In the conditions of our time the mixer with the thermostatbecomes indispensable when you need to automatically adjust the temperature of the water. With it, you can save precious time by ensuring a quick supply of water of the desired temperature. However, this device in our country is perceived by many people as a foreign exotics. Gradually, the number of admirers is growing, since the comfortable acceptance of water procedures largely depends on this device. Thus, bathroom faucets with a thermostat are beginning to gain popularity. In addition to ensuring maximum comfort, safety is also guaranteed (the likelihood of burns is almost impossible).
Any thermostat mixer is controlled by tworegulators, one of which controls the temperature of the water, and the other adjusts the pressure. The difference from conventional analogues is the presence of a thermostatic element. In this case, the design does not use any electronics. The thermostat performs its actions based on simple physical principles. Inside there is a special substance that reduces or increases the volume (depending on temperature). Such devices, by the way, help to save natural resources.
Безусловно, отсутствие электрического питания у thermostat can be attributed to the benefits, but this design requires high-quality installation. If you mix up the taps in places, then there will be certain problems. Then the thermostat mixer will not work correctly. By European standards, it is assumed to be supplied with cold water on the right, and hot water on the left. During Soviet times, the reverse scheme was used, which is found today (not only in old houses!). In this case, European models will have to swap the liner, which, in principle, is quite feasible.
Most often, faucets with a thermostat asthermoelements have a sealed capsule containing artificial wax. In response to temperature conditions, it regulates the ratio of hot and cold water. Recently, a thermoelement from a bimetallic spring has become widespread. In this case, two different metals react to temperature fluctuations. When heated, the spring expands, and when cooled, it is compressed. Thanks to this property, it is possible to obtain the necessary proportions of cold and hot water. Sometimes bimetallic rings act as a thermoelement and work approximately according to the same principle as a spring of two metals.
Thermostat mixer can be builtor external. The first type is most interesting from an aesthetic point of view, because the installation can be made in a finished box in a niche. After that, you only need to bring all communications and close the cavity with a decorative panel. The recessed part of the same manufacturer has standard dimensions and is equipped with decorative plates. As for the models of the external type, their design is very diverse, so without much difficulty it will turn out to choose the right option.
