If you live in an area with hard water, you know the struggle all too well. That tell-tale white crust forming around the base of your handles, the reduced water pressure caused by clogged aerators, and the constant scrubbing to keep finishes looking shiny. Hard water, which is high in dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium, is the natural enemy of plumbing fixtures.
You have finally chosen the perfect fixture for your renovation. It’s sleek, modern, and ties the whole room together. But when your plumber arrives to install it, they hesitate. They point out that the box is missing a specific mark. Suddenly, your dream renovation hits a snag over four little letters: cUPC.
You have finally picked out the perfect fixtures for your renovation. The finish is sleek, the design is modern, and the price is right. But before you head to the checkout counter or click "buy now," there is one small detail on the box you need to check: the certification mark. You might see a shield with "UPC" or perhaps "cUPC" stamped on the packaging.
When selecting a kitchen faucet, design and finish often take center stage. We all want that sleek matte black gooseneck or the classic shine of chrome to complete the kitchen’s look. However, there is a small mark often hidden on the packaging or the body of the faucet that matters much more than aesthetics: the cUPC certification.