How to disassemble a kitchen faucet?

Ball mixers - inexpensive, easy to install and easy to operate, are among the most popular among consumers. They are most often equipped with sinks in the kitchen, sinks, showers and bathtubs in the bathroom. Consider how to disassemble a kitchen faucet if it is out of order and needs to be fixed.

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Classification

There are many models of mixing devices on sale. All this abundance of models can be divided into 4 groups:

• Single lever Convenient and inexpensive models. With one lever, you can adjust the pressure and temperature - this is the most common option.
• Valve This is a “classic” two-valve mixer. Hot and cold water is supplied separately.
• Sensory - an innovative electronic version. They work very simply. Regulation of water pressure is carried out by means of a touch-sensitive screen.
• Contactless (remote). These models are equipped with photocells that respond to human presence. Such devices do not have buttons or levers. All work takes place automatically.

Important! Do not repair faucets yourself from the last two categories.

Consider how to disassemble a kitchen mixer of the most common mixing device - a single lever.

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Cartridge

The design of the cartridge mixer is not particularly difficult. Water is supplied through two tubes to the cartridge, where mixing takes place. Next, the water enters the drain nozzle. Temperature and water pressure are controlled by a shutter in the form of steel or cermet disks. To change the pressure and temperature of the water, the upper disk is displaced by means of the control rod. In this case, the disk is in relation to the lower certain position.

Important! The malfunction of such a simple device is a clogged cartridge, which is why the valve starts to leak. In order to eliminate this malfunction, the crane is disassembled, and the clogged cartridge is replaced with a new one.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. In front of the lever there is a plug with red or blue marks. Using a knife or screwdriver, remove it.
2. Using a hexagon, unscrew the screw that connects the control rod and lever.
3. Remove the lever from the mixer body, thus providing access to the cartridge. By the material of manufacture of the cartridge stem, one can judge the quality of the device. The best option is brass, the worst is plastic.
4. Unscrew the clamping nut before removing the cartridge. Nuts come in 2 varieties - for a key with faces and with a recess in the upper part.
5. After the nut is loosened, the cartridge can be removed without hindrance. Pay attention to how it is fixed in the mixer body. This is useful during assembly.
6. Insert the cartridge into the case so that its tabs fit into the recesses of the case. After that, you can start assembling the mixer in the reverse order.

Important! To assemble the faucet in the kitchen correctly, you must first buy a cartridge that matches the old specifications. The best option is to bring a failed device to the store. The seller will help you choose the right option.

When buying a new cartridge, pay attention to the manufacturing materials:

• The plates should be made of ceramics, and the regulating rod should be made of brass.
• Seals are preferred silicone. This material is durable, flexible and water resistant.

Important! Defective parts are not repairable.

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How to disassemble a ball mixer in the kitchen?

The design of the ball mixer is very similar to the cartridge, but it is more convenient to operate. The base of the mixer is a hollow metal ball with three holes. Two of them serve to supply water, the third - to divert mixed water to the outlet pipe.

The ball is located in a ball sleeve and is driven by a rod.

Important! The larger the area of ​​coincidence of the holes with the saddles through which water is supplied, the greater the pressure will be.

For those who are interested in how to disassemble a ball valve in the bathroom, one thing can be answered - this is futile, since the mechanism is adjusted and thought out to the smallest detail. If the crane fails, it can only be replaced. The only breakdown that can be successfully eliminated independently is the weakening of the pressure of the water stream. The reason for this is contamination of the spout of the tap, or aerator.

Now about how to disassemble the ball valve in the kitchen to clean the aerator:

1. Unscrew the nut from the spout.
2. Remove the mesh from the tap. Rinse it in the opposite direction to the original water flow.
3. Screw the nut with the mesh back into place.

It takes only about 10 minutes to resolve this minor problem.

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To make the faucet in the kitchen or bathroom last longer, install high-quality filters on them. Not in the best way affects the condition of the mixers and a long break in operation. From a long break in use, they can fail. Another important point: do not buy products of dubious quality from unknown manufacturers. Follow these simple rules and you won’t have any problems with mixer taps.