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Kitchen and bathroom faucet purchase and installation guide

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【Summary Description】At present, there are many varieties of faucets on the market, which can make people feel at a loss when choosing. In fact

Kitchen and bathroom faucet purchase and installation guide

【Summary Description】At present, there are many varieties of faucets on the market, which can make people feel at a loss when choosing. In fact

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At present, there are many varieties of faucets on the market, which can make people feel at a loss when choosing. In fact, although kitchen and bathroom faucets are of various colors, styles, shapes and varieties, they are easy to be divided in terms of function and structure, so just figure out where you need to buy the faucet and what structure you need. .
 
 
In terms of function, faucets are divided into three types: bathtub faucet, basin faucet and kitchen faucet, collectively referred to as 'three-piece set':
 
1. Triple bathtub faucet, this faucet has two water outlets, one is connected to the bathtub shower, and the other is connected to the faucet under the shower for your shower;
 
2. Double basin faucet. This faucet is used above the toilet basin. The water outlet is short and low. It is mainly used for people to wash clothes and clean faces;
 
3. Multifunctional kitchen faucet, if you have a hot water line in your kitchen, this faucet should also be double-connected. Exceptionally, kitchen faucets have taller, longer spouts, and some have hoses designed to allow you to wash your food.
 
From a structural point of view, there are generally three categories:
 
1. The single handle type and this type of faucet all use the more popular ceramic valve core as the seal. The advantages are flexible switch, easy temperature adjustment, long service life, and the price is between 1300 yuan and 900 yuan;
 
2. The traditional spiral steady-rise rubber-tight faucet, due to its large water output, is relatively low in price, generally around 400 to 500 yuan, and is easy to maintain, and is still welcomed by some citizens. In addition, some imported faucets also use stainless steel hollow ball seals and valve stem seals, as well as full temperature control, but the prices are relatively expensive.
 
When choosing a faucet, it is also necessary to consider the problem of matching it with sanitary ware. The important thing is to match the model, otherwise it will bring trouble to the installation. Even if it is reluctantly installed, it will inevitably leak; the second is to match the style and color. Here is a simple principle: classical to classical, modern to modern . If your bathroom is dominated by cool colors, you can choose a silver faucet; if it is dominated by warm colors, you can use gold, and if the style of the entire bathroom is complicated, you can use milky white.
 
In fact, even if the style of the faucet changes, it also has a matching rule. A good partner for the glass countertop basin is the straight faucet, the kitchen sink is equipped with a curved faucet, and the undercounter basin is equipped with an ordinary short handle faucet. Ceramic countertop basin with two handle long spout curved faucet. The straight handle faucet for the glass countertop basin is beautiful but not very practical because its water outlet is not in the center of the basin and people will touch the edge of the basin when washing towels under water, but with the curved faucet with two handles It's not good-looking, because the handle will touch the glass, which makes it unsafe. Therefore, if you are not very fashion-conscious, you still choose a ceramic basin, and it will be easier to find a matching faucet.
 
The faucet can be divided into 3 grades, the first grade, pure imported products, the price is between 500 yuan and 3000 yuan. It is characterized by excellent quality, first-class design, smooth appearance, bright appearance, easy installation, soft water outlet, not only the romance of European classics, but also the strong characteristics of the times, and it is durable.
 
The second grade, joint venture products, the price is between 300 yuan and 1000 yuan. The quality of these products is also guaranteed. Most of them are similar in appearance to imported products and have good after-sales service. many.
 
The third grade, the domestic faucet, the price is between 200 yuan and 500 yuan. Due to the different craftsmanship, its appearance is slightly rough, and it is not as easy to use as imported products, but as long as it is a well-known brand, it is still guaranteed. Their after-sales service is quite in place.
 
It is worth noting that you must not buy low-end faucets for cheapness. Because the material selected for these low-grade faucets is by no means good copper, most of them use unanalyzed copper or other scrap metals that cannot be used to make faucets, which contain many harmful substances to the human body.
 
Faucets are used frequently and are prone to wear. However, the appearance of the faucets on the market is not much different, and the surface sealing is good. It is difficult for consumers to see the internal structure of the faucet and the quality of the valve core when purchasing, and it is not easy to open and check. So, how can you choose the ideal faucet without opening the faucet spool? Here are some tips for you.
 
