Faucet splashing help

13 years ago

Hi All,

Long-time lurker here in the Kitchen forum. I've just about finished a kitchen remodel!, I'm very happy overall, but have an issue with my faucet and sink.

I have a Hansgrohe Talis S, Semi Arc (04247) faucet and a Blanco 441-024 Stellar Super Single Bowl. The total distance between the faucet head and the bottom of the sink is about 21". Unfortunately, the faucet splashes water everywhere, particularly when used with standard spray. Mostly I end up with water behind the sink, but sometimes on the floor in front of the sink as well.

Hansgrohe sells a version of this style without the arc, (06462) which would reduce the total height from faucet head to the bottom of the sink to about 15". Flow rate is the same on both faucets a max allowable 2.2 GPM and both have full and needle spray options.

Before I make the contractor replace the faucet I want to be sure this will solve my splashing problem.

I hope so, as I love this style and am not eager to start my faucet search all over again. I've attached a picture of the kitchen so you can see the faucet.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,

Debbie Lefkowitz

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Comments (5)

eve72
13 years ago
Turn down the water pressure until you are happy.
Bunny
13 years ago
I have a Hansgrohe Talis S. The distance from faucet head to bottom of sink with grid is about 20". Mine has a high arc, but, at rest and in its default position, the faucet head definitely points downward. Yours seems much more exposed and at risk of splashing.

I had some splashing at first (still do if I'm not paying attention), and I think most people with high arcs and deep sinks do until they find a technique. You do have to be mindful of what's in the sink and also the point of entry of your hands or dishes into the flow of water. Even though I might still splash a bit, the water has never ended up on the floor.
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rococogurl
13 years ago
Are you able to turn the faucet on and take a photo of the water going into the sink so we can see what's going on?
bons
13 years ago
I have a Hansgrohe Allegro E and I hate it because of the splashing. I have a pretty deep Krause stainless single bowl sink.

I was recently looking at other faucets online and I noticed in the specs they all have different Flow Rates (gallons per minute). My faucet is one of the highest I've seen at 2.2

I'm wondering if I got a faucet with a lower flow rate if that would help?

Bonnie
a2gemini
13 years ago
Fog- where does the spray land in the sink?
Hitting uneven surfaces such as the drain or disposer flaps increases spraying(although sink grids are thin enough not to sploosh)

BTW- love the color of your backsplash!