Are Lever Taps Better than Other Mixers?

The choice between lever taps and mixer taps significantly influences the functionality and style of your kitchen and bathroom. Knowing which is right for your home or business can be tricky, with the two terms often being used interchangeably. The team at Billi have prepared this comparison so you can be confident you’re getting the perfect tap for your home or business.

Billi stands at the forefront of this topic with its extensive range of innovative water systems that blend superior performance with sleek designs. Celebrated for over three decades, our high-quality, Australian-made water systems leverage advanced technology to create eco-friendly and space-efficient solutions. Keep reading to learn about lever taps for kitchens, and why the new Multifunction Mixer Tap is the best of both worlds.

Lever Taps and Mixers Explained

The definitions of lever and mixer taps can get a bit muddled, with the two terms often being used interchangeably. Generally speaking, a mixer is any tap where hot and cold come out of the same spout, these are typically operated with one or more levers or dials and can sometimes have integrated thermostats. Mixer taps, while precise, typically require two hands to adjust the hot and cold controls separately. This can be less convenient when multitasking in the kitchen or when quick adjustments are necessary, and difficult or impossible for individuals with reduced mobility or strength.

Lever taps are also mixers in that they deliver both hot and cold water from the same spout, though they simplify the control of water flow and temperature with a single handle. This design allows for quick adjustments—perfect for when you’re in a rush or have your hands full as you simply lift or turn the handle and immediately see the change in flow or temperature.

However, the introduction of the Multifunction Mixer Tap takes this convenience even further. It combines the benefits of lever control with the additional functionality of dispensing both mains-fed hot/cold water and filtered drinking water from a single tap.

Why Choose Lever Taps?

The benefits of lever taps are clear, with just one handle, lever taps are easy to operate. This makes them ideal for families with young children or elderly members who might struggle to operate multiple handles. The intuitive and ergonomic design is also a good reason businesses should opt for single-lever taps for their kitchens, as they’re more accessible and intuitive for the high traffic of customers and employees who may not be familiar with the building’s appliances.

With all these benefits, you’re probably wondering why not every tap is single-levered. More complex mixer taps can offer more precise controls with separate controls for temperature, pressure, etc. Thermostatic options can also adapt to changes in temperature to maintain the inputted desired water temperature, thankfully with Billi’s lever taps you can have all of these features and more.

Billi’s Lever Tap Collection

Billi’s user-friendly lever taps are a hallmark of accessibility and are part of integrated water systems, with options dispensing still, sparkling, chilled, and boiling water all instantly filtered from the one tap. Billi’s units are set apart from lever tap conversion kits and other mixers through innovative features like:

• Compact Designs: Our water systems are designed to fit discreetly under the benchtop with no cupboard cutouts required, which maximises space and maintains the aesthetics of your kitchen or bathroom.
• Energy Efficiency: Billi taps are built with innovative technology that conserves energy, helping to reduce your utility bills and environmental impact.
• Built-in Safety Features: We ensure that safety is paramount, with mechanisms that prevent accidental dispensing of boiling water.
• Variety and Customizability: With models available for instant chilled, sparkling, and/or boiling water as well as still water, Billi’s units provide filtered water suited to every taste and application instantly. Plus our boiling, chilled, and sparkling water units can be set to your preferred temperature or effervescence so you don’t miss the added precision of multiple levers.

The Many Benefits of the Multifunction Mixer Tap

A Tap That Stands Tall (Literally!)

Ever struggle to fit big pots or bottles under your tap? The elevated spout of this tap solves that problem. It’s designed for the modern kitchen, giving you the extra clearance you need for larger items while maintaining a sleek, stylish appearance.

All the Bells and Whistles, None of the Hassle

We all love things that make life simpler, and the ergonomically designed controls in either side of the Multifunction Mixer Tap do just that. No awkward twisting or crossing your arms to reach the controls and no need to dangerously put your hand under the boiling dispenser. Along with an easy-to-use and clearly indicated safety lock this dramatically cuts the risk of accidental splashes or burns—perfect if you’ve got little ones around.

All Water Appliances, All-in-One Tap

The Multifunction Mixer Tap allows you to easily toggle between sparkling, boiling, and chilled filtered water for drinking and cooking, to unfiltered water for everyday tasks like washing up.

Choosing Your Model

The different types of tap handles in our range are all ergonomically designed for ease of use, including our new and award-winning Multifunction Mixer Tap which stands out amongst other options by providing instantaneous filtered drinking water and mains-fed hot/cold water, from a single fixture installation. Users with existing Billi units can upgrade them to this groundbreaking dispenser as the ultimate lever conversion kit.

For our handles and tap types that come standard on our dispensers, we have four main types to choose from:

• XL Lever Taps (position-sensitive levers that are simple to operate, available with the Home BC, Home BCS and Home BA)
• XT Touch Dispenser (an innovative touch-sensitive operating panel available with the Home BA model)
• Single-Levered Side Handles (available with our slimline taps with pin or paddle levers)
• Dual-lever handles (available with the Billi Home CS)

Discover Billi’s Innovative Water Solutions

Explore the innovative water delivery systems that Billi offers. Whether you are upgrading your home or designing a new commercial space, Billi provides the perfect blend of functionality and style. View our home range or commercial to find more sophisticated water systems tailored to modern needs and spaces.

Shop online or speak to one of our experts for the perfect lever tap for your space.