Nowadays, everyone is very concerned about the safety of water quality. In order to prevent secondary pollution of domestic water, the faucet is very important. How do we choose a faucet with good health and quality?. It can be considered from five aspects!
The choice of faucet handle
At present, the handles of faucets are mainly divided into: screw type, single handle, double handle, with 90°witch. The history of the screw-type faucet is the longest. The faucet with the handle for water discharge has a large water output, is affordable, and is simple to maintain. It is still popular. Single-handle faucet is easy to operate and simple in structure. The water pressure will rise quickly when the single-handle faucet is turned on and off. When you buy a single-handle faucet, you should choose a faucet with high copper content. Double handle faucet can be suitable for more occasions, such as undercounter basin faucet, Jacuzzi faucet, etc.
At the same time, the double handle faucet is more precise and delicate in adjusting the water temperature, which is suitable for people who are sensitive to temperature. With a 90° switch, it is enough to rotate the handle 90° when starting and closing. It can be adjusted on both sides of cold and hot water. It is characterized by easy opening and more styles.
Does the faucet have a bubbler ?
All faucets on the market have aerators, but faucets with aerators are generally of better quality. So when you go buy a faucet, it is best to buy a faucet with a bubbler. Because the bubbler has the function of preventing water splashing, saving water and filtering water quality.
How to choose a good bubbler ?. First of all, a good bubbler uses high-quality stainless steel mesh, which can be seen by the naked eye. You can also turn on the faucet, and the water flow is soft and foamy (water flow bubble content), indicating that the bubbler is of better quality.
The core component of the faucet: the valve core
The most important thing that affects the quality of the faucet is the valve core. There are three kinds of common valve cores: ceramic disc valve core, stainless steel ball and roller type valve core. The best of these three valve cores is ceramic disc. Because the roller type is a relatively old-fashioned valve core, it can no longer meet the needs of the people for the valve core, and the roller type valve core is rarely seen in the leading brands produced by major brands.
Ceramic valve core is widely used because of its good wear resistance, good sealing performance, and the improvement of “brittleness”.
Electroplating process of faucet
The electroplating of the faucet directly affects the appearance of a faucet, and also directly determines the anti-corrosion and anti-rust performance of the faucet. At present, the international standard for electroplating thickness of faucets is 8 microns, and the best is up to 12 microns.
The faucet with good quality is generally electroplated with semi-gloss nickel, bright nickel and chromium on the refined copper body. There are also Chinese faucets that promote five-layer electroplating. The five-layer electroplating includes three layers of copper, such as hydrogen-plated copper, pure copper, and acid copper, followed by nickel and chromium plating.
The material of the faucet
There are many kinds of faucet materials, but I suggest you guys to choose one from three materials: copper, ceramic and stainless steel.
A. Copper Faucet
It is a commonly used material for faucets. It is durable, anti-oxidant, and has a sterilization effect on water. However, copper faucets contain lead, which is a metal that is harmful to health. Therefore, copper faucets have strict standards for lead content. At the same time, it is best not to use copper faucets in the kitchen.
B. Zinc alloy
low-grade material. The density of zinc alloy is lower than that of copper, and the handle is not heavier than copper faucets. The surface of zinc alloy is easy to oxidize from the inner wall, and white oxide powder will appear on the surface. The strength is much worse than that of copper, the service life is not long, and the lead content is high. If a faucet made of zinc alloy is used, it will oxidize and rot in only one to two years. Now zinc alloy is mainly used to make the handle of the faucet. It is made of zinc alloy die-casting and then chrome-plated. Most faucet handles on the market are made of zinc alloy.
C. Stainless Steel Faucet
Stainless steel faucets are environmentally friendly and healthy materials, but stainless steel is also divided into 201 and 304 stainless steel. When we choose, it is best to choose 304 stainless steel faucets. It does not rust and does not contain lead, and will not cause secondary pollution to the water source. However, because 304 stainless steel is difficult to manufacture and process, the price is also high. Also 304 stainless steel faucets can provide us with a healthy kitchen and bathroom water environment
D. Ceramic Faucet
Ceramic faucet, as the name implies, is a faucet made of ceramics. Compared with other faucets, ceramic faucets have the advantages of not rusting, oxidizing, and not easy to wear. The ceramic faucet has a beautiful appearance. Because the outer shell is also a ceramic product, it can be matched with sanitary products, adding the artistic sense of ceramics and bringing out the high-end temperament of the sanitary ware.
E. Engineering Plastics
ABS plastic faucet has the characteristics of corrosion resistance, aging resistance, no rust, lead-free, non-toxic, odorless, high pressure resistance, light weight, simple construction and low price. It is a new type of green environmental protection. The product makes the water quality free from the danger of rust pollution; the faucet made of plastic is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-polluting, exquisite in shape, simple and convenient to install, and meets the national drinking and civil drinking water standards. This kind of green and environmentally friendly products will be an impetus in the faucet industry and should be promoted vigorously.
Faucet production base in China
There are 4 major plumbing bases in China, Kaiping (Guangdong province), Nan’an (Fujian province), Yuhuan (Zhejiang province), and Haicheng (Zhejiang province). The best one is actually Kaiping in Guangdong province, followed by Nan’an, Fujian. Yuhuan, Zhejiang is mainly for plumbing accessories. Haicheng, Zhejiang is mainly to make low-end products. Some companies have only begun to develop towards high-end in the past two years. Most of China’s top ten brands are located in Guangdong. The current market is relatively chaotic. The quality of products is mainly determined by how the company purchases materials.
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