As the biggest highlight of the kitchen and bathroom, the faucet has a high utilization rate, which greatly facilitates our daily life. So what aspects should we considerate when choosing the faucet?

1. Material

The main materials of the faucet are brass, stainless steel and zinc alloy. In general, we will choose brass. The brass of the faucet is an alloy composed of copper, zinc and lead, generally containing 57% to 60% of copper. Good plasticity, easy to shape; and has a certain bactericidal effect, which is good to people’s health.

2. Cartridge

The function of the cartridge is to control the speed and flow of the water flow, and it is the key accessory of the faucet. The cartridge mainly includes steel cartridge, ceramic cartridge and silicone cartridge, among which the ceramic cartridge is the most durable and resistant to aging, which ensures the stability of the faucet operation.

3. Aerator

The aerator can control the water flow more uniformly, and to a certain extent, it can filter impurities, reduce noise, and save water resources. so we must pay attention to the brand and quality of the aerator when buying the faucets.

4. Surface finished

There are two conventional surface finisheds for faucets in general: plating and brushed. Plating is the most common finished. The brightness of plated faucets is relatively high, the color is uniform, and there is a reflective effect. Brushing is mainly used to treat stainless steel. By plating a layer of nickel on the surface of stainless steel, a matte texture is achieved. Later, the Aspen texture is generated by friction to cover up the mechanical lines and defects in it and form a new texture.

The contact between the faucet and the water is directly related to our health, and it is necessary to choose the right faucet.