DualTulip Handle Kitchen Faucet with White Spray, Stainless Steel

A faucet is a tool for delivering water from a domestic plumbing system. It can consist of the following components: spout, handle(s), lift rod, cartridge, aerator, blending chamber, and normal water inlets. If the handle is turned on, the valve starts and regulates this flow modification under any normal water or heat condition. The faucet body is made of brass, though die-cast zinc and chrome-plated plastic are used also.

Nearly all domestic faucets are one 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 rubber seals recessed in to the faucet body. The less expensive dual-control faucets contain nylon cartridges with silicone seals. Some faucets have a ceramic-disc cartridge that is much more durable.

Faucets must adhere to water conservation laws. In america, bath basin faucets are now limited to 2 gal (7.6 L) of water per minute, while shower and tub faucets are limited to 2.5 gal (9.5 L).

Faucets run an average of eight minutes per capita per day (pcd), regarding to a report by the American Water Works Connection Research Groundwork completed in 1999 that was predicated on drinking water use data collected from 1,188 residences. In daily pcd use indoor drinking 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 accessories, faucets relocated up to second at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. Faucet use was related to home size. The addition of teens and adults increases water use. Sink use is also adversely related to the amount of persons working outside the home and is leaner for many who have an automated dishwasher.The developing process for faucets has become programmed highly, with computers managing almost all of the machines. Production and efficiency have thus upgraded over the years.

Efficiency and efficiency have better over time. The basic process contains forming the key body of the faucet (some-times including the spout if no swivel is necessary), applying a finish, and then assembling the many components, followed by inspection and packaging. The faucet industry has also been influenced by environmental regulations, which have required special processes to be developed.