Faucet Ceramic Valve Or Metal

Others use a metal ball with spring loaded rubber seals recessed into the faucet body.

Faucet ceramic valve or metal.

Choose a metal valve over plastic. And how will you know this. American standard s ceramic disc valves are extremely smooth and almost as hard as diamonds. These durable valves are unaffected by temperature extremes sand rust and hard water conditions.

This innovative valve design incorporates two rotating discs made from ceramic. If your faucet has a hot handle and a separate cold handle the cartridge beneath that handle should be brass or stainless steel not nylon. Get free shipping on qualified delta ceramic disc valves bathroom faucets or buy online pick up in store today in the bath department. The less expensive dual control faucets contain nylon cartridges with rubber seals.

Cartridge faucets have a hollow metal or plastic cartridge insert that seals against the spout or faucet body. The ceramic is strong enough to resist cracking and stand up to extreme heat and cold. Depending on how a series of holes in the cartridge align with the stem. The older style of faucet needs two full turns of the handle to activate the flow but low friction ceramic valves allow the faucet to operate with just a quarter turn of the handle.

The discs contain channels that align when rotated which allows water to flow and control over temperature settings. Ball valves contain a slotted metal or plastic ball that aligns with the hot and cold water inlets when rotated by the faucet handle. The newest type of faucet valve is the ceramic disc valve. Ceramic disc valves are inherently sturdy highly reliable and rarely in need of repairs.

Developed by delta and exclusive to single handle faucets ball valves are reliable but tedious to fix. Ceramic valves are more durable over the long run in a broader variety of water conditions than any other variety of valve on the market. Get free shipping on qualified ceramic disc valves kitchen faucets or buy online pick up in store today in the kitchen department. Some faucets have a ceramic disc cartridge that is much more durable.

The ceramic discs also protect the metal of the valve from erosion.