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Kitchen taps and filtration: what should you check on a three-way model?

Hot, cold and filtered water: check circuits, included filters, connections and under-sink space before choosing a three-way kitchen tap.

hansgrohe kitchen water point, illustrating layout without attributing filtration to the photographed model.
hansgrohe kitchen water point, illustrating layout without attributing filtration to the photographed model.

A three-way tap may combine hot and cold water mixing with a separate filtered-water control. But that name alone describes neither the filter, connections nor operation. Compare the diagram and supplied components before planning your kitchen equipment.

01

Distinguish circuits and controls

Ask which inlets supply each outlet and how filtered water is controlled. Two handles alone do not reveal the water path or separation between circuits.

Compare the manufacturer’s diagram with the actual need: a dedicated filter tap or a mixer combining functions. Confirm the commercial description against the selected reference’s manual.

02

Check the actual supplied contents

Deante distinguishes taps with filter connections from complete filtration sets in its catalogue. A connection provision therefore does not mean the filter cartridge and all accessories are included.

List the tap, filter, head, hoses, connectors and required consumables. Have compatibility, pressure conditions and installation requirements checked; an available adaptor does not prove the complete system will operate correctly.

03

Preserve under-sink space

Draw the filter together with the clearance needed for replacement. Check the trap, drawers and recycling bins. With a pull-out spray, the hose must retain an unobstructed path.

Provide practical access to controls and isolation components specified by the installer. Routine maintenance should not require removing the whole cabinet.

04

Plan ongoing filter maintenance

The filter must suit its incoming water and manufacturer-specified use. A tap alone neither makes water drinkable nor guarantees treatment performance.

Keep the consumable reference and replacement instructions, including provisions after an absence. For a project in Tunisia, ask EDIFIS to confirm available models and support for their consumables before ordering.

Before you decide

  1. Identify circuits and controls.
  2. Check included filter and accessories.
  3. Reserve replacement access.
  4. Plan consumable availability.

The essentials

Your questions, our guidance.

Does a three-way tap always contain a filter?

No. Some references only allow connection to a separate filter. Check the supplied contents carefully.

Can any filter be connected?

The combination must be validated against both appliances’ manuals, connections and operating conditions.

Documentation & references

EDIFIS design advice. For specifications and installation, consult the documentation for the selected reference.

Deante · taps with filter connection or filtration kit ↗

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