Roca mixers: choice and characteristics

Water mixer - a necessary element of any bath and sink. In addition to the obvious need in the household, the mixer can serve as a bright decorative element and perfectly complement the interior. That is why special requirements when choosing are imposed not only on the quality of the product, but also on its external performance. Excellent performance and impeccable appearance combine mixers from the brand Roca.

Roca is an international company originally from Spain, headquartered in Barcelona. The firm’s history has been going on for almost a hundred years, from the time when it was engaged in the production of radiators and boilers. Then Roca began manufacturing baths and glass-ceramic products for them.

Mixer production started in 1954. In the 90s, the company entered the international market, and came to Russia in 2004 with the opening of a subsidiary company, Roca Rus.In the same year, the construction of its own plant began in the Leningrad region in the city of Tosno, which was completed in 2006. The company is equipped with the most modern equipment from leading manufacturers from Western Europe. The production employs about 250 employees, and its productivity is more than half a million units per year.

At first glance it may seem that the mixers are not different from each other or the differences are minimal, but in fact this is not at all the case. They differ in design, and method of installation, and functionality.

• horizontal or vertical position, the usual installation of the mixer over the sink or bath;
• hidden or installed method, while plumbing is embedded directly into the wall and allows you to free up some of the space.

• valve, consist of a housing, spout, crane-box and valves directly designed to adjust the water pressure;
• lever, consist of a housing, a spout, a cartridge where water is mixed, nuts fastening the cartridge in the housing, the housing cover and the directly controlling lever in the shape of a handle,by means of which the pressure and water temperature is regulated.

• classic - have a standard, familiar form to all;
• exclusive - models that are distinguished by a large variety of shapes and sizes or non-standard bend.

Consider some of the most interesting series.

• Targa. On the company's website, this line appears as “a proposal for a bathroom, filling every corner of it with freshness and originality. Elegant curves and functionality do not leave anyone indifferent. ” The line was developed by Spanish designer Ramon Benedito and is a series of single-lever models for the bathroom.
• Victoria The traditional answer to the classics. Elegant and functional curves of a large collection of elements that combine simplicity and variety, which are distinguished by the convenience of proven solutions. Another line of bathroom faucets, designed by Tony Clarina.

• Singles. If the first two collections can be called budget, the Singles collection is already a premium segment. Innovative technologies offer a solutionwhich provides comfort and at the same time saves water and energy in the bathroom. These stylish and elegant faucets feature an avant-garde design. This is also a collection of single lever mixers.
• Loft. Modern technologies create reliable, high-quality elements. Products are made in an elegant, sophisticated design. Another premium collection, this time the models of this line are two-valve mixers.

First of all, it is worth noting the great reliability of Roca mixers: during its long history, the company not only debugged the design and production of products, but also gained a certain audience of fans and a lot of positive reviews.

The second significant advantage is a large number of models: currently there are more than fifty options available for purchase in Russia and the CIS countries. Thus, you can choose the mixer for almost any style of interior.

In addition to positive features, it was not without flaws. One of the most significant is the relatively high price for the products of this company. There are models worth tens of thousands of rubles, and the cheapest, and, accordingly, simple, start at three thousand rubles. In general, the price varies from four to six or seven thousand rubles, depending on the collection.

In addition to the price, some models that differ in their special form and design approach to creation, do not have the most comfortable ergonomics and functionality. However, such products today are very popular in the design of stylish, creative interiors.

On the production of Roca mixers, see the video below.