This article explains the key questions that you should consider when purchasing new taps for your bathroom. The information is aimed at consumers in the United Kingdom.
Question 1: Whats the tap made of ?
Taps can be made from a range of materials of varying quality and cost.
A general rule of thumb is that the heavier the tap the better the quality of materials used!
Plastic
Plastic taps are very cheap and very low quality. They are very light and are offered in a variety of colours. Plastic taps cannot be recommended for bathroom use because of their poor performance and short expected operational life.
Standard Brass ABS/Mazac
Standard brass is regularly used to manufacture the bodies of mid-priced, medium quality taps.
Many tap components (such as handles) can be made from ABS (plastic) or an alternative material sometimes referred to as Mazac (Pot Metal). These are cheaper than using brass, and whilst the quality is regularly very good, brass offers a better finish and lasts longer.
Standard brass taps are suitable for bathroom use, with or without ABS or Mazac components.
DZR Brass
Whilst,...
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