i'm also at that point and was going to post the same question.

I am surprised that tapmaster owners didn't reply to this post. From what I read in the old threads, tapmaster owners love it!

I don't have a tapmaster, but have a faucet with similar feature. I was looking at tapmaster until I saw the Delta pilar faucet which has similar feature. So I can only comment on tapmaster-like feature in general. The feature of turning on and off the faucet without using handle is great!

For me, once i use the handle set the temperature and flow, I can turn on and off the faucet easily without changing the temp or flow, also when my hands are dirty I can turn on-off the faucet using back of your hand without getting the faucet and handle dirty. It's just wonderful!

Tapmaster has similar feature, I will say that feature is definitely worth it!

I really like mine. The spouse took longer, but now also really likes it. I doubt you'll find anyone who has tried more than one model to give you a proper comparison, but for what it's worth, mine is the one with the big rectangular kickplate and I do use it barefooted.

Was it worth it? Dunno. I'd get it again, but if I had to economize I guess I could do without.

I own one, but the faucet isn't installed yet!

Mine is a double euro controller model, which has controllers on two sides of the island.

I have bad toes and am happier pressing sideways (former dancer), so the euro controller was a no brainer for me. Others say it's easy to operate the plate controller with bare toes, but looking at how it works, I knew it would be uncomfortable for me, whereas the sideways motion is no biggie (and good for the inner thighs if you do it enough!).

So much of which to choose is very personal!

It's worth calling the company and getting advice directly from them. I found them exceedingly helpful. Just don't call at lunch time. ;)

If you're constantly fiddling with the temperature and flow rate, the Tapmaster isn't worth it. But it runs on pressure, so there's no electricity involved (like the Delta has), and it's very low tech, so reliable. It's also easy to lock it open to use the regular tap(s). Some people do that for visitors, or during times when they're fiddling with the mix a lot.

>so there's no electricity involved (like the Delta has)

Actually, it uses alkaline batteries, C size, IIRC. No electricity.

We're getting two Euro models. It's not installed yet. I talked to a person at Tapmaster and she has both in her kitchen. She said the Euro model took a little more time getting use to where the level is (after using the kickplate version for years) but she likes both. If you haven't used the kickplate I don't think it would be an issue because both have a small learning curve. I wanted something that was less noticable and I thought the Euro model was it. HTH

LOL!!! Considering there's water involved, Writersblock, I should hope the electricity came from batteries!!!!

Yeah, but would you say that there's electricity in a flashlight? I just wanted to clarify that it's not "electric" in the sense that most people would think. :)

Well, yeah, there's electricity in a flashlight, though I know what you mean.

My point was that the juice is used to make a field on the metal of the faucet. Interrupting the field flicks the switch. Same as a touch on light, and similar principle to a touch pad.

I was laughing because you reminded me of the electrician who worked on my house before I moved in. I had bought a chandelier just because I loved it and thought I'd put it either in the DR or over the tub. He said I couldn't put it over the tub because there are idiots who stand in a full bath and replace lightbulbs in a live fixture. So no bulbs that can be reached while standing in water. But then he told me that it was perfectly fine to use the cordless phone in the tub because if it fell in it would be curtains for the phone, but it would short out and there would be no electrocuting.

Some people are sensitive to those little electrical fields. Not many. But if you are, a Tapmaster is a better choice because it just uses a lever and air pressure.

Oh yeah, and I don't doubt the tapmaster will probably last longer overall because there are no electronics in it.

As for your tub story, the safety instructions that came with my current hair dryer say, "Do not use while sleeping." O-kay. :)

ROTFL!!!

we have tap master with pad on the kick plate. takes about 2 days to get used to it, then you reach for it at friends houses as well. biggest pain is forgetting to tell the babysitters and a MIL who will never figure it out, for $300 bucks (really can't remember) I wouldn't live with out it

Plllog & BostonPam...you've convinced me that I want the Euro instead of the kickplate. Not just this thread, but there was a previous thread where you also talked about it, as I recall. I don't have the link right now, but maybe tomorrow.

Hi, thanks so much for all the feedback! I ordered the euromodel Friday and should get it Tuesday, perfect timing - the plumber comes Wednesday. The customer service at tapmaster was very helpful. Histokich, you are so right, chicken hands are gross.