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How do I know what model sink faucet I have?
On the packaging, look near the UPC code or the top of the box. On the faucet, a model identification tag has been attached to most models manufactured since 2012. Look for the tag on one of the faucet’s supply lines.
What is a goose neck faucet?
A faucet spout that has a rounded arc is known as a gooseneck faucet. Gooseneck faucets can vary in height, but are commonly found in high-arc faucets measuring over 8.” A gooseneck faucet in your kitchen makes easy work for washing large pots and pans.
Where do I find my bathroom faucet model number?
Try checking near the cold water supply line. Check beneath the sink, countertop, or bath rim. Look for a tag connected to the cold water supply line. The tag should contain the model number for your specific faucet.
What are the different faucet types?
The Four Most Common Types of Faucets
- Ball Faucets. Ball faucets are a type of single-handle faucet that’s easily identifiable by the handle sitting on top of a ball-shaped cap on the top of the faucet spout.
- Disc Faucets.
- Cartridge Faucet.
- Compression Faucet.
What is a Washerless faucet?
The term “washerless” signifies to plumbers all faucets except compression-style ones with a threaded valve stem and a washer that tightens onto the water inlet. Although you won’t need to replace a washer to stop a leak in a washerless faucet, you may need to replace a gasket, O-ring or similar rubber part.
What is a ball faucet?
Ball faucets are the first of the washerless valve types. As you can see in the picture below, they are single-handled which sits atop of a rounded base. They use springs, rubber valves, o-rings, cams, and the internal ball, which controls the temperature and the flow of water from the faucet.
How can I tell the manufacturer of my faucet?
The most obvious and quickest solution is to look for a logo — the manufacturer’s symbol — that identifies its faucets. Each manufacturer has a distinctive logo that sometimes appears on the escutcheon — the plate beneath the faucet — the body of the faucet, the spout itself or somewhere on the handle.
What are faucet splines?
Splines are the pointed ridges that are around the top of a stem, and knowing the number of splines inherently determines the broach letter. To start, darken one of the splines with a black permanent marker. Us this spline as your starting point.
How do I identify my kitchen sink brand?
Bathroom Sink: The serial label can be found on the backside of the sink. Kitchen Sink: The serial label can be found on the underside of the sink. Utility Sink: The serial label can be found on the underside of the sink.