If you have already decided on purchasing a basin
mixer and deciding on the factors you should consider before buying one, then
you obviously know its advantages over other taps. But for starters, we will begin
with what it is in the first place.
What is
a basin mixer tap?
A basin mixer is a kind of tap that combines your hot
and cold water feeds to flow out through a single spout, which can be
controlled either by a single lever or twin-handles to attain the desired flow
of water at a particular temperature. In other words, it is a device that helps
you control both the temperature and flow of water coming out of the tap.
Now that you know what a basin mixer tap is, you
should be aware of its advantages over other taps
Why you
should consider using a mixer tap?
Unlike the more traditional method of drawing water from
hot and cold pillar taps separately, thus keeping the flow separate; a basin
mixer draws from both the hot and the cold water supplies, mixing the flow
together, before pouring out of a single spout at the desired temperature and
water flow. There are many benefits of using a basin mixer as listed below.
- 1.
Style: Basin mixers
have a more sleek and contemporary look. The handles can vary from traditional
rotating cross-head that can lend elegance to an ornate bathroom to levers that
can match the sleek lines of a modern bathroom. They can be turned one way or
the other or lifted up or down to control the flow.
- 2.
Better control, more versatile: With two
separate faucets, you have two separate flows of water to manage – hot and
cold. Unless you are filling the bathtub or your basin, using two separate taps
to arrive at an optimum temperature is rather difficult. And can you recall when you last filled in
your basin with hot and cold water? Basin mixers on the other hand, are
versatile devices that can mix hot and cold water supplies to flow out through
a single spout at an optimum temperature. It also controls the desired flow of
water coming out of the spout.
- 3.
Greater Convenience: The
way we generally wash our hands and face with cold water during summer is not
possible during winter. If you have two separate taps on a basin for running
hot and then adding cold water to get the right temperature, it can not only be
laborious but also fraught with the danger of scalding. It can be dangerous for
children. Whereas finding the optimum temperature using a basin mixer is so
much easier and convenient. You can get just one flow of water at the precise
temperature your desire.
- 4.
Economy: To prevent
too much water being consumed from hot and cold water supplies at once, basin mixer
taps are generally fitted with a flow limiter. Therefore, you are likely to use
less hot water when mixing it into a single flow, and use less cold water as
well, which is good for both your energy bills and water conservation.
What
are the parameters you should check in a basin mixer before purchasing one?
If you are remodelling your bathroom or looking for
fixtures for your new bathroom, the ubiquitous tap howsoever innocuous a device
it may seem compared to other fixtures, it is the most important one and has to
be chosen carefully. Especially, after the outbreak of Corona virus, the
incidence of washing hands properly has gone up many folds. You will discover
it the most used fixture in the bathroom. Therefore, before buying a tap for your bathroom, ensure that it is a basin mixer
for its style, ease of use, convenience, better control, and economy. Plus, you
should keep the following points in mind before purchasing it:
- 1.
The
manufacturer of the basin mixer should have a wide range of designs available.
- 2.
The tap should
have high quality chrome plating for sparkling finish.
- 3.
A brass body for
durability and reliability.
- 4.
A warranty and
unmatched customer service.
- 5.
The tap should
also be affordable
Why you should consider
Essco products?
If you are buying a basin
mixer with the above things in mind, you will soon discover that only branded
products qualify. Stay away from non-branded goods as they won’t carry any
warranties or replacement policies and they would have a limited range to choose
from too. But most branded bathroom products are expensive. If you are looking
for an affordable basin mixer Essco could be your saviour. It pioneered the
concept of branded bath fittings in India. It is a brand with true quality,
trusted service since 1960.
Unmatched Customer Service:
If you have a higher budget, you may consider purchasing a Jaquar basin mixer,
which is the country’s largest brand. But if you have a lower budget, you may opt
for Essco which is quite affordable. As both the brands – Essco and Jaquar are
from the same Jaquar Group, by purchasing an Essco product you automatically
enjoy a lot of benefits such as 10 years warranty on the product along with the
strength of Jaquar’s after-sales service.
Jaquar has over 10,000
dedicated workforces present in 45+ countries and that means Essco customers
can get solid after-sales-service across the country, which very few branded
bathroom manufacturers can match.
High Quality:
Essco products are
manufactured in India on the principles of Jaquar Group with respect to product
quality & customer support in the value segment. It has one of Asia’s most
advanced manufacturing setup spread over 3,29,000 sq. meters. Essco offers all
your bathroom needs for affordable housing and value segment through its strong
network of over 4000 dealers across the country.
Nickle Chrome Test:
Essco’s products have
high-quality chrome plating for durability and sparkling finish. They use 10
microns of Nickel and 0.3 microns of Chrome thickness for higher durability
which is one of the best in class ratio. Quality and reliability are at par
with Jaquar Group standards.
Spectro Meter Test:
Essco
products undergo a quality check for
the chemical composition of brass for apt standard and maintaining quality
according to world standards. The brass specification is Grade DCB-2 OF IS1264-1998.
Life Cycle Test:
Essco faucets undergo 2 lac
cycles of handle testing (lever operation test) for smooth movement, higher
longevity and sustainability. After all the product has to last long.
Salt Spray Test:
Essco faucets are also made
to undergo a salt spray test for a minimum of 200 hours which ensures they last
long enough.
Hydro Leak Test + Air Leak Test:
Essco faucets are also
tested for hydro and air leak tests. This ensures Essco faucets are leak-proof,
work efficiently, and environment friendly with zero wastage of water.
Wide Range:
Essco offers a wide range of newly developed faucet designs to suit all price points making it budget-friendly and design options ranging from minimalistic to classic.
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