How to Identify Different Types of Faucets
There are four different types of faucets: ceramic disk, compression, ball and cartridge. These four faucets are available in a variety of styles and designs. It is important to know which faucet type you have, in case it needs repairs or has to be replaced. Each faucet has a few different characteristics and it is possible to identify each type. Does this Spark an idea?
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Inspect the faucet and see if it has separate handle for the cold and hot water. If it does, it most likely is a compression faucet. Turn the handle of the faucet and if you feel the pressure increasing, this is another characteristic of a compression faucet.
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Turn the handle from side to side. If the faucet is able to do this, then it is a ball faucet and does not have a washer. These faucets have a rotating ball inside and are controlled by a single handle.
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Look at your faucet and if it is newer, it may be a disc faucet. These faucets have one handle or two. The one handle faucet has three different seals that control the hot and cold water flow and mix the two together. The two handle has one seal that maintains the mixture of hot and cold water. The disc and ball faucets are usually found in the kitchen.
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Examine the faucet and if it has two handles, it may be a cartridge type. These faucets are more likely to be found in the if it is located in the bathroom. Cartridge faucets have a cartridge that moves up and down to control water flow. Most newer faucets in the bathroom are usually cartridge or compression.
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