What is the base material upon which the"chrome" is plated? Metal or plastic of some sort
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Mine's pretty heavy duty, so I'm inclined to say metal ... my previous shower dual setup was definitely plastic, so there's a difference in the feel & weight. The shower head 'face' appears to be a rubber coated dial, but not flimsy, firm clicks to rotate for various water pressure settings, while the metal 3 way valve on the side turns easily, but firmly (not loose) to click to regular shower, hand held shower, or both shower heads at once. Hope this helps.
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The entire fixture is made of plastic. I know because I had to take mine apart to figure out why the diverter stopped working. I found that the switch mechanism is plastic and is cracked. Now we can only use the hand-held shower head. You get what you pay for (if you're lucky). A metal shower head is going to cost a lot more.
1507772
It appears to be chrome plated. It has help up well for about a year now with no rust though.
707217
I think it's metal incased in a plastic coating. Very good unit, I highly recommend it.
1150456
I thought it was metal, but it is chrome painted plastic. Doesn't feel cheap though. I was a little disappointed, but it is a good mixer.
1262958
It is solid chrome. A little different from my original which had the gold tinted chevy emblem.
73270
Ibhavr two and they are definitely chrome. They are a nice heavy material too...not light and cheap feeling. Highly recommend them.
1950415
Since the description nor my packaging say stainless, I assume it is some unknown metal that is chrome-plated. It cannot be made out of 100% chrome. Chrome is not strong enough and is only used in coatings.
2079014
Chromed plastic. The internal wiring is terrible (looks like it was done by a 1st grader), and they use different thicknesses of wire inside. Lighter socket gave out in only a couple months.
344182
It's chrome that looks like stainless steel, on a plastic base that attaches with an adhesive. You peel the tape off the adhesive and glue it on. Easy install and works fine.
2165654
chrome plated plastic, very comparable to oem. used one approx one year ago,still functioning and looking good.
1725136
Looks to be chrome-plated steel. Great quality. Regret only don't buy the same with sound.
2161554
The round cover is certainly not chrome-plated metal. It is coated plastic. The only exposed component that is metal is the handle itself which is chrome-plated brass if I'm not mistakened. But in answer to your question, the round cover is plastic.
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Metal base. Don't know about the description info. You'd have to ask the company.
1246407
Thanks for your answer. Forgot to ask if the silver version has a plastic or a metal housing? I presume that the chrome version has a metal housing.
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Both pieces are chrome plated metal. Not Plastic. The are good quality. Leonard.
1604200
It is chrome plated plastic. I guess it is made so for portability, otherwise you would need a fork lift to move it around your kitchen.
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I believe it's plastic with chrome mylar covered over it. Not sure. Pretty sure it's not metal.