Faucets are used when decorating bathrooms and kitchens. Compared with large pieces of home improvement such as tiles and cabinets, faucets are considered a small piece. Although they are small, they cannot be ignored. The washbasins are not prone to problems after they are installed, but the faucets installed on them often have small problems. The faucet is frequently used in daily life. It should be used for brushing teeth when getting up in the morning, washing hands before and after meals, washing vegetables and fruits, and going to the bathroom. . . In short, everyone uses it several times a day, and the faucet is also very important.
Let’s first look at the functional structure of the faucet, which can be roughly divided into four parts, namely the water outlet part, the control part, the fixed part and the water inlet part.
1. Water outlet part
1) Types: There are many types of water outlet parts, including ordinary water outlet, water outlet with elbow that can be rotated, pull-out water outlet, and water outlet that can be raised and lowered. The design of the water outlet first considers practicality, and then considers aesthetics. For example, for a double-tank washbasin, you should choose a faucet with an elbow that can be rotated, because it is necessary to turn the water between the two tanks frequently. Another example is the design with a lift pipe and a puller, considering that some people are used to washbasin. When shampooing, you can pull the lift tube up to facilitate shampooing.
When purchasing a faucet, pay attention to the size of the water outlet. We have encountered some consumers before, who installed a large faucet on a small washbasin, and as a result, the water pressure was slightly higher and the water was sprayed into the basin. There are some under-counter basins, and the opening of the faucet is a little farther away from the basin. If you choose a smaller faucet, the water outlet cannot reach the center of the basin, which makes it inconvenient to wash your hands.
2) Aerator:
There is a key small accessory in the water outlet part called a bubbler, which is installed at the position where the water comes out of the faucet. There is a multi-layer honeycomb filter inside the bubbler. After the flowing water passes through the bubbler, it becomes bubbles and the water does not sputter. If the water pressure is relatively large, the bubbler will make a chirping sound. In addition to the effect of gathering water, the bubbler also has a certain water-saving effect. The bubbler hinders the flow of water to a certain extent, resulting in a reduction in the flow within the same time period, saving a part of the water. In addition, because of foaming The device prevents the water from sputtering, so that the same amount of water can be used more efficiently.
When purchasing a faucet, you should pay attention to whether the aerator is easy to disassemble and assemble. For many cheap faucets, the aerator shell is made of plastic. Once the thread is removed, it cannot be used, or some are simply glued to death and removed. No, some of them are made of iron, the threads will rust and stick after a long time, and it is not easy to disassemble and clean. You should choose the outer shell to be made of copper, so that you are not afraid of multiple disassembly and cleaning. The water quality in most parts of the country is not good, and the water contains high impurities, especially when the water is out of service for a period of time, and when the tap is turned on, yellow-brown water flows out, which can easily cause the bubbler to be blocked and the bubbler After the blockage, the water will be very small. At this time, we need to remove the bubbler, clean it with a toothbrush, and then put it back in.
2. The control part
The control part is the faucet handle and related connection parts that we often use from the outside. For most ordinary faucets, the main function of the control part is to adjust the water size and water temperature. Of course, there are some control parts of the faucet. A little more complicated, such as shower faucets, in addition to adjusting the size and temperature of the water, there is another component in the control part, that is, the water distributor. The function of the water distributor is to distribute water to different water outlet terminals
. Digital control panel, through the touch panel to adjust the water size, water temperature and memory water temperature and so on.
Let’s explain it for ordinary faucets. For most faucets, the core part of the control part is the valve core. The main water inlet valve at home, as well as the small faucet bought at the hardware store for a few dollars, have the same valve core, and there is a water-sealing rubber inside. By pulling up and pressing the rubber, the water can be boiled and closed. The role of water. This kind of valve core is not durable, and the small faucet often leaks after a few months. The main reason is that the rubber inside the valve core is loose or worn. The mature valve cores on the market now use ceramic sheets to seal the water.
The principle of the ceramic sheet sealing water is as follows, the ceramic sheet A and the ceramic sheet B are closely attached together, and then the two ceramic sheets play the role of opening, adjusting and closing by dislocation, and the same is true for the hot and cold water valve core. The valve core of the ceramic sheet has good sealing performance and is very durable. It feels good when adjusting and is easy to adjust. At present, most of the faucets on the market are equipped with a ceramic water-sealing valve core.
When purchasing a faucet, because the valve core is invisible, you have to hold the handle at this time, turn the handle to the maximum, then close it and then open it again. If it is a hot and cold water valve core, you can first twist it to the far left Then twist it to the far right, and through multiple switches and adjustments, feel the water-sealing feel of the valve core. If the valve core feels smooth and compact during the adjustment process, it is better. Caton, or the kind of valve core that feels uneven is generally poor.
Post time: Oct-10-2022