Bathroom Mixer Taps

Mixing and Matching Bathroom Mixer Taps. In days gone by, fashion followed function in the selection of bathroom mixer taps.

Today, bathroom mixer taps are taking on a whole new dimension as many homeowners are trying their best to strike a good balance between function and fashion.

 Trendy styles and classy materials have taken over simple design concepts, creating an aura of sophistication even in the bathroom.

Bathroom Mixer Taps -A Family of Taps

Bathroom mixer taps are mainly composed of the basin mixer tap, bath mixer tap, shower mixer tap, and bidet mixer tap. The selection of bathroom mixer taps should be the product of a conscientious effort to match all the taps in the bathroom to evoke a coordinated and thematic tone.

Basin mixer taps come in a variety of sizes and designs depending on the manufacturers. Most basin mixer taps are now available with a built-in pop up waste (PUW) mechanism to prevent the clogging of drainage systems. Different manufacturers have different names for different designs. However, the basic designs for most brands are the same and they can be described as follows:

• Mono basin mixer tap – The hot and cold water supplies, the mixer mechanism, and the faucet are all incorporated in one fitting and mounted in one hole over the rear rim of the basin.

• Three-hole basin mixer tap – The hot and cold water supplies are each mounted on separate holes. The faucet is mounted in the center of the two holes, using a total of three holes.

• Thermostatic basin mixer tap – A thermostatic valve incorporated into the mixer is responsible for adjusting water temperature and flow to the desired degree. The basin mixer tap can be mounted in one hole, two, or three holes, depending on the design.

As with all their bathroom fixture cousins, bath mixer taps have come a long way and the market today is awash with unlimited choices. There are, however, two general types still in use and they are:

• Traditional bath mixer tap – The process of mixing hot and cold water is controlled by a mechanical valve sealed with rubber washers that tend to wear out over time. Control of the desired water temperature is done manually by adjusting either the hot or cold control lever. This type of tap can work fairly well under high or low water pressure.

• Ceramic disk mixer tap – As the name implies, two ceramic disks attached to the mixer are responsible for controlling the flow of water and the desired temperature. Rubber washers are a thing of the past. Although this type of tap needs low maintenance, performs better, and lasts longer, it is relatively more costly. Likewise, it is less effective under low water pressure.

Bathroom Mixer Tasp Versus Shower Mixer Taps 

Shower mixer taps basically have similar features as those of bath mixer taps as they oftentimes are interconnected. In the absence of a bath tub under the shower, the shower mixer tap has no place but the wall under the shower.

Again, like all bathroom mixer taps, bidet mixer taps have the same components and functions. Except for just one model I have viewed, all the other bidet mixer taps are mounted in one hole.