Installation of a kitchen faucet and its repair with your own hands

Modern kitchen faucets come in several types; they differ in design, ease of use and cost. Over time, any model needs preventive maintenance related to updating parts; to carry out the work yourself, you need to know the structure of a kitchen faucet.

In order to save a considerable amount of money on calling a plumber by repairing the faucet yourself, you need to study the internal structure and operating principle of a specific type of faucet. The task is greatly facilitated by the fact that all mixing plumbing fixtures are unified, their parts are interchangeable, and the design can be divided into several groups.

Modern kitchen faucets

Design of two-valve mixers

Two-valve mixing devices are classic models that are morally outdated and at the same time find a certain demand among consumers. This is partly due to the low cost or the opposite desire to use them as a retro interior element.

The principle of operation of water valve mixers is to control the flow and temperature of water by closing the input channels separately on the hot and cold pipelines with axle-box taps. There are two main designs of shut-off valves, one of them is outdated due to its manufacturing technology, the second is modern and is more convenient and efficient.

The main material for the manufacture of most valve mixers is brass, which is coated with chrome on top. Retro-style models use uncoated brass or bronze; faucets can be painted on top in different colors.

Structural design of a two-valve mixer

Worm-type crane axle box

In a worm-type faucet, the flow of water is blocked by a rod with an external thread located inside a threaded piston. When the rod rotates, the piston moves along the thread and the rubber disk seal at its end gradually closes the passage channel. It takes approximately three to four 360-degree rotations of the flywheel to move the internal piston from closed to fully open.

The main disadvantage of worm valves is the longest time among analogues in obtaining the required pressure and temperature of the water flow, which leads to excessive water consumption. The advantages include good maintainability and low cost of rubber gaskets with low wear resistance.

The device of a ceramic crane axle box

Crane axle box made of ceramics

Unlike worm-type valves, modern ceramic crane axle boxes operate on a different principle. The main locking elements in them are two ceramic disc plates with slots. In the closed position, they mutually overlap each other, preventing the passage of water due to the tight fit of finely processed surfaces. When the upper plate connected to the rod and flywheel is rotated, a passage hole appears between the ceramic discs and water enters the mixer body.

The feed volume in ceramic valve axle boxes is regulated by the angle of rotation of the flywheel; in contrast to worm-type types, half a turn of the flywheel is sufficient to fully open the valve. Obtaining the required flow and temperature of water in mixers with ceramic axle-boxes is faster compared to worm-type ones, and due to the high wear resistance of ceramics, their repair and maintenance are required much less frequently.

The disadvantages of ceramic models include the low unification of various products. If any rubber gasket for worm-gear models can be found in every specialized retail outlet or cut out yourself, then ceramic liners of a suitable design and size, if they are not included in the package, are difficult to find in the retail network and in many cases you will have to change the axlebox completely due to the lack of the necessary parts.

Internal structure of a single lever faucet with cartridge

Advantages and disadvantages

Many homeowners pay attention to the single-lever mixer, because its design, repair, and installation are simple, but at the same time very effective and functional. These more modern devices differ from two-valve ones not only in their more aesthetic appearance. They are also very convenient to use; they allow you to more accurately and quickly adjust the water temperature and reduce its consumption. But they also have disadvantages:

• Demanding on water quality. Single-lever faucets, due to the nature of their design, are very sensitive to impurities contained in tap water. Due to its poor quality, they often become clogged and then stop working. Models with ceramic cartridges especially suffer from this problem.
• Low maintainability. It is almost impossible to repair a single-lever faucet with your own hands; you can only replace some of its parts, for example, seals or the entire cartridge.

Remember! To increase the service life of a single-lever mixer, you can improve the quality of tap water by installing a special filter, as well as perform timely preventive maintenance of the device.

Design of single lever mixers

Today, single-lever (cartridge) faucets are the leaders in prevalence among similar types; they are distinguished by their simplicity of design and ease of use. The water temperature in a single-lever faucet is controlled by one handle, the pressure is regulated by raising it, and the temperature by turning it in different directions.

There are two main types of single-lever mixers, which have significant design differences and operating principles.

Cartridge mixing devices

In cartridge-type mixers, the main control element is a sealed barrel-shaped cartridge with a rectangular cross-section rod placed at the top. The main executive parts of the cartridge are two tightly fitted ceramic plates, one of which is fixedly fixed in the body and has three through holes - through two of them cold and hot water is supplied, and the third is used to drain the mixed water flow. The second ceramic plate contains a shaped oval channel, and it is connected through a system of mechanical parts to the handle.

