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The best low water pressure taps

The best low water pressure taps

By Benjamin Clarke | Published on 18th January 2022

When refurbishing a bathroom, it's easy to get carried away with the aesthetics of the fixtures and fittings without taking into consideration whether they're practical for the room. This can often particularly be the case with taps, where we can get so involved with what they look like that we don't think about their suitability for the water pressure in our home. In this article, we'll take a look at water pressure, how it relates to central heating systems and the best low pressure taps available on our website.

What are low pressure taps?

The way we use our natural resources is quite rightly on everyone's agenda right now and water is absolutely a part of it. Low pressure taps are a great way of making your home more eco-friendly by using less water.

Low pressure taps work best with low pressure central heating systems, which usually includes systems that use immediate or instantaneous water heating systems. Examples include a gravity fed system, whereby a cold water storage tank is situated in the loft and a hot water cylinder is located somewhere else in your home, often in an airing cupboard.

The water is moved around your home using the force of gravity (hence the name 'gravity fed') and you'll usually find your water pressure is higher at the bottom of your house than the top. Gravity fed water systems are low pressure, usually with the pressure being around 0.5 bar.

Another example system where low pressure taps are required is in combination ('combi') systems. A combi boiler is usually mounted on the wall and does not require additional water storage tanks. Instead the system takes cold water from the mains and heats it up instantaneously, exactly when you need it. This means that there is no hot water laying around unused or a wait when you need more hot water. This is a very efficient use of water and gas and combi systems are increasingly popular in the UK as a result. The pressure within a combi system tends to be 1 - 1.5 bar.

If a high pressure tap were used with a low pressure heating system then the water flow would be interrupted and affect the pressure elsewhere in the system. The water flow could end up being very inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfactory.

The best low pressure taps at Luna Spas

Below are a selection of taps available at LunaSpas.com that are suitable for low pressure systems. Links to order are provided below.

Marflow Carmani Basin Monobloc Mixer Tap

Morflow Carmani Basin Mixer Tap

If you need a simple basin mixer tap then this Carmani Mixer Tap by Marflow could definitely be the low pressure tap you've been looking for. Smooth and streamlined in design, this singular hot-cold combo tap would look superb in a minimalist bathroom or ensuite and in keeping with modern and contemporary living.

Marflow Savini Basin Monobloc Mixer Tap

Marflow Savini Basin Mixer Tap

Marflow are one of the most well-regarded manufacturers of brassware in the UK so you can be sure their products will bring peace of mind for years to come. The chrome-plated Savini is an excellent example of their work and its monobloc design would make an elegant and stylish fitting for a basin in any contemporary bathroom or cloakroom.

Marflow Carmani Bath Mixer Tap

Marflow Carmani Bath Mixer Tap

A true mixer tap, as evidenced by the separate hot and cold fillers leading into a single central spout. This version of the Carmani by Marflow is ideal for baths. The flat tops of the taps and spout are incredibly pleasing to the eye and the clean lines would make filling up your luxury bath an absolute pleasure.

Marflow Savini Bath/Shower Mixer Tap

If you're looking for a contemporary bath mixer tap with accompanying shower attachment, then this Marflow Savini offering could be the tap you need. Smooth lines and mirrored finish provide an incredibly chic aesthetic to this particular piece of brassware and the sleek, baton-style shower head would make this item a real focal point of your bathroom.

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