The overall features of the valves
In general, to buy faucets with any design and color, it is necessary to pay attention to things such as: material, durability, type of plating, installation method, height and warranty of faucets. Below we will point out some of these cases and briefly explain them:
Quality of valves
Paying attention to product quality is one of the things that should be prioritized before anything else. In fact, high-quality faucets are made of brass metal alloy without impurities. But some manufacturers and various brands use a small proportion of brass alloy and a high proportion of lead in order to reduce the production cost, which is very harmful to human health. Also, lead is less resistant than brass and easily rots against erosive factors, so it has a much shorter lifespan compared to brass. On the other hand, it is important to pay attention to the type and method of electroplating and it is one of the signs of the quality of faucets. It is also important that the quality of finishing and polishing work after nickel and chrome plating is smooth and high. It is good to know that tests such as salt spray and cross cut are used on faucets to ensure the quality of the faucet plating and the thickness of nickel and chrome. Also, one of the simple and available methods to check the quality of the faucet finish is to look at the surface of the faucet in a well-lit space.
Water savings
Due to the water shortage crisis in the country, it is very important to pay attention to its consumption when buying faucets. Consider buying faucets with low consumption so that you can play an effective role in saving water.
The main factor in reducing water consumption for faucets can be a prolator or geyser, which mixes air with water and removes water with a proportional pressure. This work reduces water consumption by about 90%. Another factor is reducing cartridge water consumption. Be careful when shopping, buy faucets with a low consumption cartridge such as the 25 cartridge, which has a flow rate of about 14 liters per minute and is much more suitable compared to normal cartridges that have a flow rate of 22 liters per minute.
The beauty of the valves
Nowadays, due to the high importance of home design and decoration, faucet manufacturers have also introduced various models in different designs and colors to the market. It is good to know that one of the most beautiful things to show faucets is to coordinate its color and style with home decoration. According to the style of your home decoration, you can choose a variety of faucets with different plating such as chrome, nickel, bronze, etc., which, in addition to being compatible with the design of the house, are very durable and have a beautiful appearance. Chrome plated faucets are more durable than the other two types because if your water consumption is heavy, this type is the best option. Nickel plating faucets are called anti-rust, anti-scratch and oyster, and are less shiny than chrome. Also, stains and fingerprints are easily left on it, that's why it is covered with a layer of varnish that makes it resistant. Faucets plated with bronze are very special and different because of their brown color, and they are not easily matched with any design.
Side features valves
In addition to these features, there are other features that you must first determine the type of use of the faucet and the place where you are going to use it, and choose the faucets you want according to these features.
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Suitable height of valves
Fortunately, faucets with different heights are available in the market today. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to the height, depth and number of basins in the sink when buying faucets for your sink. If your sink has a large size, faucets with a short range do not allow full access, and it is better to use sink faucets. Use movable or spring-loaded dishwasher valves. If your sink is small, faucets with a long range may cause water to spill out of the sink, however, it is better to use lever faucets with common science. The depth of the sink also plays an important role in the height of the faucets, if the depth of your sink is low, using faucets with a high height may cause water to splash out of the sink. Also, for sinks with two basins, the range of the valve may be small, so it is better to use faucets with hoses.
Valve
By choosing faucets that have ceramic handles, you can avoid faucet dripping for a long time. Ceramic handles have high durability and resistance. Also, in terms of price, they are not much different from ordinary handles.
Lever handle
If you have noticed, most of the faucets have two handles to adjust the water, but recently with the use of lever faucets, its use has become very popular among people. Lever faucets have a special standard in such a way that by having a ceramic cartridge, it eliminates sealing problems even in the long term and the faucet does not leak in any way. Lever faucets are very easy to use, and these faucets take up less space by mixing hot and cold water and having a handle to adjust the temperature and water pressure. For kitchen faucets, it is recommended to use lever faucets because it is easier to adjust the temperature and water pressure, and it is also very effective in reducing water consumption. Just make sure that the range of movement of the faucet lever is unobstructed and large enough to open and close the faucet easily while installing these types of handles. By replacing the two-handle faucets with lever faucets, the place of the previous holes on the sink remains empty, which can be covered with special caps.
Touch valves
No longer, as in the past, touch faucets are not only for public places. You can use them in your homes according to your taste and needs. One of the advantages of this type of faucet is to prevent water wastage. They also prevent the transmission of contamination and germs. Touch taps are available in two battery-powered and wired models. A special type of this model are faucets that supply their own electricity. In fact, by buying touch faucets, you kill two birds with one stone, that is, in addition to preventing the transfer of pollution, you also prevent water wastage.
Hose valves
This model of taps are very practical and actually make washing easier for you. By purchasing hose faucets, you can rinse all parts of the sink easily and avoid stains. However, this type of faucet may not be liked by everyone; In this case, you can use a built-in hose next to your main faucet.
