December 1st, 2009 | Posted in Kitchen Faucets
It’s good that you decided to have a new kitchen faucet but are you sure how to ahead with that. This is not something one goes to buy often. The introduction of new products with varied designs, particularly durable consumables, though benefits the customer, it does add to his confusion. It’s become almost necessary to conduct some research before buying a new gadget or any accessory. But, if you know precisely what you are looking for, things get simpler and buying of faucets is no different. Before buying a faucet answer the following questions to help yourself taking the right decision in buying this important household accessory.
Question #1
Are you replacing a Pegasus facet or do you intend having a new one at a spot that never had any? In case you are simply replacing one, the plumbing is already there. Under such a situation you may have opt to have another Pegasus with similar line up as the one that you removed. You have to confirm the total number of holes in the sink.
One-Piece Faucets
Sinks that come with a single hole require a single handle faucet. It requires just one hole for the spout and the handle. In such cases for having a sprayer you will need an extra hole.
Faucet with Three Pieces
Old models of sinks generally have three holes. It has two handles. One hole is for hot water and the other for cold water, the extra one is for sprayer, if needed. Some of the kitchen sinks are provided with a combined soap discharge and sprayer. That’s why it’s important to ascertain the number of holes.
Question #2
Do you have enough space for a new kitchen faucet. Before you buy one of the kitchen faucets from a wide range of Pegasus, you should know before hand the area available for the installation of a new faucet. Measure the area.
Question #3
Another criteria for selection is the kind or number of handles you prefer to have. Would like to have a single handle arrangement that varies the temperature of water as you move it from one side to another or you like to have two separate handles, one each, for cold and hot water. The one-piece variety will have the handle on the faucet, or it may be placed to the side of the sprayer in the same area. That is totally a matter of personal choice of the user.
Question #4
While choosing A Pegasus handle you have to look for one that suits your needs while it fits the décor of your kitchen. The available large variety really makes it difficult to decide the matter so simply. Some choose the simplest model. The simple is the one similar to what has been removed. These are very basic faucets and are chromium plated. One gets used to a particular design and is not willing to change over to a too fancy or complicated a design. But, there are others who like to try new models and may go for a very fancy design or may opt for a European style of faucet as available with Pegasus, Moen and Kohler. Pegasus also offers products with high-end looks that include brushed nickel and chrome. The Pegasus brand is a private label of Home Store. You can but it online or from any of the stores.
Question #5
What kind of arrangement you like to have for your sprayer? Will it be separated from the faucet or incorporated within that? Functionally, there is no difference between the two and again it’s a matter of personal choice.
Question #6
What is the kind of pans and pots that you often use for cooking. In case you are using larger pans and utensils, you would prefer to have a faucet with a long swan like neck that offers larger space for washing large and deep pans and pots.
Question #7
Do you like to filter water before consuming? Water filter enables you to filter your own tap water, thus saving the expense of bottled water. Faucets with built-in filters are also available. So, getting filtered water is as easy as turning the knob. However, faucets that do not have a built-in filter can be provided with a filtering attachment.
Question #8
Do you plan to fix the faucet by yourself or are you going to have a professional for doing the job. This might make a substantial difference due to the complex designs of some of the sinks. Some faucets are mounted from the top of the sink while others get mounted from its bottom. The procedure for fixing the two is entirely different. There are four main types of mechanisms for faucets:
1) Ball valve
2) Compression valve
3) Cartridge,
4) Ceramic disk.
It is not the day-to-day operation that makes a difference, but the repairs are better facilitated with some than with others. In case you are planning to do it yourself, it will be good to carry your research and finalize your requirements smartly.
November 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Faucet Types
People look for dependable and well functioning appliances to ease their lives. Faucets are important accessories of any household and looking to the frequency of their use and points of installations, it’s no wonder people look forward to having them with more visual appeal and dependability. One category of faucets known as “oil rubbed bronze faucet” fills that gap. Their exceptional designs surely change the looks of any part of the house, wherever installed, be it in the kitchen or a bathroom. If you haven’t had exposure to rubbed bronze faucet finishing, its time you called upon a local home appliance store and make enquiries about this product.
These days, people are looking for faucets that look appealing and are practical for their homes. There are many different styles and models on the market. The uniqueness of a certain type of faucet called an “oil rubbed bronze faucet” has potential to turn your good looking kitchen into one that looks exceptional. If you are not familiar with oil rubbed bronze faucet finishing, you should stop by your local home appliance store the next time you have a chance. When you enter your local home appliance store, you should ask a sales representative where they keep their oil rubbed bronze kitchen faucets.
You will find them of help in choosing the perfect item for your home. Generally, these stores have stocks of oil rubbed bronze bathroom faucets as well of specific kinds of oil rubbed bronze shower faucets. You should ascertain if you need a new faucet for improving the looks of your kitchen or is that going to be an aid to beautify your bathroom and shower. Of course you have the option of having a new set of faucets for every part of your home. There are many who like to maintain the uniformity of great looking oil rubbed bronze faucets allover the home.
