Spec me a tap...

StevieP

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Yes, that's right, a tap!! :D

Basically I'm in need of a new kitchen tap as the current one is cheap, nasty and leaking!

The missus would like one of those fancy one's where it has a regular spout but also a pull-down flexible hose-type head for rinsing round!

I've seen some at £150+ and some at £50ish that look pretty much the same!?!? :confused:

Can anyone recommend a reliable online supplier as the likes of Wickes & B&Q etc seem to be on the high side cost-wise?

Thanks...
 
My parents are selling an instant hot/chilled/sparkling tap if you're interested?
Price will be above the amounts listed here though :p
 
Make sure you're aware of the pressure (bar) that your hot water can supply before choosing your tap.
Those pull out spray units usually need 1.5-2.0 bar minimum to be effective, there are some suitable for 'mavity fed' but they are generally feeble.
 
StevieP said:
The missus would like one of those fancy one's where it has a regular spout but also a pull-down flexible hose-type head for rinsing round!
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It'll never get used.
When you think about it, hardly anything needs rinsing that can't be done just as easily under a tap.


Get one that has a small directional nozzle on the end, then you can direct the jet just by tweaking the end.

It'll come out like a champagne flow which stops it splashing everywhere, and it's much easier to control as you don't have to stand there holding a great big hose like a fireman.


I really wanted one too, until I tried using one for a few days and realised they are pointless.
 
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JohnnyG said:
Make sure you're aware of the pressure (bar) that your hot water can supply before choosing your tap.
Those pull out spray units usually need 1.5-2.0 bar minimum to be effective, there are some suitable for 'mavity fed' but they are generally feeble.
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Just had a new 35kw combi boiler installed so I'd imagine this would be enough?

bitslice said:
It'll come out like a champagne flow which stops it splashing everywhere, and it's much easier to control as you don't have to stand there holding a great big hose like a fireman.
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I think this is the only thing I'm fussed about - sort of as if there are micro-bubbles mixed in with the water(?)
 
StevieP said:
I think this is the only thing I'm fussed about - sort of as if there are micro-bubbles mixed in with the water(?)
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Yep, I didn't really see the need for the foaming but it does stop the water splashing somehow. Tried it without the nozzle and the water goes everywhere.
It was only a cheap thing from Lakeland that fits to a normal tap but it's amazing, there are taps that have this built in though.

I don't quite understand the physics behind this, must do some research.
 
I'd highly recommend BathEmpire

We got this one for 70 quid, then so did my parents after seeing ours. Can't fault it!

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Yeah the aldi/lidl ones cant really be argued with tbh considering the warranty for the price.
We went with Blanco for the kitchen and I think swirl from Screwfix for the bathroom
 
Lwills said:
I'd highly recommend BathEmpire

We got this one for 70 quid, then so did my parents after seeing ours. Can't fault it!

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Yes I bought this also - but I got it cheaper from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0040G7ZAI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for £60.00 then in feb 2013 for satin steel version

been great but you do need reasonable pressure to get the best from them. it has two modes; a spray and a standard flow but the flow mode has a constant drip when water is turned on as this particular flat doesn't have enough pressure.

not a big deal and will be resolved when a combi is installed
 
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