A modern touch sink mixer is a functional sanitary device that does not require tactile contact to be used. Practical adaptation starts successfully to conquer the market, it is distinguished by reliability, convenience in operation, it allows to save considerably water consumption.
How does the touch mixer work?
In a standard tap, open or close the flow of water manually using a valve or lever system. The work and design of the sensor mixer for the sink is based on the electromagnetic principle. The water flow is regulated by a solenoid valve, and the process was completely automated by using an infrared or optoelectronic motion sensor.
Principle of operation of the sensor mixer for the washbasin:
- The inductive sensor creates an electromagnetic field around the crane.
- The man brings his hand to the sink.
- When the part of the body hits the working area, the parameters of the induction field change.
- The sensor captures the change and produces a signal.
- The control unit receives a signal and instructs the valve to open.
- The induction field changes after the removal of the hand.
- When the sensor is triggered, the valve closes.
Mixer with touch control
A reliable and practical device is a modern sensor mixer, its operating principle is simple and provides effective protection against flooding the room. Even if the batteries are completely discharged or the power supply to the power supply is cut off, an arbitrary opening of the crane is excluded. When the voltage is cut off, the valve core with the membrane is lowered and the water is sealed off.
Advantages of sensor mixers for sinks:
- The body of the mixer does not get dirty with dirty hands.
- Significant water savings due to quick valve operation.
- The risk of flooding the room is reduced.
- The built-in thermostat allows you to precisely set the water temperature.
- The plumbing non-contact device has a modern and beautiful appearance.
Disadvantages of sensor mixers for sinks:
- If you want to fully fill the sink or large capacity of water you have to hold your hands for a long time under the tap.
- In kitchens, water is required at different temperatures, so it is often necessary to change the setting on the regulator.
- Termination of the valve in the event of a power failure.
- Periodically, you need to change the batteries in the power supply.
- The sensor mixer for a washbasin is more expensive than a standard mixer with a handle .
Wall-mounted sensor mixer
The modern non-contact sensor mixer is available in several modifications, it is possible to choose for the home version with the installation directly on the shell body or prefer a beautiful wall mounting. The water supply system consists of several units. The outer part is attached to the wall above the sink and has a stylish design. The solenoid valve with the power unit, hoses and wires are under the sink, so communication and additional equipment do not spoil the interior of the room with its appearance.
Mixer touch on batteries
There are two types of contactless faucets - a mixer with a sensor for a battery sink and plumbing devices with transformers running from a home network with a voltage of 220 V. Given that the induction valve consumes little energy, quality batteries suffice for a few months. The device with 4 1.5 V batteries is cheaper, in conditions of high humidity it is safer to use.
Sensory faucet with shower
The design of the shower sensor touchless mixer differs little from standard devices and is easy to use. He allows himself to make adjustments to the head and water temperature, allows the use of the watering can separate from the tap. Many catalogs present samples of sensor mixers of different materials, in addition to chrome devices, you can buy stylish models for the classic interior shower room for brass or antique bronze.
How to install a touch mixer?
First, fix the body of the device, and then connect the faucet with the water supply system. If there is an old device on the sink, then turn off the water supply and perform the dismantling. Sensory mixers for kitchens or bathrooms are easy to attach, if instructions and the necessary tools are available, the installation takes place in a short time without the need for a specialist.
Installation of a washbasin mixer:
- Turn off the water.
- The body is mounted in a standard hole on the sink.
- Do not forget to install a gasket between the valve body and the shell wall.
- We fix the bottom of the hull with a nut.
- The control box is installed on the wall with a special fastener.
- The control unit should be located from the floor at a distance of 55 cm.
- We connect the valve with the control box with flexible hoses.
- The contactless sensor to the control unit is connected by a wire with the help of a nut.
- Install the batteries.
- Turn on the water supply.
- Check the work of the sensor mixer for the sink.
Adjusting the sensor mixer
Depending on the model, the adjustment of a non-contact plumbing fixture can be done in many ways, using an external touch panel, a mechanical button, or a handle. Often, all controls are placed under the sink, and outside is only the body of the crane with a motion sensor. In cheap models, the mixer with touch controls has only a temperature control knob. It is better to purchase high-quality models with the ability to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor and the response time of the valve.