Blanco taps here are kitchen mixer taps in a good spread of styles. They run from neat single-lever designs to tall arched spouts and semi-professional hoses. Most are monobloc mixers that fit a single 35 mm tap hole, with ceramic disc cartridges for smooth control of flow and temperature. Chrome is the main finish. Selected models come in solid brushed stainless steel, matt black or a Silgranit-look dual finish.
Check your water pressure first. Most of these taps are for high pressure systems only and usually need at least 1.0 bar, while a few need a balanced supply of 2.0 bar or more. If your home has a gravity-fed system with a cold water tank in the loft, look at the twin-lever designs, which work on low pressure from 0.3 bar. Many models also have Blanco's patented jet regulator, designed to reduce limescale build-up at the outlet. On several, a stabilising plate is recommended when fitting into a stainless steel sink.
Next, think about how you use the sink. The Blanco pull out spray taps hide a hose in the spout, so you can rinse pans and reach the corners of the bowl. Some of the Blanco kitchen taps have an extending spray too. The Flexo models go a step further with an exposed flexible hose and a dual spray that switches from an aerated stream to a stronger rinse. A magnetic holder keeps the head docked. High arched spouts make it easier to fill tall pots and vases, and a rise-and-fall design lets you adjust the spout height. How far the spout swivels varies from 130° to a full 360°, which matters most over a double bowl.
To narrow the choice, start with your water pressure. Then decide between a fixed spout, a pull-out spray or a Flexo hose, and pick the finish last. If you're replacing your sink at the same time, look at Blanco sinks alongside these taps.
