Taps or Mixer: Hansgrohe

Our contractor had made great emphasis on quality & had recommended us to used Hansgrohe products. At first we reckon their products to be really very expensive, however, they do carry a couple that are, well, very affordable. 

As a Phillipe Starck collector, i first heard about Hansgrohe thru Starck many years back as he had collaborated some designs with them. Truly, those Starck taps or mixers are in the range of $600+.

 

However, this models are under the AXOR series which are the premium range. [Like the LEXUS of TOYOTA] If you are reading this before 31/12/10, there is a promotion on Axor series which is is pretty great deal! Click to read about the promo!

We first started browsing at SIN SIANG CHOON for basins & mixers. Those we pick from their house brands, made in China & Thailand are easily over $120.00. Hansgrohe actually have taps that are only $170.00. We got recommended by a friend which fetch us another 25% discount, making it even more worthwhile.      The models we selected are:

For Master & Common bath's basin 

 Focus E² Single Lever Basin Mixer without waste set DN15

• ceramic cartridge
• Boltic lever lock
• adjustable temperature restriction
• flow limiter 7l/min.
• QuickClean aerator
• without pull rod
• suitable for continuous flow water heaters
• P-IX 18982/IA, DVGW NW-6506BU0221

For Kitchen basin

Focus E² Kitchen Faucet

• Single-control operation, solid brass
• M2 ceramic cartridge
• Spout swivels 360-degrees
• Flow rate 2.2. GPM

Dynamic silhouette, ergonomic handle, flattering curves – the design of the new Focus E² mixers clearly reflects the "elegance" philosophy. Exuding simplicity and exceptional quality, the Crometta 85 Vario/Unica‘Crometta set is a perfect match for the Focus E² bath and shower mixers.