Roca faucets: selection and characteristics

A water faucet is an essential element of any bathtub and sink. In addition to the obvious need for the household, the mixer can serve as a striking 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. Faucets from the Roca trademark combine excellent performance and impeccable appearance.

Roca is an international company from Spain, headquartered in Barcelona. The company traces its history for almost a hundred years, from the moment when it was engaged in the production of radiators and boilers. Roca then began manufacturing bathtubs and glass ceramic products.

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 Roka Rus. In the same year, the construction of its own plant in the Leningrad region in the city of Tosno started, which was completed in 2006. The enterprise 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 of products per year.

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

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

• valve, consist of a body, a spout, a crane-axle box and directly valves designed to adjust the water pressure;
• lever, consist of a body, a spout, a cartridge where water is mixed, a nut that secures the cartridge in the body, a body cover and a control lever in the form of a handle, with which the pressure and temperature of the water are regulated.

• classic - have a standard form familiar to everyone;
• exclusive - models that differ in a wide variety of shapes and sizes or non-standard bending.

Let's consider some of the most interesting series.

• Targa. On the company's website, this line is presented as “a proposal for the bathroom, filling every corner of it with freshness and originality. The graceful curves and functionality leave no one indifferent. " Designed by Spanish designer Ramon Benedito, the range is a range of single lever bathroom models.
• Victoria. The traditional answer to the classics. Elegant and functional curves from a large collection of elements that combine simplicity and versatility with the convenience of proven solutions. Another line of single lever bathroom faucets designed by Tony Clarina.

• Singles. While the first two collections can be called budgetary, the Singles collection is already a premium segment. Innovative technologies offer a solution that provides comfort and at the same time saves water and energy in the bathroom. Stylish and sleek, these faucets feature an avant-garde design. It is also a collection of single lever mixers.
• Loft. Modern technology creates reliable, high quality components. The 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 the Roca mixers: over its long history, the company has not only fine-tuned the design and manufacture of products, but also gained a certain audience of fans and many positive reviews.

The second significant advantage is the large number of models: at the moment, more than fifty options are offered, available for purchase in Russia and the CIS countries. Thus, the mixer can be matched to almost any interior style.

In addition to positive features, there were some drawbacks. One of the most significant is the relatively high price for the products of this company. There are models costing several tens of thousands of rubles, and the cheapest, and, accordingly, simple ones start at three thousand rubles. In general, the price varies from four to six to seven thousand rubles, depending on the collection.

In addition to the price, some models, which differ in a special form and design approach to creation, do not have the most convenient ergonomics and functionality. However, even such products are in great demand today in the design of stylish, creative interiors.

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