Grohe 31397000 Sink Mixer Tap Low Pressure L-Auslauf

Very high quality feel to this tap. The finish is like brushed stainless steel, and looks like it will be very durable. Very good on-line instruction video for installation which was vital for our plumber as it has a complex assembly. Touch stop/start works fine and I find I only need to use the lever to override the automatic shut off. I have always wanted a tap that could be controlled by touch when my hands are dirty and this does the job. We have a combi boiler, and I do have to run the tap for some time to get the hot water to activate, but this I am sure if a side effect of water pressure/reduced flow through the tap linked to the combi, so this will need some adjustment. The pull out hose attachment is around 12inches long and enough to reach the sink corners or to allow for rinsing off of large items. Very good price and fast delivery from Amazon.

The order was delivered by Amazon on the next day as advertised.Pluses: high quality tap - all parts fit perfectly and the tap feels good when operated, smooth movements, impeccable water flow in both regimes; stylish brushed stainless steel finish - looks very nice in our kitchen with wooden worktop; comes with assembly kit and clear instructions for installation making it simple for DIYers, like myself, to install it (additional tools you need include 2 wrenches for tightening connections); prompt delivery by Amazon.Minuses: the extractable hose is 10cm shorter than it could have been for more comfortable use. The insufficient length is especially noticeable if you have big and deep sink like we do making it difficult to reach all corners; European inlet hoses have G3/8’’ (15mm) female diameter which does not fit the UK G1/2’’ (ca 20mm) male standard diameter for connection to the water mains. The seller does not offer addapters as an option and does not even mention this issue may arise. I had to do my own research to find and purchase adapters on internet which resulted in two extra days of delay with installation and cost me 9 pounds for a pair plus express delivery (I didn’t have time to go and buy it in the shop myself). Make sure you buy adapters, sealing tape and extra rubber washers in advance to avoid delays; finally, brushed stainless steel finish is vey susceptible to finger prints and water marks. What I found useful is to spray a little bit of WD40 lubricant on the cloth and polish the surface slightly. It fixes the problem quickly.Other than that, great product. It is too early to comment about reliability.