Choosing the right type of tap for your home is not that easy. Different taps might be required for your kitchen, bathroom, laundry and shower area. You might decide to use a mixer tap in your bathroom or the standard tap in your laundry area.
Either way, knowing how to differentiate the kinds of tap to suit the area that you need would mean the difference between having a perfectly working tap or having one that does not do the job that you wanted it to do.
How Do We Differentiate A Mixer Tap Between A Standard Tap?
Here is Some Quick Information On How to Tell One from The Other
- Mixer taps are the most common tap that you see in Australian homes, especially kitchens. These are the taps where you have one handle that controls both hot and cold water and is mixed together and comes out from one single spout.
- Older types of taps have separate spouts for both the cold and hot water these are called pillar taps.
- The third type is the traditional tap with a handle for both hot and cold and a spout.
So what’s better mixer taps, pillar taps or standard taps? It’s all a matter of opinion and completely revolves around the style that you wish to portray within your house.
For Example:
- Modern Australian homes will have mixer taps throughout the house, giving it a sleek modern user-friendly feel.
- An older-style federation house will most likely have traditional taps keeping with that classic feel.
- And a retro house may choose to use pillar taps, to keep the retro feel and to match its cool pastel-coloured basins and toilets.
When it comes to choosing tapware, both single and double taps can be equally functional. However, it’s important to keep in mind that quality often comes with a higher price tag. My recommendation is to invest in middle or top-of-the-line tapware, as this will save you money and hassle in the long run.
Opting for cheaper options may seem like a good idea at first, but they tend to break down quickly and finding replacement parts can be a nightmare. As a plumber, I suggest going with trusted brands and suppliers to ensure durability and accessibility of replacement parts.
In My Own House, I Have Recently Renovated I Chose the Following Styles
- Wall Mixers in the showers.
- Flick mixers in the kitchen, laundry and basins.
I would like to offer you a helpful and informative tip today regarding the replacement of your outdoor hose taps. It is highly recommended that you consider investing in a ¼ turn lever style tap, even though it may cost a bit more than traditional taps. The reason for this is that these taps are virtually maintenance-free and have a long lifespan, making them a more cost-effective option in the long run.
One of the main benefits of these taps is that they don’t require washers, which can often cause leaks and require frequent replacement. Instead, the easy-to-use levers optimize water temperature and flow, providing a reliable and efficient solution to all your water needs. This not only saves you time and effort, but also helps to conserve water, which can ultimately save you money on your water bill.
In terms of options, you can choose from different types of mixer taps, such as monobloc and three-hole options, depending on your specific needs. These taps come in various colors and finishes, including chrome, stainless steel, and gold, allowing you to find the perfect match for your outdoor décor.
Overall, if you are looking for a reliable and efficient solution to your outdoor water needs, then investing in a ¼ turn lever style tap is definitely worth considering. They are particularly useful for showers and baths, providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience every time.
Standard taps are the ones where you use a single lever in order to control the flow of water. You can either turn the tap to the left in order to get hot water or turn it to the right to get cold water. There is also an option to turn the lever on the side in order to present it to the desired water temperature. One major advantage of the standard taps is that you can easily control the flow of water by just lifting the lever continuously up to get a much heavy flow.
They are mostly used in bathroom basins since they are very easy to use, especially for young kids and the elderly. They also come in varying designs and colours which is one of their major advantages since they are easy to match with your kitchen sink, kitchen tap, kitchen mixer and bathroom themes and designs.
Now, you’ll have a general idea of what kind of tap to use on your property. For the installation of new taps and repair of leaking taps, call your expert plumbers right away.
Here is another article that you may find interesting in regards to “What to Check if Your Hot Water Service is Not Working Properly”.
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