Q. What is the best tap to use?
A. It depends on the sanitaryware you have, usage design and supply conditions.

Q. I have difficulty turning the tap, are there easier types available?
A. Yes, there are types with simple shaped heads through to special levers for disabled usage.

Q. What is the best finish for cleaning?
A. All taps are easy to clean and maintain.

Q. How do I keep my taps clean?
A. Use a non abrasive mild detergent and simply wipe occasionally using a soft damp cloth.

Q. Why are mixer taps used?
A. They reduce the risk of inadvertent scalding because the hot/cold flow is mixed in the tap body (except with dual flow products). You can adjust the temperature and flow rate.

Q. What designs are available?
A. There is an enormous range of taps from simple utility pillar taps to antique style period reproductions.

Types	Benefits
Basin tap, single pillar construction.	Inexpensive, simple to install, 1/2” inlets
Bath taps, single pillar construction.	As above but with 3/4” inlets, for increased flow for bath usage.
Monobloc.	Compact design combines hot and cold supply into one tap unit.
Basin mixer - hot and cold mix in the body.	Good waterflow, accurate temperature and supply control.
Dual flow basin tap, divided waterways.	Prevents unequal pressure causing operating difficulty. Usually used to keep mains fed cold water separated from the tank fed hot water.
Bath/shower combined mixer with shower head.	Combined taps and shower attachment. Cost effective option for additional shower facility over a bath.
Pop up waste integral to the tap body .	Eliminates the need for a separate chain and plug, neat, safe and simple to use.
Finishes Electroplated, metal coating.	Tough, durable, chrome or gold finishes.
Enamelled - a painted finish.	Durable finish, available in numerous co-ordinating colours.
PVD - colour bonded directly to the tap substrate.	Colour bonded to the tap gives very hard wearing finish in numerous colour options.

Cleaning: Clean your tap using only a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry using a dry clean soft cloth. DO NOT use abrasive compounds, pads, cloths or creams as these will damage the surfaces.

(1)	Pillar tap (1) Simple design, single outlet tap for either hot or cold, either 1/2” inlet for washbasins or 3/4” inlet for baths.
(2)	Mixer taps (2) Single body tap where the hot and cold water is mixed together before it leaves the.
	Dual flow taps The hot and cold water is kept separate within a single body tap and leaves alongside each other from the tap’s outlet. Used where there is unequal pressure between hot and cold supplies.
(3)	Bath/shower mixer (3) Bath tap set which also has a diverter mechanism to direct the flow to a shower head - usually hand held be often attached to a wall fitting.
	Monobloc taps (4) Mixer or dual flow tap which is mounted in a single tap hole on a washbasin or bath.
(5)	Two hole taps (5) As above but requiring two separate tap holes for the supply inlets.
(6)	Three hole taps (6) The hot and cold control valves and the outlet nozzle are each mounted separately on the washbasin or bath.
	Four hole taps As previously but has a separate diverter mechanism which diverts the flow to a hand held shower unit.
(7)	Pop up waste(7) The waste plug is connected via a linkage, usually rigid metal rods, to the taps body so that opening can be effected without the need for an unsightly chain.