Oil rubbed bronze faucet gets noticed immediately because of its exclusive design. Having such a strong design for a kitchen faucet benefits the user because of its long life and saves the bother of replacing it. Many appreciate oil rubbed bronze faucets because they are known to be longer lasting than most other kitchen faucets. One more reason for their popularity is that homeowners wan to get rid of problems associated with the malfunctioning of faucets. All such exclusive features of oil rubbed bronze faucets make them a favorite of most.
Unlike ordinary faucets that are designed to last while offering functional utility, the oil rubbed bronze faucet is designed to bring a new chic look to your place. Yes, it will be noticed and appreciated by your guests. That’s a unique feature of oil rubbed bronze faucet that has been treated to make your guests feel that it has been aged like fine wine. People make out oil rubbed bronze faucet as a rarity, like an old fashioned cut stone.
Generally, all oil rubbed bronze shower faucet, be it for the kitchen or the bathroom, will have a different design and style. While buying one for your home look for the different options before deciding for the one that would best go with the interiors of your home. Another bit of information that you’ll definitely find of help is that the best looking faucet need not be the most expensive. Some of the beautiful faucets are very reasonably priced. You really don’t have to spend a fortune just because it’s oil rubbed bronze. Stores like Lowes, Home depot and Menards offer exceptionally god deals for oil rubbed bronze faucets.
One more interesting part of having oil rubbed bronze faucet is the availability in many attractive colors. Some house owners prefer to have oil rubbed bronze faucets to be in light-brown color, while others prefer to have them in a darker shade of gray. Whatever be your choice of color, make sure that you buy matching shade of oil rubbed bronze piping. That’s an important criterion, lest the faucet or the piping looks odd.
Having a perfectly matched oil rubbed bronze faucet in any part of the house certainly gives an added look to the area wherever it’s installed. For instance, having one for the shower area gives an exclusive look to the bathroom. There are many other oil rubbed bronze accessories, which if included in your home, will go a long way to compliment your oil rubbed bronze faucets. It will be time well spent looking for the right look and generally well suited faucet before proceeding with the next stage of installing the same.
Though oil rubbed bronze faucet look grand in most of the households, some householders may find them a bit out of place for heir homes. If that were the case, you could look for some alternate brand of sinks or consider having Pegasus faucets. Some homes may look batter with faucets other than oil rubbed bronze material. Make some efforts to realize what would look good in your home. Talk to friends and family to gather their opinion. Let there be no compulsion to use only oil rubbed bronze faucet, as other options are open.
November 15th, 2009 | Posted in Kitchen Faucets
Kitchen faucets seem to be getting favorites of interior designers who don’t like to see the old antiquated versions of this utility item.
Features To Sweep You Off Your Feet
But, smart house owners look beyond the outward appearance of this accessory. It’s all right if these are available in exceptionally good eye-catching designs. How about the functional beauty of these beautiful pieces of art? They perform all the imaginable functions expected of them and go to include: spraying, filtering, aerating, scrubbing, temperature control and even a very handy task of pre-rinsing water.
But before their looks attract you and their cost equally distracts you, you have the option of reviewing discount kitchen faucets. They leave no doubts that you need tons of money for possessing these pieces of modern art.
Take Your Pick
Here’s a stylish wall mounted faucet from Kohler, another amazing pullout spray in stainless steel from Grohe, the trade mark of brilliance, or get floored by a chrome finished luxury faucet from Delta or Pegasus with double handle or Delta.
Now begin imagining the materials they are made from! These are really hammered down by all the big labels in this business. Here’s a short list of all the imaginable or unimaginable: Stainless steel, chrome, antique copper or brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, brass, or rustic pewter. You get them in any style, pullout spray, side spray, pot filler or wall mounted, you get a faucet in any of these styles within your limited budget.
A Gush Of Business Houses
There is a steady upward graph of retailers developed by the increasing number of manufacturers. The dealers sell both discount and wholesale prices. Their policy is simple and straight—perfect service at the most competitive prices. They stock materials that are unmatched in terms of quality and pricing. It gets delivered to your doorstep in its original packing, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.
Setting Mouse Clicks Aflutter
And, if you visit the Internet you will be astonished to see the number of manufacturers, suppliers, exporters and distributors selling their products at almost jaw-dropping prices. There are a few web portals with all-inclusive data that make the job simpler for a smart buyer by offering many useful, informative articles and tips on buying these modern items.
June 17th, 2009 | Posted in Sink Faucets
No more is your choice of a faucet restricted by its utility feature alone, but by its looks and design as well. A lot many technical and functional changes have been incorporated to this simple chromium plated piece of metal that has since generations been an essential gadget of any kitchen.
