Single Lever Tap

Every tap in our collection is made from low-lead brass – an industry standard that means they’re safe to drink from and incredibly hard-wearing. The handles on the other hand are made from white, scratch-resistant ceramic.

Chrome-coated (as is the plug), it’s a finish that’s timeless as well as a durable, high-shine and easy to care for.

Most taps have either rubber washers or ceramic cartridges inside to control the flow of water. These use the latter because they’re much more resilient. They also give you more control over the flow, so the levers only need a quarter turn to be fully on.

Also known as a flow regulator, an aerator is a small sieve-like piece that’s fitted discreetly into the end of the tap’s spout. Its job is to mix air in with the water so you’ll use less. It may take a little longer to fill your basin completely, but generally you won’t notice a drop in the pressure.

These taps are made to last, but there are parts that are more likely to get damaged, particularly by limescale, such as the ceramic cartridges and aerator. But these can be removed for replacing, and spares are available from Perrin and Rowe.