Unlike sink taps used in kitchen environments, bathroom sink taps tend to be slightly more limited on overall functions. While this may seem like an inconvenience, it is due primarily to the fact that the extra functions offered in other sink taps are not really needed in the bathroom environment. The upside is that bathroom sink taps tend to come in a wider range of more artistic designs than those intended for kitchen design. Most consumers are willing to sacrifice the missing functionality in exchange for the added visual impact.
What Types Of Bathroom Sink Taps Are There?
When buying a bathroom sink, one of the first things you may notice is the rear of the sink is built with either one or two open access holes. In modern designs, however, there may be no holes built into the sink at all. Because of this, the majority of bathroom faucets come in a single tap or double tap design.
Single Tap Designs
With a single tap design, the faucet is comprised of a single main control which is incorporated into the water spout itself. The tap connecting through the sink and into the plumbing is designed to handle both hot and cold water. A lever or knob is mounted on the spout which determines both the temperature of the water of the strength of the water flow. An up and down motion triggers the flow to increase or decrease. A left to right motion controls the mix of hot and cold water before it runs to the sink to create the desired temperature.
Double Tap Designs
While these models are referred to as double tap designs, the upper portion of the faucets has three components, including the spout and two separate control for each of the hot water and cold water functions. The spout connects to both the hot and cold water lines in the upper portion of the faucet installation, which is why a third tap is not needed for this component. Once again, each lever controls the individual flow level of either the hot or cold water. The user can adjust the flow of each to produce the desired temperature of the water. The water mixes together at a point just before it emerges from the spout.
Optional Faucet Drain Control
On older sinks, the drain was controlled by a removable stopper, often connect via a small chain to the bottom side of the faucet. Modern designs include a stopper mechanism built into the faucet unit itself. Pushing down on the drain control, in turn, raises the sink’s drain. Likewise, pulling up on the drain control will cause the drain to seal, allowing the sink to retain water, if needed.
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