You save hot water and energy every time you lift the lever. The cold start function avoids the unnecessary use of hot water for daily rituals like washing your hands or brushing your teeth.
Article Number203.430.78Product details
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The cold-start function prevents hot water waste and saves energy. When you lift the lever straight up, only cold water is released. The function restricts opening the lever fully to the right.
Hot water is released by turning the lever to the left. It is only then that hot water is consumed.
This is a durable mixer tap that you can use for many years, since the hard, ceramic discs withstand the friction that always 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.
Ola Wihlborg
Strainer is included.
Water and energy saving aerator (5.7 l/min.) for high-pressure systems included.
Additional aerator for low-pressure system included.
Connection hoses that fit 15 mm diameter pipes are included.
A tool is included that makes it easy to install the mixer tap in place.
Max. temperature hot water system 80°C/176°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.
If you are uncertain about the installation, contact a professional. The installation shall be made in accordance with valid local building and plumbing regulations.
Fits IKEA wash-basins and standard wash-basins from other manufacturers.
- MaterialCare
- Body:
- Brass, Metallized
- Spout:
- Brass, Brass, Metallized
Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild non-abrasive washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.
Never use scouring powder, steel wool or a detergent that is calcium-dissolving, sour or contains alcohol or an abrasive.
- Tested and certified to relevant European mechanical, quality, safety and hygienic standards, including WRAS or KIWA UK.This tap is for use on low- and high pressure water systems. Tested to work with a max. pressure of 10 bar (1000 kPa). Recommended working pressure range is 0.2 – 5.0 bar (20 kPa – 500 kPa).
Technical information
HAMNSKÄR
Wash-basin mixer tap with strainer
Brand Name | IKEA |
Type of tap | Wash-basin mixer tap |
Annual energy consumption | 343 kWh/p.a. |
Recommended working pressure | 0.5 - 5 bar (0.05 - 0.5 MPa) (7.25 - 72.5 psi) |
Third party certified according to local standards by | KIWA |
Max. flow rate at 3 bar | 5.7 l/min |
Recommended hot water temperature | 60-65°C (140-150°F) |
Max. hot water temperature | 80˚C (176˚F) |
Max. countertop thickness | 50 mm (2") |
Max. static pressure | 10 bar (1,0MPa) (145.0 psi) |
Mounting hole measurement | 34-37 mm (1 3/8-1 7/16") |
Strainer included | Yes |
Hose connection size | G 1/2" (R15) " |
Min. working pressure | 0.2 bar (0,02MPa) (2.9 psi) |
Recommended cold water temperature | 10-15˚C (50-59˚F) |
Connection hoses length | 450 mm (17 3/4") |
Weight & measurements
Height: 19 cm
- HAMNSKÄRArticle Number203.430.78
Width: 30 cm
Height: 7 cm
Length: 37 cm
Weight: 1.69 kg
Package(s): 1
Reviews
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Sustainable life at home
Water-conscious commitment in bathrooms
Every time you brush your teeth or wash your hands, you can help save water. A small aerator in every one of our bathroom mixer taps reduces water flow while maintaining pressure.
Energy and resources
Did you know using water more efficiently can reduce your energy bills and help tackle climate change?
Heating hot water accounts for 25% of home energy usage. Using water efficiently reduces energy bills and ultimately reduces carbon emissions. Look for the unified water label and start making a difference. The label has a clear colour coded system to show how much energy and water the product uses. Green rated products use less than those rated Red. Visit www.uwla.eu to find out more.

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
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.
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 is brass?
Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc and the amounts vary depending on the desired properties. Copper is usually the main material and the more zinc you add results in the brass being harder and stronger, but also results in it being more difficult to shape and less resistant to rust. Brass can be recycled as brass but never into its original metals. At IKEA we use brass for things like knobs, handles, frames and taps.