Definition Or Types of Faucets And Showers

We are probably using all types of faucets and showers in our day to life but do we really know the definition or types of faucets and showers we use? Most of us will surely not know that and that's why www.homeekart.com will take a step ahead in helping you know them well so that you can easily decide which product to buy and where will it fit well.

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There are too many types of faucets to confuse us but we are going to discuss according to Indian standards.

We will also discuss about their usage type and standard size so that you are confident before buying the products online.

Yes, we will definitely not forget to discuss about the best brands you can opt for while buying online.

Lets start with the most common types of faucets:

• Bib Cock: A tap with a bent nozzle fixed at the end of a pipe. This is definitely there in all houses and offices in India and used on daily basis. This is commonly used in bathrooms, open areas, common washroom, and also in kitchen at times. The standard size of the connecting point is 15MM in India and remains fixed. 

               

• Long Body Bib Cock: A tap with a bent nozzle fixed at the end of a pipe with an extra length of the nozzle to give more space between wall and the water drop point of bib cock. The only difference between bib cock and long body bib cock is its nozzle's length. Its kept this way to give more gap between the wall and the drop point so that filling a wide bucket or washing utensils or cloths becomes easy. It also has a standard size of 15MM. 

               

• Two Way Bib Cock: Two way bib is a modern creation to give you a flexibility to connect health faucet or hand shower or even connection point for wash basin along with standard operating bib cock. They are widely used to avoid an extra angle cock to connect health faucet alongside the wall hung or komod. 

                 

• Pillar Cock: Pillar cocks are used for wash basins only. There are various types of pillar cocks but we are talking about only standard pillar cock as shown in the picture below. The standard size remains 15MM standard across India. 

                 

• Basin Mixers: Basin mixers are the type of basin faucets which gives provision for both and hot water supply. They can be available in two types again. First one is 2 lever basin mixer and the second one is single lever basin mixer. 2 lever basin mixer operates with two different handles and single lever basin mixer can be operated with only one lever. Price wise single lever basin mixers are more expensive. Standard size of the connection points is 15MM. 

                    

• Wall Mixers: Wall mixers are only used in the bathroom which has a provision for both hot and cold water. It has 3 separate levers to control the water flow in spout and shower. This is widely used in all new constructions in India and worldwide nowadays. 

                    

• Diverter Valves: They are an alternative for wall mixers and comes in many variant. The latest design from this industry is revolutionized and easy to use. The primary reason for using diverter valves is to avoid using bulky wall mixers and operate the same functions using just one lever. Through that lever you can operate both shower and spout. The size of the valve is 1 Inch in standard which is 25MM.

                       

• Metropole: Metropol's are basically a modernized flush cock used for toilets by just pressing the valve. They are widely used in public places like malls, theaters, hospitals etc. Nowadays people also prefer to use them in their houses because its easy to operate.

                            

• Flush Cocks: Flush cocks are the replacements of flush tanks. To avoid the bulky flush tanks in the bathroom, these flush cocks are used which gives more space in the bathroom and makes it look more elegant. 

                        

• Conceal Cocks: This product is used for operating showers. Its a single function product and cannot be used for any other purpose. So buy wisely :). The standard size for conceal cock is 19MM or 25MM. You can choose which size you want and ask with an expert anytime or your plumber. 

                                 

• Angular Cock: This products is used at multiple places. General purpose is to connect the pipes for health faucet, hand shower, wash basin connected and geyser connection. In an average a standard bathroom needs 2 to 4 angle cocks depending on what they are planning to install. The standard size is 15MM.

                           

• Sink Faucets and Mixers: This type of products are used for sink and kitchen area in specific. We are completely aware of kitchen tap but in online language its called as sink faucet and mixer. There are two types of sink faucets. 1st one is regular sink faucet which comes in swinging spout and single lever and the 2nd one is sink mixer which has a provision for hot and cold water. The standard size of the connection point is 15MM only. You can check the difference from the images below.

                          

• Spout: Spout is a single non mechanical operating faucet which is only used for water supply without having any knob or handle on it. However, there are spouts available which has provision for hand shower connections as shown in the picture below. The standard size is again 15MM and common across India. 

                               

Please do let us know if we have missed out on something and we will be happy to give you information regarding that.

As we spoke about faucets, we will also give some helpful information about showers.

Showers are basically of two types. Overhead shower and rain shower. The purpose is the same but the only difference that separates them with their name is their size. 

Overhead showers are small in size and usually works better with less water pressure however the rain showers are bigger in size starting from 6 Inch and can go upto 36 Inch in diameter or radius. 

