View Full Version : What kind of valve do they use in faucet mixer taps?
moezun
May 20, 2009, 06:09 PM
Hi, I'm currently undertaking a design project and I'm trying to find out what kind of valve they use in flick mixer taps/faucet mixer taps like these:
http://http://www.getstuff.com.au/media/catalog/category/tapware-mixer.jpg
It'd be of great help if someone knows, and a section drawing would be immensely helpful as well!
Thanks,
Moe
Sorry that above link didn't work, I meant these kinds:
http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/Household/Bathroom-Toilet-Accessories/Faucet-Mixer-Tap/Mixer-Faucet-23411982105.jpg
speedball1
May 21, 2009, 05:04 AM
We need a brand name to help. What's that "gear shift lever" for? Regards, Tom
moezun
May 21, 2009, 05:15 AM
Say a Flick Mixer for example:
http://http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/buyeredge/kmart/tap-f1.jpg
http://http://www.oztion.com.au/-Flick-Mixer-kitchen-tap--6-00-postage-/auction/3375701.aspx
I don't know what the valve used or the internal structure of these taps are..
I think knowing the structure would help towards my current project.
In context, pretty much what I'm trying to achieve (if possible) is making two shower control rings and as a really basic rough sketch here below:
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/7011/fordadidea1showerringsj.jpg
An outer ring controls the temperature by adjusting the proportion of hot water and cold water going to the shower, pretty much - by turning left or right.
The inner ring controls the flow of water to the shower - by turning left or right.
I was suggested thermostatic or rotary valves might help do the job but what would you recommend?
Sorry the above image didn't show up again!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/buyeredge/kmart/tap-f1.jpg
Milo Dolezal
May 21, 2009, 07:20 AM
Do you mean "what kind of cartridge" is used in Single Column faucets like the one you posted above ?
The one you posted looks like it is Delta brand. New Delta cartridge looks like this: