How Do Mixer Taps Work?

Mixer taps have revolutionised modern plumbing by providing a seamless blend of hot and cold water from a single spout. This innovation offers convenience and efficiency, making tasks like washing hands, filling sinks, and preparing food much easier. So, how do mixer taps work exactly?

Among the various options available, mixer taps have become a cornerstone in modern Australian homes and commercial spaces due to their blend of style and practicality. If you’re looking to buy mixer taps, it’s essential to understand how they operate, the types available, and why opting for a Billi mixer tap could be the best decision for your home.

What is a Mixer Tap?

Essentially, a mixer tap combines both hot and cold water supplies, allowing you to control the water temperature and flow rate through a single lever or a set of controls. Instead of having separate hot and cold spouts, mixer taps streamline the process by integrating the water flow into one. This is especially beneficial in kitchen and bathroom settings, where quick and precise water temperature control is often needed.

Generally, mixer taps work through a simple mechanism allowing control of flow rate and temperature through as little as one lever. Inside a mixer tap, there are two separate water channels—one for hot water and one for cold. These channels merge into a single outlet. The lever or control adjusts the flow and temperature by regulating how much water comes from each channel. Moving the lever to the left or right changes the temperature, while moving it up or down adjusts the flow rate. How 3-way mixer taps work and other, more feature-rich water systems can get more complicated and unit-specific, as these add filtered water to the standard cold and warm.

Billi stands out in the bathroom and kitchen mixer tap markets in Australia by offering options that meet everyday needs and options that dispense instant filtered boiling, chilled, and sparkling water. All our models include eco-friendly features that save space and reduce energy consumption and are designed and manufactured right here in Melbourne.

Different Types of Mixer Taps

Standard Mixer Taps

• Combine hot and cold water through a single lever.

3-Way Mixer Taps

• Provide hot, cold, and filtered water all from one tap.
• Ideal for those looking to enhance their kitchen’s functionality without adding clutter.

Advanced Units

• Billi taps include options for filtered still, boiling, chilled, and even sparkling water, providing the functionality of multiple appliances from one compact dispenser.
• Billi’s mixer taps come with energy-saving technology such as the eco-intelligence system, which learns your usage patterns to reduce power consumption.
• The heat exchange technology on Billi’s instant chilled and boiling units captures waste heat energy from chilling processes to preheat the boiling water, further conserving energy.
• Billi’s units are also compact and designed to maximise under bench space, perfect for modern minimalist kitchens. Features such as safety switches prevent accidental burns, making these taps ideal for families with young children or businesses with high traffic.

Introducing Billi’s Multifunction Mixer Tap

Billi takes mixer taps to the next level with their 5-Way Multifunction Mixer Tap, a cutting-edge product recognised for its design and innovation in Australia’s International Good Design Awards. This tap is not just a mixer but a comprehensive water solution for modern kitchens, providing access to mains-fed hot and cold water as well as filtered ambient, chilled, sparkling and boiling water all from one sleek dispenser.

Experience the Billi Difference

Understanding how mixer taps work and the variety of options available can help you make an informed choice for your home or business. Opting for a Billi mixer tap elevates your space’s style and functionality while contributing to a sustainable lifestyle. For more information on our innovative water systems, view our home and commercial ranges or speak to one of our experts to learn more.