{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-times-branch-mono-basin-mixer-chrome-tap081ti","title":"Kartell K-VIT Times Branch Mono Basin Mixer – Chrome (TAP081TI)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKartell K-VIT Times Branch Mono Basin Mixer – Chrome (TAP081TI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003eTimes\u003c\/strong\u003e range pairs \u003cstrong\u003ecrosshead handles\u003c\/strong\u003e with slim, modern shapes — the handles marked with red and blue rings so it is obvious which is which. Kartell call it “effortless sophistication” with “timeless character”, and that is the right idea: it is not a reproduction period tap, but it is not a hard-edged contemporary one either. It sits comfortably in a modern bathroom and equally well in an older house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003ebranch mono basin mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e: the low-profile member of the range, with the hot and cold handles branching out either side of a short spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBranch or swan-neck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe branch sits \u003cstrong\u003emuch closer to the basin\u003c\/strong\u003e than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-mono-basin-mixer-with-click-waste-chrome-tap080ti\"\u003eTimes mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e, which has a tall swan-neck spout that swivels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the branch where a tall tap would look out of proportion or simply will not fit — a small basin, a cloakroom, or a vanity with a mirror or shelf close behind. Clearance above the basin is the thing people forget to measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is the same as any short spout: water lands nearer the back of the bowl, and there is less room to get a jug or a pair of hands underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe waste is sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e on this one — unlike the swan-neck version, which includes a click waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTwo handles rather than one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrosshead handles mean you set hot and cold separately, which is slower than a single lever but gives finer control. Some people much prefer it; others find it fiddly with soapy hands. Worth knowing which camp you are in before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003elow pressure systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it works on gravity-fed plumbing as well as combi and mains pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eceramic disc cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e with quarter-turn operation give full flow from a small movement of the handle, and are far less likely to drip than traditional washer taps. Crosshead taps were the classic dripper; these should not be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolished chrome needs nothing more than a wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and do not leave limescale remover to soak — both cut through the plating, and dull chrome cannot be brought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the Times range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe range also includes the taller \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-mono-basin-mixer-with-click-waste-chrome-tap080ti\"\u003eswan-neck mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e with click waste, a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-basin-pillar-taps-chrome-tap084ti\"\u003ebasin pillar taps\u003c\/a\u003e, a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-bath-pillar-taps-chrome-tap085ti\"\u003ebath pillar taps\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-bath-filler-chrome-tap083ti\"\u003ebath filler\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap082ti\"\u003ebath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: TAP081TI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished chrome, gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic disc cartridge, quarter turn operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo crosshead handles, hot and cold marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact branch body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck mounted, one tap hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" BSP flexi hose connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for low water pressure systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 1.76kg\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 5060168228772\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\/EQmx8sYMIp9FtudnPbL02GIB31vP71VMMrQQz2hj20BKbw?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":55211138842950,"sku":"TAP081TI","price":48.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/TAP081TI.jpg?v=1759760523","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-branch-mono-basin-mixer-chrome-tap081ti","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}