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Tapware / Faucets Continued

Other forms of tap come in a single or dual lever.

The single lever mixes the cold and hot water in a valve through to the spout while the separate levers, as for taps regulate the amount of water hot and cold going to the spout.

(Note that tap systems may have an individual spout attached to each tap or may go to a central or remote spout).

Levers are very easy to use and can be turned on with the elbow, forearm or wrist if necessary.

This makes them more practical than dual taps, but they may not be in keeping with the look that you are striving for.

One last consideration when choosing the spoke against the knob is the type of valve that is in the tap itself.

Traditionally taps have used a screw with a type of fabric washer, when turned down compresses the valve shut and stops the flow of water.

As the washer wares it becomes more difficult to shut the valve until eventually the washer has to be replaced.

A more modern system uses a ceramic disk that requires little pressure to shut the valve.


Knob taps are more difficult to grip especially on this laundry tub when your hands are wet.

Knob taps are more difficult to grip especially on this laundry tub when your hands are usually wet.

 

 

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