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Eccentrics for mixers: varieties and installation features

Carrying out repairs in houses that were built back in the USSR, many craftsmen are faced with a mismatch of modern building standards with those adopted in those days. This is especially true for plumbing - because in the 20th century, completely different materials and standards were used to conduct home pipelines. Yes, and modern plumbing has a wide range of sizes, so you should consider the types of eccentrics for the mixer and familiarize yourself with the features of their installation.

What it is?

Choosing a mixer is an important task in which you need to consider many parameters. This is doubly offensive when the mixer, which seemed ideal, as a result does not fit in any one quantity. Most often this happens is the distance between its inlet pipes, which does not coincide with the distance of the water supply leads already installed in the apartment.

Theoretically, this distance in all apartments of the old building should have been exactly 15 cm, but often due to marriage, the real value differs by a few centimeters. And sometimes these conclusions were adjusted in due time to some long-outdated concrete model of the mixer, which was installed in the apartment during the construction of the house. Fortunately, this problem is easily solved. Just in this situation, a small but very important part will come to the rescue - an eccentric for the mixer.

At its core, a typical eccentric is a special adapter designed to connect the inlet pipes of the mixers and the conclusions of the water supply system. In this case, the dimensioning is carried out due to the fact that such a part usually has the form of two small pieces of metal pipe of different diameters, which are connected not coaxially, but with a certain distance between the axes. It is this distance that allows you to level the difference between the positions of the inputs of the mixer and the conclusions of the pipeline. In this case, a mixer is usually connected to a section of a smaller diameter, and a larger diameter outlet is most often designed for connection to a water supply network.

Plumbing manufacturers, of course, are aware of the existence of the problem of distance mismatch. Therefore, many faucet models available on the market are equipped by default with the eccentrics supplied. Despite the fact that in this case one of the problems (matching the diameter of the eccentric to the size of the inlet pipes of the mixer) is solved, often the “native” eccentrics are inferior in quality to parts from third-party manufacturers.

In addition, there are situations when the eccentrics supplied with the sanitary ware either do not fit the pipe ends or have insufficient distance between the axles for fitting. So, eccentrics with a diameter of only a диаметром inch part and a length of 40.5 mm intended for fastening to the water supply are usually supplied with Argo mixers. This limits the possibility of installing such a mixer in apartments where the pipe leads are located at a great distance or have a different diameter.

So buying a mixer almost always leads to the need to find a suitable cam. However, these parts are available in a wide range. Therefore, before proceeding with the selection of such a fitting, you need to understand how they differ and what types are currently on the market.

Specifications

Thus, an eccentric is a plumbing adapter for installing a mixer in the bathroom, which allows you to match the dimensions of the parts. These products are always sold in pairs, and the price is usually indicated for the kit.

Based on operating conditions, its most important characteristics will be:

  • sizes
  • design features (internal or external thread arrangement),
  • corrosion resistance
  • the distance that the eccentric setting can help to compensate
  • rigidity and strength, allowing its installation without the risk of destruction,
  • aesthetic qualities (how well the selected part fits into the overall design of the bathroom).

It is on these characteristics that special attention should be paid when choosing the right model for this fitting. The price range for products ranges from 200 to 2000 rubles, depending on the material, manufacturer and size.

Eccentrics are usually divided into types according to their length.

The following variants of this product are distinguished:

  • short - used for fitting products with a small difference in distances,
  • elongated - used in cases where the initial distance between the conclusions of the water supply system differs from the standard 15 cm,
  • long - is used when the distance between the pipes of the mixer is significantly different from the distance between the conclusions of the pipeline.

Another important dimensional characteristic of the eccentric is the diameter of its inputs. The most common combination is ¾ inch for the water inlet and ½ inch for the side to which the mixer is connected.

However, on the market you can find parts for other combinations of sizes. For example, sometimes there are models that allow you to mate two threads - M10 and M8, which is necessary to install some Italian mixers, the flexible hose of which is equipped with an unusual M8 internal thread.

Also, for the right choice, it will be useful to find out what kind of eccentrics are according to the material of their manufacture.

The most commonly used parts are:

  • brass
  • bronze
  • made of stainless steel.

In this case, a protective chrome coating is often applied over the base material, which is designed to further protect the part from corrosion and improve its appearance.

From the point of view of design features, there are options with internal thread on the side intended for connection to the mixer, and options without it. The choice between these two varieties depends on the design features of the pipes used in your plumbing.

