Different types of Portland Faucets

Whether you are looking around for a replacement, an upgrade, or just to find out more information on Portland Faucets, there are four different types:

The four types of Portland Faucets: are compression, ball, disc, and cartridge.

 

The Compression Portland Faucets

• Compression faucets are the oldest faucets and have been around for ages.
• These Portland Faucets are typically the least expensive and most prone to leaks and maintenance.
• They have separate hot and cold water handles
• Compression faucets work by using a compression stem which is a type of glorified screw with a washer at the end of it pressing against a valve seat.
• Handle Type: Single

 

The Ball Portland Faucets

• Ball faucets are very common in kitchen sinks and were the first type of washerless faucet.
• These Portland Faucets are identifiable by their single handle which moves over a rounded ball shaped cap right above the base of the faucet spout. The plastic or metal ball inside the faucet body and under the ball shaped cap has chambers or slots in it which control the flow and mixing temperature of the water coming from the faucet.
• Because of the number of parts which make up this type of faucet, ball faucets tend to leak more than other washerless faucets.

 

 

The Disc Portland Faucets

• Disc faucets are the latest development in modern faucet technology.
• Disc faucets have a wide cartridge housing two ceramic discs which slide over each other to control water flow and mixing temperature.
• These Portland Faucets are high quality, very reliable and do not need repair very often.
• The disc faucet does not utilize washers to control pressure or temperature as do other faucets and it has a modern cylinder design.
• Disc faucets are have a left-to-right swiveling motion that controls water pressure and temperature.
• Handle Type: Single

The Cartridge Portland Faucets

• Cartridge faucets operate with a movable stem cartridge that moves up and down to regulate flow.
• As opposed to a ball faucet that you push back to turn on, a single handle cartridge faucets operate in an “up and down” motion to adjust water volume and a “left to right” motion for temperature.
• With a cartridge faucet, the action is smooth and consistent. When the handle gets to the off position, the faucet turn off without added pressure being required as with a compression faucet.
• Handle Type: Single or Double

 

For further assistance on any of your plumbing needs or for more information on Portland Faucets call All Pro Plumbing at (503) 579-5555.

 

 

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