Moen Woodmere vs Brantford pulldown faucets--cost difference?
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Comments (26)"You get what you pay for...dragged out to justify the price"... I disagree. Sometimes you DO get what you pay for. Sometimes spending a little extra on something that is built or engineered a little better is actually worth the money. And sometimes, you're spending money on just the name or a look. If you choose that knowing that the item isn't really built better than a less expensive counterpart, then that's your choice. And sometimes you're taken in by the price, thinking that it's better when it's really not--and that's where you have to put in due diligence researching. The information is out there, you just have to find it. "I think sometimes we get a little carried away with trying to find the best of the best..." For most of us, I'm not so sure that it's wanting "The best of the best" vs. wanting to get the best value for the money we are willing to spend on any given item. I'm totally willing to spend money (within budget) in order to get things that simply do what they are supposed to do, do it well, have a good track record for reliability, and are appealing to my eye--pretty much in that order. I chose where to spend to get a few 'extra' functions to feed my TKO tendencies and my passion for cooking, and where I can save on things I really don't care all that much about. I'm not sure anything that I have in my house could be considered the 'best of the best' in general. But for the most part, I bought the 'best', according to my parameters, that I can afford. That's good enough for me, and I am willing to let others make their own choices according to their budgets without judgment. That said... $10K for a faucet in the kid's bathroom....holy WOW! LOL. Just my $.02, Cj...See More'Pretty' Faucet that has pull down?
Comments (26)melissastar, I think you have the bar faucet, which is a little smaller than the standard kitchen sink Floriano. I don't think many bar faucets have a spray pattern at all. I have both sizes in my kitchen, and I can assure you, switching from spray to stream is simple. It is a rocker-type button on the back side of the head, and it can be seen in the picture that writersblock posted. I am very happy with this faucet and would certainly purchase it again. I got it after good recommendations from others on this site who also have it, roughly 5 years ago....See MoreQuestion for PhoneLady on your faucet
Comments (5)Yes there is difference in that the spot resistent has a brushed (satiny) look vs the more shiny chrome. I am very fortunate to live near a plumbing supply showroom where I could see hundreds of faucets and finishes. If you can find such a place, I highly recommend it. HD and Lowes can't compare IMHO. In the limited time I've had the faucet, I can attest to the fact that the occassional water drop leaves no spot. With my previous black Moen pullout single handle, I was CONSTANTLY wiping down the faucet because of my wet hands on it. With this pulldown model and cute little lever on the side, there is far less water splattering about. Here is Moens "hype" on the spot-resist finish. Sorry not sure you'll be able to click on it. I'm on my iPad and not quite sure how to create a hyperlink. Hope this helps! http://www.moen.com/whats-new/innovation/spot-resist...See MoreYour experience with a pulldown faucet?
Comments (11)I have the Moen Brantford and I like everything about it. The spray does lock, the toggle button is very easy to use, it re-docks itself easily every time (has a weight that pulls it back into place), and -- this is the main thing -- I never have to think about my faucet. The height is great for rinsing off tall things. The pause button is handy for filling pots next to the sink. (I never saw the point of a pause button before and it wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I find myself using it quite a lot.) I especially liked the price. If I were doing it again I would get the exact same faucet, or possibly another one in the Moen Reflex line if I wanted a different style. The Brantford's handle sticks out far enough that I can operate it with my wrist when my hands are chickeny; that's why I chose that particular one. (I definitely wanted a one-hole, one-handled faucet that pulled down, not out.) edited to add: Forgot you asked -- 2 years, no problems. We have Moen bathroom faucets that are 16 years old and work just like they did when they were installed. I am hoping the kitchen ones will be just as durable. And we have chrome too. :) This post was edited by northcarolina on Wed, Sep 3, 14 at 13:50...See MoreSadieV
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