Replacing kitchen taps

Clare11

Hi.
My kitchen tap (two in one mixer type) has got very unsightly due to the "brass" coming off.
I need advice on what is the best.......chrome or stainless steel?
Plus my plumber said for me to tell the sales person that my tap is "not mains driven".....(I have no idea why).
And......I need a connection for 15mm. Is this standard?
I want a bargain so am planning to buy off ebay.
There are so many taps to choose from I don't want to buy something that's unsuitable.

Please advise
Kind regards
Clare

andyhop

For a cheaper tap without reducing quality try Ikea

Be wary of some ebay taps may there look OK but the quality can only be felt by the weight

You kitchen sink should be Mains water cold and depending on boiler either tank or mains feed hot

Some taps are only suited to either high of low pressure

Edinburghlass_2

Aldi have a kitchen tap tomorrow for £17.99

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_10017.htm

I bought my tap from Ebay, looked in B&Q then searched Ebay for the model I liked, priced in B&Q at £49, price on Ebay was £22.

Clare11

What is your opinion of the Bristan 1901 kitchen mixer tap?
It seems to be a bargain on ebay....£42 ........
Its showing more than TWICE that amount in other plumbing suppliers websites.

I eagerly await your reply.

Kind regards
Clare

andyhop

Clare11 wrote: »

What is your opinion of the Bristan 1901 kitchen mixer tap?
It seems to be a bargain on ebay....£42 ........
Its showing more than TWICE that amount in other plumbing suppliers websites.

I eagerly await your reply.

Kind regards
Clare

Bristan come with a 5yr warranty, There customer service if you do have trouble are 2nd to none

Take the retail price and deduct 45%, Anything more and your getting better than trade prices!