by Matt Nackskyski
You are in the kitchen a good amount of your life. Food is vital for survival, so you are going to spend lots of time using the tools you need to make your life easier. Do you ever give your kitchen sink a second thought? Water flows out into a basin where you can wash your pots, pans and dishes, as well ass fruits and vegetables, etc. Some sinks have a sprayer, which will make your working in the kitchen even easier.
Kitchen sinks may seem very post modern, but there is a way to make them even better. A pull down faucet is really very helpful, as you don’t have to make an extra hole as you do for a sprayer, as it is already built in.
You won’t notice that you have a pull down faucet until you use it. Most sinks, which are well designed, have a pull out spray faucet that will let you clean large pots and pans with hardly any effort. These faucets are definitely more versatile than your standard faucets.
The original pull down faucets had great hoses which were quit sturdy, and never got tangled up in each other. They were simple to use… Of course, those sprayers that came into vogue 30 years ago are now antiques. Today’s new faucets have all sorts of spray and stream functions.
If you have a large kitchen then this progressive style of faucet is perfect upgrade. It can prorvide you water wherever you need it. When you begin to look for a pull down faucet you will find beauty and functionality with brands like Kohler, Moen, Blanco and American Standard.
The ShowHouse by Moen, CAS7208C
is a beauty of a faucet. It has a single handle that will arch about 17 inches. The handle is level, which means you can operate it with your wrist. A 68 inch whisper quiet hose is included. You can aerate, or rinse with it. It has a pause button, so you can stop the water flow anytime!
Kohler is one of the most popular brands of faucets today. The Kohler K-6350-BP-CP
is a faucet designed for the kitchen 50 years from now. But it is great for today’s modern kitchen! It is a polished chrome faucet with a black spray head, and a front lever handle. It comes with aerated flow and a spring spout; it allows 60psi of pressure, and will arch at 11 inches.
Another brand to consider is the American Standard 4205.100.021 . This model is white with a swivel spout and detachable spray head that fits in your hand like a wand. You can adjust the spray pattern and it has maximum flow. This faucet comes with the WhisperGlide nylon hose for a quiet pull out. The ceramic valving inside ensures that it won’t drip. This model also comes in chrome.
You spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Here is a simple remodeling task that will be change your life for the better – get a pull down faucet. Everything in the kitchen will work much better. Tip: If you already have a sprayer hole, that could be re-fitted to be used as your soap dispenser.
About the Author:
Martin Nackskyki is a home improvement expert for the past 30 years. He’s been a general contractor, interior designer, and architect, and writes articles for magazines, papers, websites and blogs throughout the country. To learn more about:
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