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A faucet is a tool for delivering drinking water from a domestic plumbing system. It could consist of the following components: spout, handle(s), lift up fishing rod, cartridge, aerator, blending chamber, and water inlets. When the handle is fired up, the valve opens and handles the stream adjustment under any drinking water or temperatures condition. The faucet body is constructed of brass, though die-cast zinc and chrome-plated plastic are used also.

Nearly all personal faucets are solo or dual-control cartridge faucets. Some single-control types use a plastic or metal core, which operates vertically. Others use a material ball, with spring-loaded silicone seals recessed into 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 comply with water conservation regulations. In the United States, bathtub basin faucets are actually limited by 2 gal (7.6 L) of water per minute, while shower and tub faucets are limited by 2.5 gal (9.5 L).

Faucets run an average of eight minutes per capita per day (pcd), corresponding to a study by the North american Water Works Association Research Basis completed in 1999 that was predicated on drinking water use data gathered 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 accessories, faucets changed 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. Faucet use is also adversely related to the number of persons working outside the home and is leaner for many who have an automated dishwasher.The developing process for faucets is becoming highly programmed, with computers handling the majority of the machines. Production and efficiency have thus improved over the years.

Productivity and efficiency have upgraded over time. The basic process contains forming the primary body of the faucet (some-times like the spout if no swivel is needed), applying a finish, and then assembling the many components, followed by presentation and inspection. The faucet industry has been impacted by environmental regulations also, which have required special processes to be developed.