How to correctly choose a mop pool faucet
Time： 2022-07-28 00:00
Rotating handle: feels lightweight and the valve core is good
Common faucet valve cores include steel ball valve cores and ceramic valve cores. The steel ball valve core has good pressure resistance, but the disadvantage is that the rubber sealing ring that serves as a seal is prone to wear and aging. Compared with steel ball valve cores, ceramic valve cores are more heat-resistant and wear-resistant. At the same time, ceramic valve cores have good sealing performance, which can achieve high resistance to opening times and will not cause water nozzle leakage due to valve core wear. The faucet with ceramic valve core provides a more comfortable and smooth feel, and can open and close quickly. Due to the valve core being located inside the faucet, consumers cannot see the valve core when making a purchase. However, consumers can simply judge the quality of the valve core based on the feel of turning the handle. Generally speaking, when turning the handle up, down, left, or right, if it feels light and without any obstruction, it indicates that the valve core is good.
Look at the appearance: the coating should be as bright as a mirror
After the faucet is polished and formed, the surface should be plated with nickel or chromium to prevent oxidation of the faucet. After nickel or chromium plating, a medium-sized hydrochloric acid test should be conducted on the faucet. After the test, there should be no rust on the coating for a certain period of time. It is understood that only faucets that have passed the neutral salt spray test can leave the factory. When consumers make a purchase, it is best to place the faucet in a well lit area for inspection. The surface of the faucet should be as bright as a mirror, without any oxidation spots, burnt marks, pores, bubbles, missed plating, and have a uniform color; Touch with your hands to ensure there are no burrs or sand particles; After pressing the faucet with your fingers, the fingerprints quickly disperse and are not easily attached to dirt.
To be tested: Quality is more guaranteed
The main body of a faucet is generally made of brass. The electroplating quality of products made of brass is the most guaranteed. The higher the purity of brass, the better the electroplating quality, and the less susceptible the surface electroplating layer is to corrosion. Some manufacturers choose zinc alloy instead of brass to reduce costs. Although the country allows the use of zinc alloy materials instead of brass, the quality of zinc alloy electroplating is poor and its corrosion resistance is not strong. Generally speaking, consumers can use the method of estimating weight to distinguish when making a purchase. Brass is heavier and harder, while zinc alloy is lighter and softer. Experts remind that the quality of faucets should not be judged solely by weight, as some manufacturers can also make faucets heavier by increasing the wall thickness or adding other metal materials. It is best for consumers to request the product's testing report from sales personnel. If the testing report confirms that the product is qualified, then the problem is not significant.
Test water flow: subject to rich foaming
Consumers should try to choose a faucet with a bubbler when making a purchase, and feel the water flow with their hands. If the water flow is soft and foamy (with a rich content of water bubbles), it indicates that the quality of the bubbler is good. A bubbler usually has six layers and is usually composed of a metal mesh cover (partially made of plastic). When water flows through the mesh cover, it is cut into a large number of small water columns mixed with air in the middle, preventing the water from splitting into pieces.
Brand recognition: guaranteed after-sales service
Finally, consumers should go to regular markets and supermarkets to purchase branded faucets. Brand products all have the manufacturer's brand logo, while non-standard or substandard products often only have some paper labels attached, or even no markings. The faucet packaging box should also have the manufacturer's brand identification and quality
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