In recent years, the mixer taps have been subject to multiple design changes. Apart from this, that since 1966 in industrial housing the porcelain batteries by the model 2213 S in chrome finish (picture 1) were replaced, reduced the center distance of the cold- and hot water pipe from original 135 to 165 mm up 35 to 55 mm. The matching mixer tap (picture 2) produced by the fittings factory in Eisenberg. Irrespective of these technical changes, however, all mixer taps with the standardized upper section described on the previous pages are LAN 57 stocked, so that repair work regarding the replacement of the sealing materials can be carried out in accordance with the explanations on the pages. Kitchen table faucets from the Eisenberg fittings factory (picture 3), which are still equipped with old upper parts and porcelain hand stars, can be through the standard model LAN 57 Glutos.
The mixer tap 2213 Incidentally, S is supplied by the manufacturer in this way, that the hose connection points to the left. If the connection on the right is desired (picture 1), the following actions must be carried out:Unscrew the lens head screw on the changeover handle and unscrew the handle by turning it to the left. After plugging in a 10 mm thick pin into the hose connection as far as it will go (3) the part can be opened with a Mer key 5 unscrew mm, until under lifting the part 3 can be rotated 180° without violence.
taps (water outlet valves) are also available in the households in a wide variety of designs. Their functional principle is the same in each case, as can be seen from the sectional model of the indestructible brass tap (picture 6): When turning the hand spindle to the left, the valve disk is lifted, which allows the water to flow out; when turning to the right, the plate with the sealing washer is pressed firmly onto its seat.
Replacing seals
Due to the variety of designs of water outlet valves mentioned at the beginning, this is not possible, the reader about detailed dimensions of the sealing materials or. of the widths of the spanners required for this purpose, the reader about detailed dimensions of the sealing materials or. of the jaw widths of the wrenches required for this purpose.
Irrespective of this, the operations for such repairs are basically the same: 1. Closing the upstream shut-off valve in the basement (Inform other tenants in the house!). 2. Unscrew the upper part with a suitable key.
3. Replacing the sealing materials.
4. Reassembly of the shell. 5. Opening the upstream valve and checking the tightness of the repaired tap. particularities
In older versions of water outlet valves, the stuffing box seal is still a so-called packing, z.B. at the brass tap in the picture 6. In the event of a leak, it is usually sufficient, tighten the gland nut; however, this is already tightened to the last thread turn, must remove the old pack (picture 7) and exchanged for a new cord of tallow.
1 bath shower mixer, model 2213 S, with standardized upper parts. This battery is only produced for replacement needs
2 Tub shower mixer from Armaturenwerk Eisenberg
3 Kitchen table faucet from the Eisenberg fittings factory
4 Unscrewed changeover part – 1 shower seal, 2 pan seal
5 Individual parts of the conversion part
6 "More traditional” water tap:a) top, b) Spindle with sealing plate and sealing washer
7 Take out the old gland packing