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Trojan Premier Bath 8mm Thick Acrylic 1400mm Bathroom
Drip free never change another tap washer again !
Long Life should never need to be replaced under regular use
Simple to Operate only a quarter turn is required to go from full on to off
Variety of styles works with modern lever designs and round handles
Draw Backs
Inferior flow rates - Unsuitable for very low pressure systems
Spindle Taps
Advantages
Superior flow rates suitable for most systems, high or low pressure
Draw Backs
Hard to operate - handle has to be turned many times from off to full on
Higher maintenance - washers will need replacing often
Less choice of style - cannot be used with modern lever designs
There are two key things to consider.
1. Unless you have a very low pressure system or are looking for the lowest feasible price then it is best to go for ceramic disc taps.
2. When comparing tap prices always ensure that both taps use the same mechanism. They may look the same, but if one is ceramic disc and one uses a spindle then the cheapest tap may actually be the worst value!
Question 4: How will the taps connect to your system?
Mono Basin & Bidet mixers are attached to the water supply by connectors, sometimes referred to tap tails. These come in two types, flexible and rigid and the purchaser normally doesn't get any option within a range of taps.
Both types join directly to normal 15mm copper pipe work.The tap manufacturer usually decides what type of connectors each range of tap he makes will have.
Which kind is most suitable for you depends on where the taps are being installed and who is doing the installation.
Flexible Connectors
Best for DIY Installers: You dont require any plumbing skills, the bendable hose will simply trasnsform into whatever shape is necessary and the connection is made easily by tightening the compression nut with a wrench.
Best for small spaces with difficult access. The flexible hose allows connections in places that would be almost impossible to get into with rigid pipe work.
Rigid Connectors
Best for professional installers: The rigid connectors become part of the sturdy copper pipe run that connects the supply to the tap. The connections are made with capillary fittings, lead free solder and a blow torch. The end product looks neater, lasts longer and is much less prone to leaks.