Brass in brass faucets is one of the oldest faucet materials and is known for its durability as it can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Brass faucets are not prone to cracking or disintegration. It is one of the most corrosion-resistant materials available. This is especially important if you have hard water, which corrodes faucets faster than other materials. It will almost always withstand hot water damage and other corrosive environmental elements better than any other material. Brass is also fire-resistant and is often one of the few items salvaged when a house is flattened by a fire.

Because it's so commonly used, it's easy to find nearly all plumbing parts or fixtures made of the same material, which makes changing bathroom parts a snap. This can also make your installation and maintenance cost more cost-effective because the material is easy to work with. In addition to being easier to find, brass fixtures are more malleable than steel or iron. This means it is easier than most other metals to bend, form or mold fittings to suit your needs.

On the other hand, stainless steel is considered a step above brass. Its physical durability exhibits longevity unmatched by other materials. It has natural heat resistance properties and is considered to be resistant to corrosion, rust, and rust. This means it requires less maintenance as it is scratch resistant and can hide spots and smudges.

Stainless steel is very hygienic. Due to its corrosion and rust-resistant properties, it is a common material in the food processing, hospital, and pharmaceutical industries. The stainless steel material used in the faucet provides a smooth, easy-to-clean surface without creating small holes or crevices where bacteria could harbor. Its naturally occurring properties are very attractive features for many industries.

One of the biggest differences between brass and stainless steel materials is that stainless steel is 100% lead-free. All plumbing fixtures in the U.S. are supposed to be safe, but as we mentioned earlier, some materials contain trace amounts of lead. Stainless steel does not, so you can rest assured that it will not release lead into the water coming out of the faucet.

Yuhuan Difeng Brass-Plastics Industry Co., Ltd. is a Chinese Brass Bath Faucets manufacturer, the company specializes in Thermostatic Shower Faucets and other products.