live_wire_oak - The reason I was interested in using the laminar wall mount is because it would eliminate a 9" tub filler sticking out from the wall and being in the way of the bather (double ended soaker tub). I also have a large double hung window that is in a perpendicular wall that in theory could be opened up into the room (when cleaning) and if the person operating is not careful - could either a) break the window, b) break the filler, or c) break both. Speaking of being budget oriented - that's actually why I started looking at this option. Originally I was looking to do a floor mounted classic style tub filler with handheld but they seem to be very pricey! $1500 - 2000? The only brand I saw that was more reasonably priced was "Elements of Design" but I haven't ever heard of them and am unsure of the brands quality. Also, seems like Kohler is easy to shop online and save $. antss - How would I make sure that the plumber males sure my valves and pipes could supply 8 gpm? When my water pressure was tested I want to say it came in at 70-75. It is an old house but all the plumbing is being completely redone. Wouldn't my water pressure fluctuate depending on if the tub were the only fixture being filled vs. someone taking a shower, running the dishwasher, laundry, etc all at the same time? In other words, if the plumber hooks up the Laminar tub filler and tests the range of the arc of the water in order to determine the best location for the tub - isn't the arc going to change depending on the pressure? I'm on the fence about using it. It could either work out perfectly and be cool because it's different, or it could be a total installation nightmare. Ahhhh, decisions, decisions!

One option if you're not finding a filler that reaches that far is to build out the wall a bit. It would be a pretty simple operation to make a little bumped-out box to set the faucet set in, at which point that might also be a nice little place to set a candle, wine glass, or soap dish.

We have one. We bought a finished new construction house, and the builder put it in. We've lived in this house for 6 months now. Honestly, it's taken some getting used to - I was so accustomed to going to the sink for water. If you do alot of cooking, I think it's a neat gadget. I find myself using it more. The only thing is that I prefer filtered water (our town water taste of chlorine, IMO). We have an undercounter water filter, so if I'm boiling tea bags, etc., I tend to use the filtered water from the kitchen faucet. However, earlier this week I canned some tomatoes, and that pot filler was awesome. I put my big canner on the range and filled it up while doing a few other things around the kitchen. Our previous house had a pull-out faucet, so to fill the canner up, I'd put it on the counter top (b/c it's too big for the sink) and would pull the faucet over and fill it up, then have to lift it to the sink. The pot filler was much, much easier, although, I did still have to lift it when I was done to carry it over to the sink to pour out. Could I live without it? Absolutely, but for some tasks, it's really handy. It's more of a conversation piece than anything because alot of people (at least in our area) have never seen one. BTW, we have a Brizo one that does NOT have the swing joint (looks like all of their current models do). Having a joint would be handy, but I don't think not having is a big deal. We have a 5 burner Thermador cooktop under it, and if I have a big pot on the center burner, then it will swing over that just fine.

I debated it, and ultimately decided not to do it. My prep sink is just across the aisle, though. I think this is key: What else is in your personal kitchen? I don't think it's fair to make a blanket statement such as "Yes, pot fillers are wonderful -- everyone needs one" or "No, pot fillers are a complete waste" without knowing where the other water source is located ... without knowing what types of things the family typically cooks ... and, in general, without considering the whole make-up of the kitchen. A related consideration: Where's your plumbing? If adding a pot filler would mean bringing plumbing across the kitchen for this one item, I'd say no. On the other hand, my stove will be on the other side of the wall that already houses the washer /dryer ... so I'll already have water running through that wall, making a pot filler a much less expensive item. I figure it's just a bit more exercise for the few times a month we need a larger pot of water. Plus a bigger issue to me is when I dump the water, my glasses fog up. Anyone have a solution for that? If the question were just about pots of water (as in pasta cooking), yeah, I'd agree ... but I make a pitcher of iced tea every other day, and I cook lots of soups; those things don't require dumping the water. As for glasses, everyone in my family is dependent upon corrective lenses, and if a solution for this fogging-up problem exists, none of us know it. And the reality is, I'm strong and certainly have no issues with moving a large pot of water from the sink to the range. At the moment, I can say the same, but I'm building a retirement house, and -- considering the lifespans of my grandmother and other women in my family -- I expect to be on this earth another 50 years. Will I always be as capable as I am today? At some point, no. My conclusion: A pot filler is a nice thing to have, if it's practical for your kitchen; however, it is a nice little luxury -- far from a necessity.