A GENERAL GUIDE TO THE TYPES
OF TAP WE OFFER.
Tap Designs
vary.
So, for exact
details, please refer to the brochure pictures and specifications given for
each tap.
If you are at all in doubt, please feel free to
contact us by telephone (02380 482 688 : Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm).
Or by e-mail to enquiries@tapshop.net.
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BASIN TAPS (pair)
A pair of matching taps for hot and
cold water, usually fitted to a bathroom or cloakroom wash hand
basin. Note: these are low height taps and therefore not normally
used for kitchen sinks.
The connecting thread size is 1/2"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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BASIN TAPS LONG SPOUT
(pair)
As above, but provided with
extra-long spouts. Used for plain-rimmed vanity basins, or for
designer effect.
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BATH TAPS (pair)
A pair of matching taps for hot and
cold water, usually fitted into the rim of a standard bath.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP(British Standard Pipe).
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BATH GLOBE TAPS
(pair)
A pair of matching taps for hot and
cold water. A traditional design for cast-iron baths which have holes
in the end-wall of the bath itself.The holes will be positioned each
side of the bath overflow (not mounted on the bath rim).
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MONOBLOC BASIN TAP
A mixer tap for hot and cold water,
intended for single tap-hole basins. Mixed water is supplied through
a single fixed spout. A PUW (pop-up waste) is included with some
designs of tap.
Two flexible (or easily bent copper)
pipe tails are provided for connection to your 15mm water
supplies.
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MONOBLOC BIDET
TAP
A mixer for hot and cold water,
intended for single tap-hole bidets. Mixed water is supplied through
a single fixed spout, which has a movable end spray nozzle. A PUW
(pop-up waste) is included with some designs of tap.
Two flexible (or easily bent copper)
pipe tails are provided for connection to your 15mm water
supplies.
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BATH (DECK) FILLER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
sitting flat on the bath rim. Mixed water is supplied through a
single spout.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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PILLAR BATH FILLER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
standing proud of the bath rim, on pillars. Mixed water is suppied
through a single spout.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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BATH/SHOWER (DECK)
MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
sitting flat on the bath rim. Mixed water is supplied through a
single spout. A diverter valve is also provided, to send water
through a flexible hose to a shower handset, which can be wall
mounted. Some ranges include this shower kit, some quote it as an
extra.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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PILLAR BATH/SHOWER
MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
standing proud of the bath rim, on pillars. Mixed water is supplied
through a single spout. A diverter valve is also provided, to send
water through a flexible hose to a shower handset, which can be wall
mounted Some ranges include this shower kit, some quote it as an
extra.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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3-HOLE BASIN MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
intended for specially designed basins with three holes, one for each
tap cartridge, and one for the spout. Mixed water is supplied through
this single spout. A PUW (pop-up waste) is fitted to some designs of
tap.
The connecting thread size is 1/2"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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3-HOLE BIDET MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
intended for specially designed bidets with three holes; one for each
tap cartridge, and one for the diverter valve. A PUW (pop-up waste)
is fitted to some designs of tap.
A diverter valve is provided, to send
mixed water to the bidet rim or to a douche spray which is mounted in
the base of the bidet.
The connecting thread size is 1/2"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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3-HOLE BATH FILLER
A mixer for hot and cold water;
intended only for specially designed or modified baths with three
holes in the rim; one for each tap cartridge, and one for the
spout.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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4-HOLE BATH/SHOWER
MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
intended only for specially designed or modified baths, with four
holes in the rim. Mixed water is supplied through a single spout. A
diverter valve is also provided, to send water through a flexible
hose to a shower handset, which is pulled out from the fourth hole in
the bath rim, when required.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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5-HOLE BATH/SHOWER
MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
intended only for specially designed or modified baths, with five
holes in the rim. Mixed water is supplied through a single spout. A
rim-mounted diverter valve is also provided for the fourth hole,
sending water through a flexible hose to a shower handset, which is
pulled out from the fifth hole in the bath rim, when required.
The connecting thread size is 3/4"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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WALL MOUNTED BATH
MIXERS
Generally as described above, but
mounted on the wall above the bath, not the bath rim. You will need a
plain-rimmed bath, without tap-holes.
Note that all your plumbing will need
to be buried within or behind the wall.
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KITCHEN MONO MIXER
A mixer tap for hot and cold water,
intended for single tap-hole kitchen sinks. Mixed water is supplied
through a single swivel spout. Two flexible (or easily bent copper)
pipe tails are provided for connection to your 15mm water
supplies.
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KITCHEN HIGH NECK PILLAR
TAPS
A matching pair of
tall taps, intended for
installation in a kitchen sink with two tap-holes. The high-necked
design gives you space for washing dishes, and for filling your
kettle.
The connecting thread size is 1/2"
BSP (British Standard Pipe).
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KITCHEN BIB TAPS
A matching pair of wall mounted taps.
Bib tap-stands can be supplied for some ranges,which will convert the
bib taps into long-reach high necked pillar taps. Useful for
installation with wide-rimmed china (Belfast) laundry sinks.
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KITCHEN DUAL FLOW (DECK)
MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water,
sitting flat on the sink. Mixed water is supplied through a swivel
spout.
An extra-long 8" spout is available
in some ranges, for use with twin-bowl two tap-hole sinks
The connecting threads are 1/2" BSP
(British Standard Pipe).
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KITCHEN
BRIDGE PILLAR MIXER
A mixer for hot and cold water; on
pillars standing proud of the sink rim and bridged to a central
swivel spout.
The connecting threads are 1/2" BSP
(British Standard Pipe).
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