Excellent in Every Way
Delta Faucets are consistently highly rated, with plenty of good reason. This is from a recent in depth study of faucets sold in the U.S. "It is almost impossible to go wrong buying a Delta faucet. If there is a better faucet made for the price anywhere in the world, we have yet to find it. The finish, cartridge, and water channel Technology used in Delta faucets is unmatched by other faucets in the same price range. In fact, cartridges equal to Delta's super-cartridge with Diamond Seal Technology® are not available from other companies at any price. That's a strong statement to make when you are comparing Delta against companies like Moen, American Standard and Pfister, to name a few. Delta consistently improves their products, while remaining competitive in the $100 to $500 price range of faucets. This Stryke Widespread Bathroom Faucet from Delta is a prime example of why they continue to be placed at the top of the list of best faucet for the money. Solid construction with quality materials, a lifetime warranty, and if you have a problem, they actually answer the phone and make it right. Not just on occasion, but year after year. This faucet is known as a "wide spread". Meaning, for this faucet, the handles can be placed anywhere from 4" to 16" apart, with the faucet centered in between the handles. It will fit almost all 3 hole vanity tops without any modification, or can be placed where desired when mounting holes are not drilled already. This is on the higher end of the Delta price range, and sells for $448.84 (as of this review). For many DIY home re-modelers, it may be priced higher then what was budgeted, but the added expense is more then justified for a faucet that will most likely last longer then the owner may be in the home. Under normal wear and tear, this faucet will keep the great looking matte black finish for years, and still look new years down the road. The parts underneath will continue to work smoothly for just as long. Although you may feel that the price isn't justified, when you look at how it's still looking new, and working like it was just installed ten years later, you'll realize why it was well worth the money. I've installed quite a few delta faucets over the past 50 years, but this is the best built, highest quality to date I've installed. It won't fail, and if by some small chance it does, feel confident you won't be stuck in the cold. Delta stands behind all they sell. A great piece of plumbing you will not be disappointed with should you decide to take one home. Excellent buy. Read more
