GROHEK7 Single-Lever Sink Mixer 1/2" Supersteel 31379DC0

-This is the shorter [539mm], chrome version. [as opposed to the 'Supersteel']-RRP: £628 incl VAT- so, quite a lot off from Amazon-The 140° arc of rotation means the tap can reach almost the rear side of the sink/ both sinks if mounted between double sinks.- As a merchant warned me, the weight & height of the tap provides quite a lot of leverage & has a tendency to 'tilt'/ lean, slightly, if the tap is 'pulled' to the side- due to flexure in the stainless steel if mounted to the sink. This can only be prevented if tap is mounted through the worktop.-Some manufacturers supply mounts which fit under the sink to help to reduce the flexure. Not sure if Grohe do.-Excellent solid/sturdy feel in the way the tap turns; on/off lever action v.smooth; the mixer mixes 'smoothly' [as opposed to previous Hansgrohe, Franke taps I've had which seemed to go either scalding hot or stone cold!]- Forget about rinsing, say, a stock pot sideways inside the sink, as there is insufficient bend in the spring to let the tap point sideways down inside the sink. The lowest 'sideways' position of the shower handle is approx 6in above worktop level.-V. precise/clear on/off switch to go from shower to stream.

I have looked at this type of tap for a long time and there are many on the market starting at below £100, but they were cheap, light and with rubber hoses which I could not see lasting for very long. This is a heavy piece of kit and when I opened the box I thought it was huge, but when it was fitted it looked great. Measure carefully if you are installing it under a cupboard. This is the medium model and there is an even taller version. Excellent Grohe quality. My plumber fitted special filter valves to protect the cartridge which I think is a good idea. Expensive, but if you want it to last you have to pay a bit more.

I can't pretend to be one who gets excited about taps, although at this price it did nearly give me a cardiac. But, if the reaction of wifey is anything to go by, then this is the kitchen tap of all taps. Looks and feels quality with the added bonus of being fully functional as well. As I said, I'm not one to bang one out over a kitchen tap, but the wife is delighted and every visitor gets a bespoke demo and a personal invite to spray the water around the sink. If everything associated with being married was as easy as choosing one of these then I recommend getting one every week. Hope that helps.

Very Nice quality item, but you do need the adapters as posted by previous reviewer from toolstation[...]. Worth noting also that the tap tails on this item are pre installed . I spent about 30 mins between trying to tighten them or in an attempt to remove them, it appears that as they are pre fitted that they are not interchangeable, unless I am mistaken. Worth noting for people installing the item.All in all excellent quality and worth the extra money.

Really disappointed with this tap, had it for a while now and it has started leaking, it also keeps jumping to the spray mode on it's own, so frustrating as it looks nice. I expected much better quality from Grohe.

Bought this for all the positive reviews.Excellent quality and reassuringly weighty.One gripe, not mentioned if you 'choose' to have the tap in shower spray mode the tap automatically reverts back to a normal spray when you turn the tap off which is annoying if you prefer to use the spray - why can't you simply choose what you want and change it back when you want!In conclusion, I love it and would buy it again...and again.

This is a stunning tap. The chrome finish is bright & shiny, the lever control feels solid & the spray head returns with a satisfying click. The aeration is smooth & makes the water feel like silk. Is is very heavy though & likely unsuitable for installing directly on to a sink surface. My builder said it was a pig to install, but agrees it was worth the effort.

Absolutely love this tap it is just quality from top to bottom, I know it's just a tap but you really do get what you pay for, I expect many years of service from it and see no reason why not