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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: