In the world of taps we have so far discovered that :
- Da Vinci was someway involved in the inventing of the tap,
- JH Davis patented his globe valve idea a far back as 1870,
- Taps are manufactured in a range of materials but in India most taps are made of plastic,
- Fungi is partial to collecting on the underside rim of the cold tap.
Planning a bathroom or kitchen is a major job, and pricing it to suit your budget can be a huge headache. We have given you some help with bathroom and kitchen prices so now let us give you a guide to compare your tap prices.
Kitchen Taps
| Wickes | Homebase | B&Q | |
| Single Lever |
Stainless Steel, Brushed Nickel finish, 10 yr guarantee – £69.00 |
Brass,
chrome finish, 10 yr guarantee – £69.00 |
Chrome,
scratch proof finish, 5 yr guarantee – £58.00 |
| Pull Out Rinser | Chrome,
for use with high pressure system, 5 yr guarantee – £165.00 |
Brass,
chrome finish, 10 yr guarantee – £239.00 |
Metallic black,
2 yr guarantee – £78.00 |
| High Neck | Brass,
chrome finish, 10 yr guarantee – £15.00 |
Brass,
chrome finish, 5 yr guarantee – £18.00 |
Brass,
chrome finish, 1 yr guarantee – £15.00 |
| Bridge Mixer | Chrome mixer tap,
10 yr guarantee – £79.00 |
Brass,
chrome finish, 5 yr guarantee – £39.00 |
Chrome effect,
2 yr guarantee – £87.00 |
Bathroom Taps
| Wickes | Homebase | B&Q | |
| Traditional | Chrome finish,
high & low water pressure, 10 yr guarantee – £15.99 |
Solid brass,
5 yr guarantee – £16.99 |
Chrome,
high & low water pressure, 2 yr guarantee – £17.00 |
| Wall Mounted | Basin mixer,
chrome finish, 10 yr guarantee – £141.00 |
Chrome,
3 hole mounted with spout, 10 yr guarantee – £169.00 |
N/A |
| Shower Mixer | Chrome finish,
10 yr guarantee – £44.99 |
Brass, chrome finish, 5 yr guarantee – £42.23 |
Chrome finish, high & low water pressure, 5 yr guarantee – £54.00 |
| Floor Mounted | High pressure usage,
chrome finish, 10 yr guarantee – £284.00 |
N/A | Stainless steel,
5 yr guarantee – £254.00 |
Along with the above, we would like to show you the latest range of designs:
- Water square lights – Wall mounted, water colour changing from cold to hot by water energy – £875.00
- Infra red sensor tap – Battery operated, vandal and scratch resistant sensor window – £160.96
- Digital Taps – Set the temperature digitally, avoiding any fluctuation. The ultimate in tap technology- POA
So whatever your design, whichever tap suits you and your pocket best remember that proper installation is vital.
Call a reliable plumber, and relax in the knowledge that the job is done correctly.
