Hansgrohe Locarno Matte Black Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Out Sprayer for Modern Sinks

Just to make sure we’re on the same page, there seem to be reviews of different Locaro models here. I am reviewing the Semi-Professional which does not have an sBox (i.e., there’s no long hose when you pull the spray head out), and the spray head clips onto a crossbar and has a heavy spring wrapped around its neck.It’s a disservice, in a way, to call this “Semi-Pro”. As a person who has spent his entire working life in restaurants, commercial food companies, and test kitchens, I can’t see much of a real difference between this faucet and what I have used in commercial settings. Certainly, for as much as this will be used in a household setting, I’d say that it should last as long as your house does. I’m not sure but it’s possible, and this is just my opinion, that Hansgrohe took a professional model and reduced the price so that they could sell it as a household item. Without a microscope, I cannot see any difference between this and a “Pro” or commercial model.It’s a beautiful piece, and I’m glad that we got the Stainless Steel Optic version. It looks fantastic, very much like the brushed nickel that we usually prefer.From the moment that you pull this out of the box, you realize how solid, and industrial it is. Compared to other faucets we’ve installed, I’d say that this weighs at least 15% more than them, and we only use quality faucets in our houses.The single valve on the faucet body controls the flow and the temperature, so it’s extremely easy to set. The valve on the spray head moves easily and changing from needle to aerated spray requires only a modest touch.The instructions suggest that you hire a plumber to install this faucet. If you are replacing an existing faucet, and if you can squeeze into the area below your sink, save yourself the cost and install this yourself. The only tools required are a slot and Phillips head screwdrivers, and an adjustable or 9mm wrench. That’s it. The instructions also call for a 1.5” hole; most openings in the US are 1 3/8”, but this will slide in just fine, no worries. The hoses, wrapped in steel, are marked for hot and cold so just pull out your old faucet, drop this one in, attach the hoses, and using the clap provided, screw it to the bottom of the counter. Voila, you have a beautiful new faucet.If you’re concerned that there is no sBox or the spray hose that you might be used to, don’t worry. We have a large sink and the spray reaches every corner. You will love this faucet, and if you’re not used to this quality once you use this you’ll never buy a standard builders faucet again.Highly recommended.Review of: hansgrohe Locarno Semi-Pro Commercial Kitchen Faucet 1-Handle 21-inch Tall Pull Down Sprayer