Someone asked me the other day what is the disadvantage of wall mounted basin mixers. For a second or so I just could not understand why the question came up, I mean, if it fits your style, fit it.  But after sleeping over it there are some issues to consider.  I have compiled the most important advantages and disadvantages of wall mounted basin mixers: Disadvantages of wall mounted basin mixers: You are limited in mirror…

The Zip HydroTap Compact2 The Zip HydroTap Compact2 is the most advanced boiling and chilled water system for residential use today. Initially it might seem a bit pricey, but if you think about it, instant boiling or chilled water is an awesome feature.  No more waiting for  the kettle to boil, no more opening and closing of the refrigerator causing the milk to go off.  This tap will be one of the most used items…

Zip HydroTap Miniboil Elite Features Super-compact, super-simple instant boiling water system for home kitchens. Press the red touch pad and safety lock together for filtered boiling water, instantly. No more waiting for water to boil for tea, coffee and cooking. Press the blue touch pad for filtered ambient water, instantly. Great tasting freshly filtered water for cool drinks and cooking. Permanent safety lock requires two finger operation to access boiling water. Temperature status indicator light…

Foot valves and knee valves are used when workers require hands free operation of the water supply. Foot valves are either used in the food industry, where hygiene is crucial and taps create a significant spot for contamination of bacteria and diseases. Other applications of foot valves are where workers have to hold an object and rinse or wash objects with both hands. Foot valves can be used on a single basin, a range of…

The food industry has special requirements regarding hygiene.  Everything has to be hands-free as much as possible.  This includes the taps (water supply), soap dispensers, hand towels etc.  So hands-free is all about hygiene. All our hands-free industrial equipment is made from Grade 304 stainless steel which makes it easy to clean and durable. Grade 316 Stainless steel is a bit of overkill for the food industry, so we use mostly Grade 304.  Never us…

The only reason bath tubs come with an overflow is because of insurance purposes. So the answer is, no you don’t have to have an overflow in your bath. However, it is recommended to have an overflow if you have kids and a lot of carpets in the house. So kids+carpets-overflow can spell a bad thing ito bank balance, cause the insurance will not pay out if there is no overflow in your bath. …

Free standing baths have a certain luxury appeal. One thing is for certain, they are more comfortable than standard acrylic baths. A big advantage of stone baths over acrylic is that your water will stay warmer for longer.  So you save energy. A free standing bath is not for everyone, because you will need a moderate size bathroom to install one.  Most bathrooms in town houses are too small, and in my opinion, only have…

1. Having a shower and a bath Let’s face it, having a bath once in a year is great, but it takes a lot of space. If it is not your main bathroom, ditch the bath and install a larger shower. You really don’t need a bath and shower if your children are teenagers. Instead of a puny 800x800mm shower, make a 1000x800mm shower that is comfortable. 2. Keeping your closed couple toilet Concealed cisterns…

Floor mosaic for bathrooms that really stand out are scarce. Let’s face it, mosaics are mostly found along walls in bathroom and used as splashbacks in kitchens.  There are various reasons, one of them is that mosaics are more expensive than floor tiles and the others is that mosaics are not as thick as floor tiles.  Most mosaics are between 4-6mm and the ceramic tiles, such as metro tiles, are not suitable for floor use.…

Bowl urinals which are wall mounted and made from grade 304 stainless steel are mostly used in industrial locations such as factories, mines, commercial centers, public ablutions, petrol stations and sports arenas. Bowl urinals are usually installed with top entry flush mechanism but back entry are also available. The back entry bowl urinals are used in security areas such as prisons and holding cells.  There are various flush mechanisms available on the market but the standard push button…