Gas Tap, Euro, 2 Way 180°, for Pharma & Lab

Quick Answer: The Gas Tap, Euro, 2 Way 180° is a Euro-style bench gas fitting whose two nozzles point in opposite directions, so that a single fitting on the centre line of an island or double-sided bench can feed a burner on each side.

Serving Both Sides of an Island Bench

Island benches in school and college labs are worked from both long sides, with services running down the middle. A 2 way 180° gas tap sits on that centre line, on the bench top or on a central service spine, and sends one nozzle towards each side. One fitting and one supply connection then serve two facing students, halving the number of gas points compared with single taps.

The layout has its own safety points. The burners on the two sides are close to each other across the centre, so the service strip should be wide enough that neither flame is near the other user’s tubing or sleeves. Where a reagent shelf runs along the centre line, keep the tap far enough from it that flames cannot heat the bottles. And because a student on one side cannot easily see whether the other outlet is open, each user should close their own outlet and the teacher should check both at the end of the practical.

Most two-way taps have a handle for each outlet; the handle layout of this model is not stated. For positions meeting at a corner rather than facing each other, the Euro 2 way 90° tap is the alternative.

Applications

• Island benches in school chemistry labs worked from both sides.
• Central service spines on college and university teaching benches.
• Pharmaceutical and research labs with double-sided benches.
• Refits that reduce the number of gas points on a bench.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Close both outlets after every session; the far outlet is easy to overlook from one side.
• Keep reagent bottles on centre shelves well away from the burners at the tap.
• Check the tubing on both sides before each practical.
• Leave installation, repairs and leak tests to a qualified gas fitter.

Why Choose LabEquip

Schools and colleges with island benches are the main buyers of 180° two-way taps. LabEquip lists this one in General Lab Products; pair it with Safety Burner Tube for the connection to each burner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 2 way 180° mean on a gas tap?

The tap has two outlets pointing in opposite directions. Fitted on the centre line of a bench, it supplies one burner on each side.

Why use a two-way tap on an island bench?

One fitting serves two facing students, so there are fewer holes in the bench, a shorter gas line and fewer fittings to maintain than with a single tap at every position.

Can the two burners be controlled separately?

Two-way taps usually have a handle for each outlet. Check the handle layout of this model at enquiry if separate control is essential.

How far apart should the two burners be?

Far enough that neither flame is near the other student’s tubing, sleeves or hair. A wide centre strip and burners placed well forward on each side help.

Is a 180° tap suitable for a wall bench?

Not usually, as one outlet would point at the wall. Wall benches are better served by single taps, or by a 90° two-way tap at a corner.

Who checks that both outlets are closed?

Each student should close their own outlet, and the teacher or technician should check both at the end of the practical, since the far outlet is hard to see from one side.

Last Updated: September 2026