Faucet Tap

The tap is an element of the faucet that goes from the water supply to the water supply device itself. Simply put, it is a hose. Only there is a different kind of supply hose, and each type has its own features, advantages and disadvantages.

Currently, the supply line is divided into a rigid and flexible.

Represents an inflexible pipe made of metal. It is tightly fixed to the pipes, which means that its movement is seriously limited. You can not hide it, move and so on.

Actually, so let's start with the disadvantages:

• Comparatively difficult installation;
• Lack of ability to move.

Strengths:

• Long service life;
• Protection against corrosion;
• Relative comfort in use (this is a purely individual criterion);
• Easier to keep clean because it does not collect dirt;
• Withstands exposure to alkalis, chemicals and temperature fluctuations.

Flexible hose, in turn, can be divided into two subtypes:

• Steel-woven rubber hoses;
• Bellows hoses.

The first are cheaper, technologically easier to produce. However, this causes an important disadvantage - low reliability. Therefore, specialists recommend choosing bellows sleeves, as their connections are of higher quality, the service life is longer.

Each person has his own ideas about the ideal plumbing. This also applies to plumbing. Therefore, to choose the best option for you, answer a few questions.

• The material of manufacture. Whatever you choose, the product must have high quality indicators. You know, the cost depends on this. We do not recommend saving on such things. It is better to pay more for the supply, but to guarantee yourself a long and trouble-free work of the plumbing.
• Quality. A comparable with the previous question, but has its own nuances. Here, you should pay attention to the product and the manufacturer. Do not be afraid to ask the seller for a certificate of quality. There are a lot of fakes on the market, as well as defective products. Before buying, make sure that all elements are in good condition, that there are no defects of any kind. In addition, you should take away what kind of grommet you were examining.
• Connections. The quality of the connecting elements and the materials of their manufacture are checked. Alas, it is not always possible to determine their reliability visually.
• The price of repair and maintenance. A very expensive supply line does not always justify the money invested. It is also not worth buying rare, unusual elements of plumbing. This can have a negative impact on the cost of repair, replacement of components. They are hard to find, or the price is prohibitive.
• Appearance. Having studied all the main points, do not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue. The underpinning must like you, fit the design of the bathroom interior, match the given style.
• What do you like more. The question is purely individual, that is, to rely on personal preferences and wishes.

There are some restrictions, which should always be observed.

• You can not use a flexible liner at a constant flow, replacing the stationary piping with them.
• It is strongly not recommended to install and operate a flexible hose whose elements are damaged or installed without gaskets and seals.
• Do not use any type of supply line if the temperature inside the room is negative, or if there is an open fire in the immediate vicinity.