What is a swivel spout tap?

It means that the spout part of the tap – the tall vertical pipe that then curves through 180 degrees – swivels on its base, so the water may be delivered into various parts of the sink.

How does a mixer tap work?

A mixer tap – quite simply – combines hot and cold water together through one spout, and the user alters the temperature by either one or two controls. This is different to other taps where you may have two separate taps each with their own spout for separate hot and cold water.

What is the standard height from floor to the top of the sink?

Sinks that comply with the ADA requirements measure 34 inches from the rim of the sink to the finish floor.

Do you need a plumber to install a mixer tap?

Always use a plumber to install your mixer tap. By law, if you don’t have a plumbing license, you can not install or adjust your cold or hot water pipes. When a tap mixer is installed, the hot and cold water flexes are classed as water pipes.

Can I install a mixer faucet when I have only cold water input?

The answer to that is yes you can. A lot of people tend to get hot and cold water mixer faucets because there will be a wider range of designs to choose from and the designs are usually better than the single output faucet.