The faucet seems to be an ordinary and ordinary product in life, but it is composed of many faucet accessories. The faucet accessories include the inner valve core of the faucet, and the outer valve body, together with the rotating faucet handle, the hose for the water in and out, as well as the filter element, rubber parts and other miscellaneous parts. Different accessories play different roles, and the cooperation between them can complete the normal water flow control work of the faucet.
Faucet accessories—spool
The faucets on the market have already broken the shape and function of the traditional faucets, but the most basic internal structure and accessories are similar. The spool of the faucet is mainly based on the water flow speed and size of the faucet, and completes an action by rotating the handle. The spool of the faucet is divided into a single-hole spool and a dual-control spool, but whether it is a dual-control or a single-control, their rotation point of view is up to 90 degrees, and the opening angle is about 20 degrees. The valve core is a faucet. Generally, the ceramic valve core is the most used, so you must pay attention to it when purchasing.
Faucet accessories—valve body
The valve body of the faucet refers to the entire appearance of the faucet. The raw materials of the faucet body on the market are rich and varied, including stainless steel valve body, cast iron valve body, all-plastic valve body, brass valve body, zinc alloy valve body and polymer composite Material valve body. Among them, the stainless steel faucet valve body is the most commonly used, while the quality of the zinc alloy valve body is the best, with a high cost performance. Therefore, the cost performance and service life of the faucet valve body should be fully considered when selecting the faucet valve body.
Faucet Accessories—Hose
The hose in the faucet fitting is used for water in and out, and the hose of the faucet fitting is 50 cm long is the most suitable. When buying faucet hoses, you need to pay attention not to buy aluminum wire tubes. Generally, stainless steel hoses are the most practical. The best way to avoid the two is to hold it tightly with your hands. After you release your hand, the hose turns black and is made of aluminum wire, and it is made of stainless steel if it has not changed. In the faucet accessories, the hose is also very important, so it is necessary to fully consider its cost performance when purchasing.