Features and purpose

Technically, an eccentric is a kind of plumbing adapter. It is used in most cases to connect the mixer to the water outlets of the central network. A feature of eccentrics is the presence of a displaced center. Externally - this is a kind of tube that has threads on opposite ends. The middle part can be shifted, forming a kind of transition.

The main task of eccentrics is to level the distance between the outputs of the mixer and the inlets of the pipeline. Thus, these products allow you to install appliances from various manufacturers in the house, regardless of their technical parameters.

Types and sizes

Modern fittings for plumbing are produced by many companies. Eccentrics are particularly popular, as they allow you to adapt all the plumbing mechanisms to a specific standard size. Conventionally, these products are divided into several types.

  • Extra long eccentrics. Products have a significant length of the tube, allowing to bring the crane to a certain distance from the wall. Very often used when it is not possible to install a mixer due to pipes and other similar obstructions.

  • Short eccentrics. These designs are standard and often come with faucets. They are also complemented by a reflector, which is a decorative overlay. Short eccentrics compensate for distances of up to 80 mm.

Please note that such accessories are available with both external and internal threads. Therefore, it is important to evaluate these parameters when buying. Many well-known manufacturers of such products are coated with decorative paints. Today in the market you can find eccentrics imitating several materials: copper, brass, gold, silver and many others.

One of the criteria for an eccentric is its size. Properly selected design allows for quick connection of all devices. Almost all eccentrics have threaded connections at the ends. But their diameter may vary, as they are used to connect various systems. Often these characteristics are ½ and ¾ inches, which corresponds to most standard outputs for plumbing and faucets.

Another criterion is the eccentric shoulder size. This characteristic indicates how much you can increase the distance between points when turning to the extreme position. Today on the market there are several sizes of similar designs: 40 mm, 60 mm, 80 mm.

Some manufacturers mark such devices with special designations - M8, M10, etc. All this depends only on the particular brand of the eccentric and its purpose. Product sizes are often standard, which allows you to use them to solve most problems.

Eccentrics are produced in a non-standard form, which allows more flexible adaptation of the system to difficult conditions.

How to choose?

Eccentrics for the mixer are a necessary element when installing the mixer in the bathroom. Extenders of this type allow you to securely attach the product, regardless of the location of the water outlets.

When buying an eccentric for a mixer, certain factors must be considered.

  • Hole sizes. Today, some types of mixers have non-standard outputs for connection. Standard models are equipped with external threads, but there are devices with internal threaded systems. Also, the diameters of the pipes, which are important to pay attention to, may not coincide.
  • The distance between the outputs of the mixer. This factor is one of the most important. For standard situations, an eccentric with a shoulder of 40 mm is enough. But if the distance between them is much more than 150 mm, then you need to select more overall models that are suitable for your situation.

  • The presence of barriers. It often happens that the mixer is located near water pipes or other pipes and it is impossible to achieve rigid fastening with standard eccentrics. Only a long product will help solve this problem, which will move the connection plane a certain distance from the wall.
  • Material. Today, eccentrics are made from various types of metal. Some manufacturers try to use the cheapest options. Experts recommend giving preference only to brass or bronze eccentrics. If you chose a model from brass, then it should only be solid.

In another case, this design can easily break during installation, since it is highly fragile. However, you should not trust only the outer coating of the cam. Many manufacturers hide artificial material under artificial spraying.

In order not to make a mistake when choosing and get a reliable adapter, you should give preference to products of well-known companies. It is advisable to buy them in trusted stores where you are guaranteed a high quality cam.

Another criterion is the extension cord design. Expensive plumbing should be complemented by products that suit her in style and color. Although many designs today are covered with decorative reflectors, which excludes the visual viewing of the eccentric.

How to install?

Mounting eccentrics is not a complicated operation.

Installing these devices consists of several sequential steps.

  • Initially, the seal must be wound on the surface of the threaded connection, which will be screwed directly into the pipe. For such purposes, use regular jute or a special fum tape. It is important to wind it only along the thread, so that later it will be easier to fasten the system.
  • In the next step, you need to turn the eccentric into the pipeline in turn. Initially, you should turn them manually, and then clamp them using a special adjustable wrench. It is important to adjust the position of the eccentrics so that they coincide with the holes on the mixer. If there is a skew during installation, then you need to unscrew and align the extension cords in a new way.
  • The procedure ends by connecting the mixer. To do this, it is screwed on both adapters in a similar way. Please note that many plumbing fixtures are supplemented with special sealing rubber bands, which must be correctly set during fastening.

