The usefulness of a Filter Stopcock?

If you want to extend the life of your faucet, then a filter stop valve is a must. At first glance it may seem like a small part, but it is an essential component for the life of your faucet. Of course, as specialists in kitchen and plumbing parts, we also sell filter stop faucets. In this blog, we will elaborate on why a filter faucet is a must. Ideal for anyone looking to extend the life of their faucet.

For starters, it is important to know that two filter stop faucets are needed per faucet: one filter stop for the hot line and one filter stop for the cold line.

The main reason for a filter stop valve is that the filter stops contaminants and prevents complaints. Over time, particles such as lime, rust, sand or other sediments can accumulate in your indoor plumbing. These accumulations can lead to clogging or wear and tear, which can cause damage to your faucet. In addition, it causes reduced water quality.

A filter stop faucet is also very useful if you want to replace your faucet at a later date. This is because a filter stop faucet has the convenient feature that allows you to quickly shut off the water. This allows you to easily disassemble and reassemble the faucet without shutting off the main valve.

Note! To ensure that the filter stopcock performs optimally, it is important to regularly clean the filter stopcock. This is because contaminants can also build up inside the filter stopcock, which can make the filter less effective.

To clean your filter stopper, follow a few steps:

Turn off the water supply
Open the filter stopcock

Carefully remove the housing of the filter stopcock, you can usually do this by unscrewing the filter stopcock by hand or with matching pliers.

Remove the filter element

Remove the filter element from the faucet. This is the part that collects the dirt particles and can vary in shape depending on the type of filter stopcock.

Clean the filter element.

If necessary, you can briefly soak the filter element in a mixture of water and vinegar to remove scale.

Replace the filter and housing

Hopefully this blog has helped you better understand the benefits and maintenance of a filter stop faucet. If you still have questions or would like additional advice, feel free to contact us - we'd be happy to help!

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