Rating of Russian kitchen faucets

The kitchen faucet is an indispensable and necessary thing. A good mixer must be selected individually for the kitchen, sink, and hostess in this kitchen. The choice is not easy to make, because today many models are on the plumbing market, including from Russian manufacturers. What is important to know about them?

Most of the ratings are headed by European companies, their high-tech products keep up with the times.

However, for the Russian buyer they have significant drawbacks:

• Does not always fit the standard communications;
• Have a ceramic filling that can break down along the way;
• After transportation, the cost of the product greatly exceeds local analogues.

But among the Russian brands they have a worthy competition, not inferior in quality and reliability. Of course, there are a number of companies that produce products with good quality, but outdated design mixers. However, among the brands there are modern ones that meet the basic needs of customers.They are attentive to the reliability of their products and their appearance:

• Iddis It offers nice looking Christmas-tree models and lever with a high and beautiful turning bend. Brass body and a wide choice of design ensure the attention of buyers. In addition to the classic round shapes, hi-tech lovers can pick up “square” taps.
• Gross aqua - Novosibirsk brand, producing mixers according to the State Standards for every taste and wallet (in the form and length of the spout, the type of lever) - stainless steel, bronze, chrome.
• Aquanet - modern laconic faucets design, emphasize the interior of the kitchen and bring a highlight to it.
• Rossinka silvermix offers beautiful and unusual models of mixers at affordable prices. This Russian brand offers not only interesting, but also practical options with a retractable spout, a watering can.
• Smart sant - an excellent choice of budget models with an interesting design, reminiscent of European models for the kitchen in any style.
• Moscow "Profsan" offers several series of popular designs, among them with options for economical consumption of consumption. The plant quickly responded to the interest in the clever use of water and offered its single lever with a long and short spout.
• Traditional and modern design for the kitchen can be found among the mixers. "Hammer" (Rostov-on-Don).

You can also find classic options at affordable prices from Arkon, Santekhpribor, Plumbing Center.

There are different designs in the series of Russian kitchen faucets, but among them you can trace the general trends:

• Universal single lever faucets with a low spout of medium length. (IDDIS Alborg K56001C, Rossinka Silvermix S35-21, Center of Plumbing CM 27 / 1MM42, Gross Aqua Optima 3509511C-G0146);
• Two-valve models with high spout is in the arsenal of each brand (IDDIS Jeals 59000T4C + W04, Rossinka G02-72);
• Single-lever with a rounded high spout have an elegant design (IDDIS Kitchen F, Rossinka Silvermix Z35-28, SMARTsant Inline SM103501AA, SMARTsant Eco Mix SM083507AA, Gross Aqua Optima 3509511C-G0146);
• Single-lever in high-tech style - very reminiscent of European options with an attractive geometric design (IDDIS in the series Perfection, Hessen, Harizma Torr, etc., SMARTsant Atlay SM183501AA, SMARTsant Quadro SM163501AA);
• Models "antique" add sophistication to the kitchen set (Rossinka Z35-20U, IDDIS Nobelle);
• Faucets with an unusual watering can or handle, pull-out spout and just bright colors will enliven any interior! (IDDIS Alborg P ALBSBP0i05, Rossinka Y35-25 and D40-25).

All mixers can be divided into 3 groups:

• Two-valve - This is a classic herringbone mixer, consisting of two faucets separately for cold and hot water. They are equipped with a ceramic valve or rubber gasket.Easy to repair, budget.
• Lever (ball) models switch temperature and water pressure with one lever, easy to operate. For reliability, they are not inferior to the tree, the price for them is slightly higher. These joystick systems are designed for several years of service.
• Touch or non-contact options produce abroad, in them the electronics supply water to the movement of the hand. These are expensive faucets, not everyone will decide to install them at home.

The decisive question in durability is materials. The basis of the mixer itself and the coating of the device may vary. Cartridges are made of metal (bronze or brass), plastic, ceramics or silumin (silicon-aluminum compounds), and the body and spout are coated with chrome, stainless steel and enamel.

Here it is worth relying on the recommendations of experts:

• The best in quality is considered bronze and brass mixer works for several years without breakdowns;
• Silumin - affordable, but not durable option. The service life is 1-2 years;
• Ceramics - it is steady against water and overheats, but differs in fragility to mechanical loadings;
• Plastic - inexpensive mixer with low life;
• Chrome plated plumbing will emphasize a spectacular design;
• Enameled faucets offer for exclusive interiors. They are prone to chipping;
• Stainless steel is versatile and affordable.

The length, height and shape of the spout are external parameters that allow the mixer to be functional in some conditions and inconvenient in others.

• Swivel spout with a fixed gander does not change the height and length. Therefore, his choice should be approached especially carefully;

• Retractable is good for washing (filling) large capacity. Sometimes a special extension hose is included in the kit so as not to lift heavy dishes to the sink;

• Configurations with a watering can - an expensive and effective option for unusual large-sized sinks.

The shape of the bend is varied. It is necessary to take into account the height of the crane, where water will flow (ideally - in the center of the sink). The height should be convenient for the hostess to comfortably wash a large saucepan, and the splashes do not fly away in all directions.

Modern faucets are often equipped with useful features:

• Filtration reduces the amount of scale, and water is already purified. For convenience, there may be a second spout with unfiltered water.

• Nozzles-aerators reduce water consumption.

• Switching to shower mode helps flush vegetables and fruits quickly and also saves water.

The original Russian-made faucet will make the kitchen cozy and functional, emphasize the style and design. And its value may be quite affordable without compromising quality.