Hi, we live in Belgium and are soon getting a new kitchen. We need to get a new tap but the problem being that our boiler and tap are of some kind of condensation expelling system. So that tap drips for a short while once it's been turned off. This is no problem and normal according to our plumber but we do want a new tap and can't get any choice here (only a couple of options) for this system.
My question is what is the name of this type of tap in English (if it exists there) and where can I buy them.
Thanks in advance

I don't think it is the tap that is condensing, but the boiler.

I don't know, but the condensation comes out of the tap which is connected to the boiler, as it was explained to us this is the way this type of boiler gets rid of the condensation.

This is what was recommended to us for this type of boiler GROHE - Eurodisc Single-lever sink mixer 1/2" 33771 001 - Eurodisc - Kitchen Faucets - For your Kitchen is this some kind of special tap?

Hi Susie

Your information is incorrect or you are talking about something that I have never heard of in 35 years of plumbing...;)

Here, it sounds like you have a condensing boiler that also supplies your hot water (via a storage tank by my guess). The kitchen faucet will NOT drip as a result of anything to do with your boiler...if the "tap" drips it is because something is wrong with the tap...period!

The faucet you posted is just a typical Grohe faucet and does not drip for any reason if it is working properly. If you are still unsure and the plumber is giving you the run-a-round, call your local plumbing inspector and ask him...should be able to straighten this all out for you quickly.

Please post back with what you are told, OK?

Mark

Hi Mark,
We went to two boiler places yesterday and it's the excess pressure that causes the dripping (not condensation, my mistake),the dripping is not constant just for a minute or so once the tap is turned off. That tap I linked to before has three pipes , one for the over pressure from the boiler (that's what we have been told) whereas normal taps only have two pipes.
I think it may be a European thing because they all know about this kind of system here, I don't think it exists in the UK then.
I think it's a ridiculous system personally so we have decided to change it even though the boiler is only a year old.
Could it be just something that doesn't exist in the uk.
Thanks
Susie

Even an old dog like myself can learn new tricks once in awhile, for sure! I have never heard of these, but may in the future.

I would advise you to contact a local PLUMBING SUPPLY showroom in your area and talk to the salespeople there...should be able to help you find something that works for you!

Good luck!

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Originally Posted by massplumber2008

Even an old dog like myself can learn new tricks once in awhile, for sure! I have never heard of these, but may in the future.

I would advise you to contact a local PLUMBING SUPPLY showroom in your area and talk to the salespeople there...should be able to help you find something that works for you!

Good luck!

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Thanks