Single-Handle Brass Hot and Cold Basin Faucet: Buyer’s Specification Guide

A single-handle brass basin faucet can be considered for hotel bathrooms, residential developments and distributor bathroom ranges. The 2019 VIGA listing describes model 921100LWC as a single-hole, deck-mounted bathroom basin mixer for hot and cold water. Use that historical description to identify the product, then obtain an approved datasheet and sample for the exact version being quoted.

Match the mixer’s operation to the application

For hotel and project buyers, the first decision is whether manual single-handle mixing meets the bathroom brief. Check handle movement, temperature markings and ease of operation on a sample. Do not assume the handle directions described in the original article apply to every supplied version.

The source also labels the product a “metered faucet,” but does not explain a timed or measured delivery function. Resolve this wording before ordering. If the project requires automatic shutoff or temperature limiting, request explicit documentation for those functions; the single-handle description does not establish them.

Check basin fit and supply connections

Single-hole mounting alone is insufficient to establish compatibility. Compare the proposed faucet drawing with the actual basin and countertop assembly. Request the following details:

• Mounting interface: Required hole size, permitted deck thickness, base coverage and fixing arrangement. These checks help prevent unsuitable clamping or an exposed mounting hole.
• Spout position: Outlet height, reach and discharge direction relative to the basin bowl. Assess a sample with the intended basin to identify awkward hand clearance or splash outside the bowl.
• Operating clearance: Space for the full handle movement beside mirrors, splashbacks and walls, plus access below the basin for connections and servicing.
• Supply connections: Confirm whether hoses are included, their connection sizes and sealing interfaces, and whether they suit the project plumbing.
• Operating conditions: Obtain approved hot and cold supply pressure and temperature ranges, together with flow information under stated conditions. Have the project installer compare these with the site design.

The guide to installation differences between ordinary and hot-and-cold faucets provides related background. The selected model’s drawings and installation instructions should govern the project review.

Define the brass components, finish and cartridge

The original listing identifies brass construction without specifying the alloy or the material of every component. Ask which components are brass and request relevant material documentation for the destination market. Avoid extending the brass description to handles, fittings or other parts without confirmation.

Finish selection needs particular attention. The source names chrome plating with white paint, while separately listing chrome, white and black. Confirm whether these describe separate versions or a combined finish. Record the finish code and approve a physical sample showing colour, gloss and any boundary between painted and plated surfaces.

Buyers comparing designs can also review the 8211A0CH chrome single-lever bathroom faucet, requesting separate drawings and specifications for each model.

The historical specification lists a 35 mm ceramic cartridge. Confirm the current cartridge reference, mounting details and replacement procedure. Nominal diameter alone is not enough to establish interchangeability for maintenance stock.

Set sample acceptance and bulk-order controls

Agree acceptance criteria before placing a volume order. A useful sample review should cover:

• Fit on the nominated basin and access to the fixing hardware.
• Handle movement and hot/cold identification against the approved instructions.
• Finish appearance, including visible scratches, coating defects and uneven transitions between finishes.
• Mixing, shutoff and leakage checks under agreed conditions within the documented operating limits.
• Contents of the retail or project pack against an agreed packing list.

Record the approved sample, drawing revision, cartridge reference and finish code in the purchase specification. Agree inspection sampling and rejection criteria, and require approval before component or finish substitutions. This gives distributors a reference for repeat orders and helps contractors avoid visible differences between adjacent bathrooms.

Confirm service parts, packaging and quotation details

Clarify whether each unit includes hoses, mounting hardware, seals and a basin waste; do not infer these from product photographs. Request packaging that protects exposed finishes and labels that distinguish the model and finish without opening every carton.

Ask for a parts diagram, replacement cartridge identification and model-specific care instructions. For combined painted and plated finishes, confirm cleaning compatibility for both surfaces. The faucet cleaning and maintenance guide offers background for preparing a maintenance brief, subject to the supplied finish’s care instructions.

For a quotation, provide quantities by finish, destination market, basin drawings, site supply conditions, required pack contents and spare-part needs. Request current written warranty terms and confirmation of any marking requirements. Submit these details through the VIGA quotation contact page so the offer can be checked against a defined specification.