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How to Identify Different Types of Faucets

August 11th, 2010

When you’re in the market for a Lewisville faucet installation, the amount of options can be a bit overwhelming. If compression, ball, disc, cartridge faucets mean nothing to you, then prepare for enlightenment! Below are some helpful tips on how to recognize certain types of faucets.

Compression Faucets are the father of all faucets. While Lewisville compression faucets have reduced in popularity among new installations (due to rising demand for new faucet styles), they’re still out there. Lewisville compression faucets have been around since the beginning, with the trademark “hot” and “cold” separate handles for each temperature setting. Compression faucets function by using a compression stem, a type of screw, with a washer at the end of it that presses on the valve seat.

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