Essentials Chrome Basin Mixer – Supply & Install

A simple, practical and affordable basin mixer for bathroom vanities, ensuites and powder rooms.

The Essentials Chrome Basin Mixer LF is a straightforward replacement option for homeowners wanting modern single-lever operation without paying for unnecessary features. Its compact chrome design suits most standard bathroom basins and vanities and makes a good choice for everyday bathrooms, rentals and investment properties.

Key Features

• Chrome finish
• Lead-free construction
• Single-lever hot and cold water control
• Compact basin mixer design
• Suitable for bathroom basins and vanities
• WELS 5 Star rated
• 6.0 litres per minute
• Item / Supplier Code: 285501

What's Included

• Essentials Chrome Basin Mixer
• Manufacturer-supplied connection components
• Removal of the existing basin mixer
• Installation into the existing compatible basin or vanity opening
• Connection to existing hot and cold water supplies
• Alignment and securing of the new mixer
• Testing of hot and cold operation
• Leak testing
• Removal and disposal of the replaced mixer

Standard Installation Conditions

Standard installation applies where the new basin mixer is replacing an existing compatible mixer in substantially the same position.

Installation assumes:

• Existing hot and cold water connections are accessible
• Existing pipework is serviceable
• Existing isolation valves are operational
• Existing basin or vanity opening suits the replacement mixer
• No relocation of hot or cold water pipework is required
• No basin, vanity, benchtop, wall or tile modification is required
• Suitable access is available beneath the basin

Any additional plumbing work identified onsite can be discussed before proceeding.

Additional Work Not Included

Standard installation does not include:

• Relocating water connection points
• Altering concealed pipework
• Cutting or drilling stone or other vanity tops
• Creating or enlarging mixer openings
• Basin replacement
• Vanity modifications
• Replacement of damaged or seized isolation valves
• Repair of leaking or non-compliant existing pipework
• Rectification of pre-existing plumbing faults

Installer Verdict

Best Budget Basin Mixer

The Essentials Basin Mixer is our straightforward choice when you simply need a clean, functional bathroom mixer at the lowest end of the range.

It works particularly well for standard bathroom replacements where there is little benefit in spending more on a taller or designer-style mixer.

JR Installer Rating: 4/5 – Recommended Budget Option

Best suited to:

• Standard bathrooms
• Ensuites
• Powder rooms
• Rental properties
• Investment properties
• Budget-conscious renovations
• Like-for-like basin mixer replacement

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty applies.

Warranty periods and conditions are subject to the manufacturer's current terms.