Bristan Artisan Easyfit Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap Chrome

In-Depth Look

Fitting a kitchen tap the traditional way means reaching into the space under the sink to tighten a backnut while the tap is held in place above. Bristan’s Easyfit system is designed to move that fixing work above the sink.

The Easyfit System

The Easyfit base is secured from above the sink deck. The flexible tails still connect below as normal, but the main fixing is done from above, which cuts down the time spent working in an awkward position.

Everyday Use

The Artisan is a two-lever mixer. Hot and cold each have their own lever with a quarter-turn action, and the water mixes in the spout. The spout swivels to reach across the sink, but it does not pull out for rinsing. Retailers list the tap as suitable for high and low pressure systems. Published pressure figures vary, so check the figures in the Bristan instructions against your own system.

Summary

The Bristan Artisan Easyfit is a two-lever kitchen mixer with a swivel spout and a base that is fixed from above the sink. It suits fitters and homeowners who want to avoid working under the sink to secure the tap.

How It Compares

The Bristan Artisan Easyfit is a two-lever kitchen mixer tap, not a single-lever one. It is deck-mounted, with a swivel spout, quarter-turn operation and 1/2 inch ceramic disc valves. The body is brass with a chrome finish. The Easyfit top-fix base means the tap is secured from above the sink, so there is less to do in the cupboard below. It is supplied with flexible tails with isolation valves.

Two levers give separate control of hot and cold, and the water mixes in the spout. A single-lever mixer uses one lever for flow and temperature.

If you prefer a single lever, the Grohe Essence kitchen mixer tap is a single-lever kitchen mixer. Sinks the tap would sit on include the Franke Reno stainless steel kitchen sink and the Blanco Subline 500 U Silgranit sink. Our guide to choosing kitchen and bathroom fittings covers the wider picture.

Because the tap has two levers, you set the temperature by how far you open each one. Each lever opens a ceramic disc valve with a quarter turn, which is a short, defined movement from closed to fully open.

Common Questions

How does an Easyfit tap fix to the sink? It uses a base that clamps from above, so there is less work under the sink. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the tap.

What is a quarter-turn ceramic disc tap? A quarter-turn tap needs only a short turn between off and fully on. Ceramic discs inside the valve open and close to seal the flow. This tap has 1/2 inch ceramic disc valves.

Do I need isolation valves? Tails with isolation valves let you stop the water at the tap during repairs, and this tap is supplied with them.

What size hole does the sink need? Check the instructions for the hole size, and measure your sink before you buy.

Will it fit a sink with no tap hole? No. A deck-mounted tap needs a hole in the sink or worktop, so check the sink before you buy.

What is a swivel spout? The spout turns from side to side, so it can reach across the bowl or a double sink. Check the instructions for the swivel range and the spout position, and allow for the layout of your sink.

Plumbing should be done by a competent person if you are unsure. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.