Delta Faucet Ara® Single Handle Channel Bathroom Faucet

We just renovated the master bathroom and used these in brushed nickel for the sinks, they are beautiful both in and not in use. The water flow was too restrictive at first, causing the water to land on the drain, and splash all over you. Per the instructions, there is a small plastic piece about the size of a pencil eraser inside of the faucet, once that was removed the water flowed perfectly, the only down side to not having that piece in is that the volume of water decreases when you go from warm (center) to only hot or cold. Cons - They have been installed for about a month now and you can start to see lines in the channel where the water comes out from water drying in there. the brushed nickel shows water spots and finger smudges, its not as bad as Chrome, but not nearly as good of a finish as was on my old delta brass faucets.

The faucet is good quality but it should angle so it doesn’t hold water in the barrel. EI’m afraid it will show damage over time because of the iron and chemicals in our water. It’s also very low. I would suggest a longer stem and an angle to the barrel. It’s difficult for large hands to have enough room under the faucet.