Faucet Cartridge Orientation: How to Tell Left from Right

An essential item in daily life is the faucet. However, frequent usage can easily lead to faucet damage. Typically, when a faucet has issues, it is usually due to a damaged cartridge. The faucet body relies on the movement of the cartridge to control flow rate, pressure, and direction. Today, I will discuss how to distinguish faucet cartridges and the common materials used for faucets.

How to distinguish the front and back of a faucet cartridge

Generally, faucet cartridges do not have a distinct front and back, except for dual-handle faucets. In dual-handle faucets, the front represents the cold water line, while the back represents the hot water line. Therefore, when installing a dual-handle faucet, extra attention is required.

Common faucet materials

1. Chrome: This is the most common way to process faucets on the market. The color of chrome is a silvery white with a hint of blue. Even in a humid environment, it will not deform, and its surface will maintain its luster. It has strong passivation properties and resembles precious metals, making it highly decorative and very popular among customers.

2. Brushed: Brushed treatment gives the faucet a metallic feel. Based on the decorative requirements of the faucet, texture is created on the surface through external force. Both nickel-brushed and stainless steel-brushed processes fall under this category. Using brushed treatment can make the faucet feel more refined and provide an excellent visual effect. Proper surface treatment allows for rich and full designs, and choosing the right faucet can also become a striking feature in the bathroom.

3. ORB: The ORB (Oil-Rubbed Bronze) process involves applying a black or antique copper color to a copper surface or surface that has been copper-plated and can later be polished or brushed. ORB is not the same as antique copper; it has more of a coffee or black color, and the corners, when brushed, display a red-brushed texture. Faucets treated with ORB have a delicate feel and a profound, understated color, offering a strong vintage flavor.

In summary, the above details include how to distinguish the front and back of faucet cartridges, as well as three common faucet materials. I hope this information can assist you in your daily life.