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POLL: Pull down or pull out sprayer?

9 years ago

Do you prefer a kitchen faucet with a pull down or a pull out sprayer?

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sjhockeyfan325
9 years ago
Pull down - pull out seems awkward to me, as you're pulling it toward yourself, which is not where the things you're washing are!
mark_rachel
9 years ago
I like the idea of a pull down, but I HATE seeing them hang there if they are not put back in their place. So for a clean look I went for the pull out. I love it!!
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I just made my choice of faucets. I am going to go with the Grohe pull down for 2 reasons: Pull down vs pull out: since I purchased this house recently, the pull-out faucet has constantly loosened and water has been leaking all over the sink under-cabinet! But as I had planned on doing a complete remodel (watch out cabinets, took me 2 hrs with a good hammer and built-in frustration to gut everything out!) On top of that, the pull-out ball front of the faucet kept hitting my tall pans and frustrating me even more! And forget trying to clean the sink all the way around! So a pull-down was an easy decision (got to be a nice improvement to the old pull-out!) 2. I chose Grohe after reading the hundreds of blogs on this incredible website and because Grohe is a german company who has been making incredibly strong and dependable faucets for so long! Check out their groheamerica website (http://www.groheamerica.com/t/25_4021.html) one of these days, you will be impressed with the number of medals they have won! Now I have to decide which Grohe: Ladylux or Bridgeford. Irawoods.com has them starting at $312 with free shipping and taxes and I know I am going to find it even cheaper on other internet sites.
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Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in here---As a plumber, I've noticed that both Moen and Delta are going to the nylon hose. Is it better? They haven't been around long enough to determine that. Only time will tell... The pull out seems to be more popular than the pull down, mainly I think because the pull out faucets are cheaper that the pull down. However, the prices are coming down on the pull downs...Moen just came out with a new model, the Arbor, that is priced comparable to the pull outs. I personally like the looks of the pull downs better.--The Captain
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Love, love, love my Ikea pulldown. No problems with retraction at all. If you search this forum (using the bottom search box) you'll see this debate comes up in here all the time, with your reason being one of hte primary cited. HOWEVER (and this is important), that's almost always people who haven't used one and only seen them in showrooms where the counterweights haven't been installed! A pulldown has a chunky weight attached to the hose under the sink, and that's what keeps it in place - totally adjustable, too. Also, there are a few pulldowns with "docking" devices - ie the twistlock Delta Leland and Victorian, and the magnetic Delta Allora. I'm a total convert to pulldowns after years of a sidesprayer. Even though it took a LOT of persuasion to get me to try one, I can't imagine having anything else now - I LOVE it. I have an Ikea Elverdam, btw - simple, but efficient and it didn't break the bank. FWIW.
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Here are some pros/cons. I'm sure others will have things to add as well: Pull Down A faucet in which the faucet head pulls straight down toward the bottom of the sink. For example, Kohler Vinnata, Kohler Simplice Pros Supposed to be better "ergonomically." The movement of grabbing the faucet head and pulling down is a more natural movement than grabbing it and pulling it out. It has to do with how you have to grab a hold of the head. Can fit taller pots, pitchers, etc. under them b/c of the high arc Look cool! :-) Cons Not easy to do "hands free" pot filling when a pot is on the counter next to the sink (as opposed to in the sink) If not careful, more splashing than a pullout or non-pull faucet the water has to travel an additional 8 to 10 inches (depending on the height of the faucet) further reduces the pressure Pull Out A faucet in which the faucet head pulls out toward you. For example, Kohler Fairfax Pros Easier to fill pots on the counter next to the sink. You just pull the faucet head out, hook it on the side of the pot, and go! Then when full, just move/slide it over, no lifting it out of the sink. Less splashing than a pull down Lower profile, especially useful if you have a faucet in a small area (where a high arc would overwhelm) or if you have limited height to work with (like under a cabinet) Cons Unless you have a very deep sink, cannot fit a tall pot or pitcher under it Personally, I have both...a pull down at the main/cleanup sink and a pullout at the prep sink. The original reason I got a pullout at the prep sink is that it's in the corner close to the cabinets above and I wanted a lower profile faucet. But now I'm glad I got it as it's easier to fill pots on the side. The other thing it's easier to fill is the bucket for clean water for the fish tank! When it has 5 gallons in it, it's too heavy to easily lift out of the deep sinks we have and then take it out...it's much easier to fill it on the counter and take it off w/o additional lifting up. Pull Down: Kohler Vinnata Pullout: Kohler Fairfax
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ck_squared
9 years ago
I have one of each and love them both equally. :D
crl_
9 years ago
I have never had a pull down. I'm planning on another pull out at this point mostly because I don't want a high goose neck faucet.
PhoneLady
9 years ago
Just replaced my sink/pullout faucet with under mount sink and pull down. Love them both. Would never want to go back to pullout. I love the new look and the improved functionality.
sprtphntc7a
9 years ago
Pull Down!!! same reasons as shockey said....so much easier to clean/rinse sink, you are never working against yourself or the hose...

get one with a magnetic catch and u will not have the problem with it hanging down....mine goes right back and have never had a problem with that... i have hansgrohe "talis C" for over 2 years and nary a problem....
annkh_nd
9 years ago
Neither - I have a side spray.
andreak100
9 years ago
Love my pull down, probably would be hard pressed to go with anything different ever again.

Ours is a Moen - no magnet, but it goes right back up to where it should (there's a weight on the cord underneath the sink) and has been doing so pretty flawlessly for about 3 years now.
jellytoast
9 years ago
Pull-out in my laundry sink ... it feels awkward to use. Pull-down in the kitchen sink with magnetic docking ... like it much better.
ardcp
9 years ago
pull down! i have never had one before and think it's the best thing in my kitchen! it is a delta trinisic in arctic stainless, btw.
Iowacommute
9 years ago
I have never liked the pull outs which I've had every place I've ever lived. It always seems to turn and spray me if I have to move it around or put it down.

I've never had a pull down, but that is what I want for our next house.
gabbythecat
9 years ago
Pull down - never had one before, but I like it a lot. Ours has a magnetic dock, but sometimes the sprayer still hangs down if I don't feed it back into the faucet. I think it can become twisted when I use it, and so doesn't want to return "home". But untwisting/refeeding is simple and instinctive. Not a problem.
OOTM_Mom
9 years ago
Neither.
raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
9 years ago
Pull down, definitely. When I played with the pull outs in the store, felt awkward. The pull down is so simple!
gothaml
9 years ago
Another vote for side spray.
lazy_gardens
9 years ago
Don't make you decision on the likes of strangers ... it's a question of how you prefer to get the sprayer out.
khinmn92
9 years ago
Pull down is my favorite. Incredibly easy to use. Previously had side sprays and ended up never using them because they were hard to pull out, twisted and hard to put back into place.
gale1965
9 years ago
I like my pull-down. I did some research first and found that Delta seems to have the best magnet system to keep it in place (or at least they did last summer when I was doing my research). We've only had ours installed for a few months but so far so good. I have trouble with the sprayer not staying on a stream setting so Delta is sending me a new sprayer.
feisty68
9 years ago
I also have the delta trinsic pull-down. I really like the magnetic docking feature. We have a low quality pull-down in the complex kitchen and it is really annoying - you have to push it in and it doesn't feel ergonomic at all. I'd rather have a side spray than that.

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