Kitchen faucet with drinking water tap

The quality of tap water today is very low and, therefore, it needs additional cleaning. This is especially important when the product is used for cooking or as a drink. Solve this problem by installing a special filter that cleans the fluid before it is directly supplied.

To exclude installation of the additional mixer working only with drinking water, use the special combined mechanisms. They allow you to connect 3 incoming sources to the system and regulate what liquid should be supplied at a certain point in time.

A kitchen faucet with a tap for drinking water differs from standard modifications by the presence of a separate channel through which the solution flows to the spout and then to the source. This allows you to limit the mixing of the two streams in which the fluid of different quality flows.As a switch, a special lever is additionally incorporated into the mixer, which allows to shut off the supply from a specific source.

In most cases, taps with a switch are equipped with two outlets intended only for drinking or household water. Some modifications have only one exit point for the stream. Therefore, these systems are equipped with additional filters that need to be replaced periodically.

Cranes of this type are not universal constructions, since they do not solve a multitude of problems. But among their advantages there are several distinctive properties:

1. The combined system allows not only to simplify operation, but also to exclude the installation of two separate products. This in turn saves space in the kitchen, where it is not always possible to use several technical structures.
2. Reliability and long life.
3. Easy installation.Installing a 2 in 1 mixer is relatively simple, which allows you to perform it even without having some experience or knowledge.

Cranes of this type are not universal constructions, since they do not solve a multitude of problems. But among their advantages there are several distinctive properties:

1. The combined system allows not only to simplify operation, but also to exclude the installation of two separate products. This in turn saves space in the kitchen, where it is not always possible to use several technical structures.
2. Reliability and long life.
3. Easy installation. Installing a 2 in 1 mixer is relatively simple, which allows you to perform it even without having some experience or knowledge.

Kitchen faucets with tap for drinking water are very popular in the market, which led to the emergence of a large variety of them. Different products such characteristics as design, price, color and material. As the main substances for the manufacture of cranes today use:

1. Metal. Among the variety of such substances in this environment use special types of brass and steel.The latter material is perfectly processed and amenable to sputtering, with which you can get a surface of various colors (gold, silver, etc.).
2. Plastic. This material is characterized by high rates of resistance to aggressive substances. Plastic practically does not corrode, unlike metal. One of the drawbacks of the mixers of this material is their relatively low strength.
3. Glass and ceramics. Cranes of these substances are very rare. They are used only by aesthetes or designers, as they have a unique appearance. Some experts also claim that ceramic crane boxes are more reliable than similar designs of all previously presented products.

Combined cranes have a more complex design, which is a little more difficult to make. Today, there are many modifications of such products on the market that differ in technical and external characteristics. Among all this diversity, several popular models should be highlighted:

1. KAISER ARENA 33066-1 Bronze (Germany). Body material - brass.
2. Elghansa 5602623 (Germany, brass).
3. ATOLL A-0212 Nickel (Russia, brass).
4. ZorG 311 YF CLEAN WATER (Czech-German production, stainless steel).
5. KorDi KD 2383-L026 (Switzerland, steel).

There are many other models, among which are the products of the company Geyser. Each of them is distinguished by high-quality technical indicators and original design. This allows you to choose a mixer for almost any interior.

Filters are mandatory attributes when installing mixers with taps for drinking water. With the help of such devices, the fluid is cleaned, which can already be used directly for its own needs. Filters used in solving such problems can be divided into several subspecies:

• Household models are small structures in which filtration is performed directly during the water supply. Filters of this type are able to remove most of the harmful substances, making the liquid suitable for drinking.

When buying these products, you must make sure that the material does not emit unpleasant odors. This indicates that the product is made from substandard substances.

1. Reverse osmosis systems.Filters of this type are highly efficient. The cleaning process in them occurs without the use of chemical components. The disadvantages include the high price compared to other structures.
2. Filter elements mounted directly on the faucet. Suitable only for mechanical cleaning. The effectiveness of such systems is one of the lowest.

Installation of the combined cranes consists of several successive stages:

1. Initially, the water supply is shut off and the old mixer is dismantled. Be sure to unscrew all connecting hoses.
2. After that, the pipes are connected to the inlets on the faucet itself. Please note that you need to choose the optimal hose length for connecting two points.
3. The next step is to install the mixer. It is attached with special clips, which are located under the surface of the sink.Also, be sure to use seals, which should be included.
4. The installation is completed by connecting the pipes to the water supply sources. Please note that one of the hoses is connected to the filter and a special channel that is responsible for transporting the drinking liquid.

Combined mixers are a unique opportunity to combine several functions in one faucet. Selecting similar products, you should give preference only to quality products of well-known manufacturers.