                                      

Now talking about the brands, we have list of brands that you already know and trust and many new comers are there in the market whom you can trust too in terms of quality and after sales service.

You will have hundreds of varieties from Jaquar, Hindware, Parryware, Cera, ESSESS, Kohler, TOTO, Plumber, Hansgrohe and Grohe but some of the economical brands such as Goldline, continental, Blues etc are also making their mark in the market. These brands have wide range of collection such as bathroom accessories, taps, faucets and fittings, sanitaryware and much more. 

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19 Bizarre Furniture Designs That Are Genius

19 Bizarre Furniture Designs That Are Genius

Let’s distance ourselves from the typical furniture designs and expand our horizon a little bit. There are lots of unique creations out there and, although it’s impossible to know them all, it’s always fun and interesting to discover them one by one. The designs we've gathered here today are not just beautiful and eye-catching but also multifunctional.

1. The expandable Table.

It’s a round table with a simple and chic design and it hides a marvelous secret. The table can expand from a small size to a larger one while maintaining its circular design during the process.

2. The Staircase Storage Solution.

Perfect for small homes, allows you to save space and to have tons of room for storage. The pieces features a series of drawers and the vertical set also allows you to use it like a climbing ladder in order to reach the higher compartments. The three bottom drawers serve as a staircase and there’s even a side rail for secure climbing.

3. The Evolution Door.

4. The Flap Table Luxury Gold.

Have a pool table in your living room and turn the space into an entertainment area in just seconds. This table is built of premium MDF and covered with gold leaf. It serves both as a dining table and a pool table and it has a sophisticated design.

5. Multifunctional sofa/dining table.

When space is limited, there’s not enough room for all the furniture pieces you might need or want to have. It’s when multifunctional pieces like this one are most appreciated. This sofa can be converted into a dining table with padded stools and it has a simple and modern design, perfect for small living rooms.

6. Story.

7.Canvas Furniture.

This collection is the ingenious creation and it’s called canvas. It includes furniture which you can hang on your wall. It’s made of wood, aluminum and stretched elastic canvas.

8.Flexible bookshelf.

 The unit is flexible and it’s made of six planks of wood which can be adjusted to hold all sorts of objects of different dimensions.

9. The furniture.

This collection includes four chairs and a table, all designed for the outdoors. They can all be stacked together at which point they become a compact, sculptural structure with a shape reminiscent of an obelisk, hence the name. It’s the ultimate space-saving furniture series for the outdoors.

10. The expandable Mobile Dining unit.

The expandable Mobile Dining unit is perfect for small spaces. It can expand and contract easily so it can accommodate from 2 to 8 guests. It’s actually perfect for situations when unexpected guests come over and you have to find them a place to sit at the table.

11. A chair inside a chair.

It’s a very intriguing creation. It’s basically a sculptural-looking chair with a modern and simple design which hides inside it yet another chair featuring the same design. This way you can always have an extra chair for your guests and you don’t have to hide it in the closet.

12. The Bada table/ loveseat.

It can be easily transformed into a loveseat. It’s crafted entirely from reclaimed walnut and it has a simple and ingenious design. You basically have two pieces of furniture in one.

13. The bookcase.

The bookcase features a simple and modern design and it’s very flexible. It’s a piece of furniture which grows as you add more books to your collection. Its zig-zag shaped parts slide in and out and form voids in which you can store books. You can arrange your collection according to size and there’s even a compartment perfect for magazines.

14. The table.

This is a table full of surprises. It’s build of wood and it contains numerous compartments, perfect for storage. They’re only visible when used and the rest of the time the table has a compact look.

15. The Ping Pong door.

This a door which doubles as a ping pong table. The idea is very ingenious. Perfect for skall homes which don’t have a game room, the door swings down and instantly changes function. It comes with field markers and a small net.

16. The coffee bench.

17. The console/dining table.

This is a versatile piece of furniture which extends from 17” to 115” and can be used as a side table, console but also as a dining table when extra guests come over. The table has 5 extra leaves, an unusual number considering that usually expandable tables only have two.

18. Convertible coffee table.

Featuring a simple but chic design, this piece of furniture can be used as a coffee table but also as a dining table. The coffee table version features two wings on the sides which, when lifted, allow it to sit up to 10 people.{found on site}.

19. The Pause sofabed.

It’s an easy chair which can be easily transformed into a daybed. It’s simple, light and also very easy to move around. It’s a lovely piece for a modern living room or lounge area and it has a casual and comfortable design.