Elbow Action Pillar Cock, Deluxe

Quick Answer: The deluxe elbow action pillar cock is a deck-mounted, single-supply laboratory tap in LabEquip’s higher deluxe grade: it stands on a sink deck or worktop and is worked by a long elbow lever, so the water can be started and stopped without using the hands.

A Deck Tap for Heavily Used Sinks

Like other pillar cocks, this deluxe elbow action pillar cock is fixed through a hole in the sink deck or worktop and supplied by a pipe rising from inside the bench, so nothing needs to run along the wall. The deluxe grade is not defined on the listing; in tap ranges it usually indicates a heavier body, a better surface finish and a more durable valve, so ask for those details if they decide the order. Where handle length is part of the specification, the 9-inch long handle version states it in its title.

A pillar cock delivers water from a short spout close to the deck. That suits handwashing and general rinsing, but it limits the height of vessel that fits beneath it. Where tall cylinders, aspirator bottles or buckets are filled regularly, an Elbow Action Swan Neck Cock with its raised, curved spout is the better choice.

Deck-mounted taps also collect water around their base. On a busy practical sink a film of hard-water scale and residue builds up in that joint, so a tap with a smooth, well-plated body is easier to keep clean, which is one practical reason buyers pick a deluxe grade for shared sinks.

Fitting and Upkeep

• On thin plastic sink decks, fit a rigid support washer or plate under the backnut so the deck does not flex when the lever is pushed.
• Dry and wipe around the base of the tap at the end of the day to stop scale and grime building up in the joint.
• Use a neutral cleaner on the plated finish; scouring powder and strong acid descalers wear plating away.
• Keep the isolating valve under the sink accessible, so the tap can be serviced without shutting off the lab’s water.

Applications

• Shared handwash basins beside microbiology, tissue-culture and clinical-skills rooms.
• Student sinks set into island benches in school and college science blocks.
• Pharmacy and food-science labs where sinks are cleaned and disinfected daily.
• Upgrading older twist-handle pillar taps to hands-free operation using the existing tap holes.

Specifications

Why Choose LabEquip

Schools, colleges and hospital labs replacing worn taps on heavily used sinks tend to specify the deluxe grade. It is listed with LabEquip’s other General Lab Products, and its finish, valve and hole size can be checked with our team through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a deluxe pillar cock different from the standard one?

The listing does not define the grade. Deluxe taps usually have a heavier body, a better finish and a more durable valve, while working in the same way. Compare body material, plating and valve type before deciding.

Can this tap fill tall measuring cylinders?

Only if they fit under its short spout. Pillar cocks deliver water close to the deck, so for tall cylinders, aspirator bottles or buckets a swan neck tap with a raised spout is more convenient.

Can a pillar cock be fitted to a polypropylene sink?

Yes, through a tap hole in the sink deck. Thin plastic decks flex, so a rigid washer or support plate under the backnut helps stop the tap working loose from repeated lever pushes.

Can I replace an ordinary pillar tap with this one?

Usually, if the tap hole diameter and the inlet thread match. Check that the longer elbow lever has room to swing where the old handle sat.

Is the deluxe grade easier to keep hygienic?

A smooth, well-finished body is easier to wipe, and fewer crevices hold residue. Hygiene still depends on daily cleaning of the lever and of the joint at the base of the tap.

Does the tap blend hot and cold water?

No. A pillar cock controls one supply. Where warm water is wanted from one spout, a single-lever or double-lever elbow mixer is the fitting to use.

Last Updated: September 2026