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.
Sink strainer not included.
How to get it
Product features
10 year guarantee
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 number604.960.74
Product details
10 year guarantee. Read about the terms in the guarantee brochure.
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.
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
Sink strainer not included.
Materials and care
Material
- ABS plastic
Care
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.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
SALJEN Wash-basin mixer tap604.960.74Advice and care instructions
SALJEN Wash-basin mixer tap604.960.74SALJEN Wash-basin mixer tap604.960.74TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SALJEN
Wash-basin mixer tap, black
Article number604.960.74| Type of tap | Wash-basin mixer tap |
| Max. flow rate at 3 bar | 5.7 l/min (1.5 gpm) |
| Recommended working pressure | 1 - 5 bar (0.1 - 0.5 MPa) (14.5 - 72.5 psi) |
| Min. working pressure | 0.5 bar (0,05MPa) (7.25 psi) |
| Max. static pressure | 10 bar (1,0MPa) (145.0 psi) |
| Max. countertop thickness | 50 mm (2") |
| Mounting hole measurement | 34-37 mm (1 3/8-1 7/16") |
| Connection hoses length | 450 mm (17 3/4") |
| Recommended cold water temperature | 10-15˚C (50-59˚F) |
| Recommended hot water temperature | 60-65°C (140-150°F) |
| Max. hot water temperature | 80˚C (176˚F) |
| Strainer included | No |
Measurements
- Height: 12 cm
Package details
SALJEN
Article number604.960.74- Width: 22 cm
- Height: 6 cm
- Length: 26 cm
- Weight: 0.48 kg
- Package(s): 1
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.
Designer thoughts
Designer thoughts
“When designing SALJEN wash-basin mixer tap, we used the same high-quality, water- and energy-saving internal components as the rest of our tap range but worked with a plastic body to reduce costs. The challenge with plastic though, is the noticeable line created when two halves of the mould come together. I decided to integrate this line into the design, making it a sleek and attractive feature. The result? An expressive, high-quality tap at an unbeatable price!"