Chrome 3-way tap 3/4″ with 1/2″ side outlet

This 3-way tap is one of the few to be dimensioned in its photos. You can read about 5.8 cm from one end to the other and 6.6 cm for the second dimension, as well as the threads: G3/4 at both ends of the body, G1/2 on the side outlet.

One end is female, with a brass insert visible at the bottom of the nut; the other is male. A flat black washer is photographed beside the part.

These details let you check, tape measure in hand, that it will fit before you even order it.

G3/4 is not the most common size on a toilet supply in France, which is most often 3/8″ (12x17). Before buying, check what comes out of your wall or isolation valve, and compare it with the dimensions in the photo.

The G1/2 side outlet matches the usual connection of a 1/2″ (15x21) handset hose. If your sizes differ, a reducing bush bridges two threads.

Under its chrome finish, the body is stated as brass. This is the standard material for plumbing fittings.

The chrome stem on top controls the water. Remember to close it when the sprayer is not in use: with no pressure in the hose, there is no dripping on the floor.

Shiny chrome quickly shows limescale in a damp room. A wipe with a cloth after cleaning is usually enough; for white marks, white vinegar diluted with water, then a rinse.

Avoid steel wool and scouring creams: they scratch the chrome layer. Also operate the stem from time to time, even if the sprayer is little used, so limescale doesn't seize it.