How far will a pre rinse faucet reach?

15 years ago

I'm planning my layout for my island and I want a small sink. I'll use it for some prep work but I also want to use it to fill my built in steamer. So I was wondering how far away the sink can be from the steamer.

thanks for any help.

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steff_1
15 years ago
I just researched this question myself, so I will try to help here.

Each faucet has a different distance and the differences range to 30" or more. I found the best way to tell is find your faucet on a website, click on "more details" or whatever the similar label is on the website and open the tab marked "specifications." Look for the length of reach on the list of specs. If it is not there, open the installation drawings and look at the diagrams. Also, the measurement sometimes includes the part of the hose that stays inside the faucet neck, so subtract that if you need a specific measurement. I think there was one that was 56" and if I remember where I will post again.
steff_1
15 years ago
Here's a pull out with 59" length. Don't know what type or style you are looking for, but this is an example.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pull out faucet with 59
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datura-07
Original Author
15 years ago
steff, thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I'll start looking at some websites - what did we do before the internet???!!!
I like that Moen faucet - thanks. but I'm wondering if I should get one with just one hole. I also need another faucet for the main sink. That one probably should be one hole also since I'm going to add a soap dispenser and a hot water dispenser.
thanks again.
steff_1
15 years ago
A little more info. When researching this, I was trying to find a faucet to reach my stove as a sort of pot filler. I gave up on that idea when I found the faucet (link below). It doesn't have a long reach, but it is exactly my vision. To get a long reach in the commercial spring spout style you have to have a wall attached hose and that did not fit my style. Don't forget to compare prices and check ebay to get the best deal!

URL link not working tonight so try this:

http://www.westbrass.com/kitchenfaucets.htm

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