What is a bathtub faucet? It is installed above one side of the bathtub, used to open hot and cold mixed water, and can be connected to two hot and cold pipes, called a double connection type; The structures for opening and closing water flow include spiral lifting, metal ball valve, ceramic valve core, etc. How to choose and identify bathtub faucets in home decoration?

Bathtub Faucet

1、 Structurally divided into:

1. Single handle type, characterized by flexible switch, long service life, and quick and convenient temperature adjustment.

2. The faucet with a 90 degree switch is characterized by sealing it with ceramic plates on the basis of traditional dual handles. When opening and closing the faucet, rotate the handle 90 degrees to adjust the hot and cold water on both sides, making it easy to open, with a variety of styles and shapes.

3. The traditional spiral stable rising faucet (rubber seal) has a large water output and is inexpensive (currently less commonly used).

4. Stainless steel hollow ball seal and valve stem seal faucets are generally used for imported faucets, and some are even fully temperature controlled, which are relatively expensive.

2、 Functionally divided into:

1. Triple bathtub with two water outlets, one connected to the bathtub showerhead and the other connected to the area below the showerhead, for showering purposes.

2. Double basin, used above various basins in the bathroom, with a shorter and lower water outlet, mainly used for washing and cleansing.

3. Multi functional kitchen, usually double connected, can supply hot and cold water, with a high water outlet and a long front end of the faucet. Some even have hoses that can rotate from multiple angles for washing.

3、 How to choose:

1. Firstly, looking at the surface, the main body of the faucet is cast from brass, bronze (or copper alloy), polished and shaped, and then chrome plated and other surface treatments. Regular products have strict process requirements for main body casting and surface treatment, and have undergone neutral salt spray testing. There should be no rust within the corresponding time period. Therefore, when selecting a faucet, attention should be paid to its surface carefully. There should be no burrs by hand, no pores, corrosion marks, no oxidation spots, and it should be crystal clear and shiny. You can feel the thickness of the coating. The surface coating includes galvanizing, titanium plating, spray painting, etc. The thicker coating is better, and you can visually observe whether the coating surface is bright. The coating of imported faucets is thicker and not easy to fall off or oxidize. The electroplating layer should have a protective film, but there is no protective film. The electroplating layer is prone to fading.

2. Gently rotate the handle to ensure that it is lightweight and flexible, with no obstruction or heaviness. A faucet with seamless, easy, and non slip opening and closing is better. Poor quality faucets have large clearances and a strong sense of obstruction.

3. When tapping the main body of the faucet, check if the sound is dull, and carefully observe the faucet interface to see if it is made of copper. If the sound is crisp when tapping, it may be made of stainless steel or other materials. Of course, it is better to check whether the various components of the faucet, especially the main components, are tightly assembled. Good valve bodies and handles are all made of refined brass, which has a heavy weight and a sense of heaviness.

4. Inspect each component and observe whether the assembly is tight and loose. Generally, single handle mixed basin faucets come with installation dimension drawings and user manuals when they leave the factory. Before installation and use, the product packaging should be opened to check the certificate of conformity to avoid using "three no" products. If it is an imported product, extra care should be taken, and the accessories should be checked for completeness. Generally, the accessories should be equipped with: (1) a complete set of fixing bolts, fixing copper sheets, and gaskets; (2) Complete set of basin lifting and draining device; (3) Two water inlet pipes, recently promoted as a leisure oriented bathroom space, use lines to reorganize the space and achieve a refreshing and clean visual effect.