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Overview

The Vapor 3 way kitchen tap combines contemporary styling with the convenience of filtered drinking water, all from a single tap. Designed for modern kitchens, it delivers hot, cold, and filtered water through separate internal waterways, allowing you to enjoy freshly filtered drinking water without the need for an additional tap on your worktop.

Manufactured from high-quality durable brass and available in chrome, brushed nickel and antique brass, the Vapor offers a sleek appearance that compliments both traditional and contemporary kitchens. The dedicated filtered water channel keeps drinking water completely separate from your household hot and cold water supply, helping to preserve water quality from the filter right through to the outlet.

With smooth quarter-turn ceramic valves, the tap provides reliable operation and precise control over water flow, while the high-quality construction is designed to withstand everyday use in busy family kitchens.

Suitable for use with a wide range of under-sink water filtration systems, the Vapor is an excellent choice whether you're installing a new filter system or replacing an existing three-way kitchen tap. It's single tap-hole design also means there's no need to drill an additional hole in your sink or worktop for a separate filtered water tap.

• Provides hot, cold and filtered drinking water from one stylish tap.
• Separate internal waterway ensures filtered water remains isolated from the mains hot and cold supplies.
• Durable brass construction for long-lasting performance.
• Quarter-turn ceramic vlaves provide smooth operation and dependable reliability.
• Single tap-hole installation keeps worktops unclutterred.
• Suitable for most UK domestic plumbing systems with a minimum operating pressure of 0.3 bar.
• Compatible with many under-sink water filtration systems.
• Five year manufacturer's warranty for added peace of mind.

Is this right for my kitchen?

Choose this if

The Vapor 3 way kitchen tap is an excellent choice if you're looking for a cleaner, more streamlined kitchen without compromising on convenience. By combining hot, cold, and filtered drinking water into a single tap, it removes the need for a separate drinking water tap, helping to keep your sink area uncluttered.

It's particularly well suited if you:

• Already have, or are planning to install an under-sink water filtration system.
• Want fresh filtered drinking water on demand from the same tap as your mains water.
• Prefer a modern, minimalist kitchen with fewer fixtures on your sink or worktop.
• Are replacing an existing three-way kitchen tap and want a stylish, like-for-like upgrade.
• Need a tap that's compatible with most UK plumbing systems, including combi boilers and many gravity-fed systems with a minimum operating pressure of 0.3 bar.
• Value reliable performance, with smooth quarter-turn ceramic valves and durable brass construction designed for everday family use.

Not ideal if

Whilst the Vapor is suitable for most kitchens, it may not be the best option if:

• You don't have, and don't intend to install an under-sink water filtration system, as you'll be unable to make usse of the dedicated filtered water function.
• Your plumbing system cannot provide the manufacturer's recommended minimum operating pressure of 0.3 bar.
• You're looking for an instand boiling water tap, as the Vapor supplies standard hot, cold, and filtered drinking water only.

What to think about before buying

• You'll need an existing under-sink water filtration system to use the dedicated filtered water function.
• The Vapor requires a minimum water pressure of 0.3 bar, which suits most UK homes including combi boilers and most gravity-fed systems.
• Check you have a suitable single tap hole and enough space under the sink for both the tap and filter connections.

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Specs & dimensions

Material	Brass construction
Finish Options	Chrome, brushed nickel, antique brass
Levers	Popular three lever design Hot, cold, and filtered
Tap base hole size	35mm
Maximum reach	210mm from tap centre to spout centre
Tap height	400mm
Connections	Supplied with 3 x ½" male flexi-hoses and fitting accessories. We can also supply a ¼" or 3/8" tap adapter.
Minimum Pressure	0.3 bar
Warranty (conditions apply)	5 years on internal parts such as valves & O-rings, 1 year on finish (soap & water cleaning only). No abrasive cleaning products should be used.
Valve type	Quarter turn ceramic valves
Filtered water supply	Dedicated internal waterway

Installation

The Vapor is designed to fit a standard single tap hole, making it an ideal replacement for an existing kitchen mixer or three-way filter tap.

Installation requires connections for:

• Hot water supply
• Cold water supply
• Filtered water supply from your existing filtration system

The dedicated filtered water connection feeds a separate internal tube within the tap, ensuring filtered water remains isolated from the domestic hot and cold supplies until it reaches the outlet.

If you're replacing an existing three-way tap, installation is often straightforward, particularly if your current filtration system already uses standard quarter inch tubing.

Maintenance

The tap is fitted with high quality quarter-turn ceramic valves which are designed for smooth operation and long service life.

Tap handles may loosen over time and can be tightened with Allen keys. In hard water areas, tap valves and O-rings often need replacing due to limescale build-up, which can cause leaks or reduced function. This maintenance is routine and helps keep your tap reliable for longer.

If limescale is a problem in your area, we recommend treating your water with one of our hard water filters.

Should servicing ever be required, many wearing components can be replaced without needing to install a completely new tap, helping to extend the product's lifespan.

Cleaning instructions

With a little routine care, the Vapor will continue to look its best for many years.

To keep the tap finish looking bright:

• Wipe with a soft microfibre cloth after use.
• Clean regularly using warm water and a mild washing up liquid.
• Dry the tap after cleaning to help prevent water marks.

To protect the tap finish, avoid using:

• Abrasive cleaning pads.
• Scouring powders.
• Bleach based cleaners.
• Acidic descalers such as Viakal.
• Solvent based cleaning products.

These products can damage the surface finish and may void the manufacturer's warranty.

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Filter compatibility

The kitchen 3 way water filter tap will work with any of our drinking water filters or reverse osmosis system. If you are fitting this tap to any drinking water filter that hasn't been purchased from Fountain Filters, then please ensure you purchase the correct adapter. 

If you have any questions regarding water filter compatibility or fittings, please contact us so that we can assist you.

FAQs

What is a 3 way kitchen tap?

A 3 way kitchen tap combines hot, cold and filtered water into a single tap. The filtered water travels through a separate internal waterway, so it remains isolated from your mains hot and cold water supply.

Which water filters is the Vapor compatible with?

The Vapor is compatible with many undersink water filtration systems, including single, twin and triple stage filters, as well as many reverse osmosis systems. If you're unsure whether your existing filter is compatible, contact us and we'll be happy to advise.

Which finish should I choose?

The Vapor is available in chrome, brushed nickel and antique brass. Chrome suits most modern kitchens, brushed nickel offers a softer contemporary look and helps disguise fingerprints, while antique brass is ideal for more traditional or classic kitchen designs.

Does the Vapor require a separate tap for filtered water?

No. The Vapor supplies hot, cold and filtered water from one tap, so there's no need to drill an additional hole in your sink or worktop for a separate drinking water tap.

What water pressure does the Vapor require?

The manufacturer recommends a minimum operating pressure of 0.3 bar, making the Vapor suitable for most UK domestic plumbing systems.

Can I replace my existing kitchen tap with the Vapor?

In many cases, yes. The Vapor is designed to fit a standard single tap hole and can often replace an existing mixer or three-way kitchen tap. We recommend checking your plumbing connections and under sink space before ordering.

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