Cascade Waterfall Faucet: Beauty and Comfort

Cascade mixers or waterfall mixer is a modern and stylish solution for the design of bathrooms. The device of such a mixer implies the flow of water through a wide plate of various shapes and configurations, thanks to which a waterfall flow is simulated. Contemplation of such a man-made waterfall brings great aesthetic pleasure. Bathing under a powerful stream of cool water allows you to enjoy an unforgettable experience in the comfort of your home. The waterfall faucets are so original design solutions that it is very difficult to understand their true purpose.

The difference between waterfall faucets and conventional faucets lies in the appearance - it's hard not to notice. The large size of the cascade spout, the flat shape of the gooseneck, which forms a powerful waterfall-type jet, are used in the design of such faucets. The internal device of all types of faucets works on the same principle of supplying cold and hot water and mixing it for the desired temperature.

Cascade mixers by increasing the width of the spout can pass through 25-35 liters, and some have more than 50 liters of water per minute. Accordingly, it takes 3-5 minutes to fill the tub. They are indispensable for baths of large volume. In some models, designers focus not on the power of the jet, but on the interesting shape of the outer part of the mixer.

Installation and installation of waterfall faucets is no more complicated than the installation of a standard faucet, and depends only on the type of mounting of the model itself. Most models of waterfall faucets are universal, they are suitable for installation in any sink or bathtub. In expensive bathtub kits, the faucet is prepared specifically for that model and is an integral part of that kit. Such faucets are installed using custom techniques.

There are three basic ways to install a waterfall faucet:

• Recessed into the surface of the bathtub or sink. The installation uses a flexible hose for the water supply, which provides a wide variety of options for fixing the mixer to the plumbing. You can install the mixer to the bathtub rim in a convenient place. You can attach not only the mixer itself, but also a shower head on a separate shelf, choosing various options according to your choice.
• Wall-mounted faucets. Installation of such a faucet involves pre-installation of hot and cold water outlets in the wall, and their careful masking. A mixer plate is mounted on the outlets. This type of mounting is the most convenient and popular.
• Cascade floor-mounted mixers are made as a vertical standwhich is attached to the floor, where the hot and cold water connections are hidden. It is through this rack that the water flows directly to the faucet. The design of such faucets is very original, but it assumes a large area of the bathroom.

The design of modern bathtubs, first of all, assumes the presence of comfort and aesthetic design of sewage systems. This principle is also respected in the installation of faucets. The easiest way to hide the water supply system and all plumbing connection areas is to mount everything in the wall that spoils the appearance of the room. Built-in faucets are so simple and easy to use that they can satisfy any picky customer.

The positive qualities of a built-in faucet include:

• the ability to organically hide the flexible water supply, which connects the faucet and the shower head, without disturbing the overall design of the bathroom;
• to place the mixer elements in the most convenient places for the user;
• the ability to reach the shower hose to the desired length and, if necessary, shorten it, which prevents unwanted splashes of water;
• such faucets usually have a special button that allows you to limit the temperature and power of the water jet, which undoubtedly leads to good savings.

There are also disadvantages of this design, which primarily depend on the flexible water supply hose:

• frequent use of the flexible hose, which consists of constant straightening and bending, which leads to its rapid failure;
• the built-in part must be extremely strong and leak-proof.

The requirements of the modern buyer to stylish and comfortable design of bathrooms are constantly growing. The newfangled competitor to the ordinary faucet appeared only recently, but its popularity is quickly gaining momentum. This novelty is mounted on the bathtub or washbasin itself, which gives the bathroom design not only style and unusual look, but also maximum comfort. Cascade mixers look especially spectacular, imitating a miniature waterfall and instantly filling the bathtub with water.

It will not take long for a professional plumber to install a faucet on the side of the sink. An experienced master will cope with the work in a few hours.

But if you decided to install the faucet yourself, then good preparation for the work is simply necessary:

• It is necessary to remember that unplanned in the development of the model holes yourself can be cut only in acrylic or plastic parts. Cast iron and steel bathtubs, in order to avoid damage and chips, it is better not to touch at home.
• Prepare the tools that will be useful for your work: an electric drill, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, router bits for cutting holes.
• Carefully study the internal structure of your faucet and how it is mounted.

Assembly steps

• Choose a place where the faucet will be mounted, and mark it with a simple pencil;
• Cut a hole of the required size with a diamond drill;
• Insert the mixer with the silicon seal (supplied) into the hole and fix it with a fixing nut under the bathtub rim;
• Connect the flexible pipes for hot and cold water to the faucet;
• Install the mounting plate that comes with the faucet;
• Turn on the water and check the quality of installation of the mixer.

Faucet installation into the wall must be carried out strictly according to the instructions. Modern faucets are quite easy to install, if you make thorough preparations for installation:

• Provide a supply of hot and cold water to the place of installation of the faucet;
• Make a recess in the wall for the mixer's internal elements. Or create a false panel of drywall to make it easier to access the hidden elements if necessary;
• Connect the elements of the mixer to the water supply, taking into account the peculiarities of flexible or rigid piping;
• After completing the installation, be sure to check the quality of the work performed. If there is a water leak, it is necessary to tighten the joints of the faucet nuts and eccentrics.

The use of cascade faucets is now at the peak of fashion. The wide and flat spout has become a favorite of all the leading plumbing designers. As a result, quite often the designer models do not resemble classic faucets very closely. More often than not, the design of waterfall faucets suggests a "stealth" effect.

For example, there is a model such as the shelf faucet. When off, the faucet perfectly performs the role of an ordinary shelf, but as soon as you turn the lever, a broad waterfall appears from the edge of the shelf.

The model of the mixer built into the vertical panel is very popular. In this case, the waterfall stream flows directly from a vertical thin hole located in the center of the panel.

A very interesting mixer dish made of tempered glass, which is located above the sink on a chrome leg, and in the center there is a lever with an original shape. The stream of water flows into the sink on a special spout. Quite often, these models use multicolored backlighting.

To increase the choice of models for buyers, designers use a variety of material. This and high-strength glass, chrome-plated steel and brass, bronze and ceramic.

Quite often their rightful place in the design is taken by lighting, because contemplation of a colored waterfall is relaxing and soothing. In addition to the beauty of water light and has a safety function: the intensity of color shows the temperature of the water, the brighter the color, the hotter it is. This function is very convenient if there are small children in the house.