Replacing the eccentric is possible only if it is not suitable in size or cracked during operation. In this case, it is only necessary to change the broken part, since they are independent.

Recommendations

From the foregoing, we can conclude that eccentrics are very simple structurally products that practically do not fail.

For the mixer to work long and reliably, you should be guided by a few simple tips.

  • The extension cords should be clamped very carefully, without putting a lot of effort. Otherwise, the device may crack and will have to be replaced.
  • If the valve leaks after installation, unscrew the mixer and check the quality of the gaskets. Sometimes you also need to check for leaks at the attachment point of the cam to the pipe. In the event of such damage, dismantle and completely replace the seal with a new installation.
  • Select the length of the adapter in advance. This will save you the time you then spend looking for the right model.
  • Be sure to use special greases on top of the linen seals. They infiltrate threads much better, preventing water from seeping out through the small capillaries. Do not coat the joints with paint, since after it hardens it will be difficult for you to dismantle the cam in case of breakage.

Eccentrics for mixers are universal adapters. Their use simplifies the work and installation of many plumbing fixtures. When buying such products, give preference to products only known and trusted brands. These conditions guarantee that these eccentrics are of high quality and will last a long time, regardless of the state of the water.

See how to replace the cam in the next video.

Detail for easy installation of plumbing equipment

During the USSR, construction work was carried out according to standards that have gone beyond the standards today.

Therefore, anyone who decides to swap a faucet or faucet for a wall may be faced with a mismatch in the size of the inlet pipes. For this, different eccentrics are used.

What is plumbing cam for faucets?

The distance between the inlet pipes of the mixer and the previous water supply leads from the wall is theoretically 15 cm, in practice - the value differs by 2 or even 5 cm. The mixer cannot be installed. For this purpose, and buy additional parts - eccentrics.

The specified part is similar to the adapter, which is centrally offset to the side (with the distance between the axes) and has a thread at both ends of the input. Sizing of the input and output is realized due to two small pieces of metal pipe, distinguished by diameter. This distance makes it possible to level the difference in the position of the inlet of the mixer (the smaller side) and the pipeline (the larger side).

Main characteristics

A plumbing adapter for mounting and fixing to the mixer wall allows you to mate the required dimensions of the parts. Based on the features of the application, it is worth considering the following product characteristics:

  • resistance of materials to corrosion and sedimentation of soap deposits. It’s better to pay attention to brass alloys, stainless steel,
  • dimensions - landing width, depth and compensated space by an eccentric,
  • the appearance and style of the product,
  • thread arrangement - internal or external,
  • price and manufacturer. Often, for non-standard mixers it is worth choosing the same eccentrics from one manufacturer.

The price category is determined by the manufacturer, the materials used and the size of the finished product. The price range in rubles is 300-2000.

Since the divergence between the inlet of the water supply in the wall and the outlet of the mixer can vary from a few millimeters to a couple of centimeters, there are several varieties of eccentrics. As a rule, they differ in size.

What are we dealing with

The part is an adapter with offset axes of the wide and narrow parts with threaded threads. One end is for connecting to a water pipe, the other for connecting to a pipe. If, while screwing in the part, the full alignment of the holes is still not observed, the eccentric should only be turned slightly to the correct position.

So you can install any mixer you like, regardless of the location of the water pipes.

Varieties of models

Sometimes imported faucets in the kit have the necessary adapters, otherwise the part will have to be bought. Specialized stores offer a diverse variety of eccentrics for mixers, varying in size and the material from which they are made. Most often, the products are brass, metal or bronze, and the size of the shoulder in the centers is 40, 60 or 80 millimeters. According to existing building standards, the distance between the pipe holes is 150 millimeters, and with a shoulder of 40 mm it perfectly solves the installation problem.

If builders or repairmen, poorly performing their work, slightly reduce this distance, you will have to look for an adapter of another model in stores. It can be sold along with the necessary gaskets and decorative reflectors, or separately. If you are going to buy an eccentric, its dimensions should be carefully considered. The main thing to keep in mind is that the longer the product, the greater the distance it can be spread.

Getting ready for installation

Installing eccentrics and a brand new mixer does not cause much difficulty, it only requires the necessary sequence of actions and their accurate execution. First of all, it is necessary to shut off the water in order to avoid annoying accidents with its leakage. After making sure that you have all the components for installation, you can make a test assembly, without gaskets and flax.

