Need Help On How To Choose The Right Tap

[mishmish 7]

I would like to get Grohe or Hansgrohe basin taps because my rainshower, handshower, etc, are going to be either Grohe or Hansgrohe. Sigh.. never thought i wanted Grohe or Hansgrohe stuff, but then when ID suggested concealing the pipes and having the rainshower rose wall mounted, I thought it was a good idea. I like the clean look.

Then realized, better get a good brand, since its going to be concealed in the wall, anything spoil, have to remove the tiles to repair, i will cry. From then on, realised, should try to match the shower system to the taps, etc. Then the problem started. We want countertop sinks. Our taps cannot be wall mounted, long story, but just cannot. The entry-level tall basin mixers/taps from Grohe and Hansgrohe are either too short in height (Hansgrohe) or the spouts are too short (Grohe). This is creating a huge headache. The only tap from either brand that can possibly fit our needs is the Hansgrohe Metris series tall basin. But its too expensive. Any great suggestions? I've looked at iceprice.com and insani.com, but i cant navigate the insani website, and the iceprice website is out of stock. I actually have a friend going to Munich on 18th , 19th april who can pick stuff up for me, but I dont want to make her go to a shop and try to buy it (pai sei). If i can find a german website that can send the tap to her hotel, I'd do that.

Worse come to worse, I'm thinking, I'll just get a no-brand tap that suits my countertop sinks (which i STILL havent found). Should be okay right?

[yoongf 11]

For the basin tap... I assume u are using those salad bowl design, and yr tap needs to be super high to reach the bowl height. U are right to say.. those branded ones.. the tall design is expensive.

But I am quite sure got generic spacer to raise normal branded tap to the salad bowl height. These spacer is not available at retail outlets, but go to those specialised ones like Ferrara www.ferrara.com.sg or fullsun marketing or econflow.

[silverchoco 0]

I am not the expert in tap choosing but I do have a expert, she help me in my house toilet and of cos, she is friendly and patience enough to hear all my enquiries.

Give Jane a call, 93807988.. Tell her what you need, their shop has alot of products and for sure there is one that suit you...

They are having some promotion now as well... No harm looking around...

[kooky 2]

My taps (is not branded) are tall for my 3 salad bowl typed basins. Let me know if you need some pictures.

Edited June 27, 2013 by kooky