Review of the best Roca faucets - pros and cons

A design element in the repair and decoration of a kitchen, shower or bathroom can be a piece of furniture and any sanitary ware - bath, mixer, sink. Today you can buy stylish beautiful sets, for every taste and color, on order or without, expensive and not so, typical or exclusive products. The variety is vast - you can get confused when choosing a mixer or other product on the market. Let's consider the main pros and cons of the products of one of the world-class manufacturers - the Roca company and draw up a mini-rating of the ten most bought models in 2020.

What is important to know when buying a mixer

When choosing a mixer, you need to consider the following characteristics:

• materials used to create the product;
• connecting dimensions;
• fastening (mounting) method;
• multifunctionality;
• type and type of coverage;
• design and number of levers;
• type of cartridge;
• customer feedback on usage times and leaks;
• are there additional technologies;
• price and product availability in the store.

Roca in the sanitary ware market and manufactured goods

The Spanish company Roca occupies one of the leading positions in the sanitary ware market. More than 50 manufacturing plants are located in different countries of the world. The company started producing boilers over a hundred years ago. Then the company began to produce glass ceramics and baths. About 75 years ago, mixers were added to the range.

Russia first learned about Roca 14 years ago. Since the beginning of 2004, the company has gained credibility and has become marketed thanks to a wide range of products and favorable prices. Installed technologies, products for vertical and horizontal installation are put up for sale; lever and valve models; plumbing for bathroom and kitchen. Stylish installations allow you to save space and space by integrating products into the walls of the room.

Today, Roca products are stylish design, versatility and excellent quality. Products manufactured - mixers, installation sinks, shower cubicles, washbasins, heating radiators and bathtubs. The products are used on expensive liners, allowing owners to enjoy quality and style.

The main products and accessories for the kitchen, bathroom and shower can be selected in any style: classic; avant-garde; provence; high tech.

Construction, types, collections

Structurally, the following types of mixers can be distinguished:

• single-lever;
• with two valves;
• for the kitchen, bathroom, bidet.

There are two single-lever collections:

• Victoria. Some models are suitable for disabled people, there are wall-mounted ones. Basically, the collection is represented by models for bathtubs and washbasins with a bottom valve on a chain.
• Targa. Also suitable for washbasins with a waste valve, the chain can be retractable. Models can be wall mounted. If the sink is deep, you can choose an option with a long spout.

Roca two-valve collections:

• Thesis - models with a bottom valve and a water flow restrictor. A built-in limiter saves water and costs. Mixers for vertical installation and in-wall installation.
• Brava - variants can be with a fixed spout and under sinks with a valve on a chain.
• Loft - designed for a shallow sink with a high spout, built-in; for a conventional washbasin with a medium spout. Some mixers are made with a shower hose. Most of the models are made for sinks with a valve with a chain.

Models for kitchen sinks have a mesh aerator that allows you to evenly distribute the stream of water. The spout is usually high or low and is suitable for any type of sink. The Gante series is made in an elegant style, easy to install, with auto-switching.

In the bathroom and shower room, you can use options that are effortlessly built into the wall, have a shower hose with a nozzle or a hand shower.

Most of the mixer models of various designs have an automatic switching function.

For a sink and sink for use in public places and at home, the manufacturer offers: electronic options powered by electricity with a voltage of 230 V; self-closing models designed to save water and electricity.

Some of the company's models have a built-in thermostat. It regulates the flow to the tap. These types have a built-in design and are intended for small rooms in order to save space and not attract attention.

Pros and cons of Roca faucets

• stylish design in different styles;
• safety and hygiene of the surface;
• ease of use;
• structural reliability;
• excellent build quality;
• a variety of additional components and accessories;
• the middle and premium series are equipped with a special pressure surge protection mechanism;
• use of high-quality materials and coatings that ensure the strength of the structure.

• high price for some models;
• sometimes a factory defect comes across;
• some difficulties in cleaning and maintaining the surface due to the non-ergonomic design.