The cartridge works in such a way that when the handle is lifted, the shaped depression of the control plate slides over the slots for cold and hot water, after which the mixed flow enters the mixer through the resulting channel. When you turn the knob to the right or left, the area of ​​the open holes of cold or hot water changes - thus regulating the temperature of the water flow.

Cartridge types are convenient and easy to use; compared to previous types, they save more water resources. If the system has clean water and a high-quality cartridge, its service life can reach up to 10 years. The disadvantages include the need to completely replace the cartridge in case of any breakdowns, as well as high requirements for the purity of the water - if there are hard grains of sand in it, they can damage the surface of the ceramic plates and cause leaks, so a filter must be present in the water supply.

Operating principle of the cartridge

Ball mixers

The operating principle of a single-lever kitchen faucet resembles a joystick; in it, a one-armed lever is welded to a hollow ball that has three holes - one each for supplying hot and cold water and a third for discharging the mixed flow. The ball, held on top by a dome seal and a conical cap, rotates in a spherical seat that has three round holes with spring-loaded sealed gaskets - cold and hot water is supplied through two, and the water flow mixed in the ball enters the third.

When the ball with a lever welded to it rotates, different areas of the openings of cold and hot water and their ratio are obtained - this allows you to simultaneously regulate the volume of the drained water flow and its temperature.

In addition to ease of use, the advantage of ball models compared to cartridges is a longer service life and inexpensive replacement of consumables - when rubber seals wear out, the price of new rings is much lower than replacing an entire cartridge.

Note: However, ball valves require too frequent replacement of the gaskets worn out by the ball and are therefore a rare guest on the domestic market of mixing equipment.

Ball mixer - design

How to disassemble a crane axle box

The faucet box is the main part of the valve mixer. Thanks to this element, you can turn on the water, adjust the pressure, temperature, and turn off the water supply. The element consists of a rod and seals. On top there is a metal housing with threads.

To remove the valve axle:

1. shut off the water supply. Prepare tools: a set of keys, pliers and screwdrivers;
2. dismantle the flywheel by lightly lifting it up. This way you can get to the bolt that secures the valve. Unscrew it. Remove the valve. If it is difficult to remove, tap gently with the key and the movement will begin;
3. remove the decorative trim, if any. This is usually done with a key of 17;
4. access to the crane box is open. To unscrew it, you need to take an adjustable wrench and start turning it counterclockwise.

Once one element has been extracted, you can begin working on the second. The chronology of actions is identical.

Next, proceed to repair and replacement of specific elements of the crane axle box. it depends on the type of damage. In some cases, you only need to replace the rubber seal. In some situations, metal parts may need to be replaced.

Electronic faucets

It’s hard to imagine a high-tech modern kitchen without electronic faucets; they not only have a stylish appearance, but also make washing dishes and cooking easier and allow maximum water savings (up to 33%). The main changes that electronics brings to the functioning of traditional mixing devices are non-contact or touch switching on and off and maintaining the water temperature at a constant level.

Touchless mixing devices

In traditional types of faucets, which do not require contact with the handle to turn on, an infrared sensor is installed that reacts to the thermal radiation of hands brought to it. The sensor is connected to an electronic circuit that controls a solenoid valve that opens and closes the water. To operate the device, a DC power supply is required, which is supplied to its circuit through an electrical converter of 9 - 12 V or four AA batteries with a total voltage of 6 V.

The continuous operating time of the design described above is limited to an average of 1 minute and then the mixer automatically turns off, which is completely inconvenient when using it as a dishwashing or food processing device. Therefore, more practical touch-sensitive faucets are installed in the kitchen sink, which can be turned on and off by touching a hand (more precisely, any part of the body) to a part of the body or watering can.

Wealthy consumers are well aware of the brands of the leading German manufacturers of touch-sensitive kitchen faucets Grohe and Hansgrohe; the Chinese brands Gappo, Russian-Chinese Frap, Russian-Czech Lemark and Czech Vidima have lower prices for similar plumbing fixtures.

Controlling the activation of infrared and touch faucets

Faucets with thermostat

The kitchen faucet with automatic support of the set temperature includes two handles - one is designed to pre-set the flow, and the second is used to set the desired temperature on a side scale.

