Ball Faucet
The Spruce / Kevin Norris
Best for: Kitchens and bathrooms
Ball faucets are very common in kitchen sinks and were the first type of washerless faucet. They are identifiable by their single handle that moves over a rounded ball-shaped cap right above the base of the faucet spout. The ball faucet has a single handle that controls a special plastic or metal ball inside the faucet body. This ball has chambers or slots in it, along with rubber O-rings and spring-loaded rubber seals. Depending on the ball's position, the ball/lever assembly controls the flow and mixing temperature of the water coming out of the faucet.
Though the exterior part of the faucet itself is just as durable as other types of faucets, the inner workings may not be as durable and will need more maintenance than others. Because of the number of parts that make up this type of faucet, ball faucets tend to leak more than other washerless faucets such as the cartridge faucet or disc faucet. On the flip side, because it is an older technology, the ball faucet is one of the least expensive types of faucets.
Pros
Sleek single handle
Most common type of faucet for kitchens
Affordable
Cons
Tends to leak
Many complicated parts
Can be tough to pinpoint the leak
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