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Ball-Type Faucet

Ball-Type Faucet

Also known as a washerless faucet. A single-handle faucet that uses a ball with openings in it to control hot and cold water. May leak either...

 
Cartridge-Type Faucet

Cartridge-Type Faucet

Also known as a washerless faucet. Uses a rubber diaphragm or two metal, plastic or ceramic discs with holes that align to let the water flow...

 
Compression Faucet

Compression Faucet

Also known as a washer-type or stem faucet. When the spindle is turned down, the washer or disk attached to its lower end is pressed tightly...

 
Disc-Type Faucet

Disc-Type Faucet

A washerless faucet. Water is controlled by openings in the two discs. When the discs are rotated to align, the water flows. When the discs are...

 
Laundry Faucet

Laundry Faucet

Mounts either on laundry tubs or on the wall above the tub. Most fiberglass tubs require a ledge faucet with 4" centers. Sometimes furnished...

 
Lavatory & Kitchen Faucets

Lavatory & Kitchen Faucets

Often come in a combination style, where hot and cold mix in a single arm. Are available in several different patterns. A Ledge-Mounted...

 
Sill Cock

Sill Cock

Is a faucet located on the outside wall of the house that easily hooks to garden hoses. The best type is a frost-proof sill cock, made of heavy...

 
Tub & Shower Faucet

Tub & Shower Faucet

Usually combination style, where hot and cold mix in a single arm. Available in different patterns, they can be built into the wall or flush...

 
 
 
 


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