{"product_id":"kartell-times-branch-mono-basin-mixer-tap081ti","title":"Kartell K-VIT Times Branch Mono Basin Mixer Chrome (TAP081TI)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003eTimes\u003c\/strong\u003e range is traditional in spirit but not fussy — crosshead handles marked hot and cold, in polished chrome. This is the \u003cstrong\u003ebranch mono basin mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBranch or standard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe branch version is the \u003cstrong\u003elower, more compact\u003c\/strong\u003e of the two Times basin mixers. The standard \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-times-mono-basin-mixer-tap080ti\"\u003eTimes mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e has a tall swan-neck spout that swivels; this one sits closer to the basin with a shorter spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the branch where a tall tap would look out of proportion — a smaller basin, a cloakroom, or a vanity unit with a mirror or shelf close behind that a high spout would foul. Measure the clearance above your basin before deciding; it's the thing people forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is the same as any shorter spout: water lands closer to the back of the bowl, and there's less room to get a jug underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe waste is sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e on this one.\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.\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 mains pressure — useful in the older properties this style tends to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eceramic disc cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e with quarter-turn operation gives the period look without the period maintenance — far less chance of a drip than a traditional washer tap.\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 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":53.35,"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-times-branch-mono-basin-mixer-tap081ti","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}