Speakman SB-1040-E Kitchen Faucet
Speakman SB-1040-E Kitchen Faucet Review
Speakman SB-1040-E: American-Made Cast Brass Kitchen Faucet
The Speakman SB-1040-E stands out in the kitchen faucet market for two reasons: it is manufactured in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the body is cast brass -- not forged, stamped, or ABS-backed brass veneer. Cast brass has 15-20% greater wall thickness than forged brass at equivalent weight, providing better thread integrity at supply connections and substantially better resistance to cracking from freeze-thaw cycles in unheated utility spaces.
Flow and Spray
The SB-1040-E flows at 1.5 GPM through a standard aerator -- no pull-down spray head, no multiple modes. Speakman positions this as a traditional kitchen faucet for homeowners who prefer a simpler, more durable design over spray-head complexity. The single lever controls both temperature and flow with a smooth ceramic disc cartridge rated for 1 million cycles.
Design and Dimensions
Gooseneck profile, 9-inch spout height, 8-1/4 inch reach. Compatible with 1 or 3-hole configurations (deck plate included). Speakman offers the SB-1040-E in chrome (CP), brushed nickel (BN), and oil-rubbed bronze (ORB). All finishes carry Speakman lifetime warranty.
- Cast brass body -- thicker walls than forged or stamped brass
- American made in Philadelphia
- 1.5 GPM conservation flow
- Lifetime warranty + deck plate included
- Stream only -- no pull-down or spray modes
- Higher price than import competitors at same flow rate