Roca faucets overview

M2 5A8168C00

The 10th place is occupied by the mixer model M2 5A8168C00. Convenient option for kitchen sinks with a swivel pull-out spout. This design will allow you to rinse every centimeter of your sink or dishes. The chrome plated brass body protects the mixer from limescale deposits and adds extra time to the product's life. The mixer can be conveniently positioned horizontally on the edge of the sink. For this there is a mounting hole through which a flexible hose can be connected inside the sink. A little meager equipment, no watering can. A nozzle of the aerator type is installed on the spout of the faucet, which helps to obtain an even stream of the same power.

21 860 - the amount in rubles for which you can buy a model on the market or in a store.

• high-quality assembly;
• convenient attachment to the sink;
• the presence of an aerator;
• swivel pull-out spout.

• there is no watering can;
• the cost of the product is high.

Carmen 75A6A4BC00

Two-valve mixer model, installed horizontally on the edge of the bidet. 9th place for a model of this class and quality is just right. Low spout, traditional shape, no rotation, does not slide out. The faucet is designed in a retro style with a standard chrome finish on a brass body. Suitable for all categories of the population. Flexible eyeliner, standard, 3/8 '', single hole. There is a bottom valve. There is no water saving mode. The model does not have a built-in or plug-in filter for running water. However, a system has been installed to help fight limescale deposits. Built-in aerator mesh.

The price is 7000 - 7200 rubles.

• stylish, interesting design appearance;
• the presence of a system from limescale.

• non-retractable and non-rotating spout;
• no saving mode;
• there is no filter system;
• cannot be used with instantaneous water heating devices.

Thesis 5A0150C00

The 8th place is taken by an elegant loft - the Thesis 5A0150C00 mixer, designed for showers and baths, with a watering can, which is mounted in a special holder installed on the mixer. Single lever model with automatic water changeover. The lever turns easily. The mixer looks light, heavy in the hand. The body is brass, the chrome plating enhances the strength of the body and makes the mixer durable. The mixer is installed vertically on the wall, the design is provided for hot and cold water, it has no built-in version.

The cost of the product is 22,200 - 31,200 rubles.

• the style matches the build quality;
• Easy switching of the lever allows you to set the desired water temperature without much difficulty.

• high price of the model, designed for a dear buyer;
• a short-lived hose for a watering can, may last less than the manufacturer claims.

Esmai 5A8431C00

The Esmai 5A8431C00 model is single-lever with a high swivel spout. Takes an honorable seventh place. The body is made of brass, chrome plated. Strict design as standard, with one mounting hole, no quick-fit function. Installed on the horizontal surface of the sink rim. A built-in aerator adjusts the size and diameter of the water jet. A cartridge made of cermet is installed inside, which ensures a long service life (up to 7 years declared).

The model is priced at 14,100-15,000 rubles.

• classic design;
• simple and durable;
• built-in aerator;
• horizontal mount.

• expensive model.

Brava 5A7730C00

In 6th place - a model for a chrome-plated brass sink. Option without thermostat. With a traditional spout that can be turned to either side. The mixer is not built-in, but is installed vertically to the wall by means of a rigid connection and S-shaped eccentrics that help to straighten the installation line relative to the horizon. Attaches the faucet through two mounting holes to a half-inch pipe. A mesh aerator is installed on the rounded spout. The model does not include a watering can and a pull-out spout. The design is large enough for any type of sink, the length of the tap is 280 mm.

5900 rubles - the price of the model.

• two valves;
• convenient installation system using eccentrics;
• nice appearance of the product;
• reasonable cost with good build quality;
• long handy spout.

• no watering can and pull-out spout.

Thesis 5A6150C00

The five leaders include the simple, classic Thesis 5A6150C00, a bidet faucet with a low price and suitable basic functions. There is no built-in thermostat. The material from which the mixer is made is similar to all Roca models. It is a copper alloy - brass, with a chrome plated finish. The spout is designed so that it can consume 8-10 liters of water per minute, with one valve. Mounted horizontally through one hole. The flexible hose is standard 3/8 ″. Surface-mounted, without embedding. The complete set does not include a watering can and a valve for the bottom, but there is a retractable chain.

The model will cost only 3450 rubles.

• budget classic model, suitable for an ordinary buyer;
• ease of use;
• convenient lever - switch.

• minimum equipment;
• no watering can;
• not built in.

