A GENERAL GUIDE TO
TYPES OF BATHROOM TAPS & KITCHEN TAPS.
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TYPES OF TAP:
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BASIN TAPS (pair)
example >>>>
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)
<<<< example
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)
example >>>>
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)
<<<< example (Imperial
range only)
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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
example >>>>
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.
<<<< example
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KITCHEN DUAL FLOW
(DECK) MIXER
example >>>>
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
<<<< example
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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