This is necessary in order to be sure of the impeccability of the future design - the components must be connected to each other without effort and distortions, and the size of the eccentrics can perfectly solve the connection problem. If there is no doubt about the quality and size, you can proceed to the main process. The work consists of two stages - the installation of eccentrics for the mixer and their reliable connection with the sanitary ware.

Install the cam and mixer

Using the detailed instructions that came with the product, you can easily figure out how to install eccentrics for the mixer, it’s not difficult. First of all, linen or fluoroplastic thread should be carefully and tightly wound along the thread. Apply silicone sealant or oil paint on top of it, it is permissible to use a paste intended for threaded connections. However, the action is desirable, but not necessary.

The eccentrics must first be set manually, carefully observing that there is no bias. Only after making sure that the connection performed is of good quality, you can use a wrench or adjustable wrench for final tightening. The eccentrics should be level and without distortion, and their position should provide a convenient connection to the mixer nuts. It’s best to check the level with level. The decorative screens included in the kit are screwed by hand.

Often, paronite, silicone, or conventional rubber gaskets are included with the plumbing product purchased. Using the first type, it is recommended to hold them for several minutes in cold water before use. At the beginning you should “bait” the mixer by carefully screwing the nuts by hand. After making sure that there is no skew and good threading, use the adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts to the end.

If a slight leakage is detected after installing and turning on the water - the nut is not tightened sufficiently, use the tool again. In case of continued leakage, the cause should be looked for in the gaskets.

How to choose a quality product

Changing the old tap, most often without the help of eccentrics to do. Often complete with Chinese or Turkish inexpensive products are chrome adapters, the quality of which is extremely doubtful. These shiny attractive details have a lot of undesirable properties - during operation, rust appears on the thread, and during installation, a breakdown of an unreliable head is possible. It is best to purchase brass, but first make sure that it is cast.

An adapter made of pressed brass at an attractive price has increased fragility and can fail at any time, falling apart. A guideline for the purchase may be the weight of the purchased product. Brass adapters are much heavier, and their cost is higher.

The golden color of the product can not serve as proof, since sometimes a completely different material appears under the spraying layer.

What kind of eccentrics are there and is it possible to do without them when installing the mixer in the bathroom

Basically, a universal type of eccentric is used for mixers with dimensions not exceeding 50 mm. in length, on the one hand 3/4 inch thread, on the other 1/2. The offset of cents is 10 mm., Which when installing the mixer gives a very wide adjustment range from 130 ± 1-2 mm. up to 170 ± 1-2 mm., while the standard center-to-center distance of the mixers is 150 ± 1-2 mm. It was to compensate for the difference in the distance of the water outlets and the mounting points of the mixer and they were invented.

According to the "exclusive local" application, the eccentrics can be shorter and longer, and their center-to-center space can be more than 10 mm. The choice of the required eccentric shape depends on the particular installation conditions.

In the photo below, ordinary, universal eccentrics, with an intercenter distance of 10-12 mm. -

These are eccentrics, in addition to having a fairly large inter-center distance, along with this they also perform a decorative function that excludes the use of chrome-plated cups.

Eccentrics of this type can not only install the faucet on too wide-standing water outlets, but even raise the faucet above the sink, for example, if it works simultaneously on the bathtub and sink. Such eccentrics may be one of the solutions to the problem of a mixer located low to the gander sink.

Yes, you can do without eccentrics. Especially if it is possible to move or push the conclusions of the pipes of hot and cold water (at least one of them) across the width of the connecting nuts of the mixer. You can use the usual adapter (nipple or barrel) of the corresponding thread diameters on the mixer and on the pipes.

It is possible even at the installation stage, having a mixer, to install pipes with couplings, having acquired nuts, and in this position screw them through the bronze nipples, and in this position “freeze” (weld the pipes) However, be prepared for the maintainability of such a design to decrease sharply, since even about TU and GOST the center-to-center distance of mixers can be 150 plus or minus 1 - 2 millimeters. With the subsequent replacement, if the new mixer fits perfectly, then it means lucky, and if not, then again it will be possible to recall all the same eccentrics. The barrel is turned out and the clowns are screwed into the couplings.

He put the mixers directly on polypropylene couplings through nipples 3/4 x 1/2, but not in such critical places as for example a room for year-round use. At the cottage - please. So if the water station is at a pressure of 2.5 atmospheres, I think such a mount is quite suitable.

