Delta 2551LF-SS Dryden Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet, Stainless
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Product Feature
- The clean, geometric lines of the Dryden line are reminiscent of the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 30s
- The Dryden collection offers a full complement of coordinating products to create the perfect look
- Two handle operation for increased control
- Features water efficient aerator
- Available in chrome, Aged Pewter, Brilliance Stainless or Venetian Bronze
Product Description
Product Features: Fully covered under Delta's limited lifetime warranty All-brass faucet construction Superior finishing process - faucet finish covered under lifetime warranty The clean geometric lines of the Dryden Collection are reminiscent of the Art Deco period of the 1920's and 30's The Dryden collection offers a full complement of coordinating products to create the perfect look Double handle 1/4 turn operation Includes cover plate (escutcheon) for sinks with 3-holes (4" centers) ADA compliant Low lead compliant - complies with federal and state regulations for lead content Designed to easily connect to standard U.S. plumbing supply bibs Extra secure mounting assembly All necessary mounting hardware included Product Technologies: Eco Friendly: Through a number of technologies and innovations, Delta �s Eco Friendly faucets achieve the impossible: A faucet that feels like more water, while actually conserving water. There are many advantages to this beyond helping protect our nation s water resources. First, Delta ��s Eco Friendly faucets splash less; you won � t have to wipe your counters as much. Second, they use less hot water, preserving your hot water supply and reducing associated water-heating costs. Third, you will feel a little less guilty leaving the water running for longer periods. Product Specifications: Overall Height: 6-5/8" (measured from counter top to highest point of faucet) Spout Height: 4-1/8" (measured from counter top to faucet outlet) Spout Reach: 4-11/16" (measured from center of faucet base to center of faucet outlet) Number of installation holes required: 3 Center-to-center distance between handle installation holes (faucet centers): 4" 1.5 gallons-per-minute flow rate Installs onto decks up to 1-5/8" thick 2 handles included Variations: 2551LF: this model 3551LF: widespread version of this moDelta 2551LF-SS Dryden Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet, Stainless Review
Every 5 to 10 years, I seem to be buying replacement bath faucets, either because we're remodeling or have moved. Over time, I've seen the name brand faucets continue to creep up in price, as one might expect with inflation and other cost increases. In the last several years, prices have actually gone down! The reason is that manufacturers have "cheapened" their products to maintain sales. When you look at many of these faucets in the $100 price range, you now see a lot of plastic and a lot less real metal.For my current master bath remodel, I needed two faucets that sort-of looked "art deco" because the lights and mirrors were "sort-of" art deco. I say "sort-of" because I didn't want to invest in a true art-deco look. We searched the internet looking at all of the major brands. This Delta was the closest to the look we wanted (squarish, not roundish) and was at a price we could afford (roughly 2X+ the cost of a big-box name faucet that would not have looked as nice).
Once we located this on the manufacturer's site, we searched the internet for it. Of course, as for almost everthing I have wanted in the last few years, it popped up on Amazon at a nice savings. There is some risk in ordering things like this that you haven't actually seen where "look and feel" are important. But, we were pleased that this faucet was very nice looking, fit very well with the lights and mirror, and was of very high quality.
Installation was very easy. If you've ever done this job, you know that the hard part is getting the old one out. This, and most other newer faucets, use a plastic nut to secure the faucet to the top. Without a special tool, it is hard to tighten these nuts either because of limited access or because you can't get enough torque on the nut with your hand. I solved this problem by taking a length of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and making 4 notches in one end that matched up with "tangs" on the nut. Once you see the nut, you'll know what to do.
The only minor nit I have with this faucet in that the setscrew securing the handles is on the side rather than the back. Little plastic plugs are provided that fit in over the setscrews but not "perfectly". Why not put the setscrews in the back? Anyway, I feel that spending a little more for this faucet was worth it in terms of additional quality and a custom look. I worry that the next time I try to buy one, it may be plastic as well.
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