How to disassemble the faucet in the kitchen or in the bathroom?

Any host may encounter a mixer breakdown, so everyone should know how to disassemble the faucet. This is the only way out to identify and fix the existing defects. Anyone who does not even have a relationship with plumbing can take care of the mixer.

First you need to prepare the necessary tools. Take a wrench, a few screwdrivers (including a flat screwdriver), pliers and rubber gaskets pre-purchased in the store. Be sure to shut off the water supply and get to work.

The device of a spherical mixer

Before you understand how to disassemble a ball valve, you need to know about its device.

The reliability and durability of this mixer is ensured by a ceramic non-separable cartridge. Seals in the design are missing - this is due to the accuracy of the located parts. The classic ball valve consists of:

• Plugs;
• Stock;
• Screw;
• Adjustment ring;
• Rubber seat;
• Hollow ball (necessary for mixing water);
• Aerator;
• Water inlet;
• Steam and regulating cuff;
• Ball shell.

Analysis of the ball mixer

So, how to disassemble the ball valve? In order to dismantle the lever of the single lever mixer, remove the decorative cover and unscrew the screw that is located directly below it. Do not be afraid to use force: in most cases, the screw is securely fixed. Some models can have a lever on the rod, then you do not need to untwist, just move the lever to the upper position and everything will be easily removed.

After you remove the lever, open the cover of the valve body. You will see a thread on it. Take the screwdriver and remove the cover. If you did everything correctly, the clamping nut appears. Take the wrench by picking the correct diameter. Unscrew the nut to expose the cartridge. It contains a ball, under which there is a rubber gasket. Crane failure occurs due to its deformation and wear. To fix the problem, you need to replace this item.

The device two-ventilated mixer

Currently, you can buy two types of dvuhventilnogo crane. The first contains the crane-axle as an elastic gasket. The second has a locking mechanism, which acts ceramic plate. To disassemble the bathroom faucet is not difficult in both cases. The two-valve mixer, in addition, is equipped with:

• Aerator-spray of water ;
• Spout-spout;
• Body and mount.

Dismantling the two-ventilated mixer

Are you interested in how to disassemble a faucet with several valves? The design of this mixer is simple, so you can easily cope with this task.

First, remove the plugs on the faucets. After you have removed them, you can see the screws. Remove them with a screwdriver. You will see rubber gaskets, but to understand in appearance, if they are damaged, is quite difficult. Most likely, they need to be replaced or twisted all the connections so that the crane does not hang.

Another reason for the unstable operation of the mixer is the scaling formed on it. To remove it, use a flat-blade screwdriver. A similar method, by the way, is also used in disassembling a ball valve with two levers.

Single lever mixer

Different devices can be equipped with ceramic or ball cartridges. In the first case, the model will be equipped with a hollow ball, in the second - two tightly ground ceramic washers, displaced when the handle is turned. It is thanks to this that water is mixed and delivered directly. The complete set of such crane includes:

• The body;
• cap;
• Rotary handle;
• Mechanical cleaning cartridge of the replacement type;
• Gaskets.

Single-lever mixer

To understand how to disassemble a crane with a single handle, you just need to take advantage of our tips. Such mixers have a core and a hollow ball made of stainless steel. The ball is equipped with three holes: two of them supply liquid, and one takes it out into the pipe. The device is located in the ball sleeve, in which the rubber seats are located. Water creates pressure, the ball with the seats tightly contacts, resulting in the device moving. The pressure change and the fluid supply are controlled by this particular element.

The described mechanism can not be repaired, if there is a breakdown, most likely, it will be necessary to replace the mixer. It is only possible to eliminate the weakening of the jet at the outlet, which is due to the clogging of the aerator. For this, we also need a crane analysis.

First, unscrew the nut that is in the spout of the tap. Remove the mesh, blow it and rinse well. Then put it back and screw on the nut. Now you know how to disassemble a crane with a single lever system.

Nuances of parsing mixers

Plumbing stores offer us a wide selection of different modern mixer models that are installed in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Some of them can be equipped with a timer or sensitive details. So, how to disassemble the faucet in the kitchen or in the bathroom in another way:

1. Turn off the electricity with water.
2. Get rid of the lid, which is needed to fix the batteries.
3. Disconnect the sensor wire from the control panel.
4. Remove the gasket (it can be found between the control box and the mixing tube).
5. Remove all nipples, remove springs and retainers. The same should be done when analyzing products with a thermostat and a timer.
6. If you are sure that everything is done correctly, proceed to repair. If the problem is in the control unit, the best solution is to consult specialists - there may be fragile parts inside the unit that can easily be damaged.

Helpful Tips

Single lever mixers can boast a long service life. If you want to buy the right option or increase the crane operating time, follow the following tips.

• If you selected a tap with a cartridge, remove the old drive before purchasing. This will save you from problems with the product exchange: the cartridges are different, and therefore you can mix up the dimensions.
• When repairing the ball mixer, seal each threaded connection with a PTFE tape. Before analyzing, get a thread sealant in the cassettes.
• Buy products of proven firms.
• For preventive maintenance, replace the gaskets and cartridges.
• Install high quality filters on the pipes.
• When cleaning the mixer, select the product in the form of a gel or cream. A powder intended for metal can also be used.
• Do not use brushes made of metal or alkaline or acetic based products.

Mixer Installation

Now you know how to disassemble the tap. The mixer should be installed back after necessary repairs. To do this, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a level, a wrench, a tape measure and a mounting kit. If the mixer has a hard fit, it must have eccentrics in order to adjust the landing distance between the nozzles. If the flexible hoses in the metal shell were attached to the tap, nothing is needed.

Before tightening the nuts, lubricate the internal threads with petroleum jelly for technical needs. Twist the nuts slowly, carefully, use your hands - good quality parts should be easy to succumb. After that you can use the key (but not more than 2-3 turns). When installing the crane, you can use the level - make sure that the product is installed exactly, without distortions, otherwise the crane body may crack.

Check that each threaded connection is wrapped around the seal and that the tape is wound exactly on the thread. After you install the tap, start the water and check the connection to prevent leakage. If you find it, do not worry, but try again. Turn off the water and replace the seals.

Like any sanitary ware, the mixer may eventually become unusable. Do not rush to throw it away and buy a new one, first disassemble the crane and determine the cause of the failure.

Hopefully, we helped you understand how to disassemble the faucet in the bathroom or in the kitchen, and now you can easily do it.