At present, there are many types of faucet products on the market, and the quality is also uneven. If you buy a low-quality faucet, it will not only waste time, effort and money, but may even endanger the health of your family. How to choose a high-quality faucet, there are mainly the following points
What are the faucet materials?
Common faucet materials include aluminum alloy, stainless steel, copper, etc., which have the following advantages:
1. Aluminum alloy faucet. Zinc alloy has a low melting point, strong plasticity, and strong corrosion resistance in the atmosphere. It is mostly used to make faucet handles.
2. Stainless steel faucet. No need for electroplating, just polish the surface, feel smooth and delicate, lead-free, acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, not easy to corrode, will not pollute tap water, almost never rust, and durable.
3. All copper faucet. It has the characteristics of wear resistance and easy processing. Because copper ions have a certain bactericidal effect, the all-copper faucet can kill 99% of bacteria in tap water. Generally, high-end faucets are made of copper. Due to the high cost of raw materials, the price Also more expensive.
Faucets made of different materials have their own characteristics. It is recommended that you choose according to your needs.
Overall purchase method
look at the brightness
The surface chrome plating process of a good faucet is very particular, and it is usually completed after several processes. The quality of the faucet depends on its brightness. The smoother and brighter the surface, the better the quality.
turn the handle
When turning the handle of a good faucet, there is no excessive gap between the faucet and the switch, and it is easy to open and close without slipping. However, inferior faucets not only have a large gap, but also a large sense of obstruction.
listen to the sound
The material of the faucet is the most difficult to distinguish. A good faucet is integrally cast, and the sound is dull when tapped. If the sound is very brittle, it must be made of low-grade stainless steel, which contains more iron elements, and the quality will be one grade worse.
identification mark
If you really can’t tell the difference, you can choose a more formal brand. Generally, regular products have the brand logo of the manufacturer, while some informal products or some low-quality products are often only pasted with some paper labels, or even without any marks, so you must pay attention when purchasing.
Common sense of hardware accessories: 12 points for attention in purchasing faucets
Weight: You can’t buy a faucet that is too light. Too light is mainly because the manufacturer hollowed out the copper inside to reduce costs. The faucet looks big and is not heavy to hold. It is easier to withstand the water pressure burst.
Handles: Combination faucets are easy to use because usually only one hand is free when using the sink.
Spout: The elevated spout makes filling the washbasin simple.
Spool: This is the heart of the faucet. Both hot and cold water faucets use ceramic spools. The quality of the spools is the best in Spain, Kangqin in Taiwan, and Zhuhai.
Rotation angle: Being able to rotate 180 degrees makes work easier, while being able to rotate 360 degrees only makes sense for a sink placed in the center of the house.
Extendable Showerhead: Increases the effective radius, allowing both sinks and containers to be filled faster.
Hoses: Experience has shown that 50 cm long tubing is sufficient, and 70 cm or more are commercially available. Be careful not to buy aluminum wire pipes, use stainless steel wires, hold them tightly in your hands and pull them, the hands will turn black, it is aluminum wires, if there is no change, it is stainless steel wires, preferably stainless steel braided with 5 international standard wires on the outside Hose, the inner tube of the hose is made of EPDM material, the connecting nut is red stamped and forged, and the surface is sand-plated with 4miu (thickness) nickel layer.
Shower pipes: In order not to make unpleasant noises, metal pipes should be avoided as much as possible.
Anti-calcification system: Calcium deposits can be found in shower heads and automatic cleaning systems, and the same happens in faucets, where silicon can accumulate. The integrated air cleaner has an anti-calcification system, which also prevents the equipment from being calcified internally.
Anti-Backflow System: This system prevents dirty water from being sucked into the clean water pipe and consists of layers of material. Equipment equipped with an anti-backflow system will be marked with the DVGW pass mark on the packaging surface.
Cleaning: The streamlined design does not require much cleaning. When cleaning, do not use coarse-grained detergents such as decontamination powder and polishing powder or nylon brushes to clean. Use an appropriate amount of diluted shampoo and body wash to soak the cloth to wipe it. After rinsing with clean water, wipe the faucet with a dry soft cloth.
Material: Stainless steel is hygienic and environmentally friendly. Chrome soldered equipment is easy to care for and harmless to humans, but there are other elements that are added during the manufacturing process. Therefore, we must pay attention to what materials the equipment is made of. Not all countries have such high standards as Germany.
Durability: The anti-calcification system keeps the device free from water leaks and the risk of handle damage.
Repair: In terms of repair costs, various equipments are quite different, and the materials of some equipments are not easy to obtain. Repairing is actually quite simple, as long as there are corresponding accessories and of course a structural diagram, otherwise I don’t know how to put it back after dismantling.
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