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Often come in a combination style, where hot and cold mix in a single arm.
Are available in several different patterns.
A Ledge-Mounted faucet is mounted in a horizontal position.
Standard lavatory faucets are made with 4″ centers.
Wide Spread faucets (see image in next window) are made with adjustable center measurements up to 12″.
The Wall-Mounted unit is connected to pipes coming through the wall above the sink. It is mounted vertically.
The most common size in kitchen sink faucets is 8″ center, but 6″ and 4″ are also available.
Concealed faucets are mounted underneath the sink, with only handle flanges and spout visible.
Exposed faucets are mounted on top of the sink, with or without sprays.
A mixing faucet, known generally as single lever, is produced by a number of manufacturers as swing spout kitchen faucets, lavatory faucets and bath faucets. They ordinarily operate by pushing the upright lever straight backward for a 50-50 opening of hot and cold water, back and to the right for cold, and back and to the left for hot water. They have the advantage of being quick-opening and closing, and nearly all have complete repair kits.
An Over-The-Counter faucet is easier to install because there is no need to crawl under the sink and reach behind the basin to secure the faucet. It comes with factory-installed flexible supply lines and a spring-loaded toggle, with the screw head concealed by the escutcheon.
DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Lavatory & Kitchen Faucets')">
Often come in a combination style, where hot and cold mix in a single arm.