Types of Sink Faucet

The Compression faucets

Of the four types of faucets, the compression types seem to be the oldest. They do come with separate and tunable handles to supply hot and cold water differently. You can tighten and untighten the handles by rotating them hence it is the oldest form of a manual faucet. The handles of this faucet connect directly to stem assemblies that have washers at the end, and these assemblies sit directly on the valve seat while the stems washer is responsible for controlling the water flow.

The Ball faucets

These are the first washer-less faucets to be designed, and it has just one handle for both hot and cold water, unlike the compression faucets. They are more common as kitchen sinks and can rotate up and down and sideways. The temperature, pressure and flow rate will depend on the angle you pull the angle. There is a lever ball assembly is located within the faucets body and it is the maneuvering of this ball that will determine whether you have hot or cold water. You can contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown for more information on this.

The Disc Faucets

These are more recent than many other types of faucets. They are designed not to depend on dishwashers, just like ball faucets, and they are more durable when compared to the compression and ball faucets. They do have a much wider body and just like ball faucets, they can be moved up and down, or side to side.

There are two ceramic discs located in the body of the faucet (the upper and lower ceramic discs), they are polished and flat hence they provide a water-tight seal. The upper disc usually separates from the lower discs when you turn on the tap, to allow the flow of water and water continues running until you turn off the faucet.