This is a great looking faucet. All metal construction, except for two little plastic discs in the valves - it is a sturdy faucet.
PROS:
- great looking
- all metal, sturdy
- very simple design, easy, in theory, to install and understand (see below)
CONS:
- no documentation, instructions, manufacturer name, or anything. This isn't a big deal, given it is so straight forward to install, and it is so inexpensive that if it ever needs replacing (or replacement parts), just buying a new faucet isn't much of a strain.
- makes quite a bit of noise when the water is turned up high. like an airplane taking off or something... although this is definitely livable.
- hardware issue #1: one of the two braided hoses that came with the faucet burst. I would recommend supplying your own hoses.
- hardware issue #2: the stem coming from the faucet down through the counter top is TOO SHORT. I'm installing on a standard thickness granite counter. There wasn't quite enough stem to allow a tight fit when connecting the T-fitting to the stem, so it leaked water. I instead installed a braided hose along with a male-male fitting between the stem and the T-fitting. The braided hose female adapter is shorter than the T-fitting female adapter, so this worked.
- hardware issue #3: the rubber washer that came with the T-fitting shredded almost immediately. I bought a new washer that solved that problem.
- hardware issue #4: the washer/nut that is used below the faucet to clamp it to the underside of the counter top is not big enough. Given that this is a narrower than usual stem for a faucet, the standard hole for the faucet in the counter is too wide for the washer/nut. I had to buy a washer that fit over the stem and was wide enough to cover the entire hole.
After resolving the hardware issues, I'm left with a sleek-looking faucet. I'm happy with the outcome. Euro Modern Contemporary Bathroom Vanity Sink Widespread Lavatory Faucet Chrome
I ordered this faucet and installed it myself just after installing a kitchen and another bathroom faucet without problems. At first it seemed to be working fine, after several hours i noticed that water was dripping even though the knobs were turned all the way off. I tried to tighten the knobs and discovered another issue, Since the knobs are rectangular if one needs to be tightened more than the other they end up like this -- / . This does not look very attractive and makes it hard to tell if they are both off. After the next day the dripping started again and I decided to return the faucet. The build quality of the faucet itself was somewhat lacking as the end where the water emerges is not rolled or finished and is rather sharp. There is no aerator so the water flow is a little erratic.
I am very pleased with this product. The modern look, quality and functionality of this faucet is awesome. I would definitely recommend ordering it. The price is 2-3 times less than you will pay elsewhere. My faucet has been installed for about 6 weeks and it works beautifully. Love it, love it, love it.
I don't think this product is inexpensive and was shocked to receive it today. It comes in a plain white box without a single indication of who made it or where. The only writing on the box is FC-WRG01-TC and the word "chrome". There is a small booklet inside called "Installation Instruction" that has a single page dedicated to a cartoon of this faucet. The booklet also does not have a company name or country of origin listed on it.
I returned mine. It is pretty amazing to get something like this from Amazon and not know anything about it - what material is it really made from? Is it really lead free? Who made it? Where? How do I contact them? What if it fails? What if it damages my home?
The item description says it comes with a "5 year manufacturer's warranty" - but what sort of warranty is that if you don't know who manufactured it?
lots of scratches, and chips....not from the mail these were obviously from the manufacturer. They didn't arrive on time. They were not very easy to install either becuase the way you have to tighten them they never get really all that tight so they will always move. the nob edges are very shape and have cut myself 3 times on them. It's been 4 months since intalling and the water that come out of them tastes very funny...like chemicals. I bought these because they were a great price but i wish i would have just spent a little more and got something from the store'
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