The faucet is a piece of hardware that has been available since tap water. It is also an essential piece of hardware in the home. Everyone is familiar with it. But is your faucet really right? In fact, the installation of faucets in many homes is not very standardized, and there are some problems of this kind. I have summarized five misunderstandings. Let's see if you have made such a mistake?
Misunderstanding 1: Install the same type of faucet in different functional areas
There are various types of faucets. According to different functional areas, faucets mainly include basin faucets, bathtub faucets, washing machine faucets, and sink faucets. The faucets in different functional areas have different structures and functions. Sink and bathtub faucets generally use two types: cold and warm type and bubbler. Washing machine faucets only need single cold type faucet, because single cold type faucet flushes water quickly, which can play a certain water saving effect.
Misunderstanding 2: The hot and cold water pipes are not separated
In general, the hot and cold water faucet controls the mixing ratio of hot and cold water through the different opening angles on both sides of the ceramic valve core, and then regulates the water temperature. If there is only a cold water pipe, two water inlet hoses can be connected when installing the hot and cold water faucet, and an angle valve can also be installed to play a role.
Misunderstanding 3: The angle valve is not used for the faucet and water pipe connection
All hot and cold water faucets in the home must use angle valves when connecting to water pipes. The purpose is to prevent leaking faucets from affecting the water used elsewhere in the home. The faucet of the washing machine does not require hot water, so it can be directly connected to the water pipe.
Myth 4: The faucet is not cleaned regularly
Many households never pay attention to the cleaning and maintenance of the faucet after installing it for a long time. Not only the water quality of the faucet is not guaranteed, but various failures will occur, affecting the use. In fact, the correct way is to clean it every other month after installing the faucet. The surface stains and water stains can be cleaned with a clean cloth. Soak in white vinegar for a while, then open the hot water valve to drain the water.
Misunderstanding 5: The faucet is not replaced regularly
Generally, after five years of use, you can consider replacing the faucet. Long-term use will praise a lot of bacteria and dirt inside, which will cause damage to the human body over a long time. Therefore, I still recommend that you replace the faucet every five years.