Faucets are generally made of metal. Some reports have pointed out that faucets have excessive levels of heavy metals, especially lead. The faucet in the kitchen is directly related to the health of drinking water. If the faucet is not properly selected, it will seriously threaten the life safety of the family. When buying a kitchen faucet, how can you ensure the safety of the water source? Let's take a look at how to choose a kitchen faucet.

Single-handle single-hole kitchen faucet: refers to the faucet with only one water inlet pipe interface and only one faucet valve. Such faucets are generally used when only cold water flows in. Double-handle single-hole kitchen faucet: refers to the faucet with only one water inlet pipe interface and two faucet valves.

Movable kitchen faucet: The movable type can be divided into rotating movable type and telescopic movable type. Generally, there will be two kitchen sinks. The rotating movable faucet can be rotated 360 degrees for easy use. The neck of the telescopic movable faucet is generally a hose, which can be convenient for cleaning if the kitchen sink is deep. Fixed kitchen faucet: The faucet neck is not movable, and it is generally used in combination with a single sink. Look at the valve core: The valve core is the heart of the faucet. Products with better quality all use ceramic valve cores, which have the characteristics of strong wear resistance and good sealing performance. They can generally be used more than 300,000 times; low-end products mostly use copper, rubber and other seals, which have a shorter service life but are cheap. Look at the coating: Among chrome-plated products, the coating of ordinary products is 20 microns thick. Over time, the material is easily oxidized by air, while the copper chrome plating with exquisite workmanship is 28 microns thick. It has a tight structure, uniform coating, bright color, smooth and delicate, and can remain bright as new after long-term use. Look at after-sales service: When buying a kitchen faucet, you must ensure the environmental protection of its quality, and the most important thing is to see how its after-sales guarantee is. It is best to choose a big brand service provider with after-sales service for the kitchen faucet, so that you can use the kitchen faucet without worries.

Identify quality: The main body of the faucet is generally 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 likely the electroplating layer on the surface is to be corroded. In addition to general hardware stores, you can also log in to RRS, which has hundreds of faucet types, direct sales from big brand manufacturers, product guarantees, and logistics services delivered as agreed! In order to reduce costs, some manufacturers use zinc alloy instead of brass. Although the country allows the use of zinc alloy materials instead of brass, the quality of zinc alloy electroplating is poor and the corrosion resistance is not strong. Generally speaking, consumers can use the method of weight estimation to identify when purchasing. Brass is heavier and harder, while zinc alloy is lighter and softer.

Key points for correctly choosing kitchen faucets: First, the kitchen faucet can rotate 360°: For easy use, the kitchen faucet should be higher, and the spout should be very long, preferably extending above the drain, and it should not splash water. Second, if financial resources allow, stainless steel should be given priority: the material of kitchen faucets is generally brass, which is the most common pure copper faucet on the market. However, due to the characteristics of the kitchen environment, pure copper faucets are not necessarily the best choice. All pure copper faucets have electroplating on the outermost layer, and the role of electroplating is to prevent the internal brass from corroding and rusting. Third, pay attention to whether the length of the faucet can take into account the sinks on both sides: when purchasing, pay attention to the length of the basin and the faucet spout. If the kitchen has double basins, pay attention to whether the length of the faucet can take into account the sinks on both sides at the same time when rotating. Anti-calcification system: Calcium deposits can form in showerheads and automatic cleaning systems, as well as on taps, where silica can accumulate. Integrated air washers have an anti-calcification system that also prevents calcification from forming inside the device.