what Kitchen Mixer do you have?

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Feb 25, 2019
9:11 am

Hi all,

I am getting really confused about so many kitchen mixers in the market and all seem good.

Could you tell me which ones are best to have. I am after a modern looking black and chorme mixer with retractable spout.

I like the DORF vixen retractable and also the Grohe essence single level sink mixer. Could you recommned any of the two or any others please.

TIA!

Taniaimran

Feb 26, 2019
8:43 am

Could someone please help with this?

Manhattan52

Feb 26, 2019
1:33 pm

I use the TINK mixer is all my projects. Never had a problem

https://www.abey.com.au/product/kitchen ... hen-mixer/

Taniaimran

Feb 26, 2019
1:42 pm

thanks a lot Manhattan.

though it does look really nice, i was hoping to have something with an extendable/retractable spout. any ideas?

chippy

Feb 26, 2019
2:29 pm

This is the tap we are installing in our new house. I didn't want a full pull out as I've seen too many issues with them. This is a good compromise. I'm just installing the cabinets now so haven't used it yet.

https://www.streamlineproducts.com.au/b ... se-ar01273

amilelka

Feb 26, 2019
9:52 pm

I would recommend a stainless steel mixer. Brass mixers contain lead which can leach into your drinking water.

Taniaimran

Feb 27, 2019
8:13 am

chippy

thanks for your input Chippy.

what are some problems with the retractable ones?
I really like this one also. Could you tell where you got it from and how much was it?

Taniaimran

Feb 27, 2019
8:14 am

amilelka

I would recommend a stainless steel mixer. Brass mixers contain lead which can leach into your drinking water.

Thanks. I am not looking at a brass one really. Probably the spout could be black or a handle just to match the theme of the kitchen.

amilelka

Feb 27, 2019
8:27 am

Brass refers to the inside structure of the tap not the outside. There has been a lot of recent press regarding the amount of lead allowed in Australian plumbing products.

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/healt ... =rss-basic

Taniaimran

Feb 27, 2019
8:46 am

amilelka

Thanks a lot Amilelka. Really appreciate it. It is just not right.r
Will look for Taps whihc are not internally Brass.

DamNita

Mar 06, 2019
3:29 pm

I was about to answer with 'Kitchen Aid'.

I have the Franke pull out nozzle, stainless steel.

Taniaimran

Mar 06, 2019
3:34 pm

thanks a lot. Do you have a picture?

I tried looking for ones whihc do not have brass inside them because of the lead issue, but even at HN there were none whihc were brass free.

Sethor

Mar 13, 2019
1:41 am

Maybe look at the Methven Glaston

https://www.bunnings.com.au/methven-wel ... r_p5003400

chippy

Mar 16, 2019
12:31 am

The lead thing isn't an issue. Just about all plumbing fittings are made of brass internally including all the fit off in the walls.
Just buy a tap you like the look of and steer clear of Bunnings and buy from a plumbing outlet. Many Bunnings products (even known brands) are made specifically for them and to a price point.

Taniaimran

Mar 19, 2019
10:33 am

thats what i figured - everything everywhere was brass internally. thanks for the tip on Bunnings.

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