This technical description simplifies this common household device, a two-handle kitchen faucet, for a general audience. It shows all of the external, external components (e.g. spout, handles) and then works through the faucet’s internal components (e.g. cartridges, O-rings), to show how simple decisions can also relate to very elaborate control over both flow & temperature of the water. This document uses images and a glossary of terms, to make it a more accessible document, and is a great, practical example of how to translate technical descriptions to everyday language. It is written for a general audience interested in understanding the basic function of a household fixture.