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A faucet is a device for delivering drinking water from a plumbing related system. It can consist of the next components: spout, handle(s), lift fishing rod, cartridge, aerator, blending chamber, and normal water inlets. Once the handle is turned on, the valve starts and handles this circulation modification under any drinking water or temp condition. The faucet body is made of brass, though die-cast zinc and chrome-plated plastic are used also.

Nearly all home faucets are dual-control or sole 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 a lot more durable.

Faucets must comply with water conservation laws and regulations. In the United States, shower basin faucets are actually limited by 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), according to a report by the American Water Works Relationship Research Basis completed in 1999 that was based on normal water use data accumulated 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 fittings, faucets shifted up to second at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. Sink use was tightly related to to home size. The addition of teens and adults increases water use. Sink use is also negatively related to the amount of persons working outside the home and is leaner for many who have an programmed dishwasher.The manufacturing process for faucets has become highly computerized, with computers controlling the majority of the machines. Production and efficiency have thus improved upon over the years.

Productivity and efficiency have improved over time. The basic process involves forming the primary body of the faucet (some-times including the spout if no swivel is needed), applying a finish, and then assembling the various components, followed by product packaging and inspection. The faucet industry has also been impacted by environmental regulations, that have required special processes to be developed.