Freestanding Bath Taps

Freestanding Bath Taps are floor-standing bath faucets designed specifically for freestanding bathtubs. They rise directly from the floor, forming a complete bathing control center. Users can quickly adjust the hot and cold water and water volume with a single lever operation before entering the bathtub. The water flows smoothly into the bathtub from a height, with no complicated pipes visible, only a simple pillar and handheld showerhead, creating a spacious bathing environment. Thanks to the freestanding installation structure, there is ample distance between the faucet and the surrounding countertop, reducing the risk of bumping into things when getting up, reaching out, or turning around, and ensuring the bathtub edges remain neat and tidy even with long-term use.

Freestanding Bath Taps Parameters:

Freestanding Bath Taps Features:

1. All-Copper Body

The Freestanding Bath Taps body is made of high-copper-content precision-cast brass, typically a copper alloy with a copper content of no less than 59%, and impurities controlled to within 1%, effectively reducing lead leaching. The all-copper structure also improves overall weight and stability, preventing the support column from wobbling over long-term use, making it more suitable for high-frequency use in homes and commercial settings.

2. Stable Valve Core

Featuring a built-in high-precision ceramic valve core, the valve plate surface roughness is controlled within 0.2 micrometers. After passing a 500,000-cycle opening and closing life test, it maintains a smooth feel with torque variation of less than 10%. The valve core can operate normally in a water temperature range of 5 to 90 degrees Celsius, achieving fine temperature adjustment steps when mixing hot and cold water, reducing sudden temperature changes.

3. High-Flow Water Injection

Considering that freestanding bathtubs generally have a capacity between 250 and 350 liters, the water outlet system is designed to achieve a standard flow rate of 18 to 22 liters per minute at a pressure of 0.3 MPa, approximately 40% higher than ordinary basin faucets. Under these parameters, a standard-sized bathtub takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to fill from empty, ensuring efficiency without splashing or overflowing.

4. Corrosion-Resistant Surface

The outer surface employs a multi-layer electroplating process. The bottom copper plating layer is controlled to be at least 5 microns thick, the middle nickel layer is 8 to 12 microns thick, and the outermost chromium or PVD decorative layer is approximately 0.3 to 0.5 microns thick. The entire system passes a neutral salt spray test for 24 to 72 hours without significant pitting or blistering, making it suitable for most coastal and high-humidity bathroom environments.

5. Service and Customization

Based on standardized production, the internal flow-limiting components and aerator specifications can be adjusted according to the water pressure and flow regulations of the project location to ensure that the actual water output meets local water-saving certification requirements. For engineering clients, we can provide pipe interface dimension diagrams, installation hole location diagrams, and maximum pressure specifications to facilitate direct communication with the design team.

Freestanding Bath Taps Application:

1. Home Master Bathrooms

Freestanding Bath Taps are suitable for home master bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs, especially in spaces where there is no large countertop around the bathtub. With floor-mounted installation, the faucet maintains a reasonable distance from the wall, allowing for approximately 150-200 mm of maintenance space during installation.

2. High-End Hotel Rooms

In high-star hotels and boutique resorts, freestanding bathtubs are often placed in the suite's sleeping area or near a window. Freestanding Bath Taps can be integrated seamlessly with the bathtub. Depending on the hotel's requirements for table turnover efficiency, the selection is usually based on room occupancy rates, with filling time controlled to within 15 minutes to improve cleaning efficiency.

3. Boutique Guesthouse Spaces

Many boutique guesthouses utilize existing building structures to create distinctive bathtub areas during renovations, such as lofts with skylights or semi-open spaces with terraces. Freestanding Bath Taps only require pre-installed floor water supply and drainage connections, making them suitable for older buildings with more structural constraints.

Freestanding Bath Taps Maintenance:

1. Daily Cleaning

It is recommended that users wipe the faucet surface dry with a soft cotton cloth after each use to prevent mineral buildup and limescale formation. A weekly wipe with a neutral detergent (diluted at approximately 1:20) is recommended, followed by thorough rinsing with clean water and drying.

2. Avoid Strong Acids and Alkalis

When cleaning bathtubs or walls, avoid direct contact between strong acid/alkaline cleaners containing hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, or high-concentration hypochlorous acid and the faucet surface. These cleaners can damage the nickel and chromium plating layers in a short time, causing dulling and spots. If accidental contact occurs, immediately rinse with plenty of water for at least 30 seconds and dry with a clean cloth.

3. Aerator Maintenance

Bathroom water often contains calcium and magnesium ions and tiny particles, which can easily accumulate on the aerator's internal filter screen after prolonged use. It is recommended to remove the aerator every three to six months, soak it in warm water (around 40 degrees Celsius) with a small amount of citric acid for 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and then reinstall it.

4. Connector and Hose Inspection

Freestanding Bath Taps typically come with a hose for connecting the hand shower and a floor inlet hose. It is recommended to inspect the hose sheath and connectors for bulges, cracks, or signs of leakage every six to twelve months.

5. Long-Term Inactivity Management

In vacation homes that are vacant for extended periods or used seasonally, if the Freestanding Bath Taps are not used for a long time, it is recommended to close the hot and cold water inlet valves and open the faucet to drain any water from the pipes. Before restarting, slowly open the inlet valves to flush the pipes for one to two minutes to remove any sediment and stagnant water.