Water Tap

A Water Tap is a plumbing device used as bathroom, washroom and toilet fittings. Water taps can be used for outdoor fitting as well. It is also called a faucet for drawing water a pipe. The tap provides convenience of using water whenever is needed. It is the best alternative to hand pump which requires physical effort of pumping water from underground. One of the most remarkable benefits is that water taps control the flow of water as and when needed.

The Water Tap normally comes with a knob or handle to draw water and close it. The handle is connected to the spindle inside the tap. A spindle is a rotating axis used in various types of machines or devices including the tap water. When the handle is turned the spindle also turns along its axis, thus, releasing and stopping flow of water which is stored overhead tank and supplied through a pipe connected to the tap.

Types of Water Tap

Water taps are manufactured in various designs or types. Let’s take a look at some of the popular types of water taps.

Pillar Cock Tap – it is a type of water tap having a pillar type inlet or vertical inlet and horizontal outlet with a vertically directed opening of the outlet. That means the water passes through the horizontal outlet and then falls vertically below.

Sensor Tap – sensor tap is characterized by a machine, having a sensor, fitted to the tap. This type of taps operates automatically without the need of touching any part. When the hands come closer to the tap or within its sensor radar, the sensor sends signal to the machine which triggers the spindle to unlock the flow of water. The sensor detects thermal energy or infrared energy of the hands.

Mixer Tap – this type of tap is mainly used for the purpose of mixing hot and cold water. The taps usually come in two major designs: one having two separate knobs or handles and the other with a single handle moving in two opposite directions. This type of tap is installed for getting both hot and cold water together. It has the facility to get hot and cold separately as well as mixed.

Swan Neck Tap – the tap is identified for a design that resembles the neck of a swan. The outlet is attached at the near surface level of wash basins and from there it rises in a semi-circle to pour the tap from a vertical position. In some designs of this tap, the neck can be swivelled for convenience of use.
 

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