The choice of bathroom faucet can be analyzed from the advantages of the material and the applicable scenarios, and then combined with your own purchase budget, choose the most suitable product for yourself.
Copper (H59/H62/H65 copper)
Advantages: Strong corrosion resistance, stable electroplating process, surface is not easy to oxidize and fall off, long service life; all-copper material can inhibit bacterial growth and ensure water hygiene. Applicable scenarios : Suitable for high-frequency use of master bathrooms or public toilets, especially recommended H62 copper material with electroplating brushing or chrome plating process.
Stainless steel (SUS304)
Advantages: Lead-free, acid and alkali corrosion resistant, high hardness and environmentally friendly and healthy, long-term use is not easy to rust or release harmful substances.
Applicable scenarios : Mother and baby families or scenarios with high health requirements, but it should be noted that its cost is high and processing is difficult.
Ceramic
Advantages: Elegant appearance, wear-resistant and anti-oxidation, suitable for minimalist or retro style bathrooms.
Note: It needs to be matched with a high-quality valve core to avoid internal brittle cracks caused by frequent switching.
Zinc alloy/iron
Disadvantages: Zinc alloy is easy to oxidize and break, and white spots are easy to form in a long-term humid environment; iron is easy to rust, the surface treatment is rough, and the cost performance is low.
Valve core selection
Ceramic valve core: high wear resistance (supports 300,000 switches), good sealing, stable switching between hot and cold water.
Stainless steel valve core: strong chemical stability, but high cost.
Surface technology
Preferably choose electroplating brushed or chrome plating technology, with uniform surface gloss, fingerprint resistance and high salt spray test level (≥10 level).
Functional design Pull-out faucets need to pay attention to the gravity ball rebound structure (better than spring type), and the pull-out length is recommended to be 40-60cm to avoid jamming or difficulty in retracting. Faucets with aerators can reduce splashing and improve water-saving effects.
High-end choice: copper (H62 copper) + ceramic valve core + electroplating process, taking into account durability and aesthetics.
Healthy choice: SUS304 stainless steel faucet, suitable for mothers and babies or people with allergies.
Tips to avoid pitfalls: reject zinc alloy and iron faucets, and carefully choose low-priced plastic accessories.
