Bristan CSH EFSNK C Cashew Easyfit Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap with Swivel Spout, Chrome

The old tap had a constant drip and I couldn't find the internal ceramic washer to fit it so we decided to replace it. Bristan were recommended to us and so I visited their website to browse their tap collection. There's all sorts to choose from so I can recommend their site if you're looking for a new tap. Our system is a low pressure one so all the taps I wanted weren't suitable, as they were only for high pressure systems. I liked the look of this "Cashew" model and having checked the technical spec, which I also recommend you do to make sure the tap has a good flow rate, I then searched for the tap on Amazon. Another tip: don't buy direct from Bristan as they're very expensive. This tap was almost half the price it was on their site!! I'm no plumber so I arranged for my plumber to fit, and I'm really glad I did! This tap has "Easy Fit" technology but there were times when I half expected the plumber to throw the towel in. There were problems removing the old tap then problems fitting the new tap together - some of the fixings are very tight and the plumber was concerned about tearing the washers on the new tap. Anyway, cut a long story short, the new tap was fitted and the Easy Fit technology means if we change taps again in future it should be much easier to fit a new one (providing it's another Bristan I assume). The tap looks great and works fantastically. It has a very good flow rate and the cold water comes out very fast but, unlike the old tap, it doesn't splash everywhere as there's a device in the end of this tap to make it a more controlled flow. The flow is so controlled that the hot water tap doesn't even make lather when I add washing up liquid to the sink, which I like. Anyway, I'm very happy with the tap and there's no annoying drips anymore. Beware, some "swan neck" taps will always drip when turned off, it's a design flaw of swan neck taps. But this tap does not drip at all. It's great and feels very well made. I'm happy to recommend it!!

Fantastic instructions, lovely flowers of water,top quality would recommend, exellent looking in my kitchen,good fit,had 6 months very durable mo problems,

Firstly I am a diy’er, not a plumber so I don’t write this as a professional! Bought to replace an age old mixer tap in our kitchen. Took hours to get that off had to cut pipes in end. Thankfully this came with flexible hoses to replace said pipes and was much quicker to fit than the old tap was to remove! Be aware, supplier instructions are not up to date. It stated it would be marked which was front, it wasn’t. Also came with a plastic piece that was not covered in the instructions and large black plastic washer. Am assuming this was backing plate and black washer fits perfectly in it. But instructions state this is not included. It would be good for the company to ensure instructions reflect parts in box please. I used what I assume is backing plate as installing on thin stainless steel sink. I would not have been able to fit this without someone else as it needed someone to hold it and start to screw it in whilst I was under sink holding back plate etc in place. Large Allen key supplied which allows you to then tighten from the top. You were able to connect one flexible hose via the top which means that you don’t have to spend quite as long on your back under the sink and that one was easy to tighten in place. Flexible hoses also easy to then screw into the isolaters on pipes and a quick tighten and they were ready. It comes supplied with the isolator valves, but I already had these in situ so didn’t replace. Good that it comes with them though. Tap just pushes onto the top brass bit when everything else is done and fixed using two small screws with tiny Allen key to tighten (supplied.) Given the tight space you have to work with under a sink, it is a clever design and I like the fact that if I wanted to change it for another easy fit model it is as simple as undoing the two little screws on tap, taking off and putting new one on without changing anything else. Looks stylish and hot and cold easy to turn on and off & mix to get perfect temperature. Has quite a high water flow so be careful or you could end up covered in water! I would buy this again if I needed to, but hopefully that is me now for the next few years.

This is a really good tap. We bought it to replace the one fitted with our kitchen, a Lamona one. That was rubbish, kept having to buy tap inserts for it, and by the end of it one of the dials wouldn't screw back on to the bloc. This one is stronger, better materials and looks great. It doesn't drip and feels sturdy, and it's easier to clean because of the way it is made.

great sturdy tap, quality fitting

I’ve just finished fitting these yes they were very easy to install and I’m not a plumber the hoses fitted very well and they were the right length for the job I had to do so no problems there These feel and look great quality Hopefully now no more drips and wet patches especially under the sink The tap took me about 20 minutes to fit that includes taking off the old tap.

I'm really pleased with the quality of this item, I like that now so long as I stay with the same brand I never have to go through the same pains of changing. It would be best if all tap companies adopted it as a standard fitting. Removing the old one and fitting the base is easier than a traditional one but it's still a job. Once that universal fitting is on though it was pretty easy putting the tap on itself. The tap itself has a great finish it looks twice the price paid and the flow of water is nice and incrementally adjustable. It seems way stronger than the tap fitted in the house from new. The easy fit etched logo is barely notice once fitted which was a concern before purchase. The main thing is though I'll, hopefully, never have to go through the same pain of fitting a tap in our tight and awkward kitchen again.