How To Choose A Kitchen Faucet?

There are also relevant standards for the production process of kitchen faucets. However, the specifications and shapes of faucets produced by different manufacturers are not the same. The types of kitchen faucets are:

First, according to the material, it can be divided into SUS304 stainless steel, cast iron, all-plastic, brass, zinc alloy faucets, polymer composite faucets and other categories.
Second, according to the opening method, it can be divided into screw type, wrench type, lift type and induction type. When the screw-type handle is opened, it needs to be rotated many times; the wrench-type handle generally only needs to be rotated 90 degrees; the lift-type handle only needs to be lifted up to discharge water; the sensor-type faucet will automatically discharge water as long as the hand is placed under the faucet.
Third, according to the structure, it can be divided into several types of faucets such as single-connection, double-connection and triple-connection. In addition, there are single handle and double handle points. The single type can be connected to a cold water pipe or a hot water pipe; the double type can be connected to two hot and cold pipes at the same time, which is mostly used in the faucet of the bathroom vanity and the kitchen sink with hot water supply; the triple type can be connected to two hot and cold pipes. In addition to the pipe, it can also be connected to the shower head, which is mainly used for the faucet of the bathtub.
Fourth, according to the valve core, it can be divided into rubber core (slow opening valve core), ceramic valve core (quick opening valve core) and stainless steel valve core. The most critical factor affecting the quality of the faucet is the valve core. The faucets with rubber cores are mostly cast iron faucets with screw opening, which have been basically eliminated; ceramic spool faucets have appeared in recent years, with better quality and more common; stainless steel spools are more suitable for areas with poor water quality.

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Kitchen faucet purchase points:
The kitchen faucet can be rotated 360°. For ease of use, the kitchen faucet should be taller, and the spout should be long, preferably extending above the drain, and not splashing water. If there is a hot water line in the kitchen, this type of faucet should also be duplex. In order to meet various needs, most of the kitchen faucets can realize the left and right rotation of the faucet body, and the faucet part, the pull-out faucet can pull out the faucet, which is convenient for cleaning to all corners of the sink. When using the faucet, one hand must be free to hold the faucet. And some faucets can rotate 360° up and down.
It is recommended to prefer stainless steel material. The material of kitchen faucet is generally brass, which is the most common pure copper faucet on the market. But due to the characteristics of the kitchen environment, pure copper faucets are not necessarily the best choice. All pure copper faucets are electroplated on the outermost layer, and the function of electroplating is to prevent the internal brass from corroding and rusting. There is a lot of fumes in the kitchen, plus the greasy and detergent on your hands when washing dishes, you will often need to clean the faucet. If it is not cleaned in the correct way, it is likely to damage the electroplating layer of the faucet, causing the faucet to be corroded and rusted. If you want to choose an all-copper kitchen faucet, you must be sure to have excellent electroplating, otherwise it will easily cause the faucet to rust and corrode. And now some manufacturers use high-quality 304 stainless steel to make faucets. Compared with pure copper faucets, the faucets made of high-quality stainless steel are lead-free, acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, corrosion-resistant, do not release harmful substances, and do not pollute the tap water. Features. This is very important for the drinking water in the kitchen; and the stainless steel faucet does not need electroplating, it is extremely difficult to rust, and its hardness and toughness are more than twice as high as those of copper products, so it is very convenient to clean. However, due to the high difficulty of processing stainless steel, the current high-quality stainless steel faucets are usually relatively expensive.
Pay attention to whether the length of the faucet can take into account both sides of the sink. When purchasing, pay attention to the length of the basin and the faucet. If the kitchen is a double basin, pay attention to whether the length of the faucet can take into account the sinks on both sides when rotating. At present, most kitchen faucets can realize the left and right rotation of the faucet body, and the faucet part, the pull-out faucet can pull out the faucet, which is convenient for cleaning to all corners of the sink. Hold the spout with only one hand.


Post time: Sep-26-2022