What Are Low Pressure Kitchen Taps?

Low pressure kitchen taps are designed to work with gravity-fed systems that typically operate at 0.2–0.3 bar pressure.

These taps are engineered to function even when water flow is limited.

Who Needs a Low Pressure Tap?

You likely need a low pressure tap if your home has:

• A cold water tank in the loft
• A hot water cylinder
• No combi boiler
• Weak flow from existing taps

Why Standard Taps Don’t Work on Low Pressure

Standard taps often require higher pressure to:

• Activate internal cartridges
• Balance hot and cold flow
• Operate spray mechanisms

On low pressure systems, this results in poor performance.

Best Features of Low Pressure Kitchen Taps

Look for taps designed specifically for low pressure systems:

• Optimised internal flow design
• Reduced resistance cartridges
• Gravity-fed compatibility
• Smooth hot/cold mixing at low flow rates

What Happens If You Install the Wrong Tap?

• Very weak or no hot water
• Poor temperature mixing
• Reduced functionality
• Need for replacement

Final Advice

If your system is gravity-fed, always choose from a dedicated low pressure tap range.