Standard and quality valve shopping guide
Standard faucets are one of the most important home equipment. Some factors, such as the beauty and valid warranty of quality faucets, can be evaluated when purchasing. But things like the quality and standard of raw materials used in the production of faucets need more investigation.
A faucet buying guide simplifies the purchasing process by providing a checklist of important points for choosing standard and quality faucets. In addition to the price of the faucets, the type of plating, beauty, durability and material of the faucets, factors such as the warranty of the faucets and the use of the desired faucets are also influential in the decision. Also, paying attention to the possibility of easy installation of faucets can reduce installation problems.
Standard valves
As it was checked in the production stages of the valves, the raw material of most of the valves available in the market is brass alloy, which according to the Iranian Standard Organization, approximately 58 to 60% of it is copper and the rest is zinc and permissible impurities. The amount of lead in this alloy should not be higher than 5.2% because it is harmful to health.
In addition to the quality of the raw materials of the valves, the accessories and parts used inside the valve must also pass the standard technical requirements. For example, the valves, washers and screws used in the highest quality valves must also have the necessary standards.
Good machining is also one of the other things that shows its effect on the quality of faucets in the long run. For example, in lever valves, the seat of the cartridge must be completely flat, but sometimes due to the slowness of the turning tool and sharpening it several times, this seat becomes an imperceptible cone, which affects the sealing life of the cartridge.
The beauty and design of the quality valves of quality
The decoration of your home expresses your special style. If you are one of those people who like to stay away from the common models in the market, it is better to have done enough research in the field of high-quality and special luxury faucet models before buying.
In order to ensure the plating quality and the appropriate thickness of the nickel and chrome layer of high quality faucets, tests such as salt spray and cross cut are performed on the faucets. As much as possible, make sure that the valves you are looking for have passed these tests successfully.
One of the factors that is easier to see is the high quality of faucets. If you look at the surface of the milk in the right light, you should not see a "wave" on it. Otherwise, the payment of the valves has not been sufficiently accurate.
Optimal water consumption
Durability of standard valves
The new generation of standard lever valves, with a ceramic cartridge, has reduced sealing problems to almost zero even in the long term. If you want to be sure of your faucets not leaking, get faucets with ceramic cartridges. The rest of the faucets usually do not leak for several years, but their reliability cannot be compared with the durability of ceramic cartridges.
Ease of application
Lever faucets take less space by mixing hot and cold water and using a handle to adjust the pressure and temperature of the water. You can also set the handle of the lever faucet to the desired temperature and open the faucet next time with the same settings. It is better to install a suitable aerator at the outlet of the dishwasher so that less water is needed while rinsing the dishes more easily.
The type of plating and the color of the valves
According to this faucet buying guide, choose standard faucets that match the overall color of the kitchen and bathroom decoration, for example, the color of the cabinets. If you want to change the decoration, you are more open to choose the color of the faucets. The types of faucet plating are: chrome, nickel, bronze, etc. All these platings are resistant and maintain their beautiful appearance for years, but some of them are more resistant.
Chrome faucets are the most common and high quality faucets used and have good resistance.
Nickel platings are usually available in the market under the titles of scratched, stainless steel and shell and are less shiny. These are also resistant, but water stains and fingerprints may show more on them, that's why a layer of varnish is given on them to make them resistant.
Also, gold plating (by PVD method), white and black are also available on the market using electrostatic technology and are an ideal choice for minimal and special decorations.
Height of Science (Science) Standard Washing and Dishwashing Valves
Types of faucets have different height and range of access or boards. When buying sink faucets and dishwashers, you should consider all factors such as height, reach and depth, and the number of sink basins.
If your sink is large, faucets with a small width may not provide enough access, and perhaps you should use a variety of movable washbasin faucets or spring-loaded dishwasher faucets. If your sink is small, a faucet with a large reach may direct the water out of the sink, and it is better to get lever faucets with common science.
The depth of the sink is also effective in the ideal height of the faucets. If the depth of your sink is low, faucets with a high height may provide a suitable distance for washing, but due to the higher acceleration of the water and the shallower depth of the sink bowl, water drops will splash out after hitting the surface of the sink.
Also, if you have a double sink, the low height and reach may not be enough to reach both bowls. In this case, shower faucets are a more appropriate choice.
If you have a shelf above your sink, it is better to choose its model by knowing the distance between the sink and the shelf and according to the height of the faucet and dishwasher you want.
Easy and hassle -free installation of standard valves
The ability to install faucets easily is especially important for installers, installers and those who want to install faucets at home. It may have happened to you that you encountered a lot of bolts and nuts when installing faucets. One of the things that is not without importance to consider is the ability to install easily, as Kavian valves have reduced these bolts and nuts in order to facilitate the installation of valves and the possibility of doing this work by people with minimal technical knowledge. It uses a piece called a fist which is similar to a large washer. By using this piece, you can easily fix the faucet in place by hand. Of course, this point is different about the built-in faucet! Installing built-in faucets is much more complicated than installing surface-mounted faucets, and if you make a mistake, it will cost you a lot of time and money! Although a built-in faucet installation guide can give you good information in this field, it is recommended that you seek the help of an experienced and skilled installer to install your built-in faucet.
Buckle
Sanitary and construction faucets are classified into surface faucets and built-in faucets in terms of installation location. Countertop faucets are common types of faucets that are placed on the wall or sink and dishwasher, and its body and other components are fully accessible and visible. Built-in faucets are one of the modern types of construction faucets, the main part of which, i.e. the panel where the cartridge and water flow control mechanism are located, is installed inside the wall, and the accessible part is the water control lever and temperature adjustment. The built-in faucet is beautiful and minimal, but it has a higher price and the trouble and cost of its possible installation and repair is also more.
Warranty and after -sales service of standard valves
Guarantee and after-sales service is another thing that should be considered when buying standard faucets. Even the standard and quality cheap faucets you want should have a signed warranty with a valid date when buying. It is better to make sure about the warranty period, which is related to the supply of parts after the warranty period has expired.