Long

Such an eccentric is suitable for very curved walls (eliminates a gap of up to 12 cm) in old prefabricated houses. However, if the length of such a part is too long and does not fit snugly into the wall, the entire mixer will stagger. If the elongated one does not fit, and the long one is very large, you can file one side with a file.

Installing the mixer cups against the wall

In the sanitary zone (in the bathroom or shower) everything should be brought to perfection - the absence of seams and significant gaps here plays not so much an aesthetic as a protective function. The less significant the seams and gaps will be, the less moisture will be able to linger in them, and the less likely that a familiar black fungus will appear in these zones, which is practically impossible to remove.

In order to prevent water from entering the zones where faucets, heated towel rails and other plumbing fixtures are connected to the water supply system, special decorative cups (reflectors) are used - round metal plates that are screwed onto the eccentric fitting against the surface of the tile lining.

The reason for the appearance of the seam

When performing the correct installation of communications and high-quality tiled cladding, the reflectors come in contact with the surface closely, without leaving a seam. However, such installation can be carried out only in the case of the correct calculation made at the stage of pipe installation and coordinated with the thickness of the future tiled cladding. If you finished the bathroom with third-party hired forces and, at the same time, the plumbers could not agree with the tilers - most likely the reflectors will be located at a considerable distance from the wall - not knowing the thickness of the lining, the plumbing, for insurance, simply push the fittings away, and, subsequently, they cannot be properly covered by the lining.

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Defect Repair Methods

Is it possible to solve this problem and adjust the position of the cups? In certain cases, it is possible. To solve this problem, there are two methods:

  1. Using larger cups

This method allows you to easily eliminate the gap by removing the mixer and replacing the original cup with a reflector of greater height. The most common cups with a height of 20, 25, 35 mm. Thus, if your cup has a height of 20 mm, it is not difficult to purchase a reflector 25 or 35 mm high.

Be careful - reflectors also have several diameters (1/2, 3/4, 1 inch). Select the diameter according to the size of the cam.

Most commonly used are cups with hole diameters of 1/2 inch. It is not terrible if the height of the cup turns out to be slightly more than necessary for fixing the thread section (by 1-2 mm) - it will be pressed by the fixing nut of the mixer. However, significant deviations cannot be compensated.

2. Trimming eccentrics

Very often, the first method cannot be used, as, for example, in the case of a slight gap between the cup and the wall. Your faucet may also already be equipped with decorative cups (this is very often the case when buying high-quality imported faucets), in this case, it will be almost impossible to select a higher reflector of appropriate quality and design.

The problem can be solved in such a situation using a more laborious, but at the same time, the most effective method - direct correction of the length of the eccentrics. Using a angle grinder and a cutting disc for metal, the eccentric thread is cut to the desired size on the fixing side of the mixer. At the same time, the eccentrics themselves can not be twisted. If necessary, trimming can be performed on both sides of the cam. To fix and ensure tightness, 5-7 mm thread on both sides is enough - the rest can theoretically be trimmed.

Mixer Cup Installation

Shut off the water supply, then by opening the taps briefly, release the residual pressure. Remove the mixer: using an adjustable wrench or an ordinary open-end wrench, loosen both fixing nuts one at a time, then unscrew them completely.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the surfaces of chrome-plated elements - wrap the working surface of the key with masking tape. Remove the cups and screw the reflectors of the desired height onto the fittings until they stop against the wall surface

Remove the cups and screw the reflectors of the desired height onto the fittings until they stop against the wall surface.

Install the mixer by tightening the nuts one at a time.

Determine which part of the thread should be cut, and also whether it is worth trimming on both sides of the eccentric.

Remove the mixer in the manner described above.

If there is an opportunity, it’s better, nevertheless, to remove the eccentrics - so cutting will be more convenient and safer. Mark the contour of the cut by wrapping the thread with insulating tape.

Using a angle grinder, cut eccentrics.

Install the eccentrics after sealing the threads and align them horizontally (see mixer installation).

Place the cups on the cam, screwing them all the way against the wall.