The main element of a thermostatic mixer is a special cartridge, it contains paraffin placed in a sealed glass, on one side of which a rod with a special control part is installed. As the water temperature increases, the paraffin expands and linearly shifts the rod by no more than 0.6 mm - this displacement is enough to increase the flow of cold water and bring the overall temperature to the set value.

Faucets with a thermostat have a complex design, are too expensive and impractical for use in the kitchen, where the temperature parameters of water are constantly required (from drinking temperature to hot for washing dishes), so their use in kitchen areas is not practiced due to the lack of rational sense. The situation is different with high-tech, ultra-expensive appliances that have a control panel and functions for programming temperature parameters, turning them on and off - they can be used in the kitchen, but more so as a piece of high-tech style furniture.

Thermostatic mixer design

Industrial models

In addition to classic faucets for forced water drainage, there are also special options for industrial purposes. For example, this is a model of the SB-97MK gravity mixer, the purpose of which is to sort and combine various dry materials. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture and metal production.

Photo - SB-97MK

Servicing such devices requires special skills, since they often work with large volumes. Please note that their operation is carried out according to the ball principle, but mixing due to the action of gravitational forces plays a significant role.

Single lever mixer repair

If a single-lever kitchen faucet fails, you don’t need a special plumbing tool to repair it yourself; a regular adjustable wrench is enough. Sometimes you may need an auxiliary tool in the form of various types of screwdrivers, a hex wrench to unscrew the handle screw.

Among the malfunctions of cartridge and other types of mixing plumbing fixtures, the following situations most often arise:

1. Mechanical damage to the body, spout, in this case the mixer is replaced, but if desired, it can be repaired at home. The fact is that the main material for making faucets is brass, which lends itself well to soldering.

A common malfunction of many faucets is the aerator mesh becoming clogged with dirt, which increases the pressure inside the body, and the most vulnerable element is the thin-walled gib. A crack may appear in its lower part and water leakage may occur.

In this case, the chrome coating is removed with sandpaper and the crack is sealed with a powerful soldering iron using ordinary solder and flux (rosin) - the soldering under the gooseneck will not be noticeable from the outside. In the same way, you can solder a spout that has been broken off from the body, after first removing the mixer from the sink.

1. Weak water pressure. The main reason for this malfunction is the clogging of the aerator mesh with solid particles when using dirty water. As noted above, the lack of a passage for water often leads to cracks in the spout, so it is recommended to regularly unscrew the divider and clean its mesh from sand particles.

Aerator and its pollution

1. Cartridge damage.

• The standard cartridge is produced in a thin-walled casing; during installation, it is clamped with a threaded nut using an adjustable wrench. It is difficult for an inexperienced user to calculate the clamping force, so with the slightest tightening of the nut, a crack appears in the body and the tap begins to flow water through the upper hole. Thus, a significant number of cartridges fail and the only way to repair the mixer is to replace them.
• The second common problem with cartridges is a broken rectangular pulley on which the handle is attached. It is problematic to reliably connect broken polymer elements of parts by gluing or other methods, so the cartridge also has to be replaced.
• Often, the internal parts of the cartridge, made of thin-walled polymer materials, also break; this becomes immediately noticeable by the easy movement of the handle and the inability to block or regulate the flow. The malfunction cannot be repaired and requires a complete replacement of the cartridge.

1. Leak in the mixer body. The housings of single-lever cartridge mixers are produced in two types - some are pressed in and cannot be disassembled, in others disassembly is possible by unscrewing the lower threaded washer, after which you can get inside.

If over time the internal rubber rings in the mixer body have worn out, then in a collapsible design it is possible to replace them after removing the device from the sink and unscrewing the flexible hoses.

Replacing seals in the mixer body

To do this, perform the following operations:

• The water supply is first shut off and the mixer is dismantled. Usually a kitchen faucet is installed with a flexible water supply hose - in this case, the flexible hoses and the clamping nut attaching to the sink are unscrewed from its body.
• Unscrew the ring-shaped lock nut from the bottom of the housing and remove the fluoroplastic sealing ring.
• Pull down the rotary assembly with the spout and separate it from the second part of the body, thereby freeing the ring gaskets (cuffs).
• They buy similar body seals in a retail chain, but usually the chance of such a purchase is small, since all mixers have different designs and sizes, if they do not belong to the same brand.

Therefore, many craftsmen use winding under rings. To do this, they are removed from the recess and a suitable material with high adhesive ability is wound into the groove; it can be narrow (along the width of the groove) strips of fabric electrical tape; a medical adhesive plaster has excellent adhesive ability; some plumbers use FUM tape.

