In areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, we often see the presence of faucets. Their appearance has facilitated people's daily lives, and it can be said that modern home life cannot do without the help of faucets. So, friends, do you know how to choose a faucet? How should the faucet be cleaned after accumulating a large amount of dirt? Don't worry, let's take a look together below.
1、 Faucet classification:
There are many types of faucets, usually distinguished by their function and purpose, such as kitchen faucets, basin faucets, and bathtub faucets, collectively known as the "three piece set". When choosing a faucet, choose a dedicated faucet according to its purpose. For example, installing a basin faucet on a kitchen sink may cause inconvenience due to its low height.
1. Bathtub faucet: There are two water outlets, one connected to the bathtub showerhead and the other connected to the faucet below the showerhead, for showering purposes.
2. Basin faucet: This type of faucet has a shorter and lower outlet, mainly used for people to wash items and clean their faces.
3. Multi functional kitchen faucet: If there is a hot water pipeline in the kitchen, this type of faucet should also be double connected. In addition, the outlet of the kitchen faucet is relatively high and long, and some even have a hose design for washing food.
2、 Explain the principles of selecting kitchen faucets
1. Easy to use: washing vegetables, steaming rice, boiling soup, washing dishes... There are too many annoying things in the kitchen, don't let the faucet add trouble! Using a handy faucet often makes people feel that it does not exist, which is mainly related to its valve core, handle position, and switching method. A good faucet valve core can be opened and closed freely, and it will not feel too loose or too tight when used; The position and shape of the handle should be easy to open and close, making it easy to operate even with the back of the hand; Traditional spiral and wrench switches are no longer used in the kitchen, but are replaced by quick closing and lifting switches.
2. Easy to clean: When working in the kitchen, one will use hands with oil stains and dirt to turn on the faucet and dirty it. Therefore, it is better to choose products that are not contaminated with oil and are easy to clean. This is closely related to the shape and coating of the faucet. Generally, faucets with complex shapes and varied lines are prone to leaving blind spots for cleaning, while faucets with thin coatings and low hardness are prone to blackening and difficult cleaning. I recommend everyone to use products with simple shapes and hard coatings, as this can save a lot of trouble.
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3. Appropriate size: Some households have kitchen faucets that are prone to splashing and cannot reach the center of the sink... This is caused by neglecting the combination of the sink and kitchen faucet. When choosing a kitchen faucet, it is important to know the size of the sink and choose the appropriate faucet based on this size. Ensure that the angle of the water outlet is facing the center of the sink, with a rotation of 180 ° or 360 °, and the distance from the bottom of the sink is just right to prevent splashing.
4. Water conservation and environmental protection: The consumption of water resources in the kitchen is very high, and modern decoration is mainstream in terms of energy conservation and environmental protection. Therefore, when choosing a faucet, it is also important to pay attention to this point. A water-saving faucet can save 30-40% of water compared to a regular faucet, and when used out, it can save a lot of water costs for the family. Nowadays, water-saving faucets mainly use good bubblers to inject air into water, prevent splashing and maintain flushing effect, while also slowing down water flow rate, reducing water flow rate, and achieving water-saving goals.
5. Unification of style: Unification of decoration style is also a concern for everyone. In the kitchen, the sink can be matched with different materials and styles, while the faucet is mainly reflected in the shape of the line and the surface coating.
3、 Maintenance methods for faucets:
1. Do not use too much force to turn on and off the faucet, just turn it gently and smoothly. Even traditional faucets do not require a lot of effort to tighten. Especially, do not use the handle as a handrail to support or use it.
2. The metal hose of the shower head of the bathtub faucet should be kept in a natural and stretched state, and should not be coiled around the faucet when not in use. Meanwhile, when in use or not in use, be careful not to form a dead angle at the joint between the hose and the valve body to avoid breaking or damaging the hose.
3. If the water pressure is not less than 0.02mpa (i.e. 0.2kgf/cm2) and after a period of use, if the water output decreases or even the water heater stalls, the sieve cover can be gently unscrewed at the outlet of the faucet to remove impurities, and generally it can be restored to its original state.
4. Experienced and qualified professionals should be invited for construction and installation. When installing, the faucet should be avoided from colliding with hard objects as much as possible, and cement, glue, etc. should not be left on the surface to avoid damaging the gloss of the surface coating. Pay attention to removing debris from the pipeline and installing a faucet.