ball-type faucet

Type of faucet fitted with a perforated ball that regulates both the flow of water and its temperature.

spout

Curved end out of which water flows.

aerator

Device fitted with a screen and attached to the spout; it aerates the water and prevents splashing.

washer

Part wedged between the packing retainer ring and the ball assembly to prevent leaking.

valve seat

Gasket preventing the water inlet from leaking.

spring

Elastic metal part that is kept under pressure to hold the valve seat in place.

O-ring

Circular gasket, usually made of rubber, preventing water from leaking from the base of the faucet.

ball assembly

Perforated part letting water enter; it also mixes the hot and cold water.

packing retainer ring

Plastic part inserted into the body to keep the washer on the ball and to prevent leakage in the faucet.

body

Part covering the faucet’s mechanism.

bonnet

Decorative part covering the body of the faucet; the handle turns on it.

handle

Lever for controlling water flow and the mixture of hot and cold water.