Table sizes

Eccentric notation

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nationD (tolerance field h 9)A (previous off ± 0.05)d (tolerance field f 7)d 1 (tolerance field h 6)d 2 (tolerance field H7)d 3d 4S (tolerance field hl 3)LWeight kg 7013-0121116112103———600,059 01222——9M470,054 01231201.216124———680,110 01242——12M590,104 01251251.620165———820,211 01262——15M6110,195 0127132225206———1020,423 01282——18M8140,390 01291402.532248———1320,868 7013-01302——22M10170,807

Materials from which the eccentrics with nut are made

The production of eccentrics allows the use of the same materials from which the mixers are made, and therefore most often they buy such components in the finished kit: if the tap is made of copper, then the eccentrics are the same. Popular materials used for the manufacture of plumbing components:

Often manufacturers, trying to improve the external aesthetic qualities of the model and increase its service life, use a surface coating of chromium. The part in this case becomes a matte shade, and its sliding after installation is minimal. In addition, such chrome products are less susceptible to corrosion and moisture.

DIY installation and installation in the bathroom

Replacing the old adapter is done due to water leakage. This happens because on the edge of the eccentric, in the place of output and attachment to the mixer, there is virtually no place to lay the gasket. As a result of constant exposure to water, corrosion will form in this place, over time, the adapter will need to be replaced. Replacing or installing a new cam does not take much time, it will require 40-30 minutes of free time.

The initial work that should be done is to shut off the water so that it does not interfere with all subsequent actions. After blocking the water, such manipulations are carried out:

  1. If a new adapter is installed in place of the old one, after unscrewing the part, the place of the thread in the wall must be cleaned and freed from accumulation of dust and dirt.
  2. The eccentric is inserted into the cleaned place so far without packing the thread.
  3. When twisting without packing the thread of one adapter, you need to calculate the number of full turns that were required before it was completely screwed in. To measure, first you need to draw at the same distance about one and a second eccentric dashes to start the turn count.The distance between such dashes should be exactly 15 cm - the standard of plumbing when installing the mixer and, accordingly, those parameters that are taken into account during its manufacture. A mark on the adapter itself is also a special dash, if it is not, you can draw with a marker.
  4. After twisting both adapters, apply any even plane on their surface to determine the presence of gaps. For example, you can use any wrench by placing it on a plane from the exit side of the eccentrics. If the key is not loose, and there is no gap between them, you can continue to work. If there is a gap, check that the thread is screwed in evenly.
  5. We attach the mixer and check whether the sizes of the adapters now exactly match.
  6. After all the work is done, you can again remove the mixer and unscrew the adapters. Now the task is to fit the eccentrics tightly so that they do not stagger when you click on the crane.
  7. After twisting the eccentric, you need to wind a teflon tape or thread on one side of it. Twist back, remembering the number of revolutions. For example, one adapter rests on the mark at 4 revolutions, and the other 5.5.

  1. Wound Teflon tape is lubricated with drying oil, screwed onto the required number of scrolls into the thread in the wall.
  2. After several manual scrolling, the thread will not go any further. Therefore, it is necessary to screw a nut on top so as not to damage the threads for mounting the mixer, and do the number of necessary turns with the gas key.
  3. We carry out similar manipulations with the second eccentric.
  4. Decorative guards are wound.
  5. Gaskets are placed on the threads on the mixer side.
  6. The thread is put on and the mixer is connected to the adapters.
  7. The nuts on the faucets are tightened with a wrench to the full stop and tight fit to the wall.
  8. Water leakage checked.

At these stages of the installation, all work is completed, it remains only to use the mixer, not worrying about the leakage of water outside the mixer.

Selection tips

Inexpensive faucets from China or domestic products of dubious quality are equipped with the same unreliable eccentrics. Such details can be used during operation, but there is no need to talk about the duration of operation.

Following the advice on the right choice, you can once and for all install an eccentric on the mixer in the bathroom and not worry about the need for its quick replacement.

Recommendations for selection:

  1. Always pay attention to the weight of the product. Inexpensive low quality parts are thin and small in weight. It is better to choose adapters with thick walls.
  2. Solid brass adapters are preferable to pressed brass, which can crumble.
  3. Do not pay attention to the copper shade of the product, it can only be a dusting, it is worth asking about the composition of the part in advance.

Manufacturers and prices

As a rule, manufacturers of sanitary faucets complete their models for the bathroom or kitchen with details such as pipe adapters. But, if you need to buy spare or better quality, you can pay attention to such models from well-known manufacturers:

  • RUBINETA - 200-500 rubles,
  • INGENIUS - 3000-5000 rubles,
  • SD FORTE - 400 rubles.

Such a small part as an eccentric is an indispensable component of the design of mounting the mixer to the wall by the bathroom. Having chosen a quality adapter once, you will not need to worry about replacing or repairing it.

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