Remember in the Soviet film "Afonya", Borshchev A.N, having come at the request of Nina, received such a statement "Hello! Our crane roars like a tiger! " What does this mean in real life? Surely the actress was referring to the work of the mixer, in the kitchen or in the bathroom. He made a noise similar to the "Roar" of a predatory animal. Now I will tell you about the reason for such a malfunction and also about other breakdowns of the mixing "units" in a popular format question answer, all the information below will be useful to a wide range of readers:
Why is the mixer electrically energized?
This situation is quite rare in our time, it was widespread in the 80s and 90s of the last century. And all the fault is the desire not to pay the bills, they tried to bypass the old electricity meters. For this, one of the wires was connected to the pipes. Since in those days, everywhere in the apartments there were iron pipes for water supply, then the likelihood of getting into a stray tension was high. Therefore, the cranes were "shocked". If you now have such a problem, it is recommended to check electrical appliances, such as a washing machine, dishwasher, electric water heaters, for wiring. To do this, invite an electrician.
Why is the mixer difficult to open?
This malfunction can manifest itself both in expensive mixers and in cheap ones. It is related to water quality. A hard liquid contains a large amount of dissolved salts, which can settle on the rubbing surface of the cartridge. Sometimes grease from ceramic plates can be washed out, but in cartridges it is special, so it will be difficult to find it. Solving the problem, replacing the cartridge or bathing it in an antiscale solution to wash out the salts. Better, of course, to replace.
Why the mixer does not leak water
If, when opening the mixer, water does not flow, then the malfunctions are as follows: Broken cartridges or axle box valve, clogged aerator, dirt in flexible hoses. Cartridge for replacement, aerator for cleaning, hoses for flushing or replacement.
Why is my kitchen faucet leaking?
A common occurrence in many cuisines of the country. The reason for this is the wear of the rubber seals between the rotating parts. In my practice, I do not eliminate such shortcomings. And I make a complete replacement of the mixer. Since the replacement of gaskets is usually more time-consuming and the service life with new rings is very short. Easier to replace.
Why does the mixer roar like a tiger?
This situation was very often observed in valve-type taps and mixers with "Soviet" crane axle boxes. With wear, the plate with a sealing rubber, when opening and closing, from the flow of water could begin vibrate, this effect was transmitted to the pipes and throughout the apartment, as well as the neighbors could have sounds resembling "the roar of the tiger".