Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in here---As a plumber, I've noticed that both Moen and Delta are going to the nylon hose. Is it better? They haven't been around long enough to determine that. Only time will tell... The pull out seems to be more popular than the pull down, mainly I think because the pull out faucets are cheaper that the pull down. However, the prices are coming down on the pull downs...Moen just came out with a new model, the Arbor, that is priced comparable to the pull outs. I personally like the looks of the pull downs better.--The Captain

There's a huge range in price, as you say in sink faucets. Still, there are really good brands and buys at every price level. In theory, price should go up with the amount of brass and integral (meaning real finish not coated) metal used in a faucet. So the heavier the better. Most faucets have some plastic pieces. Certain brands carry a status premium -- Dornbracht, Waterworks. They are excellent quality but you pay plus for styling and name. I personally favor pull downs over side sprayers and pull outs (I have one of each) but that's very personal. As someone said, it's one less hole in the deck. But I'd suggest going to store and do a pull and touch and see what appeals. I have a pull out in our mudroom but found I don't care for the "heavy head". Pull downs tend to have smaller, lighter heads. Some pull downs have a switch to sprayer. There is the lock vs nonlock function on that to check. Some don't mind holding it down for the spray; others want to push the button and have it stay. Check which faucet silhouette appeals. (I pick the same shape over and over but not everyone will). Examine the hoses. On the mid-range and lower end faucets those pull outs will likely be a knit mesh reinforced with some metal. On higher end faucets they are all metal. Also be sure the length of the pull down will reach all around the sink. These can vary a bit. I also pull the specification sheets for every faucet from the mfgr website so I can see how it will work in the space behind the sink -- to see how it opens, how much clearance is needed, to be sure the spout swivel is ok and won't hit anything. That there's clearance for each aspect. A lot of people go for Deltas, Grohe and Kohler faucets. There are KWC fans on the high end plus several others including Rohl. Then there are brands like Chicago Faucet and one Sabjimata recommends (perhaps she'll weigh in here) that are said to be very sturdy and reliable. Someone linked a faucet quality assessment from a builder's website. I don't have it bookmarked but whoever does might link it. Basically it runs through a lot of brands and makes subjective judgments about them. I don't agree with all the categorization and judgments but it's all subjective anyway and there are a large number of brands reviewed so it's a useful place to check.

For my kitchen renovation I've ordered a pretty big sink (the Kohler Prolific 33 inch) and I need a sink sprayer for prep as well as cleaning out the sink. I'm in love with the Vola KV-1 https://en.vola.com/catalog/basin/kv1 and we found one for a steal on ebay, which I'm thinking of using The only thing is, it doesn't have a pull down sprayer and the Vola side sprayer is really $$$$$. I'm looking into getting a separate side sprayer, but the ones i have identified that would look good with the vola (there's a hansgrohe one, for example) say they can't be used with other brand sinks and faucets. Does anyone know about purchasing a side sprayer separately and using it with another brand's faucet? Also any advice regarding how well the side sprayers work these days? I've heard bad things about them compared with the pulldowns. Otherwise I'll go with the Kohler Purist in black https://www.wayfair.com/Kohler-Purist-Single-Hole-Kitchen-Sink-Faucet-with-8-Pullout-Spout-K-7505-L653-K~KOH14349.html Or the Grohe Minta in chrome https://www.grohe.us/en_us/minta-single-handle-kitchen-faucet-32319000.html thanks!!!

I went with a Miele in 2010 and used it every night. After 8 years of use, in Jan 2018 the pump motor went out and would of cost $700 part + labor to fix. I looked at newer Miele, Asko, and Bosch, and due to a sale ended up with the Miele G6625SCU. This new model has a variable speed pump which means different wash cycles have different pressure. If I do the Normal or the China Crystal, the unit is the quietest as the water pressure isn't too loud. The next step is the Pots/Pans and the Sani Wash, as those two use higher water pressure and is a bit louder. Lastly, the Quick Intensive Wash at 1 hour uses the highest level of water pressure, so it is the loudest, but then again is done in an hour. I have used all the modes, and most of the time use the Pots/Pans (3:30) or Sani Wash (2:30) cycle since it is run at night and not in a hurry to be done. Over the Holidays I used the China Crystal mode a few times for lower temps with Christmas dishes. The Normal mode I don't really use, since it doesn't allow me to add the options of extra final rinse or extended drying time. I would suggest that if you need two units and are going to use a custom cabinet panel, the Miele G6785SCVi would be the way to go as it has all the features you want, and gives up the higher-priced models with LED lights and Knock-to-Open.