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The "Brain" of Showers
If a person relies on their brain to make complex decisions, the most important and essential water outlet function of a shower is controlled by the main body of the faucet.
The commonly used shower fixtures in households often have multiple ways of discharging water, and without the control of the faucet body, it is impossible to achieve water outflow and switch between different water outflow modes. Therefore, it is important to choose a leading entity with solid materials and perfect craftsmanship!
From the outside, there is nothing special about the main body of the faucet, but the internal structure of the faucet is very precise, mainly composed of the body, water separator, and valve core.
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Material of the main body of the faucet
At present, the main bodies of shower faucets on the market are made of brass and stainless steel.
Stainless steel has the advantages of corrosion resistance and rust resistance. The surface is treated with wire drawing, so there is no need to worry about the detachment of the electroplating layer. However, the stainless steel processing process is complex, and the processing technology is not as mature as brass. The precision is also not as high as brass, and the cost is high and the price is high. It is not a mainstream material in the market.
Brass is a commonly used material for shower faucets in the industry. Copper itself has antibacterial properties, and although it has lead content issues, the standard brass lead content is actually controlled very low, which is sufficient to ensure the health and safety of water use. The brass surface is chrome plated, and the electroplated layer is as shiny as a mirror, giving the entire faucet a full texture.
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Gravity casting
The following will focus on the main body of the brass faucet.
In addition to using brass material, the faucets of large brand shower heads are also commendable in terms of processing technology. The entire faucet body is gravity cast and formed in one piece without additional splicing, truly meeting the requirements of precision and avoiding water leakage and dripping during the shower process, resulting in a longer service life.
The reason for emphasizing the use of integrated casting molding technology for the faucet here is due to the presence of copper shell wrapped plastic inner core on the market.
The shell of the faucet is made of brass material, which has undergone electroplating treatment. From the appearance, it is no different from the integrated casting process. It is precisely because the faucet is a closed structure that consumers cannot see the internal structure. Some businesses, in order to save production costs, compress the price of the shower, and enhance market competitiveness, cut corners inside the faucet by using a copper shell wrapped with a plastic inner core structure.
The main body of the integrated casting faucet opens and closes smoothly, with characteristics of high temperature resistance, high pressure resistance, and anti leakage. When showering, hot water flows through the main body, and the surface does not burn when touched. The use of copper shell wrapped plastic core material, which has been used for a long time, is prone to dripping and leakage problems. Moreover, due to the thin copper shell, hot water flowing through it can cause the main body of the faucet to become hot, posing a potential risk of shower scalding. Suggestion: When choosing a shower, you must choose a gravity cast, integrated processing and forming faucet body to ensure the safety of your family's shower.
So, how do you distinguish whether a faucet is made of brass casting or a material with a plastic inner core?
Weigh the weight. The integrated cast faucet weighs more than a simple copper shell and plastic parts, making it feel heavier when held in hand.
Touch the temperature. The integrated casting faucet is thicker and has better insulation effect than the plastic core structure. When making offline purchases, if there is a display of water coming from the merchant's shower, the merchant can be asked to turn it on in hot water mode and touch the surface of the faucet with their hands to feel if the faucet is hot.
Generally, a family does not require a large number of shower units, and it is not recommended to purchase low-priced shower units in order to save budget. On the one hand, the materials and usage are not guaranteed, and on the other hand, there are safety hazards in the shower.