Replacing the mixer in the bathroom with your own hands

Everyone at least once in life faced with the need to replace the plumbing in the bathroom. The most common reason is failure of the mixer. The defective device can cause a significant blow to your wallet. Drop by drop from the tap one day follows a few liters of water, which at the end of the month will be a significant increase in rent. In addition, a broken faucet should not be used, but if you use it, be sure that it is long. There is an urgent need to replace the mixer. And then the question arises, how to change a broken faucet in the bathroom, without the services of specialists. It is realistic to replace yourself. Any man can accomplish this work with their hands.

Necessary for mounting and dismantling tools

Often owners who want to make the plumbing work, encounter conflicting opinions among specialists and fitters of utility companies, according to which actions performed independently without complying with special requirements, can lead to disastrous consequences. Of course, this is a fact, but to avoid trouble, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions, be patient and attentive to what is happening. For starters, you need to have handy the following tools that you will need for the dismantling of the old crane and install a new mixer.

Tools for dismantle the mixer

1. Wrench.
2. Tow or FUM-tape.
3. Duct tape.
4. Screwdrivers (Phillips and flat various sizes).
5. Carob keys.
6. Wrench.

All of the tools at hand, you can begin removing the old faucet.

The dismantling of the old design

Before install the new faucet, you need to get rid of the old. To do this, it needs to be removed. Are removed with a few simple steps.

1. You need to turn off the water in the riser.
2. On the bottom of the tub to lay any unnecessary matter. This is done to ensure that the process does not damage the enamel accidentally fallen on a part or tool. Don't forget to cover the drain hole of the tub. There often leaving small details.
3. By using gas wrench to loosen the faucet. If the plumbing replacement is not performed for more than ten years, you will have to exert much effort. Because during this time in the field of fasteners firmly settled lime and salt deposits. During the dismantling of the old mixer try to remove it carefully. Probably, some components will still come in handy.
   

   The dismantling of the old mixer
4. To neutralize the deposits, you can use the old-fashioned proven method. You need the seam to put 5-8 drops of brake fluid or kerosene. Leave all the manipulation on a quarter of an hour, and then to proceed to remove the old faucet.
5. If the above method does not help, then apply special tool WD-40. People call it "liquid wrench". It instantly removes rust corrodes the paint and soften all the deposits that will give you the ability to easily remove old faucet.
6. Use the basin to put in the mixer. It will definitely be water, which might spill on the floor.

Tool WD-40

Half of the work behind. The next step will be to install a new faucet for the bathroomwhich will also produced with your own hands. Don't forget to buy a new model of mixer.

Attention! When buying a crane targeting at the quality of the product, customer reviews and ratings firms. As a rule, a good mixer is expensive, but it is subject to a guarantee from the manufacturer. Cheap copies will last long, and their quality matches the price.

Faucet installation: step by step instructions

Installation of the crane can realize the three most popular ways:

• mounting on a vertical wall;
• mounting in the cleaner case;
• installation as a separate stand.

Mounting on the wall

Convenience of design is that the mixer is installed into the wall, it is possible to simultaneously use over a bathtub and sink.

1. After the dismantling of the old crane pay attention to eccentrics. For those unfamiliar with this concept, eccentric – the kind of adapters used in plumbing work. If they are in good condition, then replacement is not necessary.
   

   Cams for mixer
2. If replacing the eccentrics need be, take his gas key and loosen counterclockwise. Careless operation, it may break and then it will be necessary to disassemble the wall. Use fire lighters to heat the eccentric. So, the process will go faster.
3. On the inner side of the pipe to remove the coating and deposits. Screw the FUM-tape to the new Cams.
   

   Winding on the Cam
4. Turn the eccentric clockwise. They should be symmetrical.
5. The faucet install gaskets.
6. Eccentrics of the screw pads of the bowl.
7. Wrap the nuts crane Cams. At first this can be done by hand, then wrench. Do not rush to action. Most importantly – don't collapse the thread.
8. Attach the shower with a watering can.
   

   Scheme: device mixer
9. Smear the seals with soap so they don't have to cut.
10. Turn on the water in the riser and use a new mixer with pleasure.

Installation in the housing of the bath

An interesting option that can be used in the presence of flexible hoses. All attributes of the crane will be located directly on the surface of the bath. It is important to choose the location of the mixer. It should be available for carrying out plumbing and repair work.

1. Castellated milling cutter mounted on a drill to make a hole in the tub.
2. The next stage – installation of the mixer.
   

   Installation of faucet on tub
3. The valve pin by means of nuts. In order to attach the single-lever model, it is necessary to twist the pin and wear poluchayu. The nut tightened on the mixer and using the washer firmly fixed on the body of the bath.
4. To sum flexible hoses with tap water to the mixer.

Council. Use shims, they will prevent leakage.

Faucets on separate rack

A very stylish version of the mixers. Perfect for a bath with a large area. Mixers are on a separate rack is also called outdoor.

1. The main problem will be mounting the piping to the floor. But if the repair is fully completed, it remains only one option – removal of pipes in the corner and cover with drywall.
2. Next steps the installation is not much different from the installation of the faucets on the wall.

The mixer on the stand — outdoor

It should be noted that outdoor faucets have a very high cost, but it kompensiruet original design in the bathroom.

Faucet installation is an easy job. The main thing – neatness and care. The quality of the materials used and the selected tap also play an important role. But if you strictly follow the instructions, the result, undoubtedly, will please you. Indeed, any homework, made their hands, it looks much better and valued higher than expert help. And in the event of question of how to change the faucet in the bathroom own hands, says: "Easy!"

Replace the mixer with your hands: video

Installation of the mixer in bath: photo