seafood, fasteners, etc.

The first thing to be done is when the mixer came into disrepair - buy a new one, after which you can already develop the situation with a flashlight, and proceed to replacing the mixer.

2

Dismantling of an old mixer

Before you begin to dismantle, you need to overlap water, otherwise there is a misfortune. Now - remove the old mixer:

1. Turn to turn to the "open" position so that the whole water remaining in the system resulted out.
2. Gently flexible hose disconnect from the pipe of the water supply, it is better to use the distributor key. Do not forget about the small container that you need to substitute during the disconnection of the hose so that the whole water accumulated there is not exposed to the floor.
3. Remove the lower part of the siphon, after which it is gently turning the sink.
4. To make it convenient to work with the mixer fastening, you need to install the washing in a convenient location.
5. The next step is to loosen the nut with a filtering key.
6. The cross screwdriver needs to unscrew the thread type pin. Do not forget that after it is unscrewed, the mixer will fall, therefore, it is worth holding it from below.
7. The clamp also needs to be removed, and only then drop the mixer. When all the elements under consideration are removed, the mixer itself can be removed.
8. Through the mounting hole skip the hoses (if they are replaced - remove).
9. Do not forget to check in what state laying on the hoses, because the further life of the mixer and the entire system will depend on this.
   After the mixer is dismantled, you can start installing a new one, but do not forget to remove contaminants and accumulated dirt in the mounting hole.

3

Installing the mixer

First, connect all the elements of the mixer, connecting to this design and flexible hoses, after which we go to the installation of the new mixer:

1. We put the gasket on the base of the part, for it on the mixer there is a special rack. It should be carefully taken to this process, because the incorrectly installed laying leads to the flow.
2. We skip the hoses through the hole in the sink, holding it below.
3. The next step is to establish a rubber seal, without it there will be a non-negotical system.
4. Screw the pins into the design through the available special holes. In the new models of mixers, threaded pins can be screwed and unscrewed with their fingers, but it happens that without a screwdriver can not do, but you should not delay them too much.
5. Installation nuts are well tightened with a divorce key, in this case you need to use force, because a poorly tightened nut will lead to "rambannation" of the entire design.
6. The last step is to install the sink itself in place.
   After all the above operations, you need to check the quality of the work done, for this we open water, and we are waiting for the minutes 3-4. If all the nuts are twisted tightly, the gaskets are installed correctly - the problems will not arise.

As you were able to make sure, there is nothing difficult in the process under consideration, so even a newcomer can cope with him, who before that has never been done with Plumbing and its repair.