Question on faucets

[bconsidi]

Hello,
I was wondering is there is a difference in the chrome/brass/stainless steel faucets other than price. Are some more prone to degradation? Also any suggestions on places to buy a faucet? Thanks

 

[Professor Frink]

Some people have suggested that chrome faucets can give off flavors. Personally, I have 2 chrome and 2 SS faucets, and I've never noticed a difference.

 

[Bobby_M]

Chrome will eventually wear off after years of use and cleaning but stainless is forever. There's actually more of a difference between forward sealing and rear sealing faucets, of which I recommend the former.

 

[ClutchDude]

Chrome will eventually wear off after years of use and cleaning but stainless is forever.

Heh. I'll throw that at SWMBO next time when she gets a SS necklace and earring set.

 

[Homercidal]

I dont' know about SS vs Chrome, but I had a thread opened asking about Forward-sealing faucets vs standard, and the general consenus is that the Perlick Forward-seals are better than the standard. Bit more money though they are SS.

 

[david_42]

Brass corrodes easily, chrome faucets are almost always chrome-plated brass & once they wear (which would probably take decades) the brass corrodes. Stainless steel are solid stainless and last longer.

 

[Kauai_Kahuna]

One other item is if you want to serve things like wine, ciders, fruity stuff or mead, the high acidity can speed up the issue. I went with SS to be able to hook up anything to any tap and serve. Once empty clean the line and hook up something else.

I wonder what wine would be like from a stout faucet?