How to select kitchen faucet from the material?

How to select kitchen faucet from the material?

General consumers buy kitchen faucets only look at the appearance and function, but if you want to be an advanced consumer, you must pass the material.

copper

At present, most kitchen faucets on the market are made of copper. Copper contains copper ions, which prevent bacteria from growing inside the faucet. But copper long copper green, if the surface treatment is poor, with a long time outside the coating may be peeling.

There are many kinds of copper, and different countries have different requirements for copper. At present, common copper tap materials include national standard copper, non-standard copper, lead-free copper, h63 copper, H65 copper, Dr copper, 4ms copper, etc.

National standard copper:

According to the national standard "GB 18145-2014 ceramic sealing water nozzle", there are rigid regulations on the metal pollutant precipitation. Generally, the national standard copper is hpb59 copper (copper content is more than or equal to 59%), which is used by the leading export countries in Europe.

Non standard copper:

It refers to copper that is not produced in accordance with national standards. It is generally used by poor quality faucets and contains more metal precipitation. This copper material was used in the lead overproof faucets that made big news in the early years.

Lead free copper:

Lead free copper does not really contain lead, but means that the lead content is less than three thousandth. The current North American Standard CuPc stipulates that the lead content of faucet products is not more than 0.25%.

H63, H65 copper:

Copper material with copper content more than or equal to 63% and 65%. This kind of copper is relatively soft and is generally used for processing parts with large deformation such as elbows.

Dr copper

For export to Australia and New Zealand, the two areas of high salt content in water, so the use of this special copper to prevent zinc precipitation.

4ms copper:

Copper used for drinking tap in France, Germany, Holland and England.

stainless steel

In addition to copper faucets, stainless steel faucets are also common, especially in kitchen faucets. This kind of faucet must be made of SUS304 stainless steel, which has the advantages of no lead and rust, but also needs maintenance. It should be wiped frequently to keep it dry. In addition, due to the difficulty of stainless steel processing, the price is generally higher than that of copper faucet, and the shape is not changeable. The composition of 304 stainless steel is as follows:

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Detail angle

Kitchen faucet seems simple, but the components are numerous and the structure is complex. In addition to paying attention to the big aspects, some details should not be ignored.

Frother

Faucet is first used to water, the quality of the water output directly determines whether a faucet is easy to use or not. The water outlet effect of the faucet is mainly determined by the bubbler. A good bubbler can bring excellent effluent effect, which not only has a soft feel, but also can effectively save water and prevent splashing water.