Vintage Style Handmade Copper and Brass Kitchen Tap, Belfast Sink Tap. Bathroom Tap (T42)

This is a beautiful single handmade copper and brass tap (one tap) which has been water pressure tested. This has chunky 22mm copper pipework, and a 3/4 brass tap and fittings. This is much sturdier and has a chunkier feel than my 15mm taps. This comes supplied with 3 fitting screws and would look fabulous with any Belfast sink or alongside the French copper and brass bathroom/kitchen basin sinks in our website shop.
All the taps we sell are rustic in design and do not have aerators so the flow of water is a continuous stream similar to that of an outdoor tap.

FITTING: As this tap is fixed by screws from the top, not from a nut underneath, it will not be suitable for a quartz, granite, slate or marble top; this is suitable for wooden and laminate worktops. Please check with your fitter or message for advice before buying if you are unsure. This has been well made and has a nicely polished finish. This has standard 15mm copper pipe fitting below,
NB. This is suitable for standard UK kitchen sinks and bathroom basins. This may not be suitable for some baths as bath water inlet pipes are not always 15mm, check with your plumber first if you are buying these for a bath.
DISPATCH time can vary. It is usually between 3-5 working days but as we travel back to France regularly during the Summer months it can occasionally be up to 15 working days. Please see estimated delivery date and contact us before buying if they are urgent as we can often dispatch within 48 hours when we are in the UK. See our website vintage brocante shop selling over 300 unique, vintage and up cycled French finds for your home and garden, all sourced from markets across France. Also selling a wide range of over 20 different styles of taps and upcycled copper sinks and basins.

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QUESTIONS? See our most FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section below

Total height including tap head (excluding fittings below) 27cm
Measurement from tap outlet (excluding nozzle to base of tap fitment 17cm
Outlet projection from pipe centre to tap outlet centre 17cm
Standard 15mm tail connections below (pipe section for water inlet) suitable for standard UK kitchen sinks and bathroom basins.

Postage is by Royal mail for mainland UK, NI and includes Scottish Highlands and Islands, Channel islands and IOM.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I buy this as a pair?
-Yes you can. For a pair please see listing Vintage copper and brass taps – All Things French Store

If this is unsuitable, can I return it for a refund?
-Yes, if this is unsuitable we are happy to accept returns as long as the tap is unfitted and in the original condition. However, as this is made to order, rather than a stock held item, we are only a small business so would appreciate if you could be as sure as you can before ordering and would encourage you to ask for advice if you are unsure in order to keep our costs and losses to a minimum.

These measurements are not suitable for me, can this be made to my own measurements?
-Yes, this tap can be made to measure at no extra cost. See listing our custom made option for this tap

Do you sell any other style of copper and brass taps?
-Yes we do. See the Copper Sinks and Taps section of our shop where you will find 4 or 5 different styles including single and pairs of pillar taps, more wall mounted taps as well as a beautiful mixer tap in copper and brass.

What size is this tap?
-Please see measurements on the photographs in the listing for exact sizes.

What size is the water inlet pipework for your taps?
-All our taps have the standard 15mm water inlet pipework, this is the pipe below the counter where the water is connected. Although this has exposed 22mm chunky pipework, the inlet is still 15mm.

Can this tap be fitted directly into a basin or sink?
-No, this tap does not fit into basin or sink pre cast holes. This is designed to fit onto a countertop. This is fitted by screwing the brass base into the top of the counter using the screws provided not from a back nut underneath.

Is this tap suitable for a bath?
-This will be suitable for some baths, although these style of taps generally sold for basins and sinks as they have a water inlet pipe which is 15mm. Some baths, particularly in older houses have a water inlet pipe of 22mm. Please check with your plumber or fitter if you are unsure of your pipe size if you are buying these for a bath.

Can your taps be fitted to a quartz, slate or marble type counter top?
-No, the taps we make cannot be fitted to this type of worktop as they are fitted from above and these type of countertops would not take the small drill holes required. We are looking to develop a tap for these types of tops but this is still in the design stage.

Can the taps you make be fitted in a camper van?
-Yes all our taps can be fitted in a camper van, we have sold many of these for camper van and horse box conversions. Camper van pipework is usually smaller than standard 15mm so you will need to use a reducing fitting to join these to the inlet pipe. These are readily available at any plumbers or DIY merchant.

Can I use the taps you sell as outdoor taps?
-Yes, all the taps we sell are suitable for outdoor use.

How do I connect this to my water inlet under my sink or basin?
-This is sold as a complete tap fitting which has the standard UK 15mm copper pipe (tail end) attached below the counter where it is fitted. Your water inlet pipe can be attached to these tail end by soldering, compression fitting or push fit fitment.

How often will I need to polish my tap to keep it shiny and what should I use?
- Copper and brass are metals that naturally tarnish over time if left unpolished. A quick buff up every week or 2 will keep it shiny. We use Brasso wadding to keep our taps shiny. This is available at most supermarkets. Rub some wadding over the taps, let it dry for 15 minutes and buff it off with a yellow duster. If you would prefer the more rustic natural brown patina of copper then leave them unpolished and this colour will develop over time.

When will my order arrive?
-All our taps are made to order with a usual dispatch time of 3-5 days. However, this can occasionally vary as we travel between the UK and France regularly between April-October. Please check the listing for an up-to-date delivery estimate. Contact us via our online contact form or live chat before buying if your order is urgent as these can also often be sent earlier especially when we are home in the Winter full time. All our taps are posted by Royal Mail Tracked 48 or 24 if urgent.

I have another question or I need some more advice about what tap to buy, can you help?
-Yes we can. These are made by Martin, our production partner, who is a gas engineer and plumber. He is more than happy to answer questions regarding tap size, style and fitting. We are often out of the country or in a noisy workshop so rarely hear the phone. The quickest way to contact us is through the website live chat (you will be speaking to a real person, either Martin or Louise, not a chat bot!) or our online contact form. If you would like a call back please leave your contact details. Alternatively, leave a message on our answerphone at 01772 494985 and we will call you back.