| For new-built homes, basin mixer taps are the norm, | | | | basin and still gives you enough space to wash. More |
| however in many older built properties, two separate | | | | importantly, mixer taps, especially ones with a built-in |
| taps are still fairly common, especially in bathrooms. A | | | | thermostat are more convenient to use. Just set the |
| mixer tap has two different water supplies (one for | | | | temperature you want, turn it on and you have |
| cold water and the other for hot water) and one | | | | warm or hot water just the way you like it. |
| single spout where the water can be combined to | | | | Basin mixer taps are also easy to maintain as they |
| offer warm water or turned to offer cold or hot as | | | | use ceramic discs inside instead of rubber washers, |
| required. | | | | which means it is less likely to leak than traditional |
| Though mixer taps seem quite contemporary, it was | | | | pillar tap. As a result, you will less likely be driven mad |
| actually invented and patented in 1880 by Thomas | | | | by the sound of a leaky tap! |
| Campbell with features to balance the ratio of hot | | | | Basin mixer taps with built-in thermostats also help |
| and cold water to make sure that the water that | | | | save water as you don't have to let it run for a long |
| comes out is not too hot, perfect to help preventing | | | | time to get the right temperature before showering; |
| scalds. Most baths and showers now use a | | | | It's believed that you probably save about 15% of |
| thermostatic mixing valve so you can set the | | | | water using a thermostatic water tap compared to |
| temperature of the water without having to blend it | | | | traditional taps. So, it's not only good for you but for |
| using two taps though the mixer making it simple and | | | | the environment too. |
| by reducing the chances of a burn it is a win win | | | | Mixer taps are becoming more and more popular not |
| situation. | | | | just for their looks but for their functionality to. |
| Basin Mixer taps are considered to be better than | | | | Water saving, environmental benefits, complete |
| older designed pillar taps and look a lot more stunning | | | | thermostatic control all add up to make these |
| and can help give the room a more minimalist look. | | | | relatively new form of Bathroom tap the ideal choice |
| They are fairly good for use in small spaces as you | | | | for any household bathroom no matter what the |
| only need one hole therefore you can use a smaller | | | | size. |