So, why conserving water? Because no organism on earth can survive without it, and no new water is created. It's constantly recycled, but our freshwater supply is overused and not evenly distributed. It’s impacted by pollution, contamination and climate change, too. "Those of us who live where you can just turn on your tap may not think about saving water; it's taken for granted," Antony says.
GLYPEN Wash-basin mixer tap, chrome-plated
Price $ 79
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Product features
10 year guarantee
This tap helps lower water- and energy-use – so you can lower your bills too. The quality is guaranteed to outlast many years of pouring, washing and rinsing.
Article Number304.574.32
Product details
10 year guarantee. Read about the terms in the guarantee brochure.
The mixer tap insert has hard, durable ceramic discs that can handle the high friction that occurs when you change the temperature of the water.
Chrome-plated brass is a hard and durable surface that is easy to clean.
An aerator integrated in the tap keeps the water flow just right while less water and energy is used.
Designer
Mikael Axelsson
Good to know
If you are uncertain about the installation, contact a professional. The installation shall be made in accordance with valid local building and plumbing regulations.
To be mounted in a 35 mm hole in a max. 50 mm thick sink/worktop.
A tool is included that makes it easy to install the mixer tap in place.
Connection hoses with 1/2" connection included. Length: 35 cm.
Water and energy saving aerator (4.5 l/min, 1.2 gpm) for high-pressure systems included.
Max. temperature hot water connection 80°C/176°F. Recommended temperature is 65°C/149°F.
Spare parts are available to prolong the life of your product. For more information, contact IKEA Customer Services at your IKEA store or IKEA.com.
WELS 6 Star Rating, 4.5 l/min.
SG WELS 2 ticks rating, 3.7 l/min.
Swivel spout is preset to 360° but can be changed to 90° or 120°.
Fits IKEA wash-basins and standard wash-basins from other manufacturers.
Materials and care
Material
- Body:
- Zinc, Chrome-plated
- Inner body:
- Reinforced polyamide plastic
- Spout:
- Brass, Chrome-plated
Care
Do not use scouring-powder, steel wool, hard or sharp tools which can scratch the surface.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
This tap is for use on high pressure water systems. Tested to work with a max. pressure of 10 bar (1000 kPa). Recommended working pressure range is 1.0 – 5.0 bar (100 kPa – 500 kPa).Tested and certified to relevant Australian mechanical, quality, safety and hygienic standards, including WELS.
Assembly and documents
Advice and care instructions
GLYPEN Wash-basin mixer tap304.574.32Measurements
- Height: 26 cm
Packaging
GLYPEN
Article Number304.574.32- Width: 23 cm
- Height: 6 cm
- Length: 41 cm
- Weight: 1.43 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Perfect tapPaulGreat design & style to replace an existing faulty tap at a very competitive price.
Functions wellAnonymous reviewerA pleasant looking tap which functions well
This is the first learning practice for our household. VicFor some reason, these taps draw out less hot water than expected!?
Good value for moneyQuynhGood value for money
Smart qualityLynnStylish design, well made and straight-forward to install.
It's a little big forJosephIt's a little big for my basin. Not the best quality tap and the water pipes came with it are filmsy. Good value though.
Quality in material and priceAbderrahimVery good product and cheap price
Like it, looks good manyMaritaLike it, looks good many compliments
Very good product, recommend.MichaelVery good product, recommend.
EasyFredGood design
Good looking and functional tapEmilyGood looking and functional tap
flick bathroom tapHenryInlet hoses are too short , had to buy extensions as you don't have them available.
Great valueKarenEasy, straight forwards tap to install.
Looks good and moves well
Great product! Quality is brilliantAliGreat product! Quality is brilliant
Great productWelmanWell made and design. The base is steel instead of plastic. The only minor issue is that it has a bit louder water noise compared to other taps.
Long warranty and excellent qualityPaulLooks similar to more expensive models from Bunnings, but cheaper in cost and 9 years more warranty. Functions well and finished beautifully.
Customer reviews
4.4Average rating
42Reviews
Story
Water-conscious commitment in bathrooms
Every time you brush your teeth, wash your hands, shave or take a bath, you can help with something essential – saving water. That’s why all our taps have an aerator that saves water and energy while keeping the water stream just right. But that’s just a small part of a bigger effort: conserving more clean water than we use.
Antony Smith, an engineer from England, remembers when he joined IKEA and the small team that develops our taps and showers. "I realized we practice what we preach about sustainability," Antony says. "It's a refreshing experience, but it makes our job really difficult because we genuinely have to deliver on sustainability with each product."
Water is precious, but often taken for granted
Thinking about water at every step
Behind the scenes, we constantly explore new ways to improve water efficiency. That includes providing factory workers and their families with fresh drinking water, ensuring all factory water is cleaned before release, reducing water usage in textile production and using rainwater to flush toilets in stores. And now we are working on new taps using sensors and spray technology – and new water-efficient showers – to save even more. Every water-saving action adds up.
Material
What are zinc and zamak?
Zinc is a metallic element while zamak is a mixture of zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper. Both are durable materials and easy to cast into different shapes. They are good at conducting heat and electricity. Objects made of zinc or zamak are often given a surface treatment to resemble metals like gold, brass or stainless steel. Both zinc and zamak retain their good properties when they are recycled to become new objects.