For hardware components such as faucets and sinks that are frequently used, if environmentally friendly and durable products are not purchased, it will greatly affect the quality of kitchen use and the mood of users. Therefore, when choosing kitchen hardware, it is important to ensure quality and prevent problems such as water leakage and blockage.
Faucet: Leak proof&Water saving
The kitchen is a major source of water consumption in households. Especially now, more and more people are concerned about residue issues. Both vegetables and fruits need to be soaked multiple times before consumption, which leads to an increase in kitchen water usage. Therefore, when purchasing a kitchen faucet, water conservation is an issue that must be considered. In addition to ordinary faucets, there are also specialized water-saving faucets on the market that save about 30% -40% more water than ordinary faucets. The water-saving faucet mainly installs a aerator in the faucet to inject air into the water, which slows down the water flow and reduces the amount of flushing water during flushing, thus saving energy. This type of faucet also has a splash function to avoid the problem of splashing vegetable washing water everywhere every time.
Another key factor when choosing a kitchen faucet is the issue of water leakage prevention. Due to the high frequency of opening and closing kitchen faucets, if the quality is too poor, it is easy to experience water leakage and dripping shortly after use, resulting in waste. The key to whether a faucet leaks water is the valve core, and it is generally believed that ceramic valve cores are currently the most advanced valve core technology. Compared to ordinary valve cores, ceramic valve cores have strong wear resistance, good sealing performance, and better water leakage resistance. It is recommended to choose ceramic valve cores for faucets. In addition, when choosing a faucet, it is also necessary to personally test whether the switch opens and closes smoothly, and see if the plating layer on the surface of the faucet is smooth. These are key factors in judging the quality of the faucet.
Sink: Preventing blockages is key
At present, most kitchen sinks are made of 304 stainless steel integrated molding, with a sturdy and durable basin body, so there is basically no need to worry about the service life. The key is the drainage device of the sink. Many families habitually let the residue flow out of the sink's drain when washing vegetables and dishes. Long term cultivation of this habit can easily lead to problems such as clogged drain, water pipe leakage, and foul odor in the sewer.
Therefore, when choosing a sink, the design of the sink outlet should be considered. For example, a solid waste storage basket with a sunken sink can be used to store the solid waste that has been washed down. After each use of the sink, the garbage in the storage basket can be emptied to avoid excessive solid waste entering the sewer and causing blockage. More and more households are now installing food waste disposers, which can directly crush solid waste without causing blockages even if it is flushed down from the water pipe.
In addition, the quality of sewer pipes is also a key concern when selecting sinks. If the quality of the water pipe is too poor, long-term corrosion from food residues can also easily lead to problems such as water leakage and odor. Therefore, when choosing PVC sewer pipes, attention should also be paid to product quality.
Tip 1: Good design makes the kitchen more convenient
A good kitchen is highly praised for its ease of use. Therefore, hardware components such as faucets and sinks that are frequently used should be given more attention. There are also different kitchen hardware products on the market that cater to different usage habits. For example, in addition to ordinary faucets, there are also different faucet styles to choose from, such as pull-out nozzles, 360 degree rotating nozzles, and spray nozzles; The sink also has specialized accessories, such as a metal shelf placed above the sink for easy drying when washing vegetables and fruits.
DIY: Is the vegetable washing basin leaking? DIY replacement of water pipes
If one day you find that the vegetable washing basin is leaking, what would your reaction be?
Find a cloth to block the leak? Find a professional to solve the problem? Or are you troubled by not knowing what to do and unable to move forward? Actually, it's not difficult to check and replace the sink water pipe by yourself. Why not DIY it yourself? Find the size of the sewer pipe, go to a hardware store or purchase relevant materials online, and solve the problem by yourself!
Preparation materials: New water pipe, wrench, cleaning cloth replacement steps: 1. Make sure to waterproof the drain pipe of the vegetable washing basin, turn on the faucet, and check where the source of the leakage is. If the water pipe interface is loose, there is no need to replace the water pipe (reinstalling the interface and fixing it with glass glue is also a good solution). If the water pipe is broken, it needs to be replaced again; If the water pipe ruptures, first ensure that the vegetable washing basin is clean and free of water, and then remove the old water pipe. Most water pipes have screw sockets, which can be unscrewed with the force of a wrench. If there was originally glass glue applied at the checkpoint, use a shovel to remove the glass glue and then unscrew the nozzle; 3. After twisting the water pipe, carefully clean the drain of the vegetable washing basin with a cleaning cloth; 4. Connect the new water pipe clamp, tighten it with a wrench, and if necessary, reinforce the pipe with glass glue to complete the installation of the water pipe.
