A laundry faucet is not usually something we thing about, unless it is leaking or not working properly. Then we wonder why we didn't think of it before. The most common use of these faucets is seen in a utility or laundry room. Most often, these faucets are what we attach the hot and cold water hoses from our washer too. However, there is a whole other world when it comes to these handy laundry faucets.
A faucet that you find in a utility room that has that spicket either attached to a countertop or directly attached to a sink basic is also considered a laundry faucet. These faucets come in a multitude of choices for you to choose from. Here are a few popular choices in laundry faucets.
1. This common sink supply faucet has a swing spout that extends about 8 inches. The whole faucet is a single piece and usually comes in a chrome, brass, or nickel finish. The faucet has two lever handles and sports valvet vales with inside threaded couplings. What makes this beauty stand out is that between the lever handles is a soap dish for added convenience.
2. This popular bidet style faucet has a centered, one handled lever for convenient use. However, this beauty is unique. The spout of this beauty, though only 4 inches long, pulls out to 45 inches. Fabricated of chrome this single-handed wonder requires a three hole installation which may make it a bit more difficult to install than other sinks faucets.
3. This amazing swivel spout faucet is common for most laundry faucets. This faucet can sport many materials for fabrications with brass, nickel, and chrome being most popular. The faucet sports two lever type handles and is just about perfect for mounting on just about any material. The spout of this faucet is usually between 6 inches and 10 inches; it will swivel for increased usage. This faucet has an easy 2-hole installation and is great for all laundry room purposes.
4. Of course, there is always the single basin faucet. This faucet has one nozzle and one spout. These faucets can be coded to work for hot or cold, but not usually both. However, you can use two of these nozzles and spouts to create a set for both temperatures. These come in all sizes, and color options, but usually utilize compression valve technology.
5. Novelty faucets are always available in about any shape, size, and color you can imagine. The functionality of these faucets must be investigated before you decide on a neat or cool looking design.
When you choose a laundry faucet, you should always make sure that the faucet meets the standards set forth for your country. If you do not meet the standards, you may not be legal. In the United States, if you do not meet the standards, you will not be reimbursed by insurance companies for damage done by unregulated plumbing. So, before you look at the beauty of that laundry faucet, make sure that the laundry faucet meets all local requirements; then choose a faucet that meets your need aesthetically.