is the valve a ceramic disc or plastic?
652778
It is a hard polymer plastic and I have not had any problem with mine. I love this faucet and would recommend it to those who use their kitchen as a kitchen was intended to be used.
652779
Not sure? My husband installed it and he can't remember, but I know that if it were plastic, he would have rembered. His only requirement for a faucet was "no plastic." He's an architect and has a thing for solid, quality crafted fixtures and this faucet definitely made him happy. And the customer service from Alfi was remarkable! Said we needed the faucet in order to schedule our counter guys and they went above and beyond to expedite the order for us.
1947705
The valve I have is bronze and the rotating ball is stainless steel. I believe the valve I have is the Dramm 300.
1124945
It is made of plastic. Honestly, it not that good guilty. After installing it I used it for a couple months. One of the the inside hoses went bad and I had to take it out. The idea is great and the ceramic toilets I used in Japan were great. This product is an attempt to replicate the idea but it is not as good as an original. I am thinking that if you want the correct usage you need to get the full blown unit.
655564
The pump and the housing that holds the disposable charcoal filter are plastic. The fountain itself is all ceramic. No problems with it as far as cleaning or replacing the filter so far.
206940
I am not certain of the exact constitution of the material, but it is "plastic-like". The heating/frothing disc, part of the inside of lid, and the inside bottom of the pitcher all contain a plastic-like material.
1033564
The valve (on/off) is plastic and after 4 months of daily use the valve broke inside of stainless steel tube and doesn't work. Didn't get warranty papers with this.I got the breville magnetic milk steamer and frother and it is the BEST ever!
1475489
The one I received in October is plastic sandwiching plastic. However, it has been a good drive (at least the second one was), albeit expensive given the material.
492999
April 23, 2014. Ms. LeeJai Cook, Roaring Springs TEXAS.Hello, MTC. I just now examined the valve control levers.They are not metal. On the other hand, they do not look likeordinary plastic. They feel more like some kind of rubber.I hope this helps.Best wishes.
975260
The discs are heavy plastic. I haven't used the Viante much, but I love it and it works great!
1271183
I believe it is metal. I love this valves! Quick on, no leaks, ready to hook up a sink or toilet in no time.
1105902
If I remember what the plumber told us, it's ceramic and metal. There is a ceramic disk inside that can be cleaned when mineral deposits interfere with it.
1342090
Plumbing valve was included. I think a portion of the faucet head maybe plastic. It looks great and we're happy enough with it. So keep it. However if you're looking for top of the line, it's no grohe quality.
809516
The original spigot is plastic with a silver coating. I purchased a ceramic spigot as a replacement/backup in case the original loses its seal from reviews I've read.
1526049
I'm guessing brass. Just an open close valve, doesn't seem complicated to me.
2192850
It's plastic but it's a thick plastic. Not thin and brittle. I love this injector.
418041
Hi there in reviewing your question this is what I have come up with: Ceramic disc valve* 22 ¾" high spout, 10" spout length* 2 function spray/aerated stream* Spring-action wand* Single hole mount
727733
It's all ceramic, like a regular plate, except the pump and filter case that are plastic. Will not rust but is breakable!