Choose the right tapware with Ikon

Not only does Ikon specialise in sinks and appliances but we also supply a large range of tapware. It’s so important to get the right tap with the sink.There are more options than you might think when it comes to kitchen tapware. Choosing the right tap for your sink is very important, not only for the style and look but also functionality. The wrong tap can have a big impact on the use of your sink and the kitchen overall. Latest trends show that bigger sinks are getting more popular, so therefore tapware style and functionality has had to keep up. Below are the top considerations when choosing the right tapware, especially when choosing a larger style sink (over 500mm wide):

Circumference of a tap

When we refer to a tap circumference, it means how far the spout comes out from the main tap body. If you have a small sink (200mm-500mm wide) the circumference of the tap is not all that important. However, if you have a large sink and a tap with a small circumference, there are going to be some issues around cleaning the sink and overall use and functionality.

Pull out options

When looking at a sink with a width of more than 500mm, or perhaps even a double sink, there are some tapware options to consider. One of which are taps that pull out. These are taps that you can pull the nozzle end away from the main body or bridge. Similar to this, we also offer a range of taps that have an internal hose sitting inside the tap spout. You can pull this hose out of the spout and when you are finished the hose withdraws back inside the spout neatly. They can go up to half a metre long and use a weighted pulley system to ensure the hose always returns easily. These style of taps are highly effective at getting into the corners of a large sink.

Spray function

Not just useful for large sinks, a spray function is super handy when cleaning your sink and helps to get rid of any pesky debris. These taps include a spray button, usually on the nozzle, which switches the water from a single solid stream to multiple spraying jets, much like some shower heads have multiple spray options.

Instant Hot Water taps

Instant hot water taps are now in Ikon’s collection and the feedback has been amazing.These new Fourin-1 instant hot water taps work just like a usual kitchen tap with ‘normal’ hot and cold water as well as the added benefit of filtered boiling and cold water. The filtered boiling hot water handle features a child lock to prevent it from being turned on accidently with a button that needs to be pressed down and turned at the same time to activate it.

Both our instant hot water tap models have a generous height which means they have great functionality with plenty of work space underneath. With these taps there’s no need for a separate tap in the same area. The compact 1.9 litre cylinder has a small footprint leaving plenty of room in the cabinet underneath the sink. It’s digitally controlled which allows for custom temperature settings. This cylinder will fill approximately eleven cups of water before it needs to refill and reheat (the total amount of water being 38 litres of water per hour).

With hot water available instantly, gone are the days of having to wait for the kettle to boil. Not only does that mean you can enjoy your cup of tea straightaway, but having instant boiling water when cooking meals gets dinner on the table faster. We currently have two models available, Saturnia (round) and Siena (square).

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Over the past few years Häfele have been working on improving their online services, with the goal of offering a better experience to their valued customers.

They’ve got a range of functionalities, designed around your needs, to make ordering as simple and efficient as possible. Plus a suite of YouTube tutorials show step-by-step how to make the most of these functionalities.

Download Invoices, Adjustment Notes and Statements. Invoices, Adjustment Notes and Statements can all simply be found under the ‘My Account’ section for ultimate convenience. You can then use the drop-down menu to access a range of search criteria to find what you’re looking for and download with a few simple clicks of a mouse.

Create favourites for easy ordering of frequently used product.

We all know you have your favourite Häfele items … but did you know that you can save your most commonly used products as “Favourites” to make ordering of these items super simple? Then the next time you order, you can do it so much faster as all your favourite products are ready to go!

Simple and easy tracking of orders. Simply go to ‘My Account’, select ‘Order History’ and find the order or part you would like to track. Select ‘Delivery Note’ then simply click on ‘Consignment Reference’ which will take you directly to one of our preferred freight partners for a status update in matter of minutes.

Keep everything together under one account by setting up staff or contractors as co-users.

Under ‘My Account’, navigate to ‘User Management’ and select ‘New User’. Fill out all of the mandatory form fields – these include options for which information you would like the user to see and access, such as permission to place orders or view purchase orders, permission to view shipping details and which pricing they are able to see (if any). Once the form is filled out, simply log out of your account and test the new one to ensure it’s activated.

Helpful configurators and tools.

The website also offers a range of helpful tools, configurators and calculators under the ‘Service’ tab which help with things like calculating flap weights and sliding fittings. Another great way to work smarter and save on time.