Spout for mixers: how to choose?

Spout for faucets - an integral part of the plumbing system, which receives the adjusted to the desired temperature water. It is an integral part of the mixer or is supplied separately. As an integral part to the spout attached nut and seal. It is classified according to the size, shape, material of manufacture, purpose. Can be sold as an aerator, and without it.

Classification by form

There are two forms of a spout: classical and cascade. Classical, it is also tubular, it has a different cross-section (round with a diameter of 16-22 mm, triangular, oval, square, flat rectangular), straight, angled, J-, S-, R-, C-shaped, with a double silhouette. Cascade spout for mixers is a flat structure in which the water jet, passing through a wide, but small thickness slit, resembles a falling waterfall. Classic spout is a universal solution for mixers, cascade is rarely found. Who does not stint on innovative solutions and original design, can buy a mixer with a spring, spiral spout that bends in different directions.

In height, it is high and low, in size - elongated, medium and short. The length of the spout must correspond to the dimensions of the shell, so that the water does not splash around.

Classification by material of manufacture

The material of the spout is anticorrosive stainless steel, plastic. Among the alloys it is worth noting, such as aluminum - silicon (quite a budget option), brass - bronze (characterized by strength and durability). You can choose mixers with a spout under the stone (kitchen variant, characterized by the possibility of making any shape and coloring by casting). Normally, the spout for the mixers is chrome plated. The coating can also be nickel, gilding, enamel.

Rotary and fixed - what are the differences?

Spill for mixers is cast (fixed) and rotary. The swivel is designed as the direction of the flow of water in the desired direction (the angle of rotation can reach 360º). It is actual both in the kitchen and in the bathroom as a universal device for the sink and bathtub at the same time. Some modern models of mixers are found with a retractable telescopic spout or spout-shower. This innovative solution is convenient and practical for sinks with multiple sections.

The purpose of the spout

Depending on the purpose, they distinguish the spout for the mixer in the bathtub, in the kitchen. A low, long spout for the faucet is more suitable for a bathroom, short and tall, and also long, swivel will not constrain movement when doing household chores in the kitchen (washing dishes, cooking). For some models of mixers, spills for filtered water can be installed. The choice of spills both domestic and foreign production is great. Not badly recommended Italian, German manufacturers, such as Kaiser, Grohe, Hansa and others.