Newly renovated, how should I choose the faucet at home? Don't look at it as a small thing, but it is very important. Nowadays, there are many kinds of faucet products on the market, and the quality is also very different. Once you buy a low-quality faucet, it will not only waste time and money, but also bring security risks to the family. How to choose a good faucet? The editor tells you four key points, even if you are a decoration novice, you can learn it instantly!

The first point: look at the material

Regarding the material of the faucet, the editor tells you a "ten thousand years formula": plastic < zinc alloy < cast iron < ceramic < stainless steel < copper. That is to say, plastic is the worst and has the shortest lifespan; copper faucets are the best and last the longest.

Especially for faucets made of zinc alloy and cast iron, zinc alloy is easily oxidized when exposed to water for a long time, releasing heavy metals that are harmful to human body; cast iron material is easy to rust and leak water, which is also harmful to health. If you are using it at home, I recommend that you replace it as soon as possible.

The second point: look at the valve core

When buying a faucet, the water-saving effect is also the key, and the quality of the valve core directly affects the water-saving effect of the faucet.

At present, there are two main types of valve cores for faucets on the market: steel ball valve cores and ceramic valve cores. The editor recommends that you choose a ceramic valve core, which not only has a long service life, but also has better water leakage resistance. Although the quality of the steel ball valve core is also good, it will not be used for a long time without the ceramic valve core, and it is easy to cause dripping.

Third point: look at the bubbler

If you try a few more faucets, you will find that a good faucet never splashes, and that is the "credit" of the aerator. The aerator in the faucet can ensure a gentle and comfortable water flow, and can effectively save water.

The editor suggests that before buying, you can ask the merchant to test the water, experience the water flow with your own hands, and pay attention to the amount of bubbles in the water flow. The more bubbles, the better the quality of the bubbler and the better the water-saving function.

Fourth point: look at the appearance

A good faucet is usually plated with a layer of nickel or chrome on the surface, which acts as an anti-neutral hydrochloric acid function and can keep the faucet from corrosion for a long time. The editor reminds everyone that when buying a faucet, it is necessary to check whether the surface of the faucet has oxidation spots, leakage plating, pores, etc. The uniform color is a good faucet.