First, the characteristics of different material hot and cold water faucet
Copper: The faucet made of pure copper is relatively expensive, and the quality is more guaranteed. When buying, check carefully if the color of the brass is problematic, and the interior is relatively rough.
Ceramic: The ceramic faucet has the advantages of no rust, no oxidation, no wear, etc., and the appearance is very beautiful and elegant, with a sense of high-end atmosphere, but the ceramic is easy to crack.
Iron: Iron faucets are easy to rust. It is very difficult to disassemble after rusting. The surface is relatively rough. Some iron faucets that have been plated have a smooth appearance. When choosing, you should ask whether there is a plating layer.
Hot and cold water faucet material:
Zinc alloy: The zinc alloy faucet is made by sand casting process and machine die-casting. The interior is smooth and flat, but it is harmful to the human body. The shell is easily corroded and broken by water impact.
Stainless steel: stainless steel faucets do not contain lead, acid and alkali resistance, not easy to corrode, hardness and toughness are more than two times higher than copper faucets, the production process is more difficult than copper faucets, and the price is relatively expensive.
Second, choose the faucet according to the purpose
In general, it is recommended to choose a single cold water tap on the balcony, and choose a hot and cold water tap in the bathroom sink, which is more convenient in winter. Kitchen sink faucets are selected according to actual requirements. If you often brush your teeth and wash your face here, you can choose hot and cold water faucets. If you only wash vegetables and dishes, you can choose single cold faucets.
Hot and cold water faucet material:
The hot and cold water faucets are divided into single faucets and double faucets according to the structure, or they are called single handles or double handles. Single faucets can only connect one cold water pipe or hot water pipe. Double faucets can be connected to both cold and hot water The root pipe.
Open method:
Hot and cold water faucets are divided into screw type, wrench type, lifting type, induction type, time delay type and so on according to different opening methods, and can be selected according to actual requirements. The quality of the valve core of the faucet determines the service life of the faucet. It is recommended to use a stainless steel valve core or a better quality ceramic valve core.
The above is about the choice of hot and cold water faucet. When choosing a faucet, you must choose a faucet according to the actual situation of your decoration and the choice of installation location. Only when the right faucet is selected, will it be used in the order of future use with peace of mind.