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7 articles on Taps from the FONTEA Journal: specification notes and trade buying advice on European stainless steel bathroom fittings.
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Specification
Commercial vs residential taps: why cycle life and chemical resistance matter for hospitality fit-outs
Where the money genuinely belongs on a hospitality fit-out. How cycle life is measured, why exposed coatings see a harsher corrosion duty than concealed ones, and what a specifier should refuse to accept without a test standard.
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Specification
Ceramic cartridge types and cycle life: what trade buyers should ask suppliers
Ceramic cartridge on a spec sheet says very little. Here is what the common cartridge types are, how cycle life is actually measured, and the questions that separate a tested figure from a marketing one.
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Maintenance
How to clean and care for PVD and brushed stainless steel taps without damaging the finish
A gentle routine of soft-cloth cleaning, warm water and mild detergent protects PVD and brushed stainless tap finishes, while acids, alkalis, chlorides and abrasives damage them.
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Procurement
Importing EU bathroom fittings into the UK post-Brexit: duty, VAT and lead times
Bathroom fittings that genuinely originate in the EU enter Great Britain at 0% customs duty, but import VAT at 20% still applies. Here is how classification, origin and VAT decide the real cost.
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Finishes
PVD Tap Finish Explained: How Black, Gold and Copper Are Applied
PVD bonds a thin metallic layer onto stainless steel in a vacuum, so the colour is part of the metal rather than a paint or electroplate. Here is what black, gold and copper PVD actually are and how long they last.
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Specification
A tap and fitting spec-sheet checklist for architects writing a schedule
A practical checklist for specifying taps and fittings: the fields a schedule must state, what to ask a supplier to confirm, what gets left out and causes site problems, and how to spot a complete submittal.
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Specification
Specifying Taps for a Hotel Bathroom: Flow Rate, Thermostatic Safety and Finish Durability
What actually decides a hotel bathroom tap specification: flow rate for comfort and water duty, where thermostatic safety is required by regulation, and finishes that survive commercial cleaning.