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A faucet is a tool for delivering normal water from a plumbing system. It can consist of the following components: spout, handle(s), lift up rod, cartridge, aerator, blending chamber, and water inlets. If the handle is turned on, the valve opens and manages the circulation adjustment under any temperatures or normal water condition. The faucet is usually made of brass, though die-cast zinc and chrome-plated plastic are used also.

The majority of personal faucets are single or dual-control cartridge faucets. Some single-control types use a plastic or metal core, which operates vertically. Others use a steel ball, with spring-loaded plastic seals recessed in to the faucet body. The less expensive dual-control faucets contain nylon cartridges with plastic seals. Some faucets have a ceramic-disc cartridge that is much more durable.

Faucets must adhere to water conservation regulations. In the United States, bathroom basin faucets are now limited to 2 gal (7.6 L) of normal water per minute, while bathtub and tub faucets are limited by 2.5 gal (9.5 L).

Faucets run an average of eight minutes per capita per day (pcd), relating to a report by the American Water Works Relationship Research Basis completed in 1999 that was predicated on drinking water use data accumulated from 1,188 residences. In daily pcd use indoor normal water use was at 69 gal (261 L), with faucet use third highest at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. In residences with water-conserving fittings, faucets transferred up to second at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. Faucet use was tightly related to to home size. The addition of teens and adults increases water use. Tap use is also negatively related to the number of persons working beyond your home and is leaner for individuals who have an programmed dishwasher.The manufacturing process for faucets has become automated highly, with computers handling almost all of the machines. Production and efficiency have thus increased over the years.

Output and efficiency have increased over the years. The essential process consists of forming the primary body of the faucet (some-times including the spout if no swivel is necessary), applying a finish, and then assembling the various components, followed by inspection and packaging. The faucet industry has been impacted by environmental regulations also, that have required special processes to be developed.