To come up to the expectations of present generation of discerning buyers many of the old and established manufacturers of this equipment are according priority not only to its technical features, but to its aesthetics too. Pegasus faucets, one of the top line brands has been able to sense the mood of the consumers and brought around the expected changes in many of its models. Here is a description of three such pieces.
The Pegasus K300 Series Faucet
The K300 Series Faucet straight away brings style and grace to any kitchen décor. Its head is designed to give two sprays and has chrome finish.
This piece of Italian beauty is very functional and so easy to install. A swivel action of the head further aids convenience of operation. The K300 is Energy Star compliant with a built-in water filter. Its waterways are made from brass and a ceramic disk cartridge prevents dripping.
Here are the comments of a few of the users of K300:
“We like the eye-catching styling and engineered feel. The whole faucet gives a good sense of heftiness to it and seems to have been produced from good materials. It’s easy to operate faucet lever which can be adjusted to either side of a kitchen sink. Further, the sprayer can be detached from the arm to point it towards a different direction.
Apart form its sleek design and looks, the specific feature that enables the user to very precisely control the direction of water spray to focus on a predetermined point has been widely acknowledged and appreciated. The Pegasus K300 will perfectly fit the expectations of those looking for a neatly designed and engineered piece of metal that offers industrial functionality of a sprayer-style faucet.
The Pegasus PE8526008SS Deco Bridge Sink Faucet
Should you prefer to stick to traditional design, then the Deco Bridge Sink Faucet would be your ideal companion. This is a two handle faucet with a four-hole installation and comes with lever handles and matching spray. Like any other faucet with two handles, it has separate taps for hot and cold water and is provided with controls to get water at the desired temperature.
Its other technical features are:
* 1/2 inch IPS inlets
* spout of 13.37 inches height
* 10.87 inch aerator clearance
* 9.75 inch spout reach and 1.62 inch maximum deck thickness.
The Pegasus PE8526008SS Deco Bridge sink faucet is also offered with a stainless steel finish.
The Pegasus PEUSPW5668YE
The Pegasus PEUSPW5668YE Kitchen Faucet is made out of metal. It’s provided with a loop style handle, has a pullout spout and can be installed quickly thru hydro lock. Sprout can be rotated thru 145 degrees, while temperature can be controlled by handle that traverses up to 180 degrees.
It needs a force of less than five pounds to operate. The faucet may be operated in a stream or spray mode by keeping it in a pullout or a retract position.
This addition to the range of Pegasus sink faucets has 1225 cartridge design made of nonmetallic/nonferrous and stainless steel material, and is available in different finishes.
Backflow is prevented by incorporating two check valves.
Pegasus has indeed put the simple kitchen faucet to a raised pedestal. Whether you like a country home kind of a look or prefer an engineered piece of stylishly designed metal, there is one to suit your personality, thus enabling you to demonstrate your taste and style by a dependable long lasting fixture in the kitchen.
June 15th, 2009 | Posted in Basics, General
All this while we thought that changing of a light fixture brings around a noticeable change in any household. Though that continues to be true, there is another small device that brings around a similar change. Can’t guess it? That’s simply a faucet.
One brand that has contributed the most to bring up such changes in any home is Pegasus. This brand of faucets has been instrumental in giving an entirely new look to your kitchen and bathroom while adding to the functional utility and convenience. The innovations in its design have raised the level of a faucet from a simple gadget to an item that makes a significance contribution to the looks of your kitchen or bathroom and forms an important item on the list of any interior designer.
Kitchen forming an important operational area in any household needs all the facilitating aids in their latest version. It’s becoming increasingly popular to have better designed interiors of the kitchen and faucets do play a part in giving it a modish look. Pegasus faucets offer quite a few options. You need to decide whether it should have single handle or two handles. In case your choice is for a single one, you have to choose between a fixed sprayer and a pull-out sprayer.
Next is the kind of finish you would like to have on your Pegasus faucet. You can have it in chrome, pearl nickel, or polished brass finish, though these are available in white and stainless finishes.
Just like the kitchen, you have same options for the bathroom too. However, the selection of a dual handle faucet enables you to have a better control on the temperature and water flow in a more precise and convenient manner.
Likewise, for the bathroom fixtures too, options of a Pegasus faucet are quite akin to kitchen faucets. You may have polished brass, pearl nickel, and chrome, white or Venetian bronze. Once again, you may like to take into consideration some other fixtures for a bathroom and that could include a shower or probably a sliding door and light fixtures.
In case you have plans for updating the whole bathroom and thinking on the lines of having a new shower or replace bath fixtures with new designs, you’ll certainly get the pieces that will harmonize with Pegasus faucets that you might choose for bathroom sinks. There is a faucet to suit every need, right from basic to a stylish one.