First, look at the appearance. The high-quality faucet has fine processing and good surface finish, which can be close to the mirror effect without distortion. When selecting the faucet, press the surface of the faucet with your finger, and the fingerprints will disperse quickly, indicating that the coating is good; the more the fingerprints are printed, the worse it is;
 
Second, turn the handle. When turning the handle of the faucet, there is no excessive gap between the faucet and the switch, and it is easy to close and open, without slipping, and the gap between the inferior faucet is large and the sense of obstruction is large. The faucet with a wide range of up and down, left and right switches can stably adjust the water temperature, generally up and down to 30 degrees, and left and right to 90 degrees is better. But there is one thing to note, the lightness of the faucet does not mean the feel is good;
 
Three, listen to the sound. A good faucet should be made of cast copper as a whole, and the sound of beating is dull. If the sound is very brittle, it is made of stainless steel, and the quality is one grade worse. The valve body and handle of the good faucet are all made of brass, with a heavy self-weight and a dignified feeling;
 
Fourth, the identification mark. Generally, regular products have the brand logo of the manufacturer, while some informal products or some low-quality products are often only affixed with some paper labels, or even without any marks, so be careful when purchasing.
 
After the faucet is confirmed to be correct, be sure to check the accessories. Generally, basin faucets contain lifting rods and faucet fixing accessories; bathtub faucets must have showers, hoses and brackets. In addition, general single-handle mixing faucets are attached with installation dimension drawings and instruction manuals when they leave the factory, and should be carefully checked or obtained from the store when selecting them. If your home has only one bathroom, you should buy the following faucet products, 1 basin faucet; 1 bathtub faucet (or shower faucet); 1 kitchen faucet; 1 set of shower set; 4 supporting angle valves (kitchen faucet and two basin mixers). When buying a shower, please note that if you buy a kit, you don't need to buy anything else, and if you buy a shower alone, you need to buy a hose, lift rod or holder.
 
If there are two bathrooms in the home, generally one uses the bathtub and the other uses the shower room, then you need to purchase the following faucet products, 2 basin faucets (one for each of the two bathrooms); 1 bathtub faucet; 1 shower faucet; 1 kitchen faucet ;2 sets of shower rod kits; 6 angle valves (basin faucet 2 × 2 + kitchen faucet 2 = 6), if you buy a concealed bathtub faucet, in addition to the above items, each faucet A spout should be provided. Basin faucets and kitchen faucets are generally installed on the countertop, so its water inlet pipes can be hard pipes and hoses, and the length is generally about 35 cm. In order to facilitate the connection, the connection between the domestic water pipe and the water inlet pipe of the faucet must be installed. A kind of valve, this kind of valve is called a triangle valve, don't forget to match it when you buy the faucet, otherwise you will have to run it again, and the triangle valve has different sizes, according to the faucet you bought. Depending on the size of the water pipe, there are generally 3 points and 4 points. In addition, it should be noted that when installing the triangular valve, do not install it too low, so as to avoid the water inlet pipe of the faucet is not long enough to be connected, which will cause unnecessary trouble. Generally, it can be installed at a distance of about 50 to 60 cm from the ground.
 
When buying a faucet, don't forget to count the parts, otherwise it will be more troublesome if you can't get it back and install it. Generally, the accessories of the basin faucet mainly include the water remover, the lifting rod, the faucet fixing bolt, the fixing copper sheet and the gasket; the bathtub faucet also has the standard accessories such as the shower, two water inlet hoses, and brackets. Mixing faucets produced by regular enterprises have installation dimension drawings and instruction manuals when they leave the factory. Pay attention when selecting faucets. Imported leading products should be more careful.
 
1. Please have experienced and qualified professionals for installation. Especially for imported high-end products, there are many small washers and small accessories. It must be installed step by step according to the drawings to ensure that there will be no problems such as water leakage.
 
2. When installing, the faucet should try not to collide with hard objects, and do not leave cement, glue, etc. on the surface, so as not to damage the gloss of the surface coating.
 
3. If your faucet is used in a new building, because the water supply pipe network is newly laid, there will definitely be sand and other impurities in the water. Before installation, pay attention to remove the debris in the pipeline, and drain the water for a long time until the water quality becomes clear before installing the faucet. .
 
4. Do not use too much force to cause man-made damage when opening and use, just turn it gently. Even traditional faucets don't need to be screwed hard. The surface of the faucet should be wiped clean after use. Do not support or use the faucet handle as an armrest.
 
5. Under the condition that the water pressure is not lower than 0.02mpa, after using for a period of time, if the water output is found to decrease, or even the water heater is turned off, cut off the flow of cold and hot water, and use a wrench to gently unscrew the water at the water outlet of the faucet. The mouth screen cover, after cleaning the impurities, is carefully installed, and it can generally be restored to its original state.
 
6. The metal hose of the shower head of the bathtub faucet should be kept in a natural stretching state, and do not coil it on the faucet when not in use. At the same time, when in use or not, be careful not to form a dead angle at the joint between the hose and the valve body, so as not to break or damage the hose.
 
7. When scrubbing the faucet, do not use acidic or alkaline solvents. After the faucet is used for a period of time, if the water output is found to be reduced, you can use a wrench to unscrew the water nozzle filter, clean the impurities, and then install it carefully.
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Kitchen and bathroom faucet purchase and installation guide

At present, there are many varieties of faucets on the market, which can make people feel at a loss when choosing. In fact