Elbow Action Single lever Wall Mixer with Swinging Spout

Quick Answer: The Elbow Action Single lever Wall Mixer with Swinging Spout is a wall-mounted hot and cold mixer controlled by one elbow lever, with a spout that swivels sideways so the stream can be moved across a wide sink, between two bowls or out of the way of bulky items.

What a Swinging Spout Adds

A fixed spout sends water to one spot in the sink. A swinging (swivel) spout turns in a horizontal arc on a sealed joint, so the outlet can be pointed wherever it is needed. At a laboratory wash-up sink this means the stream can serve both bowls of a double sink, be pushed aside when a large tray, bucket or carboy is lowered in, or be angled over a vessel standing on the drainer.

Like other single-lever mixers, the lever on this wall mixer with swinging spout controls both flow and temperature, and its elbow-length handle keeps the operation hands-free. The spout on such mixers is usually long enough to reach across the sink, which is why this style is chosen for large and double-bowl sinks rather than small handwash basins.

The swivel joint is sealed by O-rings. They wear a little each time the spout moves, and a small leak at the base of the spout is the usual sign that they need renewing; it is a routine repair. Where the spout does not need to move, the Euro disc wall mixer is the fixed alternative, and a large black polypropylene sink is a typical partner for this mixer.

Specifications

Where It Is Fitted

• Double-bowl wash-up sinks, with one bowl for washing and one for rinsing glassware.
• Large sinks where buckets, carboys and trays must be lowered in without striking the spout.
• Preparation rooms that fill containers standing on the drainer beside the sink.
• Pharmacy and chemistry wash-up areas where warm water speeds the removal of residues.

Care & Handling

• Check before fixing that the spout clears the sink rim and any wall shelf through its whole swing.
• Renew the swivel O-rings when water seeps from the spout base; running on with a leak lets scale build up in the joint.
• Swing the spout gently, and never use it as a handle or force it against its stop.
• Descale the outlet so the stream stays straight and does not spray outside the bowl.

Why Choose LabEquip

Glass-wash rooms and lab builders fitting large or twin sinks are the usual buyers of a swinging-spout mixer. LabEquip lists it in General Lab Products; the spout length can be matched to the sink width through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a swinging spout for?

It lets the outlet be moved sideways across the sink, so one mixer can serve two bowls, fill a container on the drainer, or be pushed aside when a large item is placed in the sink.

Will the spout reach both bowls of a double sink?

That depends on the spout length and the sink layout. Measure from the wall point to the centre of each bowl and compare it with the spout length before ordering.

Why does water leak from the base of the spout?

The O-rings sealing the swivel joint are worn. Replacing them is a simple repair, whereas leaving the leak allows scale and residue to build up in the joint.

Can the spout swing out beyond the sink?

Some spouts turn through a wide arc, so check that the outlet cannot be left pointing past the rim. Fixing the mixer centrally over the sink usually keeps the whole arc over the bowls.

How is this different from the Euro disc wall mixer?

Both are wall-mounted single-lever mixers operated by the elbow. The Euro disc model is described by its valve cartridge, while this one is defined by its movable spout, which suits larger and double-bowl sinks.

Is a swinging spout suitable for a handwash basin?

It can be used, but a small basin rarely needs a movable outlet, and a long spout may overreach it. A fixed-spout elbow tap or basin mixer usually suits a handwash point better.

Last Updated: September 2026