Choosing a kitchen faucet with a pull-out spray

A kitchen faucet with a pull-out watering can not so long ago appeared on the domestic market, but it was immediately highly appreciated by Russian consumers and today it is considered one of the most popular types of plumbing.

A pull-out kitchen faucet is a device in which a movable hose is built into the spout, capable of extending to a distance of 20 cm to 1.5 m. At first glance, such a model does not differ much from a traditional tap, with the only difference that its spout ends in a rather large spout "or a watering can.

The scope of use of faucets with a pull-out spray is quite wide. They can be seen both in dishwashers in bars and restaurants and in home kitchens. Professional models are often equipped with two spouts, one of which has a stationary design, and the other is presented as a retractable hose with a watering can at the end. To give the retractable structure the required rigidity, the hose is placed in a special spiral holder made of stainless steel.

Such models are perfectly suited for sinks with two or more bowls., allowing you to easily handle hard-to-reach areas of sinks and wash large tanks and pans. At home, retractable watering cans are used for washing dishes, fruits, vegetables and berries, as well as for filling various containers with water that do not fit into the sink.

Kitchen taps with a pull-out shower are gaining more and more popularity and are gradually replacing conventional faucets into the background. This is due to a number of positive qualities of the products, thanks to which an increasing number of consumers choose a sliding crane.

• The pull-out spray allows you to direct the jet at any angle and wash kitchen utensils from any side. Moreover, this method of washing allows you to lower the shower as low as possible, which significantly reduces the amount of splashes.
• The ability to extend the hose to a distance of up to one and a half meters allows you to fill buckets and other containers standing on the floor, as well as add water to pots located at some distance from the sink.
• The use of a diffusing nozzle allows you to significantly save water, as well as more carefully wash the delicate skin of fruits and berries, without fear of damaging it.
• The flexible spout makes the sink much easier to care for and makes it easy to rinse after washing.
• A wide range of models with a wide variety of shapes and designs greatly simplifies the choice of the desired model and allows you to purchase a product for every taste and wallet. So, the most budgetary model will cost only 3,500 rubles, while a serious professional model will cost about 35,000. Thanks to a wide selection, a retractable crane can be selected absolutely for any interior. For example, a black faucet would be ideal for high-tech style, while a chrome-plated model would suit almost all styles.
• Many manufacturers coat their products with a special compound that prevents the formation of plaque on the metal surface.This significantly improves the decorative qualities of the models and greatly facilitates maintenance.
• Retractable mixers are highly resistant to pressure surges in the network and sudden changes in temperature. Moreover, most models are available in a reinforced version and are designed for 500,000 open / close cycles.

But like any type of plumbing equipment, sliding models still have drawbacks. These include the too high cost of some samples, the complexity of maintaining the spiral hose holder and its somewhat specific appearance. In addition, some consumers note the general flakiness of the watering cans, frequent leaks on the mode switch lever and periodic clogging of the watering can holes.

The classification of kitchen faucets with a pull-out spray is made according to several criteria, the main of which is the type of nozzle. According to this criterion, there are three types of cranes.

• Sliding model with spout the traditional form outwardly differs little from non-sliding samples. The spout has a straight design and is primarily intended for water jetting. In some models, the spout is equipped with a special perforated nozzle that moderately breaks the stream and significantly reduces water consumption.
• Mixers equipped with a shower head, are the most numerous group of devices and are intended for domestic use. The watering can is attached to the end of a long flexible hose, which is hidden in the spout and can be pulled out if necessary.
• Semi-professional models differ in that the shower in them is not hidden in the spout, but is located in a special holder-spiral. Often this design is supplemented with a stationary monolithic tap, which allows it to be used in two- or three-section sinks.

The next sign of classification is the way the tap is opened. According to this criterion, three types of mixers are distinguished.

• Single lever tap equipped with only one handle that opens both hot and cold water and regulates their pressure. The lever in such designs often has an elbow design, which makes it possible to open it without using the hands. This significantly improves the hygiene of the appliance, making it especially popular in catering establishments.
• Two-valve models are equipped with separate "lambs" for hot and cold water and are slightly inferior to elbow models in popularity.
• Sensory samples equipped with a built-in motion sensor, which is automatically triggered when hands or dishes, including water, are brought under the tap.

Faucets are also classified by size, spout design and installation method.

• By design spouts are flexible corrugated and all-metal swivel. Both are equally convenient to use, are selected depending on the personal preferences of the buyer.
• By installation method mixers fall into two categories: in-wall and countertop.
• As for the sizes, then there are short models with a spout length from 15 to 18 cm, medium - from 20 to 25 cm and long ones with a hose from 28 to 120 cm.

Several materials are used for the production of faucets with an exhaust hose, but the most successful combination is considered to be metal and ceramics. So, the metal case reliably protects the ceramic "insides" from damage, which significantly increases the service life of the product, and the ceramics, in turn, significantly reduces the final weight of the device and endows it with excellent working qualities.

The most popular are brass mixers, which have high decorative properties and can last up to 10 years. Antique models made of bronze and artificially aged are in high demand.

The materials listed above are quite expensive and significantly increase the final cost of cranes, which is why products made of zinc, aluminum and copper alloys are becoming more and more popular. Such cranes are quite affordable, but they cannot boast of high performance characteristics. In addition to metal, high-strength plastic is used for the manufacture of cases and spouts. This significantly reduces the cost of the design and makes it quite popular.

The modern plumbing market presents a wide range of sliding faucets. Below are the most popular models in different price categories.

• One of the most budgetary options is a faucet with a retractable watering can. Frap 6002-B... The product is manufactured by a Chinese company of the same name, which has been producing similar products for over 15 years. Mixers are manufactured on high-quality Italian equipment in strict accordance with international standards.

• German model Grohe Eurodisc 32257 001 is a single-lever kitchen mixer equipped with two spouts: a cast swivel one that has a function of limiting the angle of rotation, and a built-in pull-out one, equipped with a return spring. The device is capable of regulating the water flow rate, is equipped with a ceramic cartridge and has a robust chrome-plated brass body. The size of the liner is 3/8 inch, installation is carried out in one hole of the tabletop, the cost is 12,912 rubles.
• Mixer Blanco Kano-S made in Germany is equipped with a function of switching the shower into a jet and a patented splitter that reduces the likelihood of deposits on the watering can. The model has a chrome-plated brass body and a ceramic disc cartridge, the spout can be rotated at an angle of 120 °, the size of the liner is 3/8 ", and the cost is 8,044 rubles.

In the following video, you will see the installation of the Ferro Padwa pull-out kitchen faucet.