After winding one or two layers of lining material into the groove, the O-rings are returned to their place and the faucet is reassembled in the reverse order - thus extending its service life for a significant time.

Cartridges and their ceramic parts

Replacing the cartridge and eliminating the main problems

The main repair of faucets of this type consists of replacing the cartridge. To do this, you will need an adjustable wrench, a sharp knife or flat-head screwdriver, and a hexagon. The work is carried out in the following order:

• Shut off the water, close the drain with a stopper to prevent loss of small parts, then use a knife or screwdriver to pry up and remove the plastic plug in the front of the handle.

Since the clamping screw is located in a recess and determining the shape of its head is problematic, shine a cell phone inside the hole and then proceed to unscrew the locking screw with a suitable tool. Usually the screw head has a hexagon-shaped recess and a similar key is used to unscrew it.

• After unscrewing the fixing screw, the handle is removed from the rectangular pulley, pulling it up.
• Under the head there is a decorative cap attached to a threaded clamping nut; it is designed to be easily unscrewed by hand, but after using the mixer for a long time, the threaded connection becomes covered with limescale and the process of manual removal often ends in failure.

If time permits, you can pour vinegar, a solution of citric acid, or an effective household chemical to remove limescale from sanitary appliances into the space between the cap, and postpone the process of replacing the cartridge for a while. The second option is to pour boiling water between the cartridge and the cap and try to unscrew it.

But if the options outlined are for some reason impossible or the use of the product does not bring a noticeable effect, you will have to put significant effort into the decorative cap.

It is unlikely to be possible to unscrew it from the outside with an adjustable or gas wrench due to the smooth, round and cone-shaped surface, so you will often have to use pliers, holding the upper edge of the cap in the jaws and turning it counterclockwise. The surface of the cap and its edge will be damaged, but since it is closed with a handle, this will not affect the appearance of the mixer.

Sequence of operations for replacing a cartridge

• Next, unscrew the released clamping nut, which has a convenient hexagonal projection for using an adjustable wrench. When carrying out work, the probability of success is much higher than in the case of a cap, but sometimes situations arise when this nut cannot be unscrewed after a long period of use of the mixer.

If the use of lime scale solvents or hot water does not produce results, the nut will have to be removed from the housing mechanically. The task is simplified due to the fact that in many mixers the pressure ring has thin walls. To remove it, cut longitudinal radial grooves in the nut with a grinder, if necessary, cut off part of the hexagonal protrusion, and break out fragments of the ring from the body using pliers. To replace a broken nut, purchase a similar one from a retail chain or unscrew the part from an old mixer.

• Remove the cartridge from the mixer by pulling it out with your fingers by the rectangular rod. Typically, cartridge sizes are standardized for different types of faucets, so replacing it with a similar product will not cause difficulties - if you take it with you to a specialized store or market, you will always find the right product with similar dimensional parameters from any manufacturer.
• Clean the vacated housing cavity from dirt and limescale, and install a new cartridge, aligning its protrusions with the recesses in the lower part of the inner glass.
• Press the cartridge with the nut by hand with maximum force without using an adjustable wrench - this must be done in order to avoid major damage to the cartridge when its body is compressed by the clamping ring.
• Turn on the water and check the mixer for leaks; if water comes through the top, slowly rotate the ring with an adjustable wrench until the leak is eliminated, after which the operation is stopped.
• The assembly is completed by screwing back the decorative cap, securing the handle with a screw (the hex head screw can be replaced with a regular slotted screwdriver) and putting the decorative plug in place.

Stages of repair work in a ball mixer

Ball mixer repair

Before repairing a ball valve, it is advisable to purchase a standard set of spare parts with a set of seals - this will simplify the task of finding the necessary parts. To remove small parts you will need a thin screwdriver or tweezers; unscrew the outer cap with an adjustable wrench.

To repair a ball mixer, remove its handle and decorative cap by analogy with the method described above. In most models, removal of the cap is simplified due to the presence of straight sections on its surface for gripping with an adjustable wrench. After this, all parts can be easily removed.

