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Comparison Lidz Vida 04U-SFS LD014VI43355 vs KRONER Edelstahl Klassisch-ESG035-1 CV023002

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Lidz Vida 04U-SFS LD014VI43355
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Suitable for
for kitchen
for kitchen
Tap typesingle leversingle lever
Spout
Shaperoundedrounded
Spring (flexible)
Swivel
Jet depth165 mm
Specs
Stop valveceramicceramic
Cartridge diameter35 mm35 mm
Installation
Installationdesktop (horizontal)desktop (horizontal)
Mounting holes1 шт1 шт
Mounting hole diameter35 mm
Max tabletop thickness35 mm
Inlet communication
hoses
 
G 1/2"
hoses
495 mm
G 1/2"
General
Materialstainless steelstainless steel
Finish
nickel
nickel
Tap height250 mm345 mm
Depth188 mm
Weight1.4 kg
Country of brand originPolandGermany
Manufacturer's warranty20 years5 years
Color
Added to E-Catalogmarch 2023october 2022

Spring (flexible)

Another feature that is typical for kitchen taps: spout in the form of a nozzle on a flexible hose, often supplemented by a spring. By purpose, this function is similar to the retractable spout described above: the working nozzle turns out to be very agile, it is convenient to wash dishes, especially large ones, with it — the dish itself can be put motionless and rinsed from all sides with a manual nozzle. At the same time, a spring spout looks more original than a retractable spout, and is great for kitchens in a modern technological style. On the other hand, such a design is more expensive than a retractable spout, and therefore is used less frequently.

Jet depth

Distance from the fixing point (for vertically mounted taps) or from the centre of the mounting hole (for horizontally mounted taps) to the middle of the spout. It is a characteristic that determines the "reach zone" of the tap.

Mounting hole diameter

The diameter of the holes required to install the tap. This dimension allows you to assess whether the tap will be compatible with a sink, wall, etc., what dimensions the additional parts should have to install it, and whether the holes will need to be widened or narrowed.

Max tabletop thickness

The maximum allowable thickness of the tabletop in millimetres for installing the tap into it without the need to modify the mounting hole.

Inlet communication

The type of water pipes the tap is designed for.

— Hoses. With a flexible connection type, polymer tubes (hoses) are used to connect the tap to the water supply, which can bend well and are reinforced with a metal mesh for strength. This ensures ease and versatility of attachment — thanks to the flexibility of the pipe, it can be carried even in cramped places. On the other hand, such a supply is less durable and reliable than a rigid one. It is mainly used in models for kitchens and sinks (see "Suitable for"). Installation pipes may be included in the package of the tap; this point should be clarified separately.

— Rigid pipes. Such taps are designed for installing directly to metal water pipes. The advantage of this type is reliability and strength, the disadvantage is significant restrictions on the installation site: you either have to put the tap where the pipes were made during construction, or redo the communications, which is associated with great inconvenience and cost. On the other hand, such taps are usually used for bathtubs and showers, and in modern bathrooms, typically there are no problems with unsuccessful installation of pipes.

Tap height

The height of the tap, measured from its base or lowest point to the highest point of the spout. The height of the spout partly determines the installation possibilities — in fact, this is the minimum vertical free space that is required for the tap. In addition, in models with horizontal installation (see "Type of installation"), the spout height is related to the jet height (see below).

Depth

The distance from the extreme front to the extreme back of the tap determines the installation possibilities of the device. In comparison with the depth of the jet, it gives much more visual data precisely on the dimensions of the entire tap, especially for models where there is either no spout (built-in models) or the spout is not the longest part of the set (vertical taps).

Country of brand origin

Country of origin of the brand under which the tap is marketed. Usually, it is indicated by the "homeland" of the manufacturing company or by the location of its headquarters. The brands under which modern mixers are produced come mainly from the following countries (in alphabetical order): Austria, Belgium, Germany, India, Spain, Italy, China, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Sweden.

There are many stereotypes associated with the “nationality” of brands and products, but most of them have no basis nowadays. First, the actual place of production is often different from the brand's country of origin. Secondly, the quality of the goods depends not so much on geography, but on the policy of a particular company and how carefully this very quality is controlled in it. Therefore, you should pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if you fundamentally want or (do not want) to support a manufacturer from a certain state. Quality is best judged by the reputation of a particular...brand and the overall price category of the tap.

Manufacturer's warranty

The warranty period claimed by the manufacturer for a certain tap model is the period during which the manufacturer guarantees the normal operation of the device. The specific terms of the warranty may vary, however, usually, it covers factory defects and malfunctions caused by the fault of the manufacturer or seller and discovered during normal use, without violating the rules; if such defects or malfunctions appear during the warranty period, the manufacturer undertakes the obligation to correct the situation at its own expense — up to replacing the tap with a working one.

Nowadays, you can find taps with a guarantee of 4 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years and even 25 years. In general, the longer the warranty period, the more reliable the product is, the higher its overall quality, ceteris paribus, but the more expensive it will cost compared to analogues.
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