What are the best faucets? - Plumbing Zone

hepco · 12-13-2009, 10:45 PM

Im just curious- what brand of faucets do you consider to be the best. It seems the quality has changed so much. I hate faucets with slide on escutcheons and those with plastic stems that feel like they will break when the handle is attached. Where are those with the threaded escutcheons that let you secure it and keep it from leaking around the holes. Just asking what you like and use.

422 plumber · 12-13-2009, 10:46 PM

Chicago

Mockplumb · 12-13-2009, 10:59 PM

Delta is by far one of the best made faucets.

Chris mock
http://www.mockplumbing.com

Killertoiletspider · 12-13-2009, 11:02 PM

Depends on the application, my own house has a mixture of Dornbracht, Grohe, Rohl, Chicago, and T&S.

Killertoiletspider · 12-13-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockplumb

Delta is by far one of the best made faucets.

Chris mock
http://www.mockplumbing.com

Delta is a piece of crap, and always has been.

SewerRatz · 12-13-2009, 11:04 PM

Chicago though out my mom's home along with a Grohe K/S facuet.
I would never ever sell a delta faucet, they make the baby Jesus cry.

hepco · 12-13-2009, 11:12 PM

I see opinions vary. Myself i hate Moen. Gerber is good. Wolvering brass has good quality but again its got that plastic stem.

**ILPlumber** · 12-13-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockplumb

Delta is by far one of the best made faucets.

Chris mock
http://www.mockplumbing.com

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Lee in Texas · 12-13-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hepco

I see opinions vary. Myself i hate Moen. Gerber is good. Wolvering brass has good quality but again its got that plastic stem.

Why do you hate Moen? I'm a rookie, but I love Moen. Seems to be a quality product and the factory backs it up. What do you know that I don't?

hepco · 12-13-2009, 11:34 PM

Im sure it just my opinion but i dont like hanging those 5 pound shower handles from that plastic stem. They make some nice looking stuff and im sure the brass is good quality but it just one thing i dont like about them.

Whatever happened to all the compression style faucets? The ones that when you had a drip you tightened the handle a bit further.

And the diverter in the shower. Whats with blocking the spout to divert the water instead of turning the valve?

Does anyone use use the trip lever waste and overflow or is it now just the toe touch or lift and turn.

Im just curious as I was brought up old school.

12-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
hepco Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49 My Photos	What are the best faucets? Im just curious- what brand of faucets do you consider to be the best. It seems the quality has changed so much. I hate faucets with slide on escutcheons and those with plastic stems that feel like they will break when the handle is attached. Where are those with the threaded escutcheons that let you secure it and keep it from leaking around the holes. Just asking what you like and use. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a lower price." Benjamin Franklin

12-13-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
422 plumber soccer mom Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gardner, Il. Posts: 2,966 My Photos	Chicago __________________ Just a sinner saved by grace

12-13-2009, 10:59 PM	#3
Mockplumb Mock Plumbing Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 4 My Photos	Faucets Delta is by far one of the best made faucets. Chris mock http://www.mockplumbing.com __________________ Thanks, Chris Mock http://www.mockplumbing.com

12-13-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
SewerRatz Illinois Licensed Plumber Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 2,706 My Photos	Chicago though out my mom's home along with a Grohe K/S facuet. I would never ever sell a delta faucet, they make the baby Jesus cry. __________________ Ron Hasil Lic #058-160417 A-Archer Sewer & Plumbing specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters \| Drain and Sewer Cleaning Sump and Ejector Pumps \| Backflow RPZ Testing

12-13-2009, 11:12 PM	#7
hepco Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49 My Photos	I see opinions vary. Myself i hate Moen. Gerber is good. Wolvering brass has good quality but again its got that plastic stem. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a lower price." Benjamin Franklin

12-13-2009, 11:02 PM	#4
Killertoiletspider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,411 My Photos	Depends on the application, my own house has a mixture of Dornbracht, Grohe, Rohl, Chicago, and T&S.

12-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#10
hepco Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49 My Photos	Im sure it just my opinion but i dont like hanging those 5 pound shower handles from that plastic stem. They make some nice looking stuff and im sure the brass is good quality but it just one thing i dont like about them. Whatever happened to all the compression style faucets? The ones that when you had a drip you tightened the handle a bit further. And the diverter in the shower. Whats with blocking the spout to divert the water instead of turning the valve? Does anyone use use the trip lever waste and overflow or is it now just the toe touch or lift and turn. Im just curious as I was brought up old school. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a lower price." Benjamin Franklin

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