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Stainless steel faucet

Stainless steel faucet is the type of faucets that the main body and major components like handles, panel, outlet, mounting fixtures,even ornament cover (except Cartridge, aerators and washers etc) are made of stainless steel, normally SS304(material code).

Advantages of stainless steel faucets

A. Material advantage: The discovery of stainless steel began in 1821 when Frenchman Pierre Berthier discovered that iron alloyed with chromium produced a resistance to some acids. Over time, the chromium levels were modified and carbon and nitrogen were added, producing the basis for the stainless steel we use today. The term stainless was adopted as a generic name for steel alloys that contain a minimum of 10.5 percent chromium. Depending on its application, stainless steel is alloyed with nickel, molybdenum, titanium or copper to enhance strength and structure. Stainless steel has a bright, polished surface that is easy to clean and resists damage and corrosion.

1.No plating: it does not need plating process to keep it anti-rust, thus save the process which could pollute the environment, and No finish to wear of.

2.No Pb, healthy: stainless steel material does not contain Pb and it does not deliver any harmful chemicals to the water that running through it. It’s environmental friendly and harmless to our health.

304 Stainless Faucets have a very strong anti-bacterial ability to aid in a germ free environment.

As a healthy material, stainless steel 304 is widely used in food related kitchen accessories such as plates, bowls, pots, woks, pans, spoons, spatulas etc.

B. Performance: 1. Stainless steel is durable, versatile and easy to maintain. Unlike chrome and nickel, it doesn’t display spots as easily and keeps its shiny appearance. Daily maintenance can be as simple as cleaning the surfaces with a sponge and water, and drying with paper towels or a cloth. You do not have to purchase special cleaning formulas to restore the luster and shine. In most cases, a small amount of hand pressure applied to the surface to buff and polish the stainless steel is all that’s necessary.

2. Stainless steel is easy to match. Stainless steel always has a shiny surface, as a result ,stainless steel will blend well if you have other stainless steel appliances and surfaces in a kitchen or bathroom, such as sinks. Stainless steel also coordinates well with other materials like ceramic, marble,wood, etc..

Compare to brass faucetItalic text

Brass and stainless steel faucets each have their own advantages. Brass and stainless steel faucets are both popular options to give kitchens a classic, clean look. Depending on what a homeowner wants stylistically and practically, either option could be the best choice.

Durability In order to preserve their noticeable sheen, brass faucets require more work(chrome plating) than stainless steel faucets(just polished), which do not appear to age over time. Stainless steel faucets are also more durable and scratch resistant.

Appearance Stainless steel faucets look very sleek and modern, but they do not have the shiny appeal of chrome plated faucets. Both are attractive options, but chrome faucets are flashier.

Cleaning Most kitchen cleaners work efficiently on stainless steel faucets,it can even be scrubbed by steel wire ball,and, you can use a tooth brush to clean the stainless steel faucet with tooth paste,then polish it by your silk stockings.But chrome plated brass faucets are more sensitive and likely to be scratched, so you have to make sure to use a cleaner that specifically works with chrome to avoid corrosion.

Cost Similar but differs due to brands.

Health Brass material contains Pb unavoidably. The brass faucets on market just keep it under a certain percentage that allowed by FDA.While stainless steel material does not contain any Pb. Due to the shortage of brass casting process,the inner surface of a brass faucet is rough and accumulates dirt and bacteriumc.Stainless steel faucets are manufactured by precision investment casting, thus the inner suface is much smoother and cleaner.

Stainless steel is a recent offering that has quickly gained popularity. Stainless steel has a wider range of practical applications, brushed nickel/Chrome is often chosen purely for its beauty.

Choose a good faucet - An Inexpensive unit may look as good as the more expensive ones, but it will not last as long. The money you save buying it will just go to the plumber who has to replace it in a few years. The best faucets offer effortless operation and a long-lasting finish.