Bath Tap with Shower Handset

This is not a wall-mounted tap: it is a single-hole mixer, a 180 mm tall cylinder on a 45 mm base, fixed through one hole. Install it on a bath deck, a tiled worktop or the edge of a large basin, as in the lifestyle photo.

The flat lever on top turns the water on and sets the temperature. The 115 mm spout ends in an aerator, which gives a steady, splash-free flow for filling a bath or a bucket.

Under the spout, a G1/2 threaded connection is ready for a shower hose. The button on top of the spout is the diverter: press it to switch the water from the spout to the handset. In the lifestyle photo, a round handset is attached and used for rinsing.

The supplier states, however, that this tap is sold without a shower head or hose, despite its name. You will therefore need a handset and a hose with a 1/2″ (15x21) nut, plus a holder if you want to store it on the wall. It is a good chance to choose the hose length that suits your bath.

The body is stated to be stainless steel in a light grey brushed finish. It copes well with bathroom humidity and keeps a satin look; wipe it along the grain with a microfibre cloth, with no abrasive products.

Under the base, a fixing rod passes through the surface and is tightened from below. You therefore need an existing hole, or to drill the bath deck: on an acrylic bath this is doable with a suitable hole saw; on ceramic, it is better to call a professional. Free UK delivery.