Hardware accessories are the basic conditions for the normal use of bathroom facilities, and are an indispensable choice for the function of bathroom equipment. The quality of accessories is directly related to the quality of bathroom equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to correctly choose the accessories of toilets, washbasins, bathtubs and showers. Among them, faucets, flush valves and shower nozzles are the focus of hardware accessories.
l.Shopping for faucets
(1) Type of faucet: The faucet is an indoor water source switch, which is responsible for controlling and adjusting the flow of water, and is an essential material for every family. The faucet is divided into two types: washer type and non-washer type from the internal structure.The washer type is a traditional old product. It is divided into two types: single handle and double handle. There are two types of iron, which are divided into cast iron, steel, and stainless steel. Stainless steel faucets have many surface treatment methods, including imitation gold, gold plating, imitation copper, imitation bronze, etc. The family can choose according to different decoration styles and needs. Figures 3 to 2 are schematic diagrams of commonly used faucets. After home renovation, the original old faucet is generally updated. Traditional washer-type faucets have been rarely used in home decoration. The main choice is stainless steel faucets.
(2) Selection range of faucet: choose faucet? If it is a single water supply, you should choose a faucet for the water inlet. If it is a hot and cold water supply, you cannot choose a faucet for the water inlet. If it is used frequently with oil or soap on your hands, you should not choose a rotary type faucet, it is more convenient to choose a lift type faucet. If you need to quickly adjust the temperature and flow of water, it is not appropriate to choose a double-handle faucet, it is better to use a single-handle type. If you need to change the position of water, you should not use fixed faucets, but use mobile ones. Therefore, the faucet should be properly selected according to the water source and the requirements of use. Among them, the lift-open hot and cold mixed faucet has a large scope of application. When it is difficult to determine the accurate use method, this faucet can be used.
(3) Reference price of faucet: The price of faucet varies greatly depending on the complexity of its structure and the materials used. At present, the decorative stainless steel faucet used in home decoration is generally around 200 yuan. The price of a complicated structure and multiple functions will increase. The price of a single-handle and single-rotatable faucet is about 300 yuan, and a double-handle single-mouth lift-up faucet is about 350 yuan. The prices of some branded products have increased slightly, and the prices of imported products have been higher. Buy stainless steel faucets should be purchased in professional stores, do not buy counterfeit and shoddy products on street stalls, so as not to affect the normal use in the future.
(4) Maintenance of faucet: Washer-type faucets often leak water, the main reason is that there is a gap between the washer and the pedestal, most of which are damaged. When repairing, remove the faucet handwheel, replace it with a new gasket, and use it after the wheel is installed.
The gasketless faucet is not easy to be damaged.If repair is needed, use a wrench to turn the stem nut to take out the internal assembly.
2.Selection of flush valve
The flush valve is the main part of the toilet. There are three types of all-copper, copper-plastic combination, and all-plastic. The main use in the family is all-plastic. Figure 3-3 is a structural diagram of a flushing door. If the quality of the flush valve is not good, there will be various faults such as the water tank is full but the water is still flowing, the water is always flowing but the water tank is not full, and the water is full but cannot be discharged. The maintenance is very difficult and it is difficult to solve the problem fundamentally Cause a lot of waste. Therefore, when purchasing a flush valve, you must go to a professional store to buy high-grade products. At present, the products imported on the market save water, have a low failure rate, and the price is about 100 yuan.It is recommended as the preferred variety for home decoration.
3.Purchase of shower head
The shower head is one of the necessary accessories in the bathing equipment.It is mainly made of stainless steel. There are two types: fixed and movable. The movable type uses stainless steel serpentine tubes as the connection piece. Daily use in homes, so most households usually install movable shower heads and install hangers for shower heads on the wall.
When choosing a shower head, you should choose a product that is comfortable to hold, beautiful in shape, smooth in water flow, soft in water flow, and light in weight. At present, there are many specifications of shower heads on the market, and the price is about 100 yuan. It is recommended to buy from professional stores.
Daily accessories
Bathroom accessories are mostly set of seven, namely mirror, toothbrush cup, soap table, towel bar, towel rack, roll paper holder, clothes hook.
Four factors should be mastered when buying。
A look at the package.
It should match the overall style of the three-piece bathroom set (bathtub, toilet, and basin), and also match the shape of the faucet and its surface coating treatment.
Second look at the material.
Bathroom accessories include copper-plated plastic products and more chrome-plated products. Among them, titanium alloy products are relatively high-end, followed by copper-chrome products, stainless steel chrome-plated products, aluminum alloy chrome-plated products, and iron-chrome-plated products.
Three look at plating.
In chrome-plated products, the coating of common products is 20 microns thick for a long time, and the material inside is susceptible to air oxidation. The copper chrome plating with exquisite workmanship is 28 microns thick. Its compact structure, uniform coating and good use effect.
Four look practical.
Most of the imported products are titanium alloys or copper chrome plating. The "color surface" is straightforward and exquisite, but the price is more expensive. Today, some joint venture brands or domestic brands have relatively affordable copper chrome plating.
