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| Single Lever Bath Faucet |
The single-lever bath faucet dates from the 19th century, but is remains a popular type though it has undergone transformations in style, at times, as a fashion statement.
It is believed that Alex Manoogian, manufactured the his first single-lever kitchen faucet over a half-century ago and the first single-lever kitchen faucet was sold in San Francisco back in 1947 after which the popularity has only grown.
Interestingly, Luther Haws, was the sanitary inspector for the city of Berkeley, California, and was a plumber cum sheet metal artisan who invented the first faucet for drinking by using plumbing spare parts, using the ball of a brass bedstead and a self-closing rabbit ear valve to control water flow. Unfortunately, his father passed away from drinking contaminated water so Haws was intent on supplying purified drinking water.
Many well known companies have these types of faucets.
Basically, the look was very rustic and faucets had a single lever that was attached to the metal faucet or pipe which, when turned partially, would cause the control of the flow of water. The full-call valve’s lever was located on the side while the compression faucet’s lever was attached to the faucet on the top. Bathroom faucets have been seen in old Westerns, and today, some homeowners are creating a similar rustic feel to their kitchen or bathrooms, a still very popular look.
One bath faucet was a full-ball valve faucet and the other a compression faucet, which became the faucet of choice due to its low maintenance. Two single-lever bath faucets were then invented, after a modern drinking fountain was invented and plumbing was the new invention amongst inventors.
Today’s single-lever bath faucets are common place and have worked effectively: pour out water at the pressure delivered to it and to control the hot and cold water. Single-lever bath faucets require little to no maintenance and only need one faucet drill installation. Everything is controlled at a single level either located on top or on the side of the faucet. These single-lever faucets are great for both kitchen and bathrooms and are very user friendly. They come in an abundance of finishes and styles and every single brand, from Kohler to Pegasus, carries single-lever faucets. This faucet is very useful nowadays when space is an issue as in high rise condominiums and large metros. Prices range according to the style of bath faucet and finish/metal of choice. |
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