How to choose a bathroom faucet is a problem that many people often encounter when decorating or renovating. The bathroom is a place we use every day, so choosing a suitable faucet is of great importance. There are various styles of faucets on the market, but there is no one best choice that suits everyone. Everything should be based on personal and family needs. When choosing a faucet, in addition to appearance design and aesthetics, it is also necessary to pay attention to key factors such as function and purpose, material safety, certification, and manufacturer credibility to ensure that you select a faucet that meets your needs and is safe.
There are three main types of faucets in the bathroom:
The basin faucet refers to the faucet installed on the basin, such as the sink faucet. The water outlet is short and low, mainly used for people to simply clean items, wash hands, and wash faces. Besides the common top-opening faucet, there are also various styles like side-opening and automatic sensing faucets.
The shower faucets are classified based on whether they have a showerhead function, mainly including downward water outlets and showerhead water outlets. According to the operation method, faucets are divided into single-handle and double-handle styles. The single-handle faucet only requires using one handle to adjust the water volume and temperature, which is simple to operate and commonly used; while the double-handle faucet can separately control cold and hot water, and the water volume is relatively larger.
The bathtub faucet is a water faucet used for the bathtub. Its main function is to regulate the hot and cold water, allowing people to enjoy a comfortable bathing experience in the bathtub. The most common type on the market is the single-handle bathtub faucet. Its valve body is usually made of wear-resistant brass and is treated with chrome plating, gold plating or metal varnish to enhance durability and appearance.
Copper chrome plating
The copper faucet is highly stable and can withstand acidic and alkaline environments, ensuring a long service life and durability. Moreover, copper is relatively soft and highly malleable, so copper faucets come in various shapes, meeting the needs of different styles. Additionally, the production process of copper materials is quite mature and the cost is relatively controllable. It is one of the common faucet materials available on the market at present.
Zinc alloy
The faucets made of this material have poor quality. Zinc is a kind of heavy metal. When it dissolves in water for a long time, it will release harmful substances, which may pose risks to human health. Currently, there are very few products made of this material available on the market.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel faucets have several advantages, such as resistance to acid and alkali, no corrosion, no release of harmful substances, safety without lead, and being safer and more durable to use. However, due to the high hardness and strong toughness of stainless steel, the manufacturing process is more complex than that of copper, with higher material costs, and poorer sealing performance. Therefore, the price is relatively higher. Nevertheless, considering the superior characteristics of stainless steel faucets and their long lifespan, they remain a popular choice for many families.
The quality of water depends on the quality of the faucet.
Tap water is weakly acidic. If it stays in the faucet for a long time, the impurities from the inferior faucet materials may be released and dissolved into the water, thereby polluting the water. If there is a need for drinking water, it may pose a threat to human health. Therefore, when choosing a faucet, it is crucial to select the appropriate material. One should avoid using corrosive materials such as zinc alloy. Choosing a safe faucet material and a reliable manufacturer can ensure the quality of the faucet and protect the health of family members.
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