Gold 3-way toilet tap

This tap goes in line on a water pipe. Water enters one side and leaves the other to continue on its way; a third outlet, underneath, lets you connect a sprayer.

The small lever on top controls the flow of water. The cylindrical body is ringed with a thin band, clearly visible in the close-ups.

It is the part to choose for adding a gold sprayer to an existing installation, without creating a new supply. Only a few centimetres long, it fits easily behind a toilet pan or under a basin.

The G1/2″ version has all three connections in 1/2″ (15x21), 20 mm in diameter: the size of sprayer hoses.

The G7/8″ version keeps the bottom outlet in 1/2″, but its inlet and in-line outlet go up to 7/8″, 22 mm in diameter. It is for installations whose connection is already 7/8″.

In France, a toilet supply is most often 3/8″ (12x17): in that case, a reducing bush links it to the 1/2″ version. Measure your thread before ordering.

Body, ring and lever all share the same gold finish, shiny in every photo; the body is stated as stainless steel. Placed beside the toilet, it stays in view: it may as well match the sprayer.

For upkeep, use soapy water and a soft cloth; against limescale marks, a little diluted white vinegar, then a rinse. No abrasive sponge on the gilding.

Once the sprayer is connected under the tap, remember to close it after use: it is the best protection against dripping.