Let The Water Flow -- Bathroom Basin Taps
If you have a vanity and sink in your bathroom, then it's a sure bet that your vanity/sink has -- or needs -- a set of faucets. What's the difference between a faucet and a basin tap? Well, for the layman, in general a sink has only one faucet, with separate handles for the hot and cold water control. A tap, on the other hand, has a separate spout for both the hot and cold water controls. This means that if you use both hot and cold water, you will have two bathroom basin taps, and two spouts. If you have both hot and cold water in your bathroom, then you will certainly like a set made by Elements of Design. Utilizing a traditional cross-handle design, these bathroom basin taps have a 2 inch spout height and a 4 1/2" spout reach. They are sold in pairs, and the cost is just under $100.
Many people today are concerned about water conservation. If that includes you, then you will like the Kohler slow self-closing metering bathroom basin tap. How does this operate? You simply press down on the bottom and water begins to flow -- after a precise amount of time this bathroom basin tap turns itself off, thereby saving you water and money as well. The hot-water-only model sells for a little over $96. Another classic in bathroom basin taps is made by Perrin and Rowe -- their basin pillar tap with lever handles. These bathroom basin taps are sold as a pair and sport a porcelain insert on the lever handle. They are available in bronze, nickel and chrome. If your bathroom is decorated in a Victorian-style motif, then you'll love this wonderful bathroom basin tap manufactured by Herbeau. It is a cold-only basin tap, a wall-mounted unit which sports an ornate birds-head spout, with a very detailed engraved-style handle and engraved designs around the base. It is 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" and uses a 3/8" male connection. Finally, let me recommend a wonderful hot only bathroom basin tap from Waterstone. It is designed to be used with an under-the-counter hot water tank. This bathroom basin tap includes all necessary handles and fixtures and has a 6.25 inch spout reach. It is available in a number of different finishes including nickel, brass, bronze, copper, chrome and pewter. Equipped with the matching hot water tank, it will deliver continuous hot water for your bathing and cleansing needs -- or you can use it to prepare some tea or hot chocolate for the kids -- much safer than boiling hot water in a tea kettle. Just fill up your teacup or mug, slip into a nice hot relaxing bath, and relax! |
