All Central Brass faucets feature solid cast brass bodies, ceramic or compression stems, easy to clean PVD chrome and easy to get replacement parts. All of their drinking water system faucets meet and exceed rigid standards for safety. Central Brass faucets are so widely used by plumbers because they know the faucets are there to stay. Plumbers stake their reputation on the faucets everyday because they know the faucets will continue to perform as they are intended for years to come and they won't have to go back and replace them due to malfunction.