Modern faucets

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Faucets – Modern Faucets

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Modern faucets ball faucet cartridge faucet disc faucet ball seat and water control cam ball assembly /lever ball cap cartridge retaining clip o-rings bonnet cylinder seal escutcheon escutcheon escutcheon
ball cap
ball seat and water control cam
ball assembly /lever
escutcheon
ball faucet
cartridge
retaining clip
o-rings
cartridge faucet
bonnet
cylinder
seal
disc faucet

Generated explanation

The illustration presents exploded views of three single-lever faucet designs: ball, cartridge, and disc. The ball faucet shows the handle, ball cap, ball seat and water control cam, and ball assembly/lever above the mounting base. The cartridge faucet shows a removable cartridge, retaining clip, and O-rings within the spout and base assembly. The disc faucet shows a bonnet, cylinder, and seals beneath the lever handle. Each faucet has an escutcheon at its base; no defects or improper installation practices are depicted.

Components

lever handles faucet spouts ball cap ball seat and water control cam ball assembly/lever cartridge retaining clip O-rings bonnet disc faucet cylinder seals escutcheons faucet bodies

Materials

metal faucet bodies and trim elastomeric O-rings and seals