2022 New Product Photobook - Vol. 2 - Deck Mount Pot Fillers

tips for using a deck mount pot filler

Pot fillers are uniquely intended for install away from the sink, typically near a range or stove.

These deck mount fixtures are usually installed beside the stovetop so the neck can extend over the stove to fill large pots easily. Anyone who cooks at home regularly, especially pasta lovers, will appreciate this fun kitchen addition. Here are four tips to help homeowners get the most out of these pot filler faucets.

1. For maximum use of a deck mount pot filler, look for a model offering 360-degree rotation, adequate vertical clearance, and a long extendable arm. These features ensure the pot filler will accommodate large pots on the range or countertop and if installed nearer to the edge of the counter that the pot filler can also be used to fill buckets or pet bowls over the edge of the counter.

2. Pot filler faucets come in both wall-mounted and deck-mounted

configurations. Wall-mounted backsplash directly over the range between the range and the sink. installed near the range top or flexible use.

3. Since the pot filler is designed tend to offer a higher flow rate to find pot fillers with a 3-4 gallon low-flow kitchen faucet features results in a faster fill, but it can too quickly.

4. Choosing to install at the on the plumbing in the wall and filler and its install location, keep run and the planned use of the

pot fillers are most commonly installed on the range top but can also be found over the counter sink. Deck-mounted pot fillers are typically between the range and a prep sink for more

designed to fill large cookware efficiently, they rate than a typical sink faucet. It’s not uncommon gallon per minute flowrate, while a standard features a most a 2 gallon per minute flow rate. This can also cause splashing if the water is turned on the left or the right of the stove depends largely and user preference. When deciding on a pot keep in mind where the supply lines will have to the filler.

is it worth having a

When it comes to specialty kitchen faucets, few are as niche as the pot filler. It’s a faucet designed ing up large batches of pasta, soup, and more. Homeowners on the fence about installing one in

Pot filler faucets are most valuable to home cooks who do a lot of boiling and other pot-based night, the ease of filling and rinsing large pots with the separate faucet is worth the investment.

don’t forget that a pot filler faucet doubles as a place to get a glass of water or fill a watering can

Most choose to buy the pot filler that is mounted on the wall. If there isn’t any available wall space that problem. For the best reach and access, wall mount pot fillers are suggested. But having a Installing the new faucet through a tile backsplash or other surroundings can be tricky and require

Pot fillers cost more to install than other similar fixtures because they almost always require additional new water lines to connect the new fixture. This can cost more than expected if the stove is far

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a pot filler faucet?

designed solely for filling large pots when they’re already on the stove and ready for cook in their kitchen should consider the following when making their decision:

recipes in large volumes. Even if the family only occasionally enjoys spaghetti or chili investment. Families who rarely cook at home may find little use for a pot filler faucet. Of course, can for houseplants.

space with at least 12 to 18 inches free for the faucet’s height, a deck mount may solve a deck mount might be convenient by eliminating the plumbing required behind the wall. require professional help.

additional plumbing work. Unless a home already had a pot filler installed, you must run far from the current plumbing or it’s tricky to work around walls and other features.

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