{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-plan-basin-pillar-taps-chrome-tap015pl","title":"Kartell K-VIT Plan Pair of Basin Pillar Taps – Chrome (TAP015PL)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKartell K-VIT Plan Pair of Basin Pillar Taps – Chrome (TAP015PL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003ePlan\u003c\/strong\u003e range is round-bodied, round-spouted and quietly contemporary — no sharp edges, no statement styling. Kartell describe it as \"a refined look at an affordable price\", and the range is unusually complete: nine pieces, including four different ways of getting water into a bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epair of basin pillar taps\u003c\/strong\u003e: two separate taps, one hot and one cold, for a basin drilled with two tap holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePillar taps or a mixer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePillar taps are the traditional arrangement — \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate taps, no mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hot from one, cold from the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose them where the basin has \u003cstrong\u003etwo tap holes\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your basin has a single central hole, you want the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-mono-basin-mixer-with-click-waste-chrome-tap010pl\"\u003ePlan mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e instead — and that one includes a waste, which this pair doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere pillar taps genuinely win is on a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-hole basin you're keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fitting a mixer would mean replacing the basin, so a pair of taps is both the cheaper swap and the simpler fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe honest trade-off: you can't set a temperature at the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat flow will I actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKartell's data sheet gives these figures, and they are worth reading before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.77 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.71 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.27 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.31 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.17 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe realistic about low pressure with these.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.2 bar you are getting under 2 litres a minute per tap, which is a trickle. They are rated to run at that pressure and they will, but a basin will take a while to fill. From about 1 bar upwards they are perfectly good, and at mains pressure they are generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are on gravity-fed plumbing and flow matters, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-mono-basin-mixer-with-click-waste-chrome-tap010pl\"\u003ePlan mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e is the better performer — 8.8 l\/min at 1 bar against 6.27 here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese take \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" BSP connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard size for basin taps, so on a like-for-like swap they should meet your existing pipework without adaptors. Kartell do not list flexi hoses as supplied, so check what arrives and budget for tails if you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe waste is sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tap stands \u003cstrong\u003e107mm tall on a 42mm round base\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the spout reaching \u003cstrong\u003e85mm\u003c\/strong\u003e out and sitting 55mm above the basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKartell rate these taps \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for low water pressure systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they work on a gravity-fed tank and cylinder as well as on mains, combi or unvented pressure — with the flow caveat above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiving with them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eceramic disc cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e with quarter-turn operation are far less prone to dripping than traditional washer taps — the usual complaint with separate hot and cold taps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolished chrome on a plain round body needs nothing more than a wipe with a soft cloth — there are no corners for limescale to collect in. Avoid abrasive cleaners and don't leave limescale remover to soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the Plan range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe range also includes a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-mono-basin-mixer-with-click-waste-chrome-tap010pl\"\u003emono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e with click waste, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-hi-rise-mono-basin-mixer-chrome-tap014pl\"\u003ehi-rise mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e for countertop bowls, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-mono-bidet-mixer-chrome-tap011pl\"\u003emono bidet mixer\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-bath-filler-chrome-tap013pl\"\u003ebath filler\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap012pl\"\u003ebath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-bath-pillar-taps-chrome-tap016pl\"\u003epair of bath pillar taps\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-4-hole-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap018pl\"\u003e4 hole bath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-freestanding-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap017pl\"\u003efreestanding bath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: TAP015PL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pair (hot and cold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished chrome, gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic disc cartridges, quarter turn operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor two tap hole basins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" BSP connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for low water pressure systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow 6.27 l\/min at 1 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 107mm, spout projection 85mm, spout height 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42mm round base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 1.47kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixings supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaste sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime guarantee (1 year on moving parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode 5060168228536\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/ESfzVbZs7jdItR0QYtXSkp4BUTY615GWasibtdTIIbSU5g?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the technical data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55211135467846,"sku":"TAP015PL","price":48.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/TAP015PL_41066f24-af6b-411c-8afd-2253635a19cd.jpg?v=1759760494","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-plan-basin-pillar-taps-chrome-tap015pl","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}