Why Install a Pull-Out Spray Mixer Tap in Your Kitchen?
If you need new kitchen taps, you may have decided that it's time for an upgrade. This is a good time to switch to something more modern like mixer taps. As you look at your options, you'll see that some mixers come with a spray attachment. How do these taps work and what are the benefits of using them?
How Do Pull-Out Spray Mixer Taps Work?
These mixer taps follow the same principles as regular mixers. The tap combines hot and cold water in one tap so you can regulate the temperature and flow exactly. However, these taps look and work a little differently. The tap's spout arcs in a curve higher up over the mixer base. It isn't fixed like a regular tap. So, while you can use the tap in its fixed position, you can also pull it out of the base and use it as a hand-held spray. In some cases, these mixers have a regular spout on the base as well, allowing you to switch between the two.
Why Install Pull-Out Mixer Spray Taps?
Adding a removable spray to a tap gives you more versatility. You can run water in a regular way if you want, but the spray action has extra benefits. For example, a pull-out tap is a great tool when you're washing larger pots or pans that need more of a scrub. You can control the spray with one hand and direct it at the precise spot in the pot or pan that needs washing. You can also use a hand-held spray for other jobs. A spray rinses off dishes quickly and effectively so you can get them ready to go in your dishwasher with minimum effort. This is also an easy way to wash vegetables before you prepare and cook them.
If you've ever struggled to fill a bucket from your kitchen taps, then a spray tap solves the problem. You just pull the tap out and take it to the bucket rather than the other way round. Plus, if you have a small dog, you can even give them a bath in the sink and use the tap to hose them down. This kind of tap also helps if your kitchen sink is small. You won't lose the space you would with regular taps where the spout sits right over the sink. These taps sit higher up, leaving your sink area clear and unencumbered.
Plumbers are an invaluable source of information here. If you aren't sure how a spray mixer tap would work in your kitchen and whether this is a good option to choose, ask a plumbing services contractor for advice.