There are quite a variety of tap and mixer manufacturers on the market in South Africa. Some taps are imported from overseas and others are made locally.

We have partnered up with COBRA who make a wide variety of taps and mixers to suit our local water conditions. Their range is extensive and varied and they also offer a good guarantee and back up service. You are more than welcome to have a look at the few examples we have here, or if you want a wider choice then browse COBRAS website get the code of the product you want email it to us with your contact details and let us get it for you at a cheaper price delivered to your door with a quote to fit it.

There is however some differences that you the customer should know about. Firstly there are taps as in single taps or single taps on a mixer body. These kinds of taps have what we know as washers. They are easily repaired and not as expensive.

There is one more consideration when choosing a new tap. All mixers must be fitted on a balanced water pressure system. I.e. the cold and hot water pressures must be the same. This is achieved by installing a pressure control valve on the main water inlet to the house. This can prove difficult on the older houses that have more than one water entrance point to the house. If the mixer is installed in an un-balanced water pressure system, the manufacturer will not fulfill their guarantee and the mixer cartridge will not last long and will need to be replaced.