Because being one of the kitchen essentials, kitchen taps are used multiple times, every day. Since this is so, we may not pay much attention to them and they are very often taken for granted until they just stop working. Then, it takes forever to do anything in the kitchen that requires water. Therefore, it’s very important to have high-quality kitchen taps.
There is a diverse range of kitchen taps to suit every kitchen design. Plus, they can be divided according to their function too, including styles with spray heads, double and single-handle taps, pull-down taps for improved water flow and easy washing, as well as different finishes such as stainless steel. Hence, here are the most popular, and more importantly, most practical taps to use in kitchens, which are designed with many functional features.
1. Pull-Down Tap
When it comes to kitchen taps, the pull-down type is maybe the most popular one. It uses a spray wand that pulls down straight into the sink. The head of the tap is fixed in a downward position and is meant to be used as an extension of the faucet rather than a free-ranging hose.
The pull-down tap doesn't usually stretch above the rim of the sink, so you're guaranteed a certain amount of tidiness as you wash up. It prevents splashing at its best and is most preferred for big and deep sinks. Another reason why the pull-down taps are good is that you can reach literally every dirty spot, rinse out all over the sink and still maintain a clean and dry spot. In other words, it offers accessibility to small corners and difficult spots.
2. Pull-Out Tap
As its own name suggests, the pull-out taps come with a detachable handle that can be pulled closer directly to you with the help of a “hose”. This type of tap allows you to remove the spout head and pull it to as many places as you like. It is very versatile and is great for washing dishes, rinsing out the sink and getting spray pressure in hard-to-reach areas. They’re the perfect choice for hollow and small sinks. Pull-out taps can be found in a wide range of styles and designs.
The pull-out and the pull-down kitchen mixer taps have many similarities, but there are still differences in particular traits. The biggest difference between the two is that the pull-out tap has a body that works in a straight line, and the other one is with a curve that can only be pulled downward.
3. Single-Handle Tap
This single-handle kitchen tap uses a singular lever that can be positioned from left to right to trigger warm or cool water. This type of kitchen tap has been identifiable on the market under many configurations, such as ball, ceramic disk or cartridge.
What’s good about the single-handle taps is that they have simple installation, are very reliable, doesn’t cost much in repair, and they’re easy to navigate. The only thing that you may not like about them is that it can take a bit of time to get the water to your desired temperature.
4. Dual-Handle Tap
This type of taps has separate handles for controlling hot and cold water, which is mixed through a single spout. Both the tap and the handles are fitted to the sink or the worktop separately. Sometimes, these two handles can be attached to the same central piece. In other cases, however, they can be placed a few inches apart from each other. In one way, or another, they would be right on the sides of the main tap. There are numerous different types of dual-single taps in the market, but mostly in a cylinder shape, with either rounded ball-shaped head or four-sided figure.
The pros of having a double-handle tap are the separate controls and connections for cold and hot water, which will save you time to adjust the temperature. Then, it would be still available in use even if one handle is broken. It also has very simple installation.
5. Motion-Detect Tap
The motion-detect, or otherwise known as hands-free tap, is an innovative kind of kitchen tap, which works only by placing your hands over a sensor to get the water come out. Plus, you can always adjust the temperature of the water by simply using a lever at the base. You can find this motion-detecting tap very useful when having your hands mixed up in grease, food juice or baker’s yeast. Therefore, this may be the most convenient type of tap, quick and in good order. It prevents contamination and saves time in cleaning. The designs of motion-detector tapes are also fixed on point – stunning, up-to-date and eye-catching. Following all this, these are expensive taps, and additionally, difficult to repair due to complex system.
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