Monodin-N 75A8498C0M

The design of the Monodin-N 75A8498C0M mixer has a high, rounded spout. The spout has a built-in anti-splash aerator. Simplicity and originality of appearance are combined with excellent functionality. The variant is suitable for economical housewives thanks to the latest development of Cold Start. Chrome plating on top of the brass body makes the product durable and durable. Single lever control with horizontal mounting through one hole. The kit includes a mixer and user manual. The fourth place in the rating.

5900 - 6300 rubles - this is the cost of the original mixer.

• interesting appearance;
• high spout shape;
• the function of saving energy and water is installed;
• chrome - the coating increases the service life of the product.

• poor equipment;
• high price due to design.

Victoria 5A8425C00

The model for the kitchen (sink) Roca Victoria 5A8425C00 with one lever and a standard horizontal mount on the sink opens the top three. Single-hole version attaches to 3/8 ”pipe with flexible tubing. It does not have a quick assembly system. The high, swivel spout allows the mixer to be used on a double washbasin. The body is made of a copper alloy, reinforced with chrome, which gives an extra metallic luster. A nozzle is installed on the spout for distributing a stream of water and air.

The cost of the mixer 4100 - 4200 rubles

• average price;
• ease of use;
• the spout can be turned;
• durable material.

• no quick installation.

Targa 75A8360C0M

The Targa 75A8360C0M is distinguished by its elegance and grace. It can be put in second place only due to its appearance. Modern oval spout with high-gloss chrome finish and one lever. The high spout can be installed on washbasins of any depth and shape. Energy and water supply is provided by the Cold Start function. The version is mounted using a flexible connection, the hole is designed for 3/8 inch pipe. The Spanish manufacturer claims a five-year warranty for its product.

On the market, you can buy Targa 75A8360C0M for 5900 rubles.

• elegant and interesting appearance;
• availability of the Cold Start saving function;
• high spout;
• built-in aerator.

• not detected.

Victoria-N 5A0225C00

The single-lever mixer Roca Victoria-N 5A0225C00 is the bestseller. The variant is installed vertically, has no built-in structure. Two S-shaped eccentrics help to quickly mount the mixer to the wall to a half-inch pipe by adjusting the distance between the sleeves. There are a couple of holes for mounting, for cold and hot water. The body is made of brass in a standard design with round shapes. The surface is chrome-plated and has a silver color. The model is intended for a bathtub, has a shower hose. Inside there is a ceramic cartridge coated with cermet, which lasts a long time and without problems. There is a mesh nozzle on the spout of the mixer tap - an aerator for uniform dispersion of the water jet.

The price of the model is 4050 - 4900 rubles.

• good combination of price and quality;
• convenient installation;
• excellent complete set with all mounts;
• Convenient shower switch.

• not detected.

Roca mixers characteristics in the table:

No. in the rating	Model	A type	Resp. d / installation	Appointment	Mounting	Price, rub
10	M2 5A8168C00	single lever	1	for kitchen / sink	horizontal	21 860
9	Carmen 75A6A4BC00	two-valve	1	for bidet	horizontal	7000 - 7200
8	Thesis 5A0150C00	single lever	2	for bath and shower	vertical	22200 - 31200
7	Esmai 5A8431C00	single lever	1	for sink / sink	horizontal	14100 - 15000
6	Brava 5A7730C00	two-valve	2	for sink / sink	vertical	5 900
5	Thesis 5A6150C00	single lever	1	for bidet	horizontal	3 450
4	Monodin-N 75A8498C0M	single lever	1	for kitchen / sink	horizontal	5900 - 6300
3	Victoria 5A8425C00	single lever	1	for kitchen / sink	horizontal	4100 - 4200
2	Targa 75A8360C0M	single lever	1	for kitchen / sink	horizontal	5 900
1	Victoria-N 5A0225C00	single lever	2	for bath and shower	vertical	4050 - 4900

Output

Roca faucets are available in a wide range. They are beautiful and stylish, well assembled and easy to install. The disadvantage of models may be rapid wear of parts due to strong water hardness or a defective factory version. Any model can be selected depending on the budget. It will delight the owner with its appearance, reliability and durability.