Are carbon steel taps or hardened steel taps longer lasting?

Are carbon steel taps or hardened steel taps longer lasting? Does it depend on various factors?

Asked by Patrick on 11th May 2022
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"Makes absolutely no difference, it’s the working parts that ware out and they are made from brass and in some instances plastic"
Answered on 11th May 2022 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"Depends on the make I'd say, you can get cheap taps from wicks or homebase, but you'll get better quality at a plumbing merchant and better make and proper steel there made of"
Answered on 11th May 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
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