Tips, hints and tricks to share with our members

[caseydog]

I have used the foot pedal operated faucets in a few hospitals. I seem to remember one of them was actually operated with the side of your knee.

They make both knee and foot activated faucets.

CD

 

[dragnlaw]

I've seen foot pedal activated faucets in professional kitchens, and in my dentist's office. I would love to have a set of those. Not just for sanitary reasons, but just being able to turn on the water, both hot and cold, with both hands full.

CD

I too would love them just for that very reason.

I did my own plumbing in my house and use ball valves.
I can open the tap with my elbow or back of my hand

At the farm I had 'flipper' type faucets and loved them. If you can't have foot pedals thos are the next best thing on the menu!

 

[Badjak]

It may not look like much, but it works a dream and the down pipe section is extendable (or can be shortened).
It's all C-PVC and can handle 90+ oC
Helps in cleaning buckets, kegs etc

(And yes, I should have cleaned the wall before taking the picture. Haven't gotten to spray painting them either)

 

[dragnlaw]

Looks great Badjak! Are they far enough away from the wall for fat fingers?

Also, if I may, use a hi-gloss or at least a semi-gloss paint. Much easier to wipe down.

 

[Badjak]

Looks great Badjak! Are they far enough away from the wall for fat fingers?

Also, if I may, use a hi-gloss or at least a semi-gloss paint. Much easier to wipe down.

They are a bit close here, but ok for my hands.
It's my brewers corner

The other (double) sink has 2 sets, set further from the wall (but there were still dirty dishes in view)

I appreciate your help about the paint. Knowing me, it probably remains unpainted for a long long time.
The pipes before the tap are all glued. After the tap, it's only pushed in. Meaning I can move the down bit forwards abd backwards, extend, reduce etc.
Without leaks