The main malfunctions that have to be eliminated in a ball mixer are as follows:

1. The top dome washer wears out and water leaks out the top of the faucet. The leak is eliminated by replacing the damaged product.
2. Defects of the ball, the appearance of cracks and grooves on its surface. The part cannot be repaired and must be replaced with a new one.
3. Abrasion of seat seals. Cylinder gaskets are replaced with new ones.
4. Weakening of the spring, while the seat valves do not fit tightly to the surface of the ball and the mixer allows water to pass through. To eliminate the malfunction, the springs are stretched or replaced with new ones.

Construction of worm-mounted crane axle boxes

How to disassemble a water aerator

The aerator is a prefabricated structure. It consists of a plastic and metal body with mesh inserted inside.

Any plumbing store has special plastic keys for unscrewing the aerator. If you don’t have such a tool at home, an adjustable wrench will do the job.

1. Using an open-end or adjustable wrench, you need to grab the aerator and rotate it clockwise when looking at the faucet from above. To avoid damaging the body, place thin material, leather, between the instrument and the aerator.
2. Several grids stacked on top of each other in a certain sequence - the design of the aerator. To remove the contents of the case, press your finger on the mesh from which water flows out. A small cylinder will appear.
3. To remove the grids, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the side hole of the cylinder. This will create a double mesh. Use the tip of a knife to pry up the mesh and separate it from the coarse filter.
4. Remove the thin spherical meshes from the housing.

You can start cleaning the components. After washing, reassemble everything in reverse order. As a result, the water flowing from the tap will be saturated with oxygen.

Repair of a two-valve mixer

The main malfunctions of two-valve mixers are incomplete shutoff of water when it flows from the tap, and leaks in the body area or through the stem. In all of the above situations, the causes of malfunctions are abrasion of the sealing gaskets on the body, stem and shut-off valve (in ceramic valve axle boxes - when the surface of ceramic elements is damaged).

Repairing leaks in a worm valve

Repair of valve-type kitchen mixer taps is carried out in the following order:

• Use a sharp knife or flat screwdriver to pry off the plastic cap-plug from the hot or cold water flywheel and set it aside.
• Unscrew the flywheel mounting screw with a screwdriver and remove it by moving it upward from the splines of the rod.
• Using an adjustable wrench, unscrew the axle box using the hexagon in the upper part of the housing.

Next, depending on the type of valve, proceed as follows:

In worm-type axleboxes, the main causes of leaks are abrasion of the gaskets; they are located on the rod, body and in the shut-off valve seat; the last gasket is subject to the greatest abrasion and most often needs to be replaced.

To replace the valve seal, unscrew the clamping screw at the end of the piston, remove the gasket from the socket and put a new one in its place. If urgent repairs are required, but there is no suitable part at hand, place a piece of any material (rubber, leather, plastic) cut in a circle with a central hole into the socket and put the gasket in place.

When the seals on the rod or body wear out, purchase similar parts from a retail chain and install them in place of the worn ones. If the store fails to find rubber rings for the rod, you can remove them from the grooves and wind one or two turns of thin strips of FUM tape, adhesive plaster or fabric tape into the grooves and return the worn ring seals to their place.

Stages of replacing the gasket in a worm-wheel drive valve

Eliminating leaks in ceramic valves

To repair ceramic axle boxes, it is rational to purchase a repair kit in advance, which includes all the main gaskets and two ceramic plates. The main malfunctions and methods for eliminating them are given below:

• Water enters the spout when the lower silicone gasket wears out. To eliminate the malfunction, it must be replaced.
• The faucet is leaking under the flywheel; for repairs, two o-rings on the rod are replaced (if there are no replacement parts, use the winding discussed above).
• Water flows from the spout when the tap is closed; if you press the handwheel from above, the flow stops. The cause of the malfunction, which is most often found in ceramic axle boxes, is wear of the fluoroplastic ring, which is responsible for pressing the ceramic plates to each other, while water seeps into the gap between them. The defect is eliminated by installing a new fluoroplastic (copper) ring.
• Water flows between the axlebox and the mixer body; the malfunction is caused by wear of the rubber ring on the surface of the axlebox. This is one of the very rare malfunctions, since the gasket is in a stationary state and cannot wear out, unless it crumbles due to time and prolonged heating. The repair consists of replacing the outer rubber ring on the axlebox body.
• Water drips from the spout; the problem is that the surface of the most durable ceramic plates is damaged by sand particles and other hard abrasive particles during long-term use of taps to shut off dirty water. Eliminate the malfunction by replacing worn plates with new ones from the repair kit.

