Look at the appearance
Surface process: Quality faucet surface should be smooth and fine, no obvious defects, bubbles, sand holes or scratches. Taking the chrome plating process as an example, the good chrome plating layer has uniform color, bright like a mirror, no yellow, black or peeling phenomenon, and no rough feeling when touched by hand.
Color uniformity: The overall color should be uniform, no obvious color difference. If the color of different parts of the faucet is different, it may be that the production process is not up to standard, and the quality is difficult to guarantee.
Check Material
Body material: Copper or high quality stainless steel is preferred. Copper faucet corrosion resistance and antibacterial strong, gently tapped, the sound should be crisp and pleasant; Stainless steel faucet high strength, wear resistance, lead-free environmental protection, 304 stainless steel is a common high-quality material, can pass the magnet test, weak magnetic or non-magnetic 304 stainless steel.
Spool material: At present, the mainstream high-quality spool on the market is ceramic spool, good quality ceramic spool, ceramic sheet should be dense, no cracks, feel smooth when rotating, no deadlock, astringency, open and close easily, can effectively control water flow and water temperature, long service life.
Trial function
Switch operation: Turn on and off the faucet repeatedly to check whether the switch is flexible. The switch of the high-quality faucet should be easy and smooth, without obvious resistance, stuck or loose phenomenon, and the water is not leaking after closing.
Water flow control: Turn on the faucet and observe whether the water flow is uniform and stable, without scattering or splashing. The water flow should be columnar and can be smoothly controlled according to the switch adjustment.
weigh
Overall weight: Generally speaking, good quality faucets will be relatively heavy due to the use of high-quality materials, reasonable internal structure and sufficient materials. For example, a copper faucet of the same specification is much heavier than a plastic or zinc alloy faucet. However, it should be noted that it cannot be judged by weight alone, but also needs to be comprehensively considered in combination with other factors.
Look at the brand and the certification
Brand reputation: Well-known brands usually have more stringent production standards and quality control systems, and product quality is more guaranteed. You can understand the brand reputation through network evaluation, friend recommendation, professional evaluation and other ways.
Product certification: Check whether the faucet has relevant quality certification, such as water saving certification, environmental protection certification, health permit, etc. Faucets bearing these certification marks indicate that they meet the standard requirements in terms of relevant performance and quality.
Check accessories and packaging
Accessories quality: high-quality faucet accessories such as nuts, washers, rubber rings, etc. should be complete, and the material is excellent, fine workmanship. The nut should be easy to tighten, the washer and the rubber ring have good elasticity, and can play a good sealing role.
Product packaging: Regular product packaging should be complete and standardized, marked with product brand, model, specification, material, production date, shelf life, manufacturer and other details. There may also be an anti-counterfeiting mark on the package, and the authenticity of the product can be verified by querying the anti-counterfeiting code.
Post time: Feb-04-2025
