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Ask your QuestionHow can I tell what taps are best suited to my water system?
Asked by Michael on 3rd Feb 2021"It is best to check if they have the same valve spacing"
Answered on 9th Feb 2021 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"It is all down mostly to your water pressure - both cold mains and hot pushed by the boiler. If your boiler is quite new (ie. combi) and mains pressure high - go for high flow rate taps."
Answered on 14th Apr 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 - report"You will need to check the water pressure in your property and choose a tap that is appropriate to work with the flow rate"
Answered on 3rd Feb 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report"Hi,
Firstly you need to establish what hot water system you have. if you have a combi boiler or unvented pressurized hot water tank then you can choose any tap as you have high water pressure. If you have a conventional system like a hot water cylinder with a header tank then you have a gravity fed system so you will need to purchase a tap suitable for low pressure.
Regards Steve"