10 three-way toilet taps from €14.90 to €24.90
The selection brings together 10 three-way taps for toilets, at just three prices: €14.90, €19.90 and €24.90. The choice is therefore made first on material, finish and connector size, rather than on budget.
As for finish, there is mostly chrome, one black version, one gold version, and one model offered in black, chrome or metal. As for material, the titles state ABS, brass and stainless steel.
3-way toilet taps at €14.90
- 3-Way ABS Toilet Tap, €14.90, in chrome: the entry-level model, with an ABS body according to its title.
- 3-Way Toilet Tap, €14.90, in chrome.
- 3-Way Chrome Toilet Tap, €14.90.
- Black 3-way toilet tap, €14.90, for toilets where the plumbing is black.
- 3-Way Brass Shower Diverter Valve Fit, €14.90, in chrome. Its name mentions a shower: it is a diverter valve, to be reserved for anyone looking for that type of part.
Models at €19.90
- 3-Way Toilet Tap 1/2, €19.90, in chrome: the connector size is in the name.
- Stainless steel 3-way toilet tap, €19.90, in chrome, available in four sizes: 1/2, 3/4, 3/8 and 7/8.
- Brass 3-way shower diverter valve, €19.90, in black, chrome or metal. Like the diverter valve, it is a diverter designed first for the shower.
Models at €24.90
- Gold 3-way toilet tap, €24.90, in 1/2 or 7/8, to match the valve to gold plumbing.
- Brass 3-way toilet tap, €24.90, in a chrome finish.
What is a 3-way toilet tap?
A 3-way tap goes on the toilet water supply. Water enters through one way and leaves through the other two: generally one feeds the flush cistern, the other a toilet spray or another small appliance. It is also called a 3-way toilet isolation valve, 3-way stop valve or 3-way toilet tap: it's the same part. Its benefit is simple: add an outlet without redoing the plumbing, and keep an isolation valve as close as possible to the toilet so you can work without shutting off the water to the whole home.
Before ordering, look at the photo and the product page of the model: the number of handles and the position of the outlets vary from one 3-way tap to another.
Which 3-way toilet tap should you choose?
- For the tightest budget: one of the five models at €14.90, the 3-Way Toilet Tap in ABS or the Chrome 3-Way Toilet Tap for example.
- For a brass body: the Brass 3-Way Toilet Tap at €24.90, in a chrome finish.
- For a stainless steel body: the Stainless Steel 3-Way Toilet Tap at €19.90.
- For black toilets: the Black 3-Way Toilet Tap at €14.90, or the brass diverter at €19.90 in its black version.
- For gold plumbing: the Gold 3-Way Toilet Tap at €29.90.
- If your connector is not 1/2: the stainless steel model, offered in 3/8, 3/4 and 7/8, or the gold model in 7/8.
Connector size: the point to check
This is the most common mistake: a 3-way tap whose threaded connector doesn't match the existing pipe. Measure or note the size of your supply and your hoses before choosing: if your installation is 3/8, take the right size rather than stacking adapters. Several models in the selection do not state a size in their options: compare the photo of the connector with your water supply.
Installing a 3-way toilet tap
- Turn off the water at the meter or main valve, then empty the cistern by flushing.
- Unscrew the old toilet isolation valve, holding a cloth under the connector.
- Screw the 3-way tap onto the supply, with a new seal or a little sealing tape on the thread, without forcing.
- Connect the cistern hose to one outlet and the spray hose to the other.
- Turn the water back on slowly and check every connection.
For the full step-by-step with a spray, our article installing a toilet spray explains every step. And if a connection drips after fitting, the guide which seal to choose for a toilet tap helps you find the right part.
3-way toilet tap and spray
This is the most common use: the 3-way tap is used to connect a bidet spray without touching the flush. The dedicated outlet lets you shut off the spray alone, for example when you're away. For the complete set-up, our toilet spray kits bring together spray, hose and holder, with or without a mixer. A toilet spray or spray kit connected to a simple toilet isolation valve gives cold water; for warm water, you need a model with a mixer, supplied with hot and cold water.
The valve's second outlet can also feed a washing toilet seat or a bidet that connects to cold water: check the appliance's instructions for the connector size required. If the spray's flow seems weak after fitting, first check that the shut-off valve on its outlet is fully open and that the hose isn't kinked.
Maintenance
An isolation valve that is never used ends up seizing. Operate each handle from time to time so it stays supple. Clean the chrome, black or gold finish with a soft cloth and soapy water, without abrasive products. If a connection weeps, turn off the water and change the seal rather than tightening harder.
Frequently asked questions about the 3-way toilet tap
What is a 3-way tap?
A tap with one inlet and two outlets, which splits the water supply between two uses. On a toilet, it feeds the cistern and a spray, while acting as an isolation valve.
What is the difference between an L-port and a T-port 3-way valve?
The letters describe the valve's internal passage. In an L-port, water goes from the inlet to one outlet or the other. In a T-port, the passage can also feed both outlets at the same time. Our product pages do not specify this type of passage: look at the number of handles, a 3-way toilet tap with two handles controls each outlet separately.
What is the function of a toilet isolation valve?
It cuts the water to the toilet alone, so you can change a flush mechanism, a hose or a seal without depriving the whole house of water. The 3-way tap adds a second outlet to this role.
What do you call the toilet tap?
We speak of a toilet isolation valve, an angle valve or a float valve for the cistern part. The model with two outlets is called a 3-way toilet tap or 3-way stop valve.
How do you change the toilet isolation valve?
Turn off the main water, empty the cistern, unscrew the old tap, fit the new one with a new seal, then turn the water back on gently. Our article changing a toilet tap covers the operation in detail.
To complete your toilet
To compare the different toilet taps before buying, read our guide which tap to choose for a toilet. For a simple supply with no extra outlet, see our models of toilet tap or toilet tap. For hygiene, the toilet bidet sprayer connects directly to the second outlet. And to match the room, our whole bathroom taps comes in chrome, black or gold.
