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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How to replace your basin taps?

New basin taps are a great way to upgrade your bathroom. Look out for versions with an eco click mechanism, as they'll help you and your family control how much water you use. If one of your taps is dripping, try to fix it promptly - otherwise it'll stain your bath or sink and cause erosion inside the mechanism of the tap.

If your existing taps don't have an isolating valve, you'll need to turn off the water supply (both hot and cold), and then turn on all the taps in your house until they run dry.

It can be very difficult to unscrew the nuts that connect your old taps to the water supply pipes. If that's the case, you can use a pipe cutter to cut through the pipes and then connect your new taps using flexible push-fit tap connectors. It's a good idea to get these connectors with isolating valves, just in case you ever need to cut off the supply to one or both taps for future maintenance.

1. One Planet Home - Eco click taps

   Lots of new taps now come with a handy eco click mechanism that can help you and your family save water. When you first turn the tap on, it flows at a rate that's ideal for rinsing a toothbrush or facecloth. If you need a higher flow (to fill up a basin, for example), you just turn beyond the click.

      

   Step 1

   Reach up and unscrew the holding nuts of the old taps. You'll need a basin wrench to undo the tap connector nuts that hold the taps to the pipes, and a cranked spanner to remove the back nuts securing the taps to the basin.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Step 2

   Lift out the old taps. If they won't budge even after you've taken off the holding nuts, they might be stuck in place with old putty. If this is the case, just tap them lightly from below with a wooden mallet to loosen them. Before you fit your new taps, make sure that the ceramic surround is clean.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Step 3

   Fasten your new taps from underneath with the washers and mounting nuts supplied with them. The hot tap goes on the left, and the cold on the right.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Step 4

   You can either re-attach the existing pipework or use 15mm flexible tap connectors (don't forget to include the fibre washers, though). Clean any paint or tarnish from the pipes using wire wool and check there's no debris in the new taps before you make the attachments. Finally, turn the water back on and check that the taps are working without any leaks.

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How to repair a drpping tap?

It's never a good idea to ignore a dripping tap. The sooner you tackle it, the easier it'll be to fix - and the less damage will be done. Even if you don't have a spare washer, take a look inside the tap. If the washer is only slightly damaged on one face, you can reinsert it the other way up. But even if that stops the drip, remember to replace it with a new washer as soon as possible.

You can repair standard mixer taps in the way shown here, but monobloc taps (which are often controlled by levers, and need only a quarter-turn between being fully off and fully on) have ceramic disks rather than traditional washers. These disks are very hard-wearing, but if one develops a problem you'll need a replacement cartridge from the tap manufacturer.

Top tip - Choosing the right taps

When you buy new taps, check they're the right type for your system. If you fit high-pressure (mains) taps on a low-pressure, gravity-fed hot water system, it could cause poor water flow, especially in a bath.

Top tip - Valve seating damage

If your tap keeps on dripping even with a new washer, the valve seating has probably eroded. You can repair this with a special grinding tool or (much more easily) with a washer and seating set. The plastic seat fits into the existing metal one, and a washer-and-jumper unit fits on the headgear. The sooner you replace a washer, the less likely the valve seating is to get damaged.

Step 1

Turn off your water supply and open the tap to drain water from the system. Put the plug into the plug-hole, just in case you drop any small nuts or screws. Then unscrew the top plate (this has the hot/cold emblem on it). You might be able to do this with your fingers - but if not, use pliers or an adjustable spanner.

Step 2

Not all taps are made in the same way, so you'll need to work out how the handle comes off. In the type shown, you undo the retaining screw and pull the handle off. This reveals the headgear nut.

Step 3

Unscrew the tap body cover. If you can't do this by hand, try using an adjustable spanner or pipe wrench - but remember to protect the chrome with a cloth.

Step 4

Undo the headgear nut, using an adjustable spanner. If the nut is difficult to turn, don't force it or you'll risk twisting the base of the tap and putting a strain on the inlet pipe. Instead, pad around the base of the tap with cardboard and use a pipe wrench to grip it firmly as you apply the necessary force to the nut.

Step 5

Remove the headgear assembly by unscrewing the headgear nut. The washer sits in the jumper, and is either pressed in place (often over a small button) or retained by a nut. If necessary, unscrew the nut that holds the washer in place with an adjustable spanner. Then prise out the old washer, using a screwdriver to dig it out if need be.

Step 6

Insert a new washer and push it into the jumper, then reassemble the tap in the same sequence. It's a good idea to put a little silicone grease on the threads on the base of the headgear assembly before putting it back in the tap body.

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