Replacing a worn fluoroplastic ring (white) with a copper one in a ceramic faucet.
In modern kitchens, single-lever faucets are more often used than others; they have high functionality, ease of use and reasonable cost. Due to the simplicity of their design, single-lever faucets are reliable in operation, and in case of malfunctions, any user can replace worn or broken parts (cartridge) with an adjustable wrench and basic technical skills.

Problems during operation

Even high-quality plumbing fixtures fail over time. The service life of the faucet depends on the material from which it is made, the quality of the tap water and the intensity of use. The most common problems that arise when using single-lever models are:

1. Cracks on the device body. They arise due to poor quality material and installation errors.
2. Aerator clogged. The cause of this malfunction is the poor quality of tap water.
3. Wear of rubber gaskets. Seals are consumables; they wear out over time due to the high intensity of use of the device.

Important! No matter how high the quality of the faucet, it needs preventive maintenance. Even if no problems arise during operation, you need to disassemble the device once every 2 years, clean it, and replace the gaskets. After all, even a small speck that gets under the seal can cause a leak.

The best manufacturers on the market

Modern single-lever models are very popular, which is why they are presented in the collections of leading companies engaged in the production of plumbing accessories. Among the most famous brands belonging to different price categories are the following.

GROHE – wide functionality and high quality

None of the faucet ratings is complete without models from the German brand Grohe.

Despite their rather high cost, they have earned the attention of consumers with their modern design solutions, durability and reliability.

Accessories of this brand are often equipped with many additional options, which ensures comfortable operation. Among the wide range of single-lever kitchen appliances, users most often note the Concetto 32663001 model with a 45-centimeter pull-out spout, which practically replaces a pull-out watering can.

The faucet uses a virtually silent aerator and a reliable SilkMove ceramic cartridge. A popular model for the bath is the Euroeco 32743000 faucet with an aerator and a special water saving regulator.

Grohe faucets and other accessories have a classic design, making them easy to fit into any room design.

LEMARK – original solutions

The Czech company produces mainly single-lever products with a high spout, which are convenient to use in the kitchen. Sometimes they also have a built-in dispenser into which liquid detergents are poured. The models are available in a wide range of shades, which allows you to choose the faucet to match the color of the sink.

At the same time, the catalog also presents traditional chrome-plated products, which serve as a universal option. The top best models according to users included the Comfort LM3061C kitchen mixer, as well as the Pramen LM3318C shower unit.

Owners of these devices note the impressive design of the devices, thoughtful design and high quality. Some claim that they have been using Lemark accessories for several years without any repairs.

Lemark single lever faucets are often equipped with additional accessories and fixtures, such as a pull-out shower head, for added ease of use.

OMOIKIRI – Japanese technology

Plumbing accessories from the Japanese brand “Omoikiri” impress with their unique design, as well as the highest quality and long service life. The manufacturer provides a five-year warranty on all products. Many models have a double spout, thanks to which tap water is supplied separately from drinking water.

The rating of the best models for the kitchen includes the Tonami-C single-lever mixer, made of lead-free chrome-plated brass. The accessory has a double spout with a 360° rotation angle and a built-in aerator. At the same time, users note the reliability and durability of the crane.

Although the cost of Omoikiri products is quite high, users consider it justified. The models are distinguished by their reliability, long-term operation, and original appearance.

IDDIS is the best Russian manufacturer

The products of the Russian company are very popular due to their diverse range and affordable price. They are also of acceptable quality and, with proper care, can last up to 5-7 years without repairs.

Among the accessories that have earned high user reviews, we can note the universal single-lever faucet IDDIS Vane VANSBL0i10 with a swivel spout, a retractable head with a square shower, and an aerator nozzle.

The reliable and simple kitchen faucet Alborg K56001C is also popular. Due to its low spout, this model is best used in shallow sinks.

IDDIS models usually have a classic design and a chrome-plated surface, making them a perfect match for common stainless steel sinks

KAISER – German quality at an affordable price

The Kaiser brand produces a wide range of faucets that have different types of spouts - pull-out, stationary, rotary, flexible. The products are distinguished by their magnificent appearance, while their cost is quite affordable.

Among the presented models, users especially noted the Kaiser 13044 kitchen faucet with a body made of high-quality brass.

In addition to its excellent appearance, this sanitary accessory has two built-in aerators and a water filter. The high spout has the ability to rotate 360 ​​degrees, which guarantees easy access to all corners of the sink.

Kaiser catalogs present not only traditional chrome options, but also stylish accessories made in bronze or granite.