How to choose a safe faucet?

1.faucet material

Stainless steel faucet
The stainless steel faucet is lead-free, acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, non-corrosive, does not release harmful substances, and does not pollute the tap water source. The surface of the stainless steel faucet does not require electroplating, and only polishing requires the appearance of its stainless steel.
 Copper faucet
The pure copper faucet is made of all-copper, chrome-plated, high gloss and high anti-wear and anti-corrosion properties. Mainly based on its own copper content and process to distinguish the quality of the pros and cons.
Plastic faucet
The plastic faucet is rich in color, the mold is mass-produced, and the safety is higher than other materials, and the ABS plastic is used for production and processing. But it is not strong and has a short life.
Alloy faucet
The price of the alloy faucet is much lower than that of the all-copper faucet, and the faucet is easier to produce on a large scale. Among them, zinc alloy is widely used, and the zinc alloy faucet is harmful to the human body and is not durable.
Ceramic faucet
Ceramic faucets have the advantage of not rusting, oxidation and wear. The ceramic faucet looks beautiful and elegant because the outer casing is also a ceramic product.
2 faucet spool
Ceramic spool
The ceramic valve core is resistant to aging, wear and tear, and requires no maintenance, which ensures the stability of operation, saves maintenance costs and labor intensity, etc. The non-corrosive characteristics make the faucet not easy to leak water droplets, and also achieve the purpose of environmental protection and water saving.
Stainless steel spool
Long life, sensitivity and repairability. The biggest advantage is that the water quality is not high, and the valve core can be disassembled and cleaned. It is very convenient to disassemble without specializing personnel and special tools.
Roller spool
The handle is smooth and smooth, easy to operate, comfortable and easy to handle, and resistant to aging and wear, but gradually withdrawn from the market and replaced by a new faucet spool.

2. Faucet opening method
Spiral faucet
To rotate a lot of circles, it is more troublesome to use. Generally, in order to save water, people will turn off the faucet when picking up the water with the washing liquid, and then there will be trouble when it is opened.
Lifting faucet
Just lift up to the water and use the angle of opening to control the water flow for easy hygiene.
Inductive faucet
As long as the hand reaches under the faucet, it will automatically effluent, but the reaction is slow, easy to use, both sanitary and water-saving.
Wrench faucet
Generally only need to rotate 90 degrees, the angle of the opening can be used to control the water flow. The water is fast and the water is fast, which is very convenient and clean.
Faucet structure type
Single tap
Directly connect one of the cold water pipes or hot water pipes.
Use range: single cold basin faucet and single cold basin faucet.
Double tap
It is to connect two inlet and outlet pipes of hot and cold water at the same time.
Use range: basin mixing faucet and kitchen mixing faucet.
Triple tap
It means that in addition to the two inlet pipes of hot and cold water, it can also be connected to the shower head.
Use range: bathtub faucet.

3. Faucet purchase points
1, style
Now the faucets used in home decoration, mainly bathroom faucets, basin faucets, kitchen faucets according to the basin style, use space to choose the faucet.
2, appearance
With no bubbles, no defects, no scratches, the imported standard faucet has more than 10 micron coatings, the purpose is to prevent rust, beautiful, and guarantee the service life.
3, the price
The average price of imported products is between 500 yuan and 3,000 yuan, and the joint venture is about 1,000 yuan. Domestically produced is relatively cheap, basically 200 yuan to 500 yuan;
4, zero with
The accessories of the general basin faucet mainly include the water remover, the lifting rod and the faucet fixing bolt and the fixed copper piece and the gasket; the bathtub faucet also has a shower, a water inlet hose, a bracket, etc.;
5, spool
The steel ball valve is solid and durable, and has good pressure resistance. The rubber ring for sealing is easy to wear, and the aging ceramic valve has good sealing performance, and the hand feel is more comfortable and smooth.
6, material
The faucet is made of copper and the copper is sterilized and disinfected. However, the quality of copper is difficult for consumers to identify, and it is best to